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

20th of March 2025; 07:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery... [more]
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
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11th March 2025; 06:30 PM; Hatchards Piccadilly Book a... [more]
11th of March 2025; 11:00 AM;  Olympia London... [more]
London Book Fair 2025 will take place from... [more]
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]
Please, note, the event will be in Bulgarian... [more]
25.10.2024; 07:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Please note: The... [more]
Български културен институт Лондон, който бе основен съорганизатор... [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!

Screening of the documentary “My name is Minko” by Vladina Tsekova

Thursday, 26/09/2024; 7:00 PM; “Sofia” Gallery Book a seat HERE Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to the screening of the documentary "My name is Minko", dedicated to Prof. Minko Balkanski. Special guest: the author and director of the film Vladina Tsekova "My name is Minko" Film - a confession about Prof. Minko Balkanski's journey from his birthplace in Bulgaria to Paris and... Read more

Charity exhibition

Thursday, 27 June 2024; 6:30 p.m.; “Sofia” Gallery Book HERE The Bulgarian Cultural Institute London is pleased to invite you to a charity exhibition. The event will consist of two parts:
  • Photo exhibition "There is no other" by Diana Pavlova
  • Works made by the extremely talented young Bulgarian students from the National Highschool of Applied Art "Trevnenska School".
All profits from ticket sales go to... Read more

SOLD OUT! Official celebration of the holiday of Bulgarian culture and enlightenment – May 24

Saturday, 25th May 2024; 7:00 PM; Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music Book your seats HERE

24th May

The most favourite holiday of generations of Bulgarians!

A celebration of Bulgarian culture and enlightenment!

Celebrating this Day of Bulgarian culture and writing, promoting Bulgarian cultural diplomacy in... Read more
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