X BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Date:: 3–10 Jun 2027 · 8 days / 7 nights
Location:: Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Categories:: All Performance
Director:: M.V. & WOFA
Application deadline:: 3 May 2027
Status:: Applications open

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

About 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.

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.

Performance and stage requirements

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.

Accommodation & prices

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Groups should take this information into consideration when confirming their accommodation.

Booking and 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.

Festival programme

Day 1
Thursday 3 June
Sveti Vlas Performance
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  Friday evening: festival performance in Sveti Vlas.
Day 2
Friday 4 June
Nessebar Performance
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  Saturday evening: festival performance in Nessebar.
Day 3
Saturday 5 June
Pomorie Final Evening
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  Sunday evening: final festival performance in Pomorie, including a parade and selections for traditional costume and festival recognitions.

Excursions and transfers

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.