Curated guide to what is happening in Varna today.
A new series of multimedia meetings dedicated to classical and contemporary dance titled 'How to Watch Ballet' begins on September 26 at NIRA Art in Varna. Led by ballet critic Iskra Sotirova, the project explores the secrets behind dance movements and stage aesthetics through discussions, video clips, and photos. Admission is free. ✈️ Share with friends! #Театър #ВарнаЦентър #Free
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Festival and Congress Centre in Varna, a special series of musical events will take place from September 27 to December 6, 2026. The festive program includes an organ concert by Pavel Kohout, performances by Bulgarian stars Toni Dimitrova and Veselin Marinov, Without Borders concert, world flute virtuosos, and an Adriano Celentano Tribute Show featuring Adolfo Sebastiani. Tickets are available at the box office and online. ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #ФестиваленКомплекс
Throughout October 2026, the Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library in Varna presents a series of thematic documentary exhibitions in the 3rd-floor foyer. From October 1 to 15, the display highlights materials dedicated to the 115th anniversary of Vanga's birth and sci-fi periodicals. From October 16 to 30, the exposition focuses on World Post Day and 150 years since the first telephone conversation. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #МузеиВарна #Free
The Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library in Varna relaunches its Traveling Children's Library initiative from October 2026 to May 2027. Ten story suitcases filled with the latest children's books, magazines, and plush reading ambassadors will visit kindergartens across Varna to inspire a love of reading in young children. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #МузеиВарна #Free
The Georgi Velchev Art Museum in Varna presents 'Shores', an exhibition featuring 12 rarely displayed works by the renowned Bulgarian marine painter. Created between 1936 and 1943, these oil landscape paintings capture the atmospheric coastlines around Sozopol and Cape Kaliakra. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна
Varna State Opera presents a diverse repertoire program for October 2026, featuring opera, operetta, ballet, and symphonic performances. Highlights of the month include Verdi's operas "Un ballo in maschera" and "Aida", Rossini's "The Barber of Seville", Kálmán's "The Csárdás Princess", the ballet "Spartacus", and special concerts for children. Tickets are available at the box office and online. ✈️ Share with friends! #Театър #ОпераВарна
As part of the BUNA vol. 4 contemporary art forum, the exhibition 'Innate Stubbornness' curated by Luchezar Boyadjiev and Boyana Djikova opens at the former Consulate of the Russian Federation in Varna. For the first time, the public will be able to explore this historic location and its unique context alongside modern artworks prior to its conversion into a multi-purpose cultural venue. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ВарнаЦентър
The Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery in Varna introduces its educational program for 1st to 6th-grade students for the 2026/2027 school year. Art lessons take place directly in the gallery halls surrounded by original masterpieces. Students learn about prominent artists such as Daria Vasilyanska, Georgi Velchev, and Lora Marinova, observe compositions, and complete their own creative art tasks inspired by the collection. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #ГалерииВарна
On October 7, Largo Art Gallery presents 'Nature', the first solo painting exhibition in Varna by acclaimed artist Ivan Chakarov. The showcase features 13 evocative canvases created with expressive brushstrokes and rich colors, most crafted specifically for the local audience. The exhibition runs until October 27. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна #Free
Art Marconi Gallery in Varna hosts the 13th annual painting exhibition of Varna artist Dimitar Manolov, titled 'Presence – 13'. Dedicated to the 94th anniversary of his birth, the exhibition highlights the author's rich use of color, sfumato techniques, and artistic approach to the female form. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна #Free
Graffit Gallery in Varna presents the photography exhibition 'Street Women' by Dimitar Petrov. Opening on October 9, 2026, at 18:30, the exhibition runs through October 28. Inspired by iconic masters like Dorothea Lange, Diane Arbus, and Vivian Maier, Petrov shifts his lens toward street portraiture, capturing spontaneous encounters with unique women. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна
Varna Municipality and the Union of Tour Guides in Bulgaria continue to offer free walking tours of the city center for individual tourists. Led by licensed professional guides, these 2-hour tours cover Varna's rich history and architectural heritage. No prior registration is required. The meeting point is at the Tourist Information Centre (Kozirkata). ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #ВарнаЦентър #Free
