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Wine Tour Around the World
22 Nov 2026 · Varna
A walk-around tasting of Old World and New World wines in Varna's Sea Garden, open to beginners and enthusiasts.
Horizon Complex, Sea Garden, Varna
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The Nutcracker at State Opera Varna
24 Nov 2026 · Varna
Tchaikovsky's festive ballet in two acts, staged by Varna's own ballet company on the opera's main stage.
State Opera Varna, Main Stage
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Varna Jazz Days: Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots
29 Nov 2026 · Varna
Prince's former bassist Ida Nielsen brings her high-energy funk band to close Varna Jazz Days 2026.
Stoyan Bachvarov Drama Theatre, Filial Stage, Varna
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Varna Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert
6 Dec 2026 · Varna
Varna switches on its Christmas tree and festive lights with a children's concert on Nezavisimost Square.
Nezavisimost Square, Varna
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Together on New Year’s Eve, Varna
31 Dec 2026 · Varna
A five-hour open-air New Year's concert in central Varna with Bulgarian and international acts.
Nezavisimost Square, Varna
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Epiphany Cross in the Sea, Varna
6 Jan 2027 · Varna
On Epiphany a priest throws a cross into the Black Sea and young men swim out to rescue it.
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Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
16 Jan 2027 · Varna
A 60-minute candlelit string quartet concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons in Varna's Festival and Congress Centre.
Festival and Congress Centre, Europe Hall, Varna
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Tarja Turunen in Concert
14 Mar 2027 · Varna
Finnish symphonic metal singer Tarja Turunen plays Varna on her tour for the album Frisson Noir.
Palace of Culture and Sports, Varna
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Digital4Varna 2027 – Digital Conference and Marketing Beach Fest
25 Jun 2027 – 26 Jun 2027 · Varna
Two-day digital marketing, AI and e-commerce event in Varna: a conference and expo, then a beach-side networking fest.
Varna (venue to be announced)
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International Folklore Festival Varna
29 Jul 2027 – 3 Aug 2027 · Varna
Folk dance and music ensembles from around the world perform in Varna during this CIOFF festival.
Various venues, Varna
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Varna City Day (Feast of the Assumption)
15 Aug 2027 · Varna
Varna celebrates its patron feast with a cathedral liturgy, an icon procession, concerts and evening fireworks.
Various venues, Varna
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CONNEXUS 2027 – Black Sea Technology Forum
29 Sep 2027 – 1 Oct 2027 · Varna
Three-day international technology and innovation forum in Varna, with B2B meetings and startup presentations.
Varna (venue to be announced)
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