XI BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Date:: 10–17 Jun 2027 · 8 days / 7 nights
Location:: Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Categories:: All Performance
Director:: M.V. & WOFA
Application deadline:: 10 May 2027
Status:: Applications open

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

About 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.

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.

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

Performance and stage requirements

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.

Accommodation & prices

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Groups should take this information into consideration when confirming accommodation.

Booking and 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.

Festival programme

Day 1
Thursday 10 June
Sveti Vlas Performance
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  Friday: Festival performance in Sveti Vlas.
Day 2
Friday 11 June
Nessebar Performance
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  Saturday: Festival performance in Nessebar.
Day 3
Saturday 12 June
Pomorie Performance
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  Sunday: Festival performance in Pomorie.

Excursions and transfers

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.