Name: IFF “Winter Tale in Pirin“
Start: 2026-03-05T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-03-09T23:59:59+02:00
Location: Independence Square, Dobrinishte

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January 2026
January 7 Midsummer's Day in Bansko: When tradition meets winter magic

Midsummer's Day in Bansko: When tradition meets winter magic

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Culture, Art and Traditions

Midsummer's Day in Bansko: When tradition meets winter magic After the water is blessed on Jordan's Day (Epiphany), the festive marathon in Bansko does not stop. On January 7, we celebrate Midsummer's Day - the day of St. John the Baptist. In the Pirin region, this holiday is celebrated with great solemnity, and nameplates are in almost every house. If you are in Bansko on […]
21 January @ 10:30 - 14:00 Babinden in Bansko 2026: The unique holiday with the strainers on January 21

Babinden in Bansko 2026: The unique holiday with the strainers on January 21

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Culture, Art and Traditions

While Bulgaria celebrates on the 8th, in the heart of Pirin the real holiday comes on January 21st! Come and see the most colorful and cheerful holiday in Bansko’s winter calendar – Babinden in the old style. This is not just a day of maternity care, but a triumph of life, continuity and respect for young mothers and elderly women. There is no […]
February 2026
14 February

Day of Wine and Love in Bansko 2026: Traditions, “Golden Weddings” and Festive Emotions

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

Wine, SPA and Gourmet

February in Bansko is the month when the snowy peaks of Pirin are kissed by the aroma of heavy red wine and romance. The town under Todorka traditionally unites the two big holidays – the folk custom of Trifon Zarezan and the world Valentine’s Day (St. Valentine’s Day), creating a unique atmosphere. While we eagerly await to find out what surprise the Municipality has prepared […]
17 February @ 18:00 - 19:00

„"Coffee with Pretensions" - a theater production featuring Julian Vergov, Monyu Monev and Ivan Radoev

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

For Children and Family

„"COFFEE WITH A PRETENTION" Author: Georgi Markov, Directed by: Ivan Urumov, Set design and costumes: Nina Pashova, Music: Doni – Dobrin Vekilov Cast: Ivan Radoev, Monyo Monev, Julian Vergov The comic plot of "COFFEE WITH A PRETENTION" takes us to Sofia in 1966. in the apartment of Milcho (Julian Vergov) – 43 years old, head of an advertising agency. We find him there together with […]
19 February

153 years since the hanging of Vasil Levski. An open lesson about Vasil Levski

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

For Children and Family

On February 19, Bulgaria bows its head to the memory of its greatest son. We mark 153 years since the hanging of Vasil Levski – an event that leaves an indelible mark on our national consciousness. In the town of Bansko, where the traditions and spirit of the Bulgarian Renaissance are alive in every stone, this anniversary is celebrated with special reverence and focus on the young […]
February 24 @ 16:00 - 17:30

Presentation on the occasion of the 240th anniversary of the birth of Wilhelm Grimm "With the heroes of the Brothers Grimm"„

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

For Children and Family

240 Years of Magic: A Multimedia Journey into the World of Wilhelm Grimm This specially prepared multimedia presentation is dedicated to the 240th anniversary of the birth of Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859). It invites the audience on an exciting journey through the centuries-old layers of German folklore, revived by the genius of the two brothers. The focus is on their mission to preserve the folk memory through the images […]
February 25 @ 6:30 PM - 20:00

„"Hedon" - circus performance

National Theatre "Nikola Vaptsarov-1894"

For Children and Family

Circus show Hedon takes over the stage of the Nikola Vaptsarov-1894 Community Center in Bansko It's time for magic, fun and lots of smiles with Circus show Hedon! In the Nikola Vaptsarov-1894 Community Center in Bansko on February 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. An incredible performance that will take you on a journey through the world of acrobatics, laughter and amazement! Exciting numbers await you, […]
February 27

Baba Marta's workshop at the N. Vaptsarov Museum“

Nikola Vaptsarov Museum Bansko Old Town district, Nikola Y. Vaptsarov Square 3, Bansko

For Children and Family

Traditions come to life: Baba Marta Workshop at Nikola Vaptsarov Museum On the eve of the most Bulgarian holiday, on February 27, the Nikola Vaptsarov Museum in Bansko will become a center of creativity and continuity. Baba Marta Workshop invites young and old to immerse themselves in the magic of old customs and create their own symbols of […]
28 February

Festive procession on Todorovden

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

For Children and Family

Bansko will once again solemnly celebrate Todorovden – one of the most beloved spring holidays, also known as Horse Easter. This year it falls on February 28, six weeks before Easter. Traditionally, with the support of the Municipality of Bansko and the Nikola Vaptsarov Community Center, horse owners organize festive rituals, processions and fun. All interested parties are invited […]
March 2026
1 March

Welcoming Baba Marta – a citywide celebration on the square

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

For Children and Family

Baba Marta in Bansko 2026: A celebration on the square and traditions Spring in Pirin comes with a smile and red and white colors! The traditional welcoming of Baba Marta in Bansko is an event that unites local residents and guests of the city in the spirit of Bulgarian customs. On March 1, the central square „Nikola Vaptsarov“ becomes a scene of joy and […]
March 3

Celebrating 149 years since the Liberation of Bulgaria

Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria +1 more

Culture, Art and Traditions

Bulgaria's National Day is a moment of pride, worship and unity. In 2026, Bansko will mark 149 years since the Liberation with large-scale celebrations that will turn the foothills of Pirin into a center of patriotic spirit. Program of celebrations for March 3 in Bansko The Municipality of Bansko is preparing special events to honor the feat of the heroes. The holiday […]
5 март - 9 март

IFF “Winter Tale in Pirin“

Independence Square, Dobrinishte

Culture, Art and Traditions

IFF Winter Fairy Tale 2026: The Magic of Folklore in Pirin In early March, when winter still embraces the peaks of Pirin, Dobrinishte becomes the scene of one of the most colorful cultural events in the region – the International Folklore Festival (IFF) „Winter Fairy Tale“. This forum is a true celebration of traditions, which brings together hundreds of performers […]

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