It is 11° in Bansko now. broken clouds
It is 11° in Bansko now. broken clouds

CULTURE & EVENTS

Evening concert of Bansko Jazz Fest on the square in the old town.

Bansko Jazz Fest 2026: An Unforgettable Experience in Pirin
Stage at the Bansko International Jazz Festival at night with audience and Pirin Mountain

Bansko Jazz Festival 2025: Complete history and cultural analysis of the event)
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)