INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Central Square "Nikola Vaptsarov"„
Culture, Art and Traditions
The International Folklore Festival in Bansko traditionally brings together groups from the country and abroad.
12 events found.
Culture, Art and Traditions
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International Festival Academy Bansko
Central Square "Nikola Vaptsarov"„For Children and FamilyThe International Festival Academy is a new creative forum aimed at children and young people (ages 8 to 16). The project combines a 10-day creative camp for young talents with three spectacular musical events […]
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BANSKO ROCK FEST
Central Square "Nikola Vaptsarov"„Culture, Art and Traditions1 festival. 5 days. 10 international bands. Bansko Rock Fest returns in 2026 to the mountain capital of rock with its second edition – with an even richer program and a strong line-up […]
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Summer movie mania under the stars
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and Traditions""Summer Filmmania Under the Stars" is a film festival in Bansko, which takes place outdoors on the central square "Nikola Vaptsarov". The screenings are on three evenings - from July 24 to 26, starting at 9:00 PM and admission is free. The festival offers a film marathon with an emphasis on adventure and mountaineering themes, creating the magic of cinema under the open sky. […]
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Bansko Jazz Festival
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and TraditionsBansko Jazz Festival 2025 took place from 1 to 10 August 2025 in Bansko, mainly at Nikola Vaptsarov Square, and for the first time lasted a total of 10 days. Period: 1–10 August 2025, concerts every evening. Main stage: open stage at Nikola Vaptsarov Square in the center of Bansko. Starting time of the evening concerts: doors open around […]
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BANSKO – IN THE HEART OF THE BALKANS
Central Square "Nikola Vaptsarov"„Culture, Art and TraditionsThe festival "Bansko - in the heart of the Balkans" is one of the most colorful and anticipated cultural events in the region, celebrating the richness of Balkan folklore, music and traditions. The event turns the mountain town into a true center of cultural exchange, bringing together artists, musicians and dance ensembles from various Balkan countries (Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Romania, etc.). Here […]
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Bansko Opera Fest
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and TraditionsBansko Opera Fest 2026 takes place at the end of August, and traditionally the festival is organized under the open sky on the central square "Nikola Vaptsarov" in Bansko. In recent years, for example in 2025, the festival has been held over three consecutive days, usually on the last weekend of August. This event already has a tradition of at least 16 editions […]
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"Unique Bansko" Festival„
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaWine, SPA and GourmetThe Unique Bansko Festival is a three-day culinary and folklore celebration that presents the traditions, tastes and music of Bansko and the Pirin region. The festival combines culinary tastings of typical Bansko specialties, folklore concerts, dance performances and demonstrations of local customs and crafts. The event aims to promote the local cuisine, folklore and the spirit of Bansko as a year-round tourist […]
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Bansko Festival
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and TraditionsBansko's October 5th holiday marks the anniversary of the city's liberation from Ottoman rule. The event takes place over a week - from September 29th to October 5th - with a rich program of cultural, sporting and educational events.
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Bansko Film Fest
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and TraditionsBansko Film Fest is an international festival of mountaineering and extreme cinema, which takes place from November 19 to 23 in the town of Bansko. The main venue of the event is the Nikola Vaptsarov National Community Center. The festival presents a number of selected film premieres from over 40 countries, with a competition program in several categories, as well as presentations, master classes, photo exhibitions and sports […]
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Jordan's Day (Epiphany) in Bansko: The Salvation of the Cross
Culture, Art and TraditionsJordan's Day in Bansko: The Tradition of Epiphany On January 6, when the air in Bansko is at its clearest and Pirin is covered in deep snow, the town celebrates one of the greatest Christian holidays – Jordan's Day (Epiphany). This is the day when, according to legend, "the sky opens" and water acquires purifying power. Unlike commercial events, Jordan's Day in Bansko […]
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Traditional Kukeri procession
Bansko, Sample address in Bansko №33, Bansko, Blagoevgrad, BulgariaCulture, Art and TraditionsEvery year on the first day of the new year Gathers puppet groups from all over Bulgaria Procession from the first station of the cable car to Nikola Vaptsarov Square Free for everyone