Festivals in Sofia

Sofia, the Bulgaria capital featuring numerous colorful Sofia Festivals, is an evergreen city that grows with time, yet never ages. Although the city was established 7,000 years ago, it has all modern amenities and a simple charm--which is a rare combination indeed. The city features a number of monuments bearing the cultural and architectural legacy of Ottoman, Thracian, Bulgarian and Roman history. At the same time, the modern edifices contribute to the elegant layout of Sofia. Travelers find this place a great destination to explore. Those who would like to get a feel for the Bulgarian culture should visit Sofia during a festival time. Below is a list of festivals that attract many people to Sofia each year.

Sofia Music Week

The "Sofia Music Week" is one of the most popular festivals in the city. It attracts numerous visitors across the world, and offers a great portrayal of Bulgarian music and culture. This famous festival of traditional and contemporary Bulgarian music is held in the months of May to July. The venues are the National Palace of Culture (NDK) and Bulgaria Music Hall.

Sofia Film Festival

Sofia Film Festival is considered one of the most prestigious and well acclaimed festivals in Southeastern Europe. It was initiated in 1997 and is held in the month of March every year. The festival continues for 11 days, during which the most meaningful and well made films are screened at different venues across the city.