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Beloslava on stage at St. Anastasia Island.
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Beloslava on stage at St. Anastasia Island.

Summer concert by Deep Zone Project on St. Anastasia Island.

The seaside city welcomes about 2,000 runners from 17 countries at the Southern Black Sea’s most spectacular sporting event.

"Bulgarovo Procession" — a flag-draped car convoy to Bulgarovo village.

Traditional motorbike procession marking the National Holiday on March 3rd.

A special stand-up night for International Women's Day.

The acclaimed monodrama based on Milen Ruskov's novel, starring Zachary Baharov as bay Slave.

A comedy about the colourful first encounters with your partner's parents — at NHK Cultural House.

Rossini's comic opera in two acts on the State Opera Burgas stage.

Open training runs for all levels, organised by the Youth International Centre.

A comedy about a female revolution — four women, whisky, and a sharp-eyed take on the modern workplace.

Over a week of Taichichuan (Wushu) competitions in Burgas, organised by the Bulgarian Wushu Federation.

A three-day national swimming tournament — 24–26 April 2026.

Toma presents his second solo album „Belezi“ — late-night set at the Moderen Teatar.

Children's and youth teams from across Bulgaria compete with LEGO robots.

Craft beer and food in Rosenets Park.

Shakespeare's classic staged by Theatre "Bulgarian Army" — a guest performance at NHK Cultural House in Burgas.

Adult regatta within Burgas Sailing Week — 29 April – 3 May.

Verdi's monumental four-act opera on the State Opera Burgas stage.

A signature concert by Orlin Pavlov — from early hits to his latest songs. NHK, 30 April.

The traditional spring showcase of flowers, ornamental plants and garden arts.

Mozart's comic opera in four acts — irony, love plots and timeless music.

A traditional cycling race in Primorski Park with over 120 riders — 6 May 2026.

A spring sailing race in the waters off Burgas.

Burgas hosts the Stage 1 finish (Nessebar → Burgas) and the Stage 2 start (Burgas → Veliko Tarnovo) of the 109th Giro d’Italia.

Strauss's operetta at the State Opera Burgas.

Tchaikovsky's classical ballet — State Opera, Burgas.

Final student concert by the oboe and flute classes of the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov music school in Burgas.

"WINE GOGH" creative evening — paint with a glass of wine at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0889 44 48 19.

Theatre production "VELIKA" in the Toncho Rusev Hall of the NHK Cultural House — directed by Stayko Murdzhev.

International children's sailing regatta in the Optimist class on Burgas Bay. Organiser: Yacht Club "Burgas".

Three-day international martial arts seminar at UK-PMG. Organiser: "Hikari Dojo" SC.

Three-day international Mayor's Cup Grand Prix swimming tournament at Park Arena OZK.

Final round of the Petya Dubarova National Literary Contest at the Sea Casino Cultural Center. Free admission.

Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in three acts: the tragic story of Cio-Cio-San and Lieutenant Pinkerton.

Premiere of Ivan Skevin's book "Rakov Dol. The Lost Connection" at the Flora Exhibition Center. Guests: the duo Anna Boyanova and Emil Kalev. Free admission.

State Kyokushin karate championship for children at "Mladost" sports hall. Organiser: "Ikigai" SC.

National football initiative honouring Hristo Stoichkov's 60th anniversary at the "Words" sports complex.

Art atelier led by Mitko Ivanov in Hall 2 of the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0887 88 28 90.

"A Day for Me" — dm Bulgaria's self-care event at the Flora Exhibition Center. Ticket €16.02.

Family kids' workshops and a children's disco at Esco Bar. Contact: 0879 11 80 20.

Puppet production "I Want to Grow Up" for ages 4+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

"Tsvetno" art atelier led by Tanya Stoyanova at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0889 44 48 19.

Literary and musical show on the square outside NCh "Trakia" in the Lozovo quarter. Special guest — poet Yana Valcheva.

"Nestinari" performance in the Toncho Rusev Hall of the NHK Cultural House — Burgas.

