Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Gold treasure, Sboryanovo

The ancient Thracian gold treasure

The famous sea side resort - Sunny beach

The Bulgarian rose

The Alexander Nevsky cathedral, Sofia

Traditional Bulgarian Kukeri show

Nessebar, the sea side resort named 'the pearl of the Black Sea'

The Magura cave

The Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery

Upcoming Events

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The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London aims to promote, support and develop cultural relations between Bulgaria and the UK through various means:

  • Introduce Bulgarian culture to the UK’s international audience through exhibitions, performances, concerts, film screenings, theatrical productions, recitals, literary evenings, discussions and other events.

  • Organise a multitude of interesting courses and seminars, as well as Bulgarian traditions and crafts evenings and workshops.

  • Collaborate with, support and partner with other similar institutions, Anglo-Bulgarian associations and other cultural representatives.

  • Offer a library and reading room with a wide selection of Bulgarian and foreign literature, albums, films, dictionaries, guides and other materials.

  • Provide tourist information and materials for all those who wish to visit Bulgaria and experience its exquisite cultural monuments first-hand.

  • If these aims correspond with your interests and you would like to find out more, come and visit the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London today!

Month of Bulgarian culture: Film screening of “Blaga’s Lessons” by Stephan Komandarev

Wednesday, 08 May 2024; 7:00 p.m.; Ondaatje Theatre, Royal Geographical Society Book your seat HERE Opening of the Month of Bulgarian Culture organized by the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London. BCI London is pleased to invite you to the screening of the film "Blaga's Lessons" by Stephan Komandarev, the Bulgarian nominee for this year's Oscars. Special guests: Stephan Komandarev, director and Eli Skorcheva, actress "BLAGA'S LESSONS" Bulgaria-Germany, 2023,... Read more

THERE a contemplative film by Stefan N. Shterev

Saturday, 27.04.2024; 7:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Book seats HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the screening of THERE, a contemplative film by Stefan N. Shterev. Special guest: Stefan N. Shterev, Director, DOP, Edit THERE a contemplative film by Stefan N. Shterev “Words exist because of meaning. Once you've gotten the meaning, you can forget the words.Where can I find a... Read more

Presentation of the book “The Sboryanovo enigma” by Dragomir Bogomilov

Thursday, 25.04.2024; 7:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Book your seat HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the book "The Sboryanovo enigma" by Dragomir Bogomilov. Sboryanovo Preserve in Bulgaria was a center of mystical rituals performed over 2,000 years ago by one of the Thracian tribes - the Getae. In this land they built over 100 mounds,... Read more
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