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XII BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Dates
17–24 Jun 2027
Length
8 days · 7 nights
Apply by
17 May 2027

Overview

The festival

The Black Sea Pearls International Folklore Festival welcomes folklore groups from around the world to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast for a celebration of traditional dance, music, costumes and cultural exchange.

The festival brings together children, young performers, adults and veteran groups from numerous countries and offers participants the opportunity to present their traditions during three festival evenings. Performances take place in Sveti Vlas, Nessebar and Pomorie, creating a unique festival experience combined with a summer stay in Sunny Beach.

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

Program

Festival program

Festival performances are organized on the following days:

Friday – Sveti Vlas
Performance in Sveti Vlas, approximately 10 km from the hotel.

Saturday – Nessebar
Performance in Nessebar, approximately 2.5 km from the hotel.

Sunday – Pomorie
Performance in Pomorie, approximately 20 km from the hotel.

The remaining time during the stay is free time for the groups, which they may use for relaxation, sightseeing, excursions, or other activities of their choice.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • To participate in the festival, groups must complete the official festival application and return it to the organizer.

  • After the application has been accepted, the group will receive the necessary accommodation and payment information. An advance payment of €1,000 per group is required to confirm the reservation. The remaining balance of the package is paid in cash upon arrival.

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

  • Groups traveling by plane to Burgas Airport may arrange local transportation for the group during their festival stay at an additional agreed price.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Burgas Airport (BOJ) — ~30 km (about 30 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2
  • Varna Airport (VAR) — ~100 km

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air, Jet2

Train & coach arrival

• Burgas railway and coach stations — ~35 km

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
Contact WOFA

Getting around

Local and regional buses connect resort areas and nearby coastal towns.

Practical notes

Confirm whether the selected airport journey requires a change in Burgas. Arrange hotel drop-off and coach parking in advance.

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.

  • The festival program takes place over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Groups may perform during all three festival evenings or according to prior agreement with the organizer. Participation in the final festival evening on Sunday is mandatory.

  • Each group should prepare at least one choreography, which may be performed during each festival evening. Groups are encouraged, where possible, to prepare different choreographies for the different performances.

  • Live musical accompaniment is welcome but is not mandatory. Groups may also perform using recorded music from a CD, flash drive or USB device.

  • For the final festival evening, participants should bring a sign displaying the name of their group as well as their national flag. The final evening also includes a parade and selections for traditional costume and festival recognitions.

Excursions

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

More dates

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8 days · 7 nights

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8 days · 7 nights

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8 days · 7 nights

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Price on request

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8 days · 7 nights

Application deadline

Not announced

Price on request

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