VERDI FESTIVAL - Plovdiv (Jun 2008)

The ancient Philippopolis Theatre in the historic old town of Plovdiv presents its annual Verdi Festival. The event has become one of the biggest summer attractions in the city, hosting renowned guest producers and conductors and attracting a wide international audience. The festival's previous productions have included Verdi's Troubadour and Aida, Puccini's Madame Butterfly and Don Quixote by Jules Messenat.

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL  "VARNA SUMMER" – Varna (June-July,2008)

Founded in 1926, it is the oldest music festival in Bulgaria and one of the festivals with the longest tradition in Europe. It is Member of European Festival Association. It has won national and international recognition and today it is an important and prestigious forum of Bulgarian and world music and performing art in the field of classical music. The diversity of genres features opera, symphony concerts, chamber and choral music, cycles "Early Music" and "Young Talents", International Summer Academy, Summer Scientific Meetings.

MARCH MUSICAL DAYS – Rousse (the second half of March,2008)

For 46 years the festival, which was founded in 1961 as an initiative within the frames of the Bulgarian-German cultural cooperation, has been hosted by the Municipality of Rousse and has kept the reputation of the town as one of the leading cultural centers. The festival has always been a significant and distinct part of the national cultural process and the international prestige of Bulgaria in the field of culture and art.

HOLIDAYS OF THE ARTS “APOLONIA” – Sosopol (September 1 to10,2008)

The first Apollonia Festival of Arts was held in Sozopol in 1984. Sozopol is among the oldest Bulgarian cities. Art people – artists, musicians, writers, poets, actors and architects are a significant part of the regular visitors. The unique atmosphere of the city is a true inspiration for creative work. Every night one can choose among a theatre performance, a jazz or a chamber concert, a presentation of a new book, or a ballet performance in the open. During the Festival, at the Old Town Art Gallery, workshops in piano, singing, jazz improvisation, theatre are held in a very artistic surrounding of paintings and sculptures.

BANSKO INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL  (August 2008)

Taking place every year in the main square of the ancient town of Basko, a well-known Bulgarian winter ski resort, this international jazz festival has been branded "the music of the free people". The festival featured talented Bulgarian bands and musicians like Dimitar Lyolev Quartet and the Big Band Blagoevgrad, along with international artists including Dialog (Germany), Philip Catherine Quartet (Belgium), Bojidar Sotirov Quartet (Austria), Tamboura Band (USA) and many others.

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF THE HUMOUR AND SATIRE – Gabrovo (May 2008)

Held annually in May, the carnival procession draws thousands of guests and participants from Bulgaria and abroad. The emblematic Gabrovo cat ceremoniously gets its tail cut off thus giving a start to the procession and leading off the joyous, boiterous and motley columns of dressed up people along the city streets.

THE TENTH INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL -  Veliko Tarnovo (July 19 - August 02, 2008)

The Festival is one of the biggest international folklore forums in the Balkans. It is a huge national event with world fame and a unique atmosphere.