mostly clearOn June 6, 2026, Nikola Vaptsarov Square in Bansko will become an arena of sport, energy and community. Biathlon 4 All is an event for everyone – children, students, sports clubs, parents and exercise enthusiasts. It gives everyone the opportunity to get involved, regardless of age and training, and to feel the spirit of biathlon […]
The Association of Festivals in Bulgaria and the Municipality of Bansko invite you to participate in the next edition of the School Orchestra Festival "Vacation, Hurray!" - Summer 2026, which will be held in the town of Bansko, on June 26 and 27, 2026. The festival is a parade-concert of school orchestras from Bulgaria and abroad with their programs and there is no competition […]
The International Folklore Festival in Bansko traditionally brings together groups from the country and abroad.
The International Festival Academy is a new creative forum aimed at children and young people (8 to 16 years old). The project combines a 10-day creative camp for young talents with three spectacular open-air musical events that bring together hundreds of artists from different generations. The Festival Academy gives children from all over Bulgaria and abroad a unique opportunity to become part of […]
Bansko Bike Fest is the city’s annual cycling festival, which perfectly combines the adrenaline of mountain enduro trails and road routes with a unique festival emotion. The event is designed for everyone – from professionals with thousands of kilometers to families looking for an active and fun weekend. The program is extremely diverse and tailored to every age and level of […]
Three Mountains Hard Enduro Bansko is one of the largest and most spectacular motorcycle races in Bulgaria, an integral part of the Republican Extreme Enduro Championship (BG X-Enduro Championship). The event brings together the best pilots from the country and abroad, who compete on extremely attractive tracks, filled with difficult natural and artificial obstacles. Main details for the 2026 season: Dates of […]
1 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 D2HAYES & YСТЕНЛИПИФЕРЕМЫ?GREESHCALIBERTYCASUAL THREESOMEJOHNNY RUMBLE & THE LAW 4000BLINDED THROUGH THE SEASONS 22 – 26 July 2026 Bansko | Nikola Vaptsarov Square Free admission Every day | […]
""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. […]
The 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 […]
Bansko 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 […]
The 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 […]
Bansko'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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