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X BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Dates
3–10 Jun 2027
Length
8 days · 7 nights
Apply by
3 May 2027

Overview

The festival

The X International Folklore Festival “Black Sea Pearls” 2027 combines a summer stay in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, with a gathering of groups from around the world.

The event has a review character, focusing on friendship, cultural exchange and the presentation of folklore traditions from different countries.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 3 June

Sveti Vlas Performance

  1. —

    Friday evening: festival performance in Sveti Vlas.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Accommodation at the selected hotel.
  • Full-board meals.
  • Festival participation.
  • Diplomas.
  • Festival souvenirs.
  • One free place for a group leader for every 15 paying participants.
  • Free monitored bus parking.
  • Tourist tax.
  • Air conditioning.

Not included

  • Local group transportation during the festival stay for groups traveling by plane to Burgas Airport, available at an additional agreed price.

Performance locations are approximately 10 km from the hotel in Sveti Vlas, 2.5 km in Nessebar and 20 km in Pomorie.

Hotel Sea Grace and Hotel Camelot have been undergoing renovation. According to the organizer, both hotels have been largely renovated, with a small remaining part expected to be completed before the beginning of the 2027 festival season. Groups should take this information into consideration when confirming their accommodation.

Booking & Payment Terms

  • Groups must complete the official festival application and return it to the organizer.
  • After acceptance, the group will receive the necessary accommodation and payment information.
  • An advance payment of EUR 1,000 per group is required to confirm the reservation.
  • The remaining package balance is payable in cash upon arrival.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Participation is open to children's, youth, adult, veteran and mixed folklore ensembles, as well as dance groups, majorette groups, singing groups, choirs and orchestras.

Performance & Stage

  • Groups may perform on all three festival evenings or according to prior agreement with the organizer. Participation in the final evening on Sunday is mandatory.
  • Each group must prepare at least one choreography, which may be repeated at each festival evening. Where possible, groups are encouraged to prepare different choreographies for different performances.
  • Live musical accompaniment is welcome but not mandatory. Recorded music may be supplied on a CD, flash drive or USB device.
  • For the final festival evening, participants should bring a sign displaying their group name and their national flag.

Excursions

Optional excursions and sightseeing activities may be organized during the stay. Details of available excursions, destinations and prices will be provided to participating groups by the main festival organizer upon contact and registration.

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