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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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!

EVA QUARTET IN LONDON

Book a seat HERE Bulgarian Cultural Institute London supports the event "EVA QUARTET – Bulgarian Voices", organised in celebration of their 30-year anniversary, which will be presented in London on 7 JUNE 2025 at 7.30pm at St Cyrpian’s Church, Clarence Gate, Glentworth St, London NW1 6AX (near Baker Street underground). Eva Quartet is a Bulgarian vocal group specialising in folklore music, composed... Read more

Celebrating the 24th May

Saturday, 24.05.2025; 7:00 PM; Halls of the Bulgarian Embassy Book a seat HERE Dear friends, please come and celebrate together one of the most beloved Bulgarian holidays - the Day of Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture - May 24! The festive program includes:
  • Opening of the exhibition "Stories of Glagolitic Times" by the... Read more

An Evening with Zdravka Evtimova at Hatchards Piccadilly

13.05.2025; 18:30 Hatchards Piccadilly Bookshop Book a seat HERE Join Zdravka Evtimova discussing her new book “The Wolves of Staro Selo” in conversation with translator Yana Ellis and Rosie Goldsmith. The Wolves of Staro Selo In the deprived Bulgarian neighborhood of Staro Selo, crime rules people’s lives. Unemployment, violence, and corruption are common concerns. Dimitar becomes wealthy by running Staro Selo in terror. But old Elena, a... Read more
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