Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Gold treasure, Sboryanovo

The ancient Thracian gold treasure

The famous sea side resort - Sunny beach

The Bulgarian rose

The Alexander Nevsky cathedral, Sofia

Traditional Bulgarian Kukeri show

Nessebar, the sea side resort named 'the pearl of the Black Sea'

The Magura cave

The Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous monastery

Upcoming Events

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16.04.2025; 19:00 Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music... [more]
20th of March 2025; 07:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery... [more]
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
11th March 2025; 06:30 PM; Hatchards Piccadilly Book a... [more]
11th of March 2025; 11:00 AM;  Olympia London... [more]
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Bulgarian Cultural Institute London, in order to support... [more]
07.02.2025; 07:00 PM; Halls of the Bulgarian Embassy... [more]
Sunday, 01.12.2024... [more]

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If you have already fallen in love with Bulgaria and its culture, or you're just curious and browsing, then this is the place to be! The home of the cultural scene for all things related to Bulgaria, you will find all the information you need on this website. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, please do not hesitate to contact us, or see our FAQs.


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!

Solo & Piano Four Hands Recital

16.04.2025; 19:00 Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music Book a seat HERE Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is delighted to invite you to the piano concert of Ivo Varbanov and Fiammetta Tarli, husband and wife. A dizzying experience… Husband and wife Ivo Varbanov and Fiammetta Tarli bring sparkle and swing…on…the first outing on their new label.—Stephen Pritchard, The Observer Husband and wife Ivo Varbanov and Fiammetta Tarli are both... Read more

Exhibition Opening: Color and shape

20th of March 2025; 07:00 PM; "Sofia" Gallery Book a seat HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London is pleased to invite you to the opening of a joint exhibition Color and shape by artists Mihail Lalov, Gergana Lalova and Georgi Milenov. The exhibition Color and shape includes paintings by Mihail Lalov and Gergana Lalova, while Georgi Milenov will present sculpture and ceramics. Especially... Read more

Presentation of the Bulgarian writer Iana Bоukova and the translator Ekaterina Petrova in conversation with the British writer and translator Christopher Buxton

London Book Fair 2025 will take place from 11th to 13th March. We are proud that for the second consecutive year, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London will provide a stand for Bulgarian authors and publishers at this global book festival in London. To further showcase our literature, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is organizing a Month of Bulgarian Literature from February 13th... Read more
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