| Designation of event |
Date |
Place |
Annotation of event |
| INTERNATIONAL KOUKERI MASKED DANCERS FESTIVAL |
11-JAN |
Pernik |
This is the most important people's cultural event in the region. More than 5000 performers from all over Bulgaria, as well as formations from many European countries take part in the festival. It is an an illustration of the most vital and deep-rooted traditions of masquerading rites dating from the remote past and preserved for us to the present. |
| OPEN DOORS EDUCATION FAIR |
29-JAN to 30-JAN |
Sofia, Radisson Hotel |
Open Doors Education Fair in Bulgaria represents one of the most successful international student recruitment fairs in Bulgaria over the past years. Many of the past exhibits at Open Doors Education Fair recommend participating at this event to their colleagues. |
| BALKANIKA WEDDING EXPO |
5-FEB to 6-FEB |
Sofia |
Specialized exhibition of leading companies in the wedding industry in Bulgaria. |
| THE FURNITURE SPRING |
16-FEB to 20-FEB |
Sofia, National Palace of Culture |
Furniture for living room, guestroom, bedroom, entrance hall, etc. Floor coverings, carpets, curtains, mirrors, wall coverings, blinds, etc Furniture for children and young people Accessories, linings, elements and supplies. Kitchen furniture and furnishing. Tiling and coating materials and elements. Bath and WC furnishing.Heating,chimneys,barbeques. Machines, row materials and elements for furniture indus.Interior and outdoors green-design, arrangement of houses and offices, pot flowers, cut flowers, seeds |
| HOLIDAYS INTERNATIONAL MARKET AND SPA EXPO |
17-FEB to 19-FEB |
Sofia, National Palace of Culture |
Tour operators and tourist agencies, hotels and resort complexes, state and branch organizations, regional and local tourism councils, transport organizations, special training course, communication technologies, spa centers and complexes, hydrotherapy and eco tourism, mineral waters, spa and fitness equipment, health insurance companies, tourist products and equipment. |
| SECURITY |
23-FEB to 26-FEB |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
International Specialized Exhibition and Seminar for Security, Safety, Protection. The exhibition, being extremely topical, provides a possibility to present the newest solutions and developments in the field of security, access control, alarm systems, video-surveillance, monitoring centres, security of information, etc. |
| SAFETY & SECURITY Bulgaria |
23-FEB to 26-FEB |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Security systems, Surveillance and control, Communications, Fire-alarm and fire-extinguishing equipment, Average security and personal protection devices, transport vehicles. |
| VINARIA |
23-FEB to 26-FEB |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
VINARIA brings together leading companies from the most important industry sectors relating to vine-growing and wine producing. The event serves as a centre for exchange of information, presentation of innovations and technologies through the numerous conferences, seminars, presentations and business meetings included in the parallel business programme |
| TEXTILE SPRING |
02-MAR to 6-MAR |
Sofia, National Palace of Culture |
International Specialized Exhibition for Textile, Fashion, Accessories |
| SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL |
4-MAR to 20-MAR |
Sofia |
The 15th Sofia International Film Festival will be held from 4 until 20 March 2011 in Sofia. The Festival is recognized by FIAPF and was announced by Variety as one of the 50 unmissable film events in the world. The next edition of the festival will present more than 150 films – feature films, documentaries and several programmes of short films |
| BULGARIA BUILDING WEEK |
8-MAR to 12-MAR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Bulgaria Building Week, International Building Exhibition on Building Restauration, Building and Construction, Building Utensils, Building Machines, Building Materials. |
| AGRA |
9-MAR to 13-MAR |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Agricultural Exhibition - Oncoming is the AGRA International Agricultural Exhibition to be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The event reflects all the current trends of the state agricultural policy and is a preferred direct link for dialogue between the Bulgarian and foreign companies and the specialists using their services. |
| TECHNO MEBEL |
22-MAR to 26-MAR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Techno Mebel pretends to be the annual forum of the professionals from the branch. Techno Mebel pretends to be the annual forum of the professionals from the branch. The four exhibiting halls of Inter Expo and Congress Center will meet again its customers and guests and all those who wish to be a part of this professional forum. |
| NATURE HUNTING FISHING |
