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!

LONDON FESTIVAL OF BULGARIAN CULTURE: Film Screening and Discussion

19:00, "Sofia" Gallery Official Opening of Sofia Film Fest- London Special guests: Stefan Kitanov (Director of Sofia Film Fest) Stefan Komandarev (Film Director) Sevda Shishmanova ( Programme director of the Bulgarian National Television, co-producer) THE JUDGEMENT / ?????????? Bulgaria-Germany-Croatia-Macedonia, 2014, 115 min Director - Stefan Komandarev Script - Stephan Komandarev, Marin Damyanov, Emil Spahiiski Cinematographer - Krasimir Andonov Music - Stefan Valdobrev Cast - Assen Blatechki, Miki Manojlovic, Ovanes... Read more

LONDON FESTIVAL OF BULGARIAN CULTURE: Dechko Uzunov and Georgi Chapkanov, Concert by the Folklore Formation “Svetoglas”

19:00h "Sofia" Gallery Dechko Uzunov and Georgi Chapkanov- Chapa at the Bulgarian Cultural Insitute's "Sofia" Gallery! Specially selected works by the internationally acclaimed classic Bulgarian painter, Dechko Uzunov and sculptures by the maestro Georgi Chapkanov! DECHKO UZUNOV (painter) GEORGI CHAPKANOV (sculptor) BORIANA PAVLOVA (curator) SVETOGLAS The exhibition will be held from 1 to 11 November Svetoglas, with special guests - members of Le Mystere... Read more

LONDON FESTIVAL OF BULGARIAN CULTURE: Exhibition Opening: Metal: A Vision

Metal: A Vision Europe House, 12 Star Gallery, 24 November 2014 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU The National Academy of Arts in Sofia presents a vibrant exhibition showing sculptures by four young artist Masters of Arts class- Metal. Zlatin Orlov, Kunka Dimitrova, Todor Dimitrov and Penka Nikova are showing visually exciting pieces using special techniques in working with metal, exploring casting, colour,... Read more

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