We are slowly approaching the last weekend of July, which brings more summer emotions! The seaside city has once again prepared a diverse program that will turn the weekends into a celebration of music, culture, and good mood.
On Friday, July 24, the Burgas International Film Festival '2026 gives cinema lovers the opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes of the profession. From 11:00 in the "Petya Dubarova" hall of the "Sea Casino" Cultural Center, master classes for young people between 16 and 23 years old in film directing, producing, screenwriting and acting will be held, led by Julian Vergov, Teodor Ushev, Boris Despodov, Nikolay Mutafchiev and Kristian Georgiev. Those interested can register in advance at https://www.thechallenge.bg/.
From 6:00 PM at the same venue, Mario Bobotsov and the Classic Art String Quartet will offer residents and guests of Burgas an incredible musical experience with the concert "Earth - Out of Reach". Admission is free.
The Summer Theater will welcome Vladimir Apmpov - Grafa, as part of his summer tour. Fans of his music will be able to enjoy his greatest hits as well as new songs.
The evening continues with a movie under the stars. From 9:30 PM on the open-air stage "Ohlyuva" the Burgas International Film Festival '2026 will present the British production "James: Getting Away with It" (2026).
From July 24 to 25, Rosenets Park will become the stage for the free SUN TRIBE OPEN AIR festival. The event will offer music, entertainment and a summer atmosphere in nature, with free admission for all visitors.
From July 24 to 26, wine lovers will be able to taste products from leading producers at the WINE AND SPIRITS FEST BURGAS 2026 festival. The festival will be held at the Flora Exhibition Center.
Saturday once again offers a rich program. From 10:00 AM, the alleys around the Balustrade in the Sea Garden will be filled with emotions and sporting spirit during BATTLE OF LEGENDS 24. The event includes attractive sports competitions, demonstrations and entertainment for participants and the audience.
At 6:00 PM in the Petya Dubarova Hall of the Sea Casino Center, residents and guests of the seaside town will be able to enjoy a concert "From Burgas to Hong Kong and Back" with free admission.
From 9:00 PM at the Burgas Summer Theater, the audience favorite Dimitar Rachkov will present the comedy show "Rachkov and the Women". The show guarantees a lot of laughter and good mood.
The program ends with a concert in a unique sea atmosphere on the island of St. Anastasia. From 9:00 PM there will be a concert "Let's Listen to Cinema" with the participation of the Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra and Hilda Kazasyan.
On Sunday, come to Hashtag Pavilion from 8:30 PM for a show in which three actors from the Shumen Theater troupe touch on the freedom of stand-up. You will see their perspectives on love, news, life, travel and is it difficult to talk to people. With the special participation of Krastyu Lafazanov, Petyo Petkov - Shaibata and the actors from the Shumen Theater troupe - Svetlin Ivanov, Dimitria Milusheva, and Alexandra Mihaylova.
More information about events in the city can be found at info.gotoburgas.com and burgas.bg
JULY 24 /FRIDAY/
11:00 AM
Cultural Center "Sea Casino", "Petya Dubarova" Hall, floor 1
XI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BURGAS '2026
"The Challenge"
Acting Workshop with Yulian Vergov, Teodor Ushev, Boris Despodov, Nikolay Mutafchiev and Kristian Georgiev
Registration: https://www.thechallenge.bg/
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cultural Center "Sea Casino", "Petya Dubarova" Hall, floor 1
Concert "EARTH - OUT OF SCOPE"
Mario Bobotsov and string quartet "Classic Art"
Free admission
9:00 PM
Summer Theater - Burgas
GRAPHA - TOUR 2026
Tickets: Eventim, Clock Box Office
9:30 PM
Open Stage "Snail"
XI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BURGAS '2026
Screening of the film "James: Getting Away with It" (Great Britain, 2026, 96 min.)
JULY 24 – 25
Rosenets Park, Otmanli area
FREE OPEN AIR FESTIVAL "SUN TRIBE OPEN AIR"
Free admission
JULY 24 – 26
Flora Exhibition Center
WINE AND SPIRITS FEST BURGAS 2026
Tickets: Eventim.bg, Grabo.bg, Bilet.bg
JULY 25 /SATURDAY/
10:00 a.m.
Primorsky Park – Balustrade, alleys around the "Sea Casino" CC and the "Snail" open-air stage
BATTLE OF LEGENDS 24" – Attractive sports competitions and entertainment
6:00 p.m.
Sea Casino CC, "Petya Dubarova" Hall, floor 1
"FROM BURGAS TO HONG KONG AND BACK" – Concert
Free admission
9:00 PM
Summer Theater – Burgas
“RACHKOV AND THE WOMEN” – Comedy performance by Dimitar Rachkov
Tickets: Eventim, Grabo, Chasovnika box office, Artvent
9:00 PM
St. Anastasia Island
“LET’S LISTEN TO CINEMA” – Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra and Hilda Kazasyan
Tickets, information and reservation: +359882 004124
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