30-MAR to 3-APR |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Nature Hunting Fishing is the meeting place for companies, institutions and specialists engaged in activities related to forestry, game and fish farming, cultivation of nature and protection of the reserves. |
| OPTO PHOTO & VIDEO SALON |
30-MAR to 3-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
International Exhibition of Ophthalmology, Components, Laser and Visual Aids |
| ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF BEAUTY AND HAIR-STYLE |
31-MAR to 3-APR |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Exhibition of Hairdressing, Beauty, Make-up,Perfumery and Fashion |
| INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF JOKES |
APR |
Gabrovo |
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| TF- FEST |
APR /t.b.a |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
The International Fair of Training Firms TF-FEST is organized by rules defined by the Worldwide Practice Enterprises Network.TF-FEST promotes the concept of training firms (they are virtual). They are demonstration in live of the method for integrated training in economics, information technologies, business administration |
| C.A.C. & C.A.C.I.B |
2-APR to 3-APR |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
C.A.C.I.B is an International Dog Show for dogs from all breeds for awarding the certificate of an international beauty champion candidate. The shows attract not only the trade visitors from the country and abroad but also the general public. |
| INTERNATIONAL FAIR MOTOR-BIKE SHOW |
9-APR to 10-APR |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Profile for exhibit include Luxury Cars, Passenger Cars, Specialist Vehicles, Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds, and off-road vehicles Manufacturers & Dealers of Automobiles, Components and Accessories, Audio Video Equipment, Car-Care Products, Environment and Safety Equipment, Garage and Service Equipment, Moulds and Dyes, Oils & Lubricants, Petrol vending machines, Tyres, Batteries and Auto Electricals, Upholstery |
| EXPOENERGY |
13-APR to 15-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The International Specialised Exhibition EXPOENERGY is leading event in the country presenting innovative technologies and products for management of production and use of electric power. |
| BULTHERM - BULCONTROLA |
13-APR to 15-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The thematic expansion of the exhibition and its increasing importance are due to the dynamic changes in the Bulgarian business surroundings, market barriers removal and the arising need for local producers, suppliers and experts to respond to the new market conditions. |
| WATER SOFIA |
13-APR to 15-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Water procurement, waste waters purifying and treatment, pollution control of fluent and underground waters and environment protection, control equipment for floods and underground waters prevention, maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools. |
| Environmental International Forum SAVE the Planet - Waste & Water Management, Recycling |
13-APR to 15-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
wastewater treatment; technology and equipment for waste treatment: composting, sorting and disposal, recycling; environmental services; technologies for remediation of contaminated soil, etc. |
| 7th EE & RES Congress and Exhibition for South-East Europe |
13-APR to 15-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Energy efficiency technologies, passive houses, insulation materials; RES sources and technologies for solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and bio energy, waste-to-energy solutions; Electric vehicles; Distribution technologies and energy saving; Consultancy |
| TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS |
27-APR to 30-APR |
Sofia,nter Expo & Congress Center |
International and domestic transport, logistics, forwarding and customs services, ports and terminals, airports, specialised vehicles, warehouse technics and equipment, telematics, associations, publishing houses, ecology and safety of transport |
| TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS-Bulgaria |
27-APR to 30-APR |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Water procurement, waters and waste waters purifying and treatment, pollution control of fluent and underground waters and environment protection, control equipment for floods and underground waters prevention, equipment and technology for maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools, sewerage and water basins, technologies for extraction, bottling and distribution of drinking water. |
| HUNTING FISHING SPORT |
27-APR to 1-MAY |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Hunting Fishing Sport Show is a premier show providing a suitable setting for manufacturers of guns, hunting vehicles, shooting, fishing, falconry, other outdoor sports equipment and accessories, to showcase their products and services to the crowd. |
