Festivals and Annual Events

Masquerade procession on Nikola Vaptsarov Square - an old local tradition to drive away evil and welcome the new year.

International World Cup starts at Banderishka Polyana with the participation of the world's elite. Disciplines vary according to the FIS calendar.

Festive procession for Horse Easter with the participation of the amateur groups of the "Nikola Vaptsarov" community center.

A boutique weekend festival on the ski slopes under the open sky with world-class artists and indoor after-parties.

Festival of Serbian-Bulgarian Friendship - performers from Balkan countries at the Nikola Vaptsarov Community Center.

Bansko and Dobrinishte are the national capital of the holiday. Thousands of young people, special parties and musical events in clubs and taverns.

A solemn start to the ski season with concerts, special guests and a program at Banderishka Polyana and the central square.

An international artistic festival bringing together visual and performing arts in the spaces of the community center.

An international arts festival with concerts, dance performances and theater productions by performers from different countries.

A unique festival for digital nomads and artists — workshops, networking meetings, concerts and exhibitions in Bansko.

Mountain running and cycling competition in Pirin National Park, bringing together amateurs and professionals.

Motorcycle festival in the central square with bikers from all over the country, motorcycle exhibition and concerts.

An open-air rock festival with the participation of leading rock bands from Bulgaria and the region on the central square.

Motorcycle enduro race on a difficult mountain track around Bansko - one of the most attractive enduro events in Pirin.

The summer edition of Bansko Film Fest. Free evening outdoor screenings of the best of the world's mountaineering and extreme cinema.

A summer series of demonstrations of traditional crafts and art, organized by the Tourist Information Center.

Summer fair with demonstrations and sales of traditional crafts - pottery, weaving, woodcarving and more.

One of the most significant jazz events in the Balkans — over 25 editions, 18+ countries, 130+ performers. Concerts every night on the central square.

Open-air opera with the participation of opera stars from Bulgaria and the world in the historic quarter of Bansko.

Outdoor screenings - retrospectives and new titles of Bulgarian cinema under the stars of the central square.

Culinary festival for authentic Bansko cuisine — kapama, Bansko cake, local wines, cooking demonstrations and tastings.

A large-scale music festival focusing on the traditions, emotion and rhythms of the Balkan peoples in the central square.

Mountain ultramarathon with routes across Pirin — one of the most prestigious running formats in Bulgaria.

Celebrations on the occasion of the Liberation of Bansko from Ottoman rule - concerts, exhibitions and official ceremonies.

International Festival of Mountaineering and Extreme Cinema — screenings and meetings with climbers and adventurers from all over the world.

An international arts festival with an emphasis on young talents and established names in the performing and visual arts.

New Year's tradition - early in the morning, Razlog is resounded with 50-kilogram bells. Drums, zurnas, and masked participants in a ritual procession.

Spectacular winter flights with hot air balloons over the Razlog Valley. Unique views over the snowy peaks of Pirin and Rila.

A colorful folklore festival with folk costumes from all over the country - folk songs, dances and culinary delights in the central square.

A one-day event bringing together all local producers from the Municipality of Razlog - crafts, food, drinks and local products.

One of the brightest motorcycle-rock gatherings in the region in the "Predel" area - concerts, a motorcycle exhibition and a mountain atmosphere.

Founded in 1962 - a festival for the preservation of original folk songs. It is held in the "Predela" area only in even years.

Razlog Liberation Day. Festive program, concerts and large-scale folklore performances in the city center.

International Folklore Festival at Independence Square - winter edition with dance and singing groups from the region and the Balkans.

Traditional celebration of St. George's Day in Dobrinishte - folk customs, rituals and music on Independence Square.

National Competition Festival for Dance Schools - Contemporary and Folk Dances at Independence Square.

International Folklore Series - a series of folklore evenings with visiting ensembles and local groups at Independence Square.

International Festival for Dance Clubs - a competition-demonstration format with the participation of schools from Bulgaria and abroad.

A culinary celebration of the traditional dish kapama — preparation, tasting, and local customs associated with winter meals.

Hot air balloons rise above the area around Banya and Razlog - the view over the snow-capped mountains is unforgettable.

An annual folklore festival with participants from all over Bulgaria - folk songs, dances, bagpipes and choirs in an authentic mountain setting.

The traditional local fair with a folklore program, folk dances, musical performances and culinary exhibitions attracts residents from all over the region.

Over 70 mineral springs. Thermal hotels organize seasonal wellness weekends, especially active in spring and autumn.