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

Lena Chilari at the 2025 European Poetry Festival
Sunday 6 July, 2:00 PM Open Eye Gallery,... [more]
Lena Chilari at the 2025 European Poetry Festival
03 Jul 2025, 18:30 – 21:00 Norwich, 115-123... [more]
The 60th anniversary of Bulgarian magazine for literature, art and culture “LIK” and the 90th anniversary of Bulgarian National Radio
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EVA QUARTET IN LONDON
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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]

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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!

Classical Music Concert

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Pavel Minev (violin) & Vesselina Tchakarova (piano) 19:00, Bulgarian Embassy Halls The programme will include works by: Brahms, Shostakovich, H. Wieniawsky, P. Tchaikovsky & Sarasate Pavel Minev (violin) Pavel Minev has won the First Prizes at the Svetoslav Obretenov National Competition; the Jan Kotsian International Competition, Czech Republic; the Citta di Streza International Competition, Italy; and a Gold Medal at the Wieniavsky International Festival in Poland. He... Read more

Performances by “Zagorche” children’s folk ensemble

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Friday 14th - 19:00, Bulgarian Embassy Halls Saturday 15th - 16:00, Bulgarian Embassy Halls - 19:00, Bulgarian Embassy Halls Free entry (donations welcome) Doors open 30 minutes before the performance starts Please click on you preferred time below to book your seat: Friday 14th October - 19:00 Saturday... Read more

Film Screening & Discussion

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The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner Special Guest: Stefan Kitanov 19:30, Sofia Gallery Stefan Kitanov is one of the producers of The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner, as well as the producer and director of Sofia International Film Festival. He will be pleased to answer any questions regarding his film and will talk about the new Bulgarian cinema... Read more

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