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XI BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Dates
10–17 Jun 2027
Length
8 days · 7 nights
Apply by
10 May 2027

Overview

The festival

XI International Folklore Festival “Black Sea Pearls” 2027

Held in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, the festival welcomes groups from around the world for a celebration of traditions and cultural exchange combined with a summer stay.

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

Program

Day by day

Thursday 10 June

Sveti Vlas Performance

  1. —

    Friday: Festival performance in Sveti Vlas.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Accommodation at the selected hotel.
  • Full-board meals.
  • Festival participation.
  • Diplomas and 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.

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 accommodation.

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

Booking & Payment Terms

Groups must complete the official festival application and return it to the organizer. After acceptance, they 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.

For the final festival evening, participants should bring a sign displaying their group's name and their national flag.

Performance & Stage

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

Excursions

Optional excursions and sightseeing activities may be organized during the festival stay. The main festival organizer will provide participating groups with details of available excursions, destinations and prices upon contact and registration.

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