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

Celebrating the 24th May
Saturday, 24.05.2025; 7:00 PM; Halls of the Bulgarian... [more]
Presentation of Nadya Radulova in conversation with Rosie Goldsmith
Monday, 12 May 2025; 7:00 PM Halls of... [more]
22 years of Bulgaria Air – National Flag of the Republic of Bulgaria
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Concert & presentation: Off the Beaten Path, Chamber Music Festival
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JAZZ CONCERT & EXHIBITION “THE COLOURS OF MUSIC”
Thursday, 24.04.2025; 07:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Book a ... [more]
Solo & Piano Four Hands Recital
16.04.2025; 19:00 Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music... [more]
Exhibition Opening: Color and shape
20th of March 2025; 07:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery... [more]
Presentation of the Bulgarian writer Iana Bоukova and the translator Ekaterina Petrova in conversation with the British writer and translator Christopher Buxton
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
Presentation of the Bulgarian poetess Silvia Choleva, the translator Ekaterina Petrova, and Nevena Dishlieva-Krysteva, the founder of ICU Publishing, in conversation with the British publisher Susan Curtis
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
Award-winning Bulgarian author Kapka Kassabova discussing her new book “Anima” with Rosie Goldsmith.
11th March 2025; 06:30 PM; Hatchards Piccadilly Book a... [more]
Opening of the Bulgarian Stand at London Book Fair 2025
11th of March 2025; 11:00 AM;  Olympia London... [more]
Presentation of Bulgarian writers Nataliya Deleva, Nadya Radulova, and the translator Ekaterina Petrova in conversation with the British publisher Susan Curtis
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]

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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!

Film Screening & Discussion

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Film Screening & Discussion with a glass of wine Whose is this song? (2003) Special Guest: Adela Peeva (director) About the film: Documentary, 2003, 70 min. Director: Adela Peeva Screenplay: Adela Peeva Producers: Paul Pauwels & Adela Peeva Cinematography: Zhoro Nedelkov Editors: Nina Altaparmakova & Jelio Jelev Synopsis: A funny, dramatic and tragicomic search for the truth about a Song. A Song that everybody in the Balkans claims it is theirs. A Song that... Read more

Exhibition opening (caricatures) Author: Nikolay Arnaudov

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Nikolay Arnaudov, who was born in 1951, is one of the most well-known contemporary Bulgarian cartoonists. He graduated from the Teacher’s Institute with Subject Painting and he has been painting cartoons since 1975. He has taken part in many international exhibitions, including in Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, USA, Canada, etc. His works have been published in German newspapers “Stern”,... Read more

Concert

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Lora Marinova (cello) & Asako Ogawa (piano) Programme: Robert Schumann - Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 Bloch - Nigun (Improvisation), no. 2 from "Baal Shem" G. Rossini - "Une Larme" Dmitri Shostakovich - Cello Sonata, Op.40 Biographies: Lora Marinova (cello) Following her graduation with distinction, in 2003 she was awarded full scholarship by the City of London Corporation to study with Prof.Stefan Popov at the Guildhall School of Music&Drama in London. She... Read more

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