| SOFIA YACHT SHOW 2011 |
27-APR to 1-MAY |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Sofia Yacht Show is organised by Bulgarreklama Agency, a proud owner of the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show and exclusive Superyacht Cup series. This Exibhitions focuses on motor boats, yachts and sailboats, water sport devices and equipments. The Sofia Yacht Show is set to become one of the world's most exclusive and luxurious super yachting events featuring mega yachts from 25 metres and above, as well as high end luxurious super yachting products and services. |
| MOTO & EXTREME SHOW |
27-APR to 1-MAY |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Main event of the Musical Feasts “Euro Folk 2011” is Festival No 1 in Europe of the traditional folk arts – Stara Planina Fest “Balkan Folk”. Every year in the Festival participate from 9 000 to 15 000 musicians, singers and dancers |
| SOFIA MUSIC WEEKS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL |
MAY |
Sofia |
Encompassing Bulgarian, Balkan and international features, shorts, documentaries and retrospectives, the Sofia International Film Festival promotes innovative work while encouraging cooperation between local and international filmmakers. Films are screened at venues including Cinema House and the National Palace of Culture. |
| BULDENTAL/ BULMEDICA |
10-MAY to 13-MAY |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Traditionally, the exhibition is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and with the support of the Bulgarian Medical Association and the Bulgarian Dental Association.During the years the exhibition has proved its usefulness and popularity with a wide circle of physicians, dental professionals, pharmaceutists, rehabilitators, managers of health centers, producers and distributors of medical equipment and medicines.l conference and exhibition in Bulgaria. This exhibition is a leading forum for specialists from all over Bulgaria and a place to exchange experience. |
| MEBELTECH Bulgaria |
11-MAY to 15-MAY |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Mebeltech Bulgaria is the International exhibition for the achievements and the latest trends in the furniture production, building materials, machines and technologies for home and office. |
| HORECA Bulgaria |
11-MAY to 15-MAY |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Horeca Bulgaria, the Specialized Exhibition of Equipment for Hotels, Restaurants, Cafeteria and Commercial Establishments will be held for the third time this year within the framework of International Exhibition DOMTECH. |
| IMPRESSIA -Arts saloon |
11-MAY to 15-MAY |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
The incorporation of Impressia as part of the business forum, which ranks among the most prestigious in Southeast Europe and attracts tens of thousands of visitors, will open up new opportunities for the presentation of the national fine arts to the general Bulgarian and international public, and encourage the interaction between the arts and businesses. |
| COSMETICS |
11-MAY to 15-MAY |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Cosmetics Bulgaria is the International exhibition that focuses on the business interests of Bulgarian and world producers and traders of perfumery and cosmetics. COSMETICS is the International exhibition for successful business meetings and establishing new contacts in the sectors of perfumery and cosmetics, raw materials and ingredients, packaging, machines and technologies. |
| FOODTECH |
11-MAY to 15-MAY |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Exhibition of Food Products and Technologies |
| BULMEDICA/ BULDENTAL |
17-MAY to 20-MAY |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
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| INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE IN ART |
21-MAY to 30-MAY |
Gabrovo |
A regular event since 1973, the Biennial is held in May every odd-numbered year, and is comprised of the categories: cartoons, graphics, paintings, sculpture, posters and photographs.. |
| INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE COMEDY PERFORMANCE |
21-MAY to 30-MAY |
Gabrovo |
It is part of the INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF HUMOUR AND SATIRE IN THE ARTS (IBHSA) and aims to make popular traditional and modern Bulgarian verbal humour. Held regularly since 1985. |
| INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CHAMBER MUSIC |
JUN |
Plovdiv |
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| ROSE FESTIVAL |
3-JUN to 5-JUN |
Kazanluk |
In Bulgaria the rose is a symbol of youth, beauty and health. At this Rose Festival, Kazanluk celebrates its harvest of the best oil-producing rose, which has been grown in the Valley of the Roses for over 300 years.
