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ZIATHLON City Run
8 Nov 2026 · Burgas
A relaxed, non-competitive 7 km run through Burgas with tasting stops at local bakeries.
Troikata Square, Burgas (start and finish)
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The Flame That Survived the Centuries (exhibition)
13 Nov 2026 – 1 May 2027 · Burgas
Ancient Greek to 19th-century lamps from the southern Black Sea coast, at Burgas's archaeological museum.
Archaeological Exhibition, Regional Historical Museum, Bogoridi Street, Burgas
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Burgas Christmas Handmade Bazaar
4 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026 · Burgas
A December market of handmade gifts, traditional crafts and festive decorations in central Burgas.
Sts Cyril and Methodius Square, Burgas
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Nikulden Ritual Feast, Burgas City Holiday
6 Dec 2026 · Burgas
On St Nicholas Day, Burgas's patron feast, the museum lays out a traditional Nikulden table in the city centre.
The garden by the Clock, central Burgas
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The Nutcracker at State Opera Burgas
19 Dec 2026 · Burgas
Tchaikovsky's Christmas ballet performed by the soloists and corps de ballet of State Opera Burgas.
State Opera Burgas
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Epiphany Cross in the Sea, Burgas
6 Jan 2027 · Burgas
A cross is thrown from the Burgas pier into the Black Sea and swimmers race to retrieve it.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2027
11 May 2027 – 15 May 2027 · Burgas
Burgas hosts the 71st Eurovision: semi-finals on 11 and 13 May and the Grand Final on 15 May 2027.
Arena Burgas
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Sound Waves Burgas International Choir Competition
27 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 · Burgas
Children's, youth and adult choirs from around the world compete in Burgas at INTERKULTUR's first Bulgarian event.
Cultural Centre NHK (Troykata Sq 1), State Opera Burgas (Kliment Ohridski Str 2) and Burgas Summer Theatre (Sea Garden)
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Black Sea Ports and Logistics 2027
15 Jun 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 · Burgas
The region's biggest ports and logistics conference and trade exhibition. The exhibition is free with a business card.
International Congress Center Burgas (ICCB), Port of Burgas
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Tango Piazzolla under the Stars
7 Aug 2027 · Burgas
Veska Eshkenazi and Stoyan Karaivanov play Argentine tango with guest Daniel Astor Piazzolla at the open-air Summer Theatre.
Burgas Summer Theatre, Sea Garden
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1 MayLabour Day
6 MaySt George’s Day
24 MayDay of Bulgarian Culture and Slavonic Literature
6 SeptemberUnification Day
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