Neil LaBute's "Reasons to Be Happy" — directed by Yavor Borisov; starring Stefan Ivanov, Lili Sucheva, Asen Blatechki and Kameliya Hatib.

European junior tennis tournament Tennis Europe 14 — Burgas tennis cup. "Avenue" tennis club.

"ArtTvorya" art atelier led by Silvia Indzhova at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0896 82 26 43.

Puppet production "Where Are You Going, Little Horse" for ages 5+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

"A Girl's Dream" — benefit concert marking 40 years of Tsvetana Tsagova's creative work, in the Toncho Rusev Hall.

Bulgarian music concert "String Instruments" by students of the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov music school in Burgas. Free admission.

"On Love… The Male Version" in the Toncho Rusev Hall — directed by Dimitar Kotsev-Shosho; starring Darin Angelov, Petar Antonov, Petar Dochev and Aleksandar Sano.

Puppet production "The Little White Bunny" by the Burgas State Puppet Theatre at the Centre for Contemporary Art and Library.

Concert of Prof. Asen Zlatarov Burgas State University — Burgas for 24 May, in the assembly hall of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Aleksandar Yosifov's children's musical "Alice in Wonderland" in the Opera Hall of State Opera Burgas.

Adolphe Adam's romantic ballet in two acts — one of the most poignant works in the ballet repertoire.

Comedy "My Father's Name is Maria" by Ivan Angelov — directed by Asen Blatechki; Toncho Rusev Hall, NHK. Tickets €18–28.

"Friday the 13th" in the Toncho Rusev Hall — directed by Georgi Kadurin; starring Hristo Garbov, Maria Sapundzhieva and Mariana Milanova.

August Strindberg's "Dance of Death" — adaptation and direction Maria Genova; starring Nevena Tsaneva, Asen Lozanov and Vasil Ryakhov.

European Maritime Day (20 May) highlights the importance of the seas and their sustainable stewardship.

Poetry evening "Phoenix" — verse by Eng. Rumen Atanasov; presented by Gocho Gochev. House of the Writer. Admission by invitation.

"WINE GOGH" creative evening — paint with a glass of wine at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0889 44 48 19.

Annual concert of Prof. Asen Zlatarov Burgas State University — Burgas for 24 May, in the hall of the Regional Administration of Burgas.

August Strindberg's "Dance of Death" — adaptation and direction Maria Genova; starring Nevena Tsaneva, Asen Lozanov and Vasil Ryakhov.

Guest production "Marriage Contract" by Ephraim Kishon, performed by Lovech Drama Theatre; directed by Oleg Stepanov; starring Vladislav Karamfilov and others.

Festive concert for 24 May in the Opera Hall — conductor Yordan Dafov; soloist Maria Tsvetkova-Madzharova (soprano); State Opera — Burgas orchestra.

Art atelier led by Mitko Ivanov in Hall 2 of the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0887 88 28 90.

Puppet production "Lazy Boy and Lazy Girl" for ages 3+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

Aleksandar Raychev's children's musical comedy "The Three Little Pigs — Pif, Paf, Pouf" in the Opera Hall of State Opera Burgas.

"Tsvetno" art atelier led by Tanya Stoyanova at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0889 44 48 19.

Karaoke and disco with DJ SLAVI at Esco Bar on Aleksandrovska Street. Contact: 0879 11 80 20.

Official Bulgarian holiday on 24 May — the Day of Sts Cyril and Methodius and of Slavonic literature.

Festive 24 May parade — from Troykata Square along Aleksandrovska and Aleko Bogoridi Streets to the Balustrade by the "Morsko Kazino" Cultural Centre.

"ArtTvorya" art atelier led by Silvia Indzhova at the Georgi Baev Gallery. Sign up at 0896 82 26 43.

Festive 24 May concert at the "Ohlyuva" Open Stage in the Sea Garden. Free admission.

Traditional "24 May" exhibition by Burgas artists with the presentation of the "Young Artist" award named after Rusi Stoyanov. Free admission.

