What's On in Burgas

From open-air opera under the stars to beach festivals, sand art, and world-class sport — the Black Sea's most exciting cultural calendar

Don't Miss This Summer

Hand-picked highlights from the season's most anticipated events

July 1, 2026 – September 15, 2026

Burgas Sand Sculptures Festival 2026

Mr. Bean, Paw Patrol, Minecraft and Roblox are now coming to life among the sand figures in Burgas under the hands of 13 sculptors. With a lot of imagination, talent and thousands of tons of sand, the artists will breathe life into the theme "Sand Heroes from the Screen". From fairy-tale worlds and animated favorites to movie characters and characters from popular video games - visitors to the Sand Sculpture Festival 2026 will immerse themselves in a real adventure among characters that have excited several generations of viewers and players. Traditionally, the festival will open its doors in early July and will welcome visitors until the end of September. The location is well-known - "Park Ezero", where every summer the sand turns into art, and imagination has no limits. The Sand Sculpture Festival is among the emblematic summer events of Burgas and is part of the cultural initiatives that support the city's candidacy for European Capital of Culture 2032. Opening hours: July-August- 9:00 - 21:00 September- 9:00 - 20:00

What's On in Burgas

Don't Miss This Summer

Burgas Sand Sculptures Festival 2026

JAZZ IN BURGAS

BEYOND RULES

Photo exhibition "7 Days in the Canary Islands"

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Burgas Sand Sculptures Festival 2026

Prim Fest - Primorsko

JAZZ IN BURGAS

Exhibition: "Butterflies and Diamonds" — From Sir Peter Blake to Damien Hirst

BEYOND RULES

Photo exhibition "7 Days in the Canary Islands"

Round of the State Beach Volleyball Championship

WITH A BOOK AT THE BEACH

ZORRO - THE MUSICAL

Birthday Celebration on the Island with the Argirovi Brothers – August 14 (CANCELLED)

BOOM SUMMER FEST

International table tennis tournament for people with disabilities

D2 with the “100 Years Tour”

Birthday on the Island with Mary Boys Band - NEW DATE

Sea you podcast

Stand-Up Show: Woman at the Seaside

ABBA Symphonie

F.O & PEEVA / Family Concerts for Connoisseurs

The Dirty Bastard

BTR- TOUR 2026

Sailing – a musical and poetic performance

French Cinema at the Library: Screening of On ira (2025)

A Place Called Elsewhere

MAX FEST

Concert of Grafa

Vladimir Ampov - Grafa at St. Anastasia Island

Burgas Blues Fest

Toni Dimitrova - Summer Concert

Sunset Port Festival

Sunset Port Festival 2026

Papi Hans

Night of Laughter

TEEN BOOM FEST

Miro Concert

Konstantinos Argyros

Kitesurfing regatta "Black sea kite cup 2026"

Traditional equestrian tournament for the "Burgas Cup"

French Cinema at the Library: Screening of Asterix & Obelix (2004)

NAPOLETANO

The Best of Donski

The 'Yavorov Days' National Poetic Celebrations

Greek night vol.2 - Agathangelos Agathangelou

MOLEZ - “THERE WHERE…”

Lecture No. 2 for General Enlightenment – Kamen Donev: 55 Years

Love Magic

“FISH AND WINE” FESTIVAL

International Forum “Maritime Heritage and Fishing Traditions”

We will QUEEN you

International Cycling Tour of Bulgaria

Disc golf tournament "BULGARIAN OPEN 2026"

EVEN RARER IDIOTS

The Poets and the Woman

ROCK SYMPHO SHOW IV - 2026

BurgasRun 2026

NFA Filip Kutev - ROUNDTAI

Bulgarian Folk Ensembles Festival

Ship in the Heart - Ice Elegy based on verses by Hristo Fotev

Dire Straits Legacy - Final Tour Concert

EUROVISION 2027

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