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 a Bulgarian language course for beginners will take place in our premises! 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 2.00 for beginners and 3.30 for  intermediate. The duration of the course will be 10... Read more

Travels through Georgia and Armenia

24 February ,Friday. 6.30 pm , Sofia Gallery This event is organized by BBS with the support of BCI London Travels through Georgia and Armenia – Chris and Annie Buxton will show many pictures and tell the story of their trip, and their impressions from those rarely visited countries. The audience will learn more about these very early Christian states - their history and... Read more

Film Screening

Sofia Gallery , 7pm, Wednesday , 22 February , 2017
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The films will be introduced by Critics' Circle Member and BBC Broadcaster Phillip Bergson who will moderate a short discussion with the director  Jacky Stoev after the Screening over a glass of fine Bulgarian wine.
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Director - Jacky Stoev
Script - Hristo Iliev-Charli?
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