20th edition of the International Literary Festival "Sacred Word" — 26–29 May at the House of the Writer. Free admission.

Official opening of the 20th International Literary Festival "Sacred Word" at the House of the Writer. Free admission.

Pop and jazz singing colloquium by students of the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov music school in Burgas. Free admission.

"The End After You" by Xavier Durringer — directed by Nadya Pancheva; starring Marin Apostolov, Boris Dikov, Nikol Karabinova and others.

Annual classical singing showcase by students of the Prof. Pancho Vladigerov music school in Burgas. Free admission.

A black comedy by Philip Ridley with Koyna Ruseva, Boyko Krastanov and Borisa Sarafova — about real-estate obsession and the illusion of the dream home.

Puppet production "Fireman Steve" for ages 3+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

Multilingual dialogues at the "Sacred Word" festival — premieres of "Inner Sea" and "On the Eve of 31 February". Free admission.

"Theatre in a Box — Presence" for an adult audience at the Centre for Contemporary Art and Library. Free admission.

Third festival evening — book premieres by Dušica Ivanović, Daniela Andonovska-Trajkovska and Rosa Boyanova. Free admission.

Neil Simon's "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" — a guest production by the Sava Ognyanov Drama Theatre of Ruse; directed by Ivaylo Nenov; starring Kadri Habil, Evgeniya Yavasheva, Dona Valova and Petya Venelinova.

Sports Acrobatics World Cup, preceded by the "Burgas International Acro Cup" tournament, at Arena Burgas.

Closing of the International Literary Festival "Sacred Word" — awards for the mystical poetry contest. House of the Writer.

Verdi's "La Traviata" in three acts (four scenes): love, sacrifice and the fatal illness of the courtesan Violetta.

Two-day "Bebe Zona / Kids Park" expo with baby products, lectures and games. 30–31 May, 10:00–19:00. Free admission.

Puppet production "Puss in Boots" for ages 3+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

Puppet production "Fun in the Forest Glade" by the Burgas State Puppet Theatre at the International Youth Centre in Meden Rudnik quarter.

Puppet production "Fun in the Forest Glade" for ages 3+ at the State Puppet Theatre — Burgas.

Drawing contest "Me, My City and the Sea" — CPLR Burgas and Rotary Club "Pirgos". Flora Exhibition Center. Free admission.

A festive concert-spectacle marking the 80th anniversary of the "FAR - 1946" community centre in Burgas.

A one-man show starring Valentin Tanev, directed by Georgi Mihalkov.

Plovdiv Drama Theatre guests with an original show by Kamen Donev, based on the screenplay of the film "Uyut".

The annual concert of the "Lukoil-Neftohim" dance ensemble and the "Trite Pati" children's folklore ensemble.

A concert with soloists — graduates of the National School of Music and Stage Arts "Prof. Pancho Vladigerov".

Ishtar Alabina with "Alabina & The Gypsies" — 30 years on stage.

Three-day European fencing tournament "Burgas Cup" 2026 at "Nikola Stanchev" sports hall. Organiser: "Korsar" fencing club.

Two-day international charity small-goal football tournament at the "Slaveykov" sports complex. Organiser: "Sveti Nikola" SFC.

Three-day windsurf regatta "Flora 2026" on North Beach, Burgas. Organiser: "Windsurf Club Burgas".

Four days of authors from the Black Sea region.

A stand-up comedy show by Stand Up Comedy Club Bulgaria with Sasho Deyanski, Niki Bankov and Kristiyan Terziev. Contains explicit language.

Round of the AJP Jiu-Jitsu World Cup at "Mladost" sports hall. Organiser: "Burgas" Jiu-Jitsu SC.

Charity veterans' football tournament "Burgas Cup" at "Lazur" stadium. Organiser: Stiliyan Petrov Foundation.

Two-day charity veterans' football tournament at "DS Sport" complex — "Izgrev" residential area. Organiser: "Lokomotiv Burgas" NGO.

Two-day international beach tennis team tournament for men, women and veterans at "Beach Tennis Burgas".

