Illustrative photo German Christmas Market Sofia 2026 – Program, Tickets & Guide
From 20 Nov to 23 Dec 2026, the German Christmas Market in Sofia's City Garden brings authentic festive alpine charm, mulled wine, bratwurst, and handmade crafts to Bulgaria.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Plovdiv, Bulgaria 2026/2027: Events & Program
Plovdiv welcomes 2027 with a free open-air concert on Stefan Stambolov Square on 31 December 2026, running from 22:00 until about 01:30. Expect fireworks at midnight, folklore from Ensemble Trakia and a planned pop-rock bill; the detailed timetable is usually published in December.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Bansko, Bulgaria 2026/2027: Events & Program
New Year’s Eve 2026/2027 in Bansko combines a square concert and fireworks on Nikola Vaptsarov Square with Kukeri on 1 January, plus hotel galas and parties across the ski town. The public programme is free; gala dinners usually cost 144 to 235 euros.
Illustrative photo New Year 2026/2027 in Sofia – Concerts, Lights & Balkan Nightlife
New Year 2026/2027 in Sofia centres on the free open-air concert at Knyaz Alexander I Square on 31 December 2026, plus lights at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Vitosha Boulevard and late club nights. The official line-up is usually released in December; the square concert has been free in recent years.
Illustrative photo Kukeri Festival Surva Pernik 2027 – Masquerade Games, Program & Visitor Guide
The Kukeri Festival Surva in Pernik, Bulgaria, is Southeast Europe's biggest masquerade celebration. Every January, over 6,000 costumed performers from around the world fill the city with ancient ritual, thunderous bells and spectacular handmade masks. Free entry for all.
Illustrative photo Kukerlandia Masquerade Festival Yambol 2027 – Program, Dates & Visitor Guide
Bulgaria's largest masquerade festival brings kukeri groups from across the Balkans to Yambol for parades, rituals and folklore performances.
Illustrative photo Nestinari Fire Dancing Bulgari 2027 – Date, Program & Visitor Guide
On 3 June 2027, the village of Bulgari in Bulgaria's Strandzha Mountains hosts the UNESCO-listed Nestinari fire-dancing ritual. Barefoot fire-walkers enter a trance and dance across glowing embers. Free entry. One of Europe's most remarkable living traditions.
Illustrative photo Kazanlak Rose Festival 2027 – Program, Tickets & Visitor Guide
The Kazanlak Rose Festival returns from 4 to 6 June 2027. Experience rose-picking rituals, the crowning of the Rose Queen and Bulgaria's biggest festive parade with over 3,000 participants in the stunning Valley of Roses.
Illustrative photo Pavel Banya Rose and Mineral Water Festival – Program & Visitor Guide
The Rose and Mineral Water Festival in Pavel Banya, Bulgaria, brings together traditional rose picking, attar distillation, international folklore and the election of the Queen of the Rose – a unique celebration in the heart of the Bulgarian Rose Valley.
Illustrative photo Cherry Festival Kyustendil 2027 – Program, Highlights & Visitor Guide
Bulgaria's traditional Cherry Festival is expected to return to Kyustendil around June 25-27, 2027, celebrating the region's cherry harvest with tastings, parades and folklore (dates to be officially confirmed).
Illustrative photo Golden Days Folklore Festival Varna 2027 – Program, Info & Visitor Guide
The International Folklore Festival "Golden Days" takes place from 5 to 10 July 2027 in Varna, Bulgaria. Folklore groups, choirs and dance ensembles from around the world perform on open-air stages by the Black Sea. Participation from €195 per person, full board included.
Illustrative photo PhillGood Festival Plovdiv 2027 - Lineup, Tickets and Dates
PhillGood Festival returns to Plovdiv's Rowing Canal in mid-July 2027; blind pre-sale tickets have already sold out, but official dates and lineup have not yet been announced.