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

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If you have already fallen in love with Bulgaria and its culture, or you're just curious and browsing, then this is the place to be! The home of the cultural scene for all things related to Bulgaria, you will find all the information you need on this website. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact us, or see our FAQs.


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!

Bulgarian Language Courses

Bulgarian Language Courses BCI London is delighted to announce that the new Bulgarian language courses for beginner, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate learners start on 17 November 2018. You will have the chance to learn our wonderful language from the qualified professional and organiser of this course, Yordanka Velkova. Lessons will be held every Saturday from 2 pm. The duration of the course will be 10 weeks... Read more

Exhibition opening: “Personalized traditions”

Free registration for the event HERE 15.11.2018; 7 PM; “Sofia” Gallery BCI London cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition “Personalized traditions”, a project by “Rakursi” Gallery. This exhibition is kindly supported by the British-Bulgarian Society. Guests: Rumyana Yoneva and Yavora Petrova The project presents an innovative look at Bulgarian traditions through the eyes of eight young and mid-career artists: Yavora Petrova, Antonia Angelova,... Read more

Bulgarian traditional dances

New classes of Bulgarian traditional dances for Adults are starting in BCI London. The classes are every Tuesday at 7 PM and last an hour and a half.  

For more information and registration, please email us: office@bcilondon.co.uk

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