The two-day SUPER TALENT Kompetition dance contest (6–7 June).

Guest performance by the State Folklore Ensemble "Trakia" — Plovdiv, dedicated to the southern Bulgarian river.

A play after Stanislav Stratiev by the Milart Theatre House, directed by Miloslav Miloslavov.

The beloved Bulgarian duo with their band "Riton's Angels".

A children's play after L. Frank Baum, presented by the "Geo Milev" Drama Theatre, Stara Zagora. Performance at 14:00.

A children's play after L. Frank Baum, presented by the "Geo Milev" Drama Theatre, Stara Zagora. Performance at 18:30.

Verdi's "Rigoletto" in three acts: a curse, love and tragedy at the court of the Duke of Mantua.

Comedy show with sketches, improvisation and music.

A large-scale music performance with 100+ artists from 7 countries.

Two-day "Burgas 2026" triathlon at the Chengene Skele cultural and historical complex. Organiser: "Lion Heart" association.

Three-day international football tournament "Football Stars of Bulgaria" at "Zvezdichka Arena". Organisers: "Zvezdichka" DFC and BFS Burgas regional council.

A comedy by Ray Cooney, directed by Bogdan Petkanin.

Cross-triathlon at Chengene Skele — swim, mountain bike, trail run.

Two-day "Golden Dolphin" underwater sports competition at the "Flora" swimming complex. Organiser: "Friends of the Sea" NGO.

Dirt Jump mountain-bike state championship at Burgas Bike Park (Lake Park). Organiser: "Shore Invaders — Burgas" cycling club.

A screening of the film "Cheburashka" by director Dmitry Dyachenko, dubbed in Bulgarian.

A historical drama by director Michele Placido (Italy–France, 2022, 120 min).

A film by director Anders Thomas Jensen, starring Mads Mikkelsen and Nikolaj Lie Kaas.

A festive concert by SP 2004 — Burgas.

An original stage piece blending comedy and drama.

A comedy by Rafi Shart, directed by Vladlen Aleksandrov, with music by Konstantin Tsekov (FSB).

A comedy presented by the Targovishte Drama Theatre, directed by Orlin Dyakov.

Three-day international children's football tournament "Football Stars of Bulgaria" at "Zvezdichka Arena". Organisers: "Zvezdichka" children's football club and BFS Burgas regional council.

A qualifying round of the Paella World Championship.

Two-day national water-rescue tournament at "Park Arena OZK" swimming complex. Organiser: "Get Started Swimming" swimming club.

Two-day traditional children's handball tournament "Dimitar Gurbalov" at "Nikola Stanchev" sports hall. Organiser: "Fregata Burgas" HC.

Two-day IFBT international beach-tennis tournament "Burgas Open 26" at Central Beach — Burgas. Organiser: Black Sea Beach Sports Club — Burgas.

Two-day skateboard tournament: 20 June 16:00 at "Izgrev" skate park; 21 June 10:00 at the Sea Casino. Organiser: "Burgas" skateboard club association.

A three-day festival of new Bulgarian cinema at the NHK Cultural House in Burgas — feature films, shorts, documentaries, debuts and meet-the-makers talks. Free admission.

Sea swimming and trail running — 5th edition.

Burgas Sport Fest — aquathlon and half-marathon from Chengene Skele to St. Anastasia Island. Organiser: "Aktiven Zhivot" SC NGO.

A comedy-drama about unspoken feelings and forgiveness.

An evening celebrating Bulgarian songs and dances.

The Dire Straits hits — performed by musicians who played with Mark Knopfler.

Four-day sailing regatta "Chernomorets Burgas" in junior and Olympic classes, in Burgas Bay off the Bridge. Organiser: Yacht Club "Chernomorets Burgas".

The Spanish band on its 25th-anniversary tour.

Three-day traditional adaptive swimming and weightlifting tournament. Organiser: "Javelin" sports club.

One-day traditional "Burgas Cup" 2026 orienteering competition in Rosenets Park. Organiser: "Strandzha" orienteering club.

