XVIII BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Date:: Jul 29 – Aug 5, 2027 · 8 days / 7 nights
Location:: Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Categories:: All Performance
Director:: M.V. & WOFA
Application deadline:: 29 Jun 2027
Status:: Applications open

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About 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.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

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.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and 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.

Festival programme

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.

Excursions and transfers

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.