Celebrations takes place in the rose fields, with singing, dancing and ritual rose-picking by children and adults dressed in traditional costume before everyone heads to the Rose Museum for the ritual crowning of the Rose Queen. |
| MACHTECH EXPO |
1-JUN to 3-JUN |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Machine-tools, metal-working machines and tools, hydraulic and other equipment items for machine building, mechanical handling equipment, other machinery and equipment, electrical engineering, electronics, billet production, services, etc. |
| INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL "HARMONIA" |
3-JUN TO 6-JUN |
Harmanli |
The festival is non-competitive character.Men,Women and mixed Choirs without limitation of the number of participants and without age limitation can take part. The participants in the choirs are non-professionals except for the choir-muster and the co-tutor. |
| INTERNATIONAL VARNA SUMMER THEATRE FESTIVAL |
31-MAY to 11-JUN |
Varna |
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| INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EASTERN ORTHODOX MUSIC |
15-JUN to 19-JUN |
Pomorie |
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| "EURO FOLK -BLACK SEA 2011" INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAK |
24-JUN to 04-JUL |
Kiten |
The “Euro Folk 2011” International Folklore Festival will be held within the scope of “Euro Folk 2011” Musical Feasts - The world is television, which is in different European cities and countries during the whole year 2011. Musical Feasts “Euro Folk 2011” comprise twenty five musical festivals and are held under the aegis of European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF. |
| INTERNATIONAL PlEIN AIR IN PAINTING |
JULY |
Plovdiv |
It is held annually in July in the Old Town. During its 30 year history it gathered artists from Greece, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Chile, Korea, Macedonia, Armenia, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Kuwait, Japan, the South Republic, etc. The PleinAir culminates in an exhibition of the created works thus making a fund kept by the Cultural Department. |
| INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL |
JULY |
Plovdiv |
2011th edition of the Festival. It is opened with a spectacular procession of the participants along the main street of Plovdiv. Performances are played at the Ancient Theatre and the Open Stage on Stefan Stambolov Square. In the festival folklore dance ensembles from Greece, Turkey, Romania, Serbia, Moldova, Russia, Georgia, Belarus, Poland, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, Egypt, Nigeria, Mexico, Portugal, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, India, etc., have taken part so far. |
| INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL |
AUGUST |
Veliko Tarnovo |
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| INTERNATIONAL CRAFTS FAIR |
AUG |
Varna |
National and international artisans demonstrate their skills in fine and applied arts, crafts, music and more at Varna's International Crafts Fair. With around 100 exhibitors and a rich programme of side events, this is the largest art exhibition in Bulgaria. |
| INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL |
AUGUST /t.b.a |
Burgas |
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| INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL |
2-AUG to 6-AUG |
Varna |
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| INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL |
8-AUG to 13-AUG |
Bansko |
The International Jazz Festival in Bansko is the biggest summer musical event in Bulgaria. The enormous popularity which the festival enjoys among specialists and fans across the world has turned it into one of the foremost international cultural happenings in the Balkans. |
| "LOVE IS MADNESS" INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL |
AUG-SEP |
Varna |
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| BALKAN GATE APPAREL & TEXTILE EXHIBITION |
15-SEP to 17-SEP |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
Balkan Gate Apparel & Textile Exhibition will provide opportunities to meet decision makers from international textile and apparel manufacturing companies, international chains prospecting the market and new business groups entering into the sector. |
| INTERNATIONAL PUPPET THEATRE FESTIVAL “PIERROT” |
24-SEP to 29-SEP |
Stara Zagora |
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| INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL FAIR |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
The International Technical Fair exhibits the latest developments of the world's leading companies in machine building, automobiles, transport, information technologies, software, electronics, electrical engineering, construction, chemistry, power engineering, ecology. |
| ELTECH |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
ELTECH showcases the best achievements in the sector of electronics and electrical engineering. |