A comedy by Éric Assous, directed by Sava Dragunchev.

Two-day veterans weightlifting tournament named after Ivan Abadzhiev in the weightlifting hall at "Chernomorets" stadium. Organiser: "Chernomorets" weightlifting sports club.

Two-day Open European Kyokushin-Kan karate championship at "Mladost" sports hall. Organisers: "Samurai" NGO and the Bulgarian Kyokushin-Kan Federation.

A programme of concerts, screenings, talks and workshops dedicated to Portuguese culture.

Sports events for the Kraimorie quarter's holiday at Central Beach in Kraimorie. Organiser: Burgas Municipality.

A one-man show by Marius Kurkinski based on Bulgarian authors.

A crime comedy by Robert Thomas, directed by Yosif Sarchadzhiev.

Guest performance by the „Bulgare" National Folklore Ensemble in Burgas.

An all-night beach sunrise with live music.

Monumental sand sculptures in the Sea Garden.

An international rhythmic gymnastics tournament under FIG auspices.

An international beach water polo tournament on the beach of the Kraymorie district.

Vintage vehicles through central Burgas.

Nine days of ballet academy, competition and gala.

A comedy by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, directed by Asen Blatechki.

A comedy starring Kalin Vrachanski, directed by Asen Blatechki.

The Jet Ski World Championship at Sarafovo Beach, Burgas.

A piano concert by Hasan and Ibrahim Ignatovi — a musical journey of images, emotion and virtuosity.

An international swimming marathon at the North Beach in Burgas.

The legendary Bulgarian singer returns to the Summer Theatre stage.

A play based on the dramatic texts of Yana Borisova, directed by Dimitar Kotsev - Shosho.

A sailing regatta from the Sarafovo fishing port.

Sports events held for the feast of the village of Marinka.

A combat sports gala night at the "Mladost" Hall, Burgas.

The 11th edition turns Burgas into the seaside capital of auteur cinema.

One of Bulgaria's most successful musicians, live.

A municipal swimming marathon from the Sea Garden to St. Anastasia Island.

The Diko Beach Festival amateur beach tournament in Burgas.

An international sailing regatta in the Small Burgas Bay.

An international water polo tournament at the "Flora" swimming pool.

Electronic-music festival on St. Anastasia Island.

An MMA night with professional bouts and a K1 superfight at "Arena Burgas".

Lyubo Kirov's largest tour with his new album.


Bulgaria's biggest festival for 90s and 2000s hits.

The 9th edition of the "Krasiko" international beach rugby tournament.

A project at the border of jazz, rock and literature.

A long-format, aid-station-free triathlon in Kapani.

International puppet festival at the Ochlyva open-air stage — August 2026.

A comedy of infidelity — passion, twists and a surprising end.

A round of the National Beach Volleyball Championship in Burgas.

Five days of literature, books and discussions at the Flora Expo Centre.

Orchestra, choir and ballet — a full-scale stage production.

An international sailing regatta from the "Sarafovo" fishing port.

Love, freedom and courage — to the music of Gipsy Kings.

An international para table tennis tournament at the "Neftohimik" hall.

A teen-focused festival at Morska Gara.


An actor's show featuring 30 characters and 20 songs.

A people's favourite in a new summer concert.

Grappling demonstration bouts under ADCC rules at the "Mladost" hall.

Greatest hits and new music in one show.

A traditional equestrian tournament for the "Burgas Cup" in Ezero Park.

A kitesurfing regatta in the Burgas Bay off the North Beach.

A traditional underwater diving tournament for the "Gencho Pavlov" Cup near Primorsko.

Anniversary performance by comedian and satirist Kamen Donev.

Hit comedy by director Tedi Moskov.

A performance on Bulgarian poetry — dedicated to women.

A satirical cabaret performance with choreography and music.

A comedy with scenography, choreography and vocal performances.

Three days of diaspora folklore in Burgas — 18–20 September 2026.

A month of poetry, prose and books.