The exhibition lobby of Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library hosts the photo-documentary exhibition '35 Years of Modern Constitution', marking the 35th anniversary of the adoption of Bulgaria's first modern Constitution in 1991. The exposition features archival photographs, historical documents, transcripts of heated parliamentary debates, copies of draft constitution proposals from political groups and citizens, as well as unique registry records signed by members of the 7th Grand National Assembly. Initiated by the Chair of the National Assembly, the exhibition remains open for visitors until October 23, 2026. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #МузеиВарна #Free
To mark the 80th anniversary of UNICEF, a traveling photographic exhibition is coming to the entrance of the Sea Garden in Varna from October 15 to 30. Featuring over 50 photographs from Bulgaria and around the world, the display captures the history of the organization and the inspiring stories of children overcoming hardships while keeping hope alive. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #МорскаГрадина #Free
From October 15 to November 15, the Autumn Salon of Arts 2026 in Varna will present 14 diverse cultural events. The program features classical music concerts, children's choir performances, literature, contemporary visual arts, and interactive art workshops. The events will take place at the Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, the Art Salon of Radio Varna, 'Atelier 48', and the Assembly Hall of the University of Economics. The salon officially opens on October 15 at 18:30 at the City Art Gallery with a chamber concert by Prof. Galina Apostolova (piano) and Dr. Milena Valeva (violin), performing works by Mozart, Dvořák, Brahms, and Alexander Raichev. ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #ГалерииВарна #Free
Varna State Opera announces a series of five symphonic concerts running from October through December 2026. The program features works by Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Gershwin, Dvořák, Brahms, Mozart, and leading Bulgarian composers. The series brings together acclaimed conductors and soloists such as Konstantin Ilievski, Viktor Teodosiev, and Martin Yovkov. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ОпераВарна
The Dobri Hristov Children's Choir of Varna hosts a concert series through the end of October. On October 16 at 18:00, the Boris Georgiev Art Gallery will host a joint performance with the Cantemus Choir from Hamburg. The program continues on October 31 with a special joint concert featuring the Sofia Male Choir. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ГалерииВарна
A thematic documentary exhibition is currently on display in the 3rd-floor foyer of the Pencho Slaveykov Regional Library in Varna. Dedicated to World Post Day and the 150th anniversary of the first telephone conversation, the display features selected periodicals and historical library materials. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #МузеиВарна #Free
The Regional History Museum in Varna hosts a series of educational and interactive workshops titled 'Stories with Wings' for children aged 7 to 12, including those with special educational needs. Taking place every Saturday morning from October 17 to November 7, the program uses kite decorating and creative art to help children express emotions, boost identity, spark imagination, and foster teamwork. Schedule: Oct 17 ('My Kite – My Self'), Oct 24 ('Colors of the Sky'), Oct 31 ('Stories with Wings'), and Nov 7 ('Friendship Kite'). All sessions start at 10:30 AM. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #МузеиВарна
The stage play 'Ladies in Lavender' adapted by Shaun McKenna from William John Locke's story and movie screenplay comes to Varna. Directed by Stoyan Radev Ge.K., this touching drama will be performed at the Branch Stage of the Varna Drama Theatre.
On October 22, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, a teacher from the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, will deliver a lecture titled "The Four Basic Thoughts" in Varna. The event will take place at the Blue Salon of the Sea Casino with English to Bulgarian translation, organized by Diamond Way Buddhism Bulgaria. ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #МорскаГрадина
The legendary Bulgarian rock band Signal will perform live in Varna. Enjoy timeless rock hits and electric atmosphere at The Line Event Center located at Port Varna. Doors open at 19:00, with the show starting at 20:00. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
The Festival and Congress Centre Varna will host a screening of the documentary "In Service of the People", dedicated to the unique life and spiritual search of Prof. Damyan Popchristov. Known for directing a Bulgarian play on Broadway, he later focused on researching the Bogomil movement and Bulgarian spiritual history. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director and crew. ✈️ Share with friends! #Кино #ФестиваленКомплекс
As part of the Autumn Salon of Arts 2026, the City Art Gallery 'Boris Georgiev' hosts a chamber music concert featuring Rosen Idealov (clarinet) and Bogdan Stanev (piano). The program includes works by W. A. Mozart, R. Schumann, P. Hindemith, and B. Martinu. Audiences can look forward to a refined evening of classical music performed by two distinguished Bulgarian musicians. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ГалерииВарна
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