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Festival of Bulgarian Folk Ensembles from Abroad — Burgas 2026
Three days of diaspora folklore in Burgas — 18–20 September 2026.
A national festival dedicated to Bulgarian folklore ensembles based abroad — dance groups, choirs and instrumentalists keeping Bulgarian folk traditions alive around the world. Performances take place on open-air stages in central Burgas. Free entry.
Programme
18 September
- 12:00 – 17:00 — Arrival and accommodation of the groups
- 17:00 – 18:00 — Technical meeting with the group leaders
- 19:30 – 21:30 — Summer Theatre — official opening and first concert evening
- 22:00 – 24:00 — Hotel “Marina” — folk-dance party with the official dinner
19 September
- 10:00 – 13:00 — Organised visit to St. Anastasia Island — departure from Magazia 1 at the sea passenger terminal
- 17:30 – 19:00 — St. Cyril and St. Methodius Square — mass round dance for everyone, group photo and drone filming
- 19:30 – 21:30 — Summer Theatre — second concert evening
- 22:00 – 24:00 — Hotel “Marina” — folk-dance party with the official dinner
20 September
- 10:00 – 13:00 — Organised visit to the fishing village of Chengene Skele — departure from Magazia 1 at the sea passenger terminal
- 17:30 – 19:00 — Procession from the square in front of the city hall to the Sea Garden
- 19:30 – 21:30 — Gala concert, awards ceremony and official closing of the festival
- 22:00 – 24:00 — Hotel “Marina” — folk-dance party with the official dinner