It is 13° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy
It is 13° in Bansko now. mostly cloudy

CULTURE AND EVENTS

Young women in costumes with babies in cots dance a horo on Babinden in Bansko.

Babinden in Bansko 2026: The magic of the sieves and the unique Babino horo dance
Traditional St. John's Day meal in Bansko with kapama, wine and a visit to the godfather.

Midsummer's Day in Bansko: Kapanki, Traditions and Respect for the Godfather
Men jump cross-country into the icy waters on Jordan's Day in Bansko with the Pirin Mountains in the background.

Voditsi under the peaks of Pirin: The magic of Jordan's Day in Bansko
Kukeri in traditional leather costumes dance in the square, surrounded by an audience, under a dramatic cloudy sky

Surva in Bansko: The roar of Pirin and the dance of the Babugeri (Complete Guide)
Comparison between a traditional tavern and a modern restaurant for New Year's Eve in Bansko

New Year in Bansko 2025: Restaurants, tables and traditions
Traditional ritual with Christmas Eve in Bansko

Christmas in Bansko: The Secrets of the Young God and Ancient Traditions (2025)
A collage of three photos: Christmas Eve, Christmas celebration and a SPA pool, illustrating a 3-day program in Bansko.

Christmas in Bansko 2025: A Complete 3-Day Guide to Your Fairytale Vacation
Festive table with Bansko kapama and skiers on the slopes in Bansko at Christmas

Christmas in Bansko 2025/2026: A Guide to the Most Exciting Holiday in Pirin
Traditional Christmas Eve meal in an authentic tavern in Bansko with a fireplace and lean dishes.

Christmas Eve in Bansko 2026: A Complete Guide to Traditions, Magic and the Best Taverns
Traditional stone house and cobblestone street in Staro Bansko with Pirin Mountain in the background

Old Bansko: The Lost World of Honor and Traditions (2026)
Film locations and cinema camera in front of the peaks of Pirin in Bansko

Movies in Bansko: Cinema Routes and Hollywood Glamour (2026)
Two elderly people from Bansko talk and laugh in front of an old stone house in Bansko.

Banski dialect: The secret code of Pirin and how to understand it (2026)