| ENECO |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
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| INFOTECH |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
INFOTECH is the exhibition event where companies from the most rapidly developing IT sector show their best achievements and products. |
| MACHINE BUILDING |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Exhibition of Machine Building |
| STROYTECH |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Bulgaria’s largest fair of investment goods and technologies is the best venue for the presentation of the businesses engaged in the field of construction and architecture. |
| CHEMICAL INDUSTRY |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
The International Exhibition of CHEMICAL INDUSTRY attracts the business interests of the Bulgarian and international producers and distributors of chemical products. |
| MOTOR SHOW - PLOVDIV |
26-SEP to 1-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
On display at the MOTOR SHOW PLOVDIV are all car brands imported in the country, as well as the top selling models of world-renowned automobile manufacturers. The event attracts a great number of trade visitors and general public. |
| FURNITURE AUTUMN |
28-SEP to 2-OCT |
Sofia, National Palace of Culture |
International Specialized Exhibition for Textile, Fashion, Accessories |
| TEXTILE AUTUMN |
28-SEP to 2-OCT |
Sofia, National Palace of Culture |
International Specialized Exhibition for Textile, Fashion, Accessories |
| INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY |
OCT /t.b.a |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
Congress of restorative dentistry |
| INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL "The Golden Dolphin" |
1-OCT to 6-OCT |
Varna |
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| EXPO PRINT & IMAGING |
12-OCT to 15-OCT |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The 8th edition of the International Specialised Exhibition EXPO PRINT & IMAGING where leading foreign and Bulgarian companies will present the latest trends in the field of Design, Photography, Printing, Advertising, Visual Communications and Packing Industry. |
| MEDICUS, DENTO, GALENIA |
19-OCT to 22-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Exhibition of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutics and Balneology |
| 3rd BALKAN ENTERTAINMENT & GAMING EXPO ( BEGE ) |
26-OCT to 29-OCT |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
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| World of Furniture |
26-OCT to 29-OCT |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
World of Furniture, a must see event for all furniture and furnishings retailers, interior designers, interior decorators, architects and product specifiers, World of Furniture features more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers over a huge 35,000 square metres.The vast spectrum of the exhibition gives the professionals in the branch the opportunity to present their production. |
| SIHRE |
26-OCT to 29-OCT |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
SIHRE is an international Hotel, restaurant, fitness and SPA equipment and furnishing industry. This is the 11th edition of the session which will be held between 26-29 October 2011 at the Inter Expo & Congress Center. This prestigious event is being organized by Bulgarreklama Agency |
| ITALIAN FESTIVAL OF BEAUTY AND HAIR-STYLE |
27-OCT to 30-OCT |
Plovdiv, International Fair Plovdiv |
International Exhibition of Hairdressing, Beauty, Make-up,Perfumery and Fashion |
| ARENA OF BEAUTY |
5-NOV to 7-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
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| MEATMANIA |
9-NOV to 12-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The most prestigious International Specialised Exhibition for meat and meat products and attendant activities on the meat industry in Bulgaria |
| THE WORLD OF MILK |
9-NOV to 12-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The exhibition is one of the leading exhibitions in the country in the field of diary processing. Its aim is to attract the best Bulgarian and foreign producers, representatives, distributors and traders from the branch. |
| BULPEK |
9-NOV to 12-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The 16th edition of the most prestigious International Specialised Exhibition for bread and confectionery production |
| SALON DE VIN |
9-NOV to 12-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The 8th consecutive edition of the International Specialised Exhibition SALON DE VIN will host many Bulgarian and foreign wine producers, importers of wines in the country, traders and visitors and will satisfy the interest of branch professionals as well as the general public. |
| INTERFOOD AND DRINK |
9-NOV to 12-NOV |
Sofia, Inter Expo & Congress Center |
The exhibition is a leading one in the field of food and drink industry of the country and aims to attract Bulgarian and foreign producers, distributors and traders from this sector of the economy. |
