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The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London aims to promote, support and develop cultural relations between Bulgaria and the UK through various means:
- Introduce Bulgarian culture to the UK’s international audience through exhibitions, performances, concerts, film screenings, theatrical productions, recitals, literary evenings, discussions and other events.
- Organise a multitude of interesting courses and seminars, as well as Bulgarian traditions and crafts evenings and workshops.
- Collaborate with, support and partner with other similar institutions, Anglo-Bulgarian associations and other cultural representatives.
- Offer a library and reading room with a wide selection of Bulgarian and foreign literature, albums, films, dictionaries, guides and other materials.
- Provide tourist information and materials for all those who wish to visit Bulgaria and experience its exquisite cultural monuments first-hand.
If these aims correspond with your interests and you would like to find out more, come and visit the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London today!
London Book Fair 2024
“Time shelter” by Georgi Gospidinov has entered the short list for the international “Booker” prize.
Georgi Gospodinov’s nomination for the “International Booker” and his latest novel “Time Shelter”
ДЖЕРАЛДИН ЧАПЛИН покори Лондон и блестя на специалната гала вечер в рамките на Четвъртия фестивал на българското кино в Лондон, организиран от Български Културен институт
Среща-разговор с Георги Господинов и Анджела Родел в БКИ Лондон
An Evening with Georgi Gospodinov – at Hatchards, Piccadilly
4th London / Sofia Cinema Showcase
BCI London’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Bulgarian Cultural Institute London has made 10 years since its establishment!
Bulgarian artists Ivaylo Evstatiev and Marieta Stefanova will take part in the prestigious world exhibition Parallax art fair
Bulgarian & English language lessons
Bulgarian Cultural Institute London organizes events with local artists.
The opening of the restored mosaics in the unique Episcopal Basilica of Trimontium-Philippopolis
ЧЕСТИТ НАЦИОНАЛЕН ПРАЗНИК, БЪЛГАРИ!
Bulgarian artist Silvia Georgieva – Selvida was chosen to participate in the competition “Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year”.
Happy New Year!
Проф.Славик Табаков е удостоен със специална международна награда – Почетен Член (Fellow) на Международния Съюз за Физически и Иженерни Науки в Медицината (IUPESM)
Курс по българска и английска литература
Bulgarian artist Silvia Georgieva – Selvida was selected and included in The Washington Post story
Bulgaria celebrates 170 years since the birth of the Patriarch of Bulgarian literature Ivan Vazov
#EuropeForCulture
The Bulgarian Cultural Institute is announcing an assistant position availability
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BCI London with the special support of the British-Bulgarian Society presented the new Bulgarian children’s adventure film “Runaway Smartphone”
България на Leicester Square, в космополитния Лондон, Великобритания
Нова инициатива – БКИ Лондон пътува
Мерсия Макдермот със “Златен век’’ – огърлие и грамота
Exhibition Opening “Sofia, city at the foot of Vitosha”
FILM SCREENING OF “HOLIDAY MAKERS”
Bulgarian traditional dances
Bulgarian Language Courses
EXHIBITION OPENING
NEW!
English Language Courses
Bulgarian Language Courses
Travels through Georgia and Armenia
Film Screening
The films will be introduced by Critics' Circle Member and BBC Broadcaster Phillip Bergson who will moderate a short discussion with the director Jacky Stoev after the Screening over a glass of fine Bulgarian wine.
GOOD MORNING CAPTAIN
Exhibition Opening:Nikolay Yanakiev
Sofia Gallery,7pm Friday,27January,2017 Book your tickets HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London presents an exhibition of paintings by the Bulgarian artist Nikolay Yanakiev. Special guest :Nikolay Yanakiev Nikolay Yanakiev 1954 Born on June 23 in Doupnitza, Bulgaria; 1973 Graduated from the Fine Arts High School in Sofia; 1981 Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts - painting, class of Prof. Svetlin Roussev. Nikolay Yanakiev lives and works in Sofia. The... Read more
Theatre Performance “We, you and I”
FILM SCREENING , CAMBRIDGE
FILM SCREENING , CAMBRIDGE, Director:Eldora Traykova Script:Assen Vladimirov Genre : Documentary Bulgaria/2015/64 min. The Bulgarian village of Dolni Tsibar in northwestern Bulgaria the poorest part of the European Union is known as the Roma Cambridge. This is because its predominantly Roma population enjoys a relatively high level of education. Cambridge is a year in the life of the local elementary school, where dedicated teachers try to... Read more
Christmas Music Special coming in December!
Christmas Storytelling Performance by “A Spell in Time”
Sofia Gallery, 7 pm Theatrical performance"The Bear's Son" Performance only in English language. Director: Monnie Sheehan and Ivor Davies Cast: Monnie Sheehan , Ivor Davies and The London Bulgarian Choir BCI London, for the sixth year running presents A Spell in Time's Christmas show, The Bear's Son, based on old Bulgarian fairytales translated into English. BCI's guests will be the troupe's founders, Monnie Sheehan and Ivor Davies,... Read more
Puppet Theatre “Tumba Lumba”, Puppet Theatre Bourgas in Cambridge
Theatre Performance “The Journey to Aphrodite”
Theatre Performance: Mrs. Natural Disaster
Book presentation by Sevdalin Genov and disquisition about children’s writer Margarit Minkov
Sofia Gallery, 7 pm DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED! Special Guest: Sevdalin Genov The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London presents the book of Sevdalin Genov and disquisition about childrens writer Margarit Minkov. Sevdalin Genov is a Bulgarian poet, writer and gallerist. He graduated Slavic Philology in Sofia University. He has worked as an editor at... Read more
Exhibition Opening “Senses Thirst”
Gala Evening for the presentation of the TV series “Undercover” at London’s West End
Exhibition Opening and Book Launch “Faraway Songs” by Margy Russeva
Exhibition Opening: Rozalina Burkova
Film Screening: The March of Letters (documentary)
Sofia Gallery, 7 pm BOOK HERE Special Guests: Ralitza Dimitrova - Director Plamen Gerasimov - Director of Photography The March of Letters (documentary) with english subtitles
Trinity Trio Concert
Welcome to the Trinity Trio Concert in a preparation for their China Tour (18th - 25th October 2016) Boyan Ivanov - Clarinet (Bulgaria) Solène Chevalier - Cello (France) Andrea Kmecova - Piano (Slovakia) Bulagarian Embassy's Halls Sunday, 16th October 6:00 p.m. BOOK HERE Programme: E. Elgar Salut dAmour L. van Beethoven - Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano in B flat Major, Op. 11 ... Read more
Exhibition Opening: Aglika Gaytanikova
Sofia Gallery, 7 pm BOOK HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London presents an exhibition of paintings by the Bulgarian artist Aglika Gaytanikova. Special Guest: Aglika Gaytanikova ?glika Gaytanikova Born 21.11.1968 in Sofia 1987-graduates High School of fine arts in Sofia 1995-Master degree in Mural painting in the Academy of fine arts, Sofia Works in the field of oil painting, ikons and mural painting 2008-Murals and Ikons in a Chapelle in... Read more
Exhibition Opening: Georgi Terziev
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria awards the “Boris Christoff” golden medal to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden
Memorandum for Partnership Between the Bulgarian National Library and the British Library
At an official ceremony at the British Library in London a Memorandum of Cooperation between the National Library "St. St. Cyril and Methodius "and the British Library was signed. The memorandum envisages a wide range of activities, including exchange of information on holdings of these institutions, documents related to Bulgarian and British culture and cultural heritage. An important element of the Memorandum... Read more