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!

Matinée Concert

Yana Burova (violin) & Fiammetta Tarli (piano) 12:30, Sofia Gallery Programme: Beethoven Sonata N9 for violin and piano - Kreutzer, op 47 in A major - Adajio sostenuto - Presto - Andante convariazioni - Presto Brahms Sonata N2 for violin and piano, op 100 in A major - Allegro amabile - Andante tranquillo - Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andante) Biographies: Yana Burova (violin) Yana Burova graduated her Mmus with a Dictinction at the Trinity... Read more

Film Screenings & Discussion

Which Way Now? (aka. Where Do We Go From Here?, aka. A Sega Nakade?) Which Way Today? Special Guests: Rangel Vulchanov (director) & Annie Vulchanova (actress) 19:00, Sofia Gallery > See photos More About Which Way Now?: 1988, 93 min. Director: Rangel Vulchanov Producer: Dimitar Gologanov (line producer) Synopsis: This film is about an imaginary actors’ exam. In order to choose the best one, the exam jury uses even immoral ways... Read more

Film Screening & Discussion

Lachenite Obuvki Na Neznayniya Voin (aka. The patent shoes of the unknown warrior) Special Guests: Rangel Vulchanov (director) & Annie Vulchanova (actress) 19:00, Sofia Gallery More About the Film: 1979, 85 min. Director: Rangel Vulchanov Producer: Zdravko Vatev (line producer) Synopsis: A middle-aged Bulgarian is watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. For no apparent reason, while looking, his mind drifts back to his childhood and the little... Read more
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