Discover the best events, concerts and activities in Varna this weekend.
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
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 CineLibri International Film and Literary Festival returns to Varna under the theme 'Civilization of Spectacle'. From October 23 to November 8 at the Festival and Congress Centre, movie lovers can enjoy an outstanding lineup of literary film adaptations. Tickets are available online and at the FCC box office. ✈️ Share with friends! #Кино #ФестиваленКомплекс
Graffit Gallery in Varna opens the painting and ceramics exhibition 'EMBERS: A Thread Through Time' by Mariana Cheshiteva. The project is dedicated to Bulgarian embroidery patterns and their connection to ancient symbols and prehistoric artifacts, including motifs from Magura Cave ceramics. The exhibition highlights geometric shapes, the color red, and the cultural continuity connecting the past, present, and future. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна
On October 23, the Recycling Art Academy Foundation opens a special exhibition at the Sea Casino Cultural Center in Varna. The exposition features artwork created by local schoolchildren and kindergarten pupils using recycled materials. Highlighting environmental responsibility and zero-waste initiatives, the exhibition will run through November 8. Admission is free. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #МорскаГрадина #Free
On October 23 and 24, Varna hosts the 'Autumn Night of Galleries', uniting the city's cultural spaces. The festival features art exhibitions, open studios, film screenings, live music, creative workshops, craft bazaars, and free guided gallery tours. Events kick off on October 23 at 11:00 AM at the Museum of New History of Varna. ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #ГалерииВарна #Free
Varna State Opera presents the beloved children's musical 'Winnie-the-Pooh' by Alexander Yosifov on its Main Stage. Performed by the talented young artists of the Varna Children and Youth Opera alongside the Varna State Opera Orchestra, under conductor Gancho Ganchev. Enjoy a captivating musical fairytale suitable for young audiences and families. Running time is 1 hour 15 minutes with one intermission.
The family show 'Frozen Heart' comes to Varna, offering a magical journey into the Enchanted Forest with popular characters, magical creatures, and stone monsters. Featuring 20 performers and over 60 vibrant characters in stunning costumes, this spectacular production highlights the importance of family, true friendship, and love. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #ФестиваленКомплекс
The Festival and Congress Centre in Varna hosts the interactive family show 'Live Dinosaurs: In Search of the Egg' starring Niki Stanoev as Professor Boro. Audiences will embark on a prehistoric quest across lava, ice, and jungle worlds featuring moving, roaring, and talking dinosaurs. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #ФестиваленКомплекс
On October 24, 2026, the Art Salon of Radio Varna will host a creative workshop titled 'Living Letter – From Glagolitic to Modern Calligraphy'. Participants will explore the history and symbolism of the Glagolitic script with Genoveva Nenova, practicing pen and ink techniques. In the second session, Viktoria Tomova will guide attendees through the expressive world of modern calligraphy. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна
The Brick Port presents a special night featuring resident group BRICK MONKEYS followed by an afro set with live percussion and guitar from BURLAK x DANNY SLIM x DANI DJEMBE. Enjoy an energetic blend of electronic rhythms and live instruments by the sea. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
As part of the Night of Museums and Galleries in Varna, ReBonkers opens the 'BUNA' exhibition. A key highlight is a video artwork by world-renowned artist Selma Selman, exploring themes of identity, female empowerment, and social inequality. Curated by Luchezar Boyadjiev and Boyana Djikova. ✈️ Share with friends! #Изложби #ГалерииВарна #Free
The Technical University of Varna will host the official Mensa test for children aged 9 to 14. The test evaluates logical reasoning skills with age-appropriate time limits. Prior registration on the Mensa website and fee payment by October 23 are required to participate. ✈️ Share with friends! #ЗаДеца #Варна
Langeron Theatre presents the poignant play 'Lyovushka' in Russian, based on the short story by Anatoly Krym. This quiet and deeply moving performance explores human sincerity, kindness, and compassion in a fast-paced, indifferent world. Through the pure and trusting nature of the protagonist, the play gently reminds us of the importance of keeping light in our hearts. ✈️ Share with friends! #Театър #Варна
On October 25, 2026, Varna Jazz Days 2026 opens at the Filial Stage of the Stoyan Bachvarov Drama Theatre in Varna with two world-class concerts in a single evening. At 19:30, guitar virtuosos Antonio Forcione and Cenk Erdogan perform their album 'Storytellers', combining Italian elegance with Anatolian spirit. At 21:00, Italian saxophonist Gaetano Partipilo & Boom Collective take the stage with progressive electronic nu-jazz and cinematic energy. Early Bird promotional tickets are available until October 10. ✈️ Share with friends! #Фестивали #ВарнаЦентър
As part of Varna Jazz Days, world-renowned guitarists Antonio Forcione and Cenk Erdogan perform their collaborative acoustic project Storytellers at the Stoyan Bachvarov Drama Theatre. Expect a masterful blend of jazz, world, and acoustic fingerstyle music. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
Italian saxophonist and composer Gaetano Partipilo visits Varna with his Boom Collective project as part of the Varna Jazz Days festival. The concert will take place at the Stoyan Bachvarov Drama Theatre, offering audiences a captivating contemporary jazz experience. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
As part of VJDF2026 in Varna, acoustic guitar titan Antonio Forcione teams up with Grammy winner Cenk Erdogan for their project 'Storytellers'. The concert features a captivating musical dialogue blending Mediterranean jazz with rich Eastern motifs. Audiences will experience a breathtaking performance by two world-class virtuosos on stage. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
As part of Varna Jazz Days 2026, Varna welcomes one of the most influential alto saxophonists on the contemporary jazz scene, Gaetano Partipilo. Performing with his explosive Boom Collective, a quintet of top-tier musicians, Partipilo will treat the audience at Filial Stage to a vibrant fusion of jazz, neo-soul, and funk. ✈️ Share with friends! #Концерти #ВарнаЦентър
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Make the most of your weekend in Varna with our hand-picked selection of Saturday and Sunday happenings: from live music by the beach to cultural exhibits.
