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Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Cinemania (Kinomania)
Cinemania is the oldest and most popular film event in Bulgaria. Started in 1987 as World Movie Panorama, in 1993 it was renamed to Cinemania. In its 32-year history, the festival has remained true to the slogan "Film Events of the Year". Cinemania presents some of the most attractive and valuable foreign films for the previous two years, which have not been screened in Bulgaria.
The main objective is the geographical and genre diversity of the film program, which should encompass a wide range of fans. Cinemania has become a sign of quality selection and gathers thousands of people teaching them to love this kind of art.

Saint Clement of Ohrid
Saint Clement of Ohrid – the founder of the Ohrid Literary School, was a disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius, a Bulgarian scholar and the first Bulgarian bishop who preached in the Old Bulgarian language. He is one of the Seven Apostles of Bulgaria and a patron saint of the biggest university in Bulgaria – Sofia University.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

BETWEEN TWO WORLDS - Mario Hossen and Adrian Oetiker
The Camerata Orphica Orchestra (NBU) will be conducted by Christian Schulz, Managing Director of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.
With the support of Sofia Municipality.

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Cinemania (Kinomania)
Cinemania is the oldest and most popular film event in Bulgaria. Started in 1987 as World Movie Panorama, in 1993 it was renamed to Cinemania. In its 32-year history, the festival has remained true to the slogan "Film Events of the Year". Cinemania presents some of the most attractive and valuable foreign films for the previous two years, which have not been screened in Bulgaria.
The main objective is the geographical and genre diversity of the film program, which should encompass a wide range of fans. Cinemania has become a sign of quality selection and gathers thousands of people teaching them to love this kind of art.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

Sofia Soloists visit Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Program:
Bach - Symphony No. 2;
Arild Plau: Concerto for Tuba;
Mozart - Symphony No. 29
Conductor: Plamen Dzhurov
Soloist: Andreas Martin Hofmeir, tuba

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Capital of Sport at Days of Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year Sofia - European Capital of Sport is co-organizer of the traditional and popular Days of Challenge - the annual festival for outdoor sports, tourism, ecology and active lifestyles. Sofia 2018 takes part with a special video presentation of its activities and priorities which will be a report on what it has done for the past 5 years.

Cinemania (Kinomania)
Cinemania is the oldest and most popular film event in Bulgaria. Started in 1987 as World Movie Panorama, in 1993 it was renamed to Cinemania. In its 32-year history, the festival has remained true to the slogan "Film Events of the Year". Cinemania presents some of the most attractive and valuable foreign films for the previous two years, which have not been screened in Bulgaria.
The main objective is the geographical and genre diversity of the film program, which should encompass a wide range of fans. Cinemania has become a sign of quality selection and gathers thousands of people teaching them to love this kind of art.

DIRECTION NORTH
The exhibition includes works by artists of Bulgarian origin who create in the Nordic countries and are influenced in one way or another by the culture of that region. The purpose is not to show a comprehensive list of artists living there, but rather to present a constellation of different concepts, themes, media and approaches that excite the Bulgarian artists, touched by the magic of the North.
The project is organized by the ‘So Close, So Far’ Non-profit Organization, in partnership with Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art, State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, and with the financial support of the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

HAVASI
The pianist will present in Sofia his latest brilliant concert show - HAVASI Symphonic.

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Capital of Sport at Days of Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year Sofia - European Capital of Sport is co-organizer of the traditional and popular Days of Challenge - the annual festival for outdoor sports, tourism, ecology and active lifestyles. Sofia 2018 takes part with a special video presentation of its activities and priorities which will be a report on what it has done for the past 5 years.

Cinemania (Kinomania)
Cinemania is the oldest and most popular film event in Bulgaria. Started in 1987 as World Movie Panorama, in 1993 it was renamed to Cinemania. In its 32-year history, the festival has remained true to the slogan "Film Events of the Year". Cinemania presents some of the most attractive and valuable foreign films for the previous two years, which have not been screened in Bulgaria.
The main objective is the geographical and genre diversity of the film program, which should encompass a wide range of fans. Cinemania has become a sign of quality selection and gathers thousands of people teaching them to love this kind of art.

DIRECTION NORTH
The exhibition includes works by artists of Bulgarian origin who create in the Nordic countries and are influenced in one way or another by the culture of that region. The purpose is not to show a comprehensive list of artists living there, but rather to present a constellation of different concepts, themes, media and approaches that excite the Bulgarian artists, touched by the magic of the North.
The project is organized by the ‘So Close, So Far’ Non-profit Organization, in partnership with Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art, State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, and with the financial support of the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

SILK ROAD: FROM TRADITION TO CONTEMPORANEITY
Diplomatic Relations
A JOINT EXHIBITION OF PROFESSORS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ART IN SOFIA AND THE CENTRAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN BEIJING
28/11/2019 - 26/01/2020
Opening: 28 November, 6:00 pm
The Palace, 1, Knyaz Alexander I Blvd.
The exhibition features 40 Bulgarian and 51 Chinese professors, whose creative individuality is displayed in the variety of styles and themes and through a wide range of means of expression from classical painting and graphics to digital printing and mixed media.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

The Fifth - Cycle
Felix Mendelssohn - Symphony No 5 'Reformation'
Conductor: Miłosz Zarzyck;
Soloist: Marian Sobula, piano

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Capital of Sport at Days of Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year Sofia - European Capital of Sport is co-organizer of the traditional and popular Days of Challenge - the annual festival for outdoor sports, tourism, ecology and active lifestyles. Sofia 2018 takes part with a special video presentation of its activities and priorities which will be a report on what it has done for the past 5 years.

DIRECTION NORTH
The exhibition includes works by artists of Bulgarian origin who create in the Nordic countries and are influenced in one way or another by the culture of that region. The purpose is not to show a comprehensive list of artists living there, but rather to present a constellation of different concepts, themes, media and approaches that excite the Bulgarian artists, touched by the magic of the North.
The project is organized by the ‘So Close, So Far’ Non-profit Organization, in partnership with Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art, State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, and with the financial support of the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

SILK ROAD: FROM TRADITION TO CONTEMPORANEITY
Diplomatic Relations
A JOINT EXHIBITION OF PROFESSORS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ART IN SOFIA AND THE CENTRAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN BEIJING
28/11/2019 - 26/01/2020
Opening: 28 November, 6:00 pm
The Palace, 1, Knyaz Alexander I Blvd.
The exhibition features 40 Bulgarian and 51 Chinese professors, whose creative individuality is displayed in the variety of styles and themes and through a wide range of means of expression from classical painting and graphics to digital printing and mixed media.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Capital of Sport at Days of Challenge
For the fifth consecutive year Sofia - European Capital of Sport is co-organizer of the traditional and popular Days of Challenge - the annual festival for outdoor sports, tourism, ecology and active lifestyles. Sofia 2018 takes part with a special video presentation of its activities and priorities which will be a report on what it has done for the past 5 years.

DIRECTION NORTH
The exhibition includes works by artists of Bulgarian origin who create in the Nordic countries and are influenced in one way or another by the culture of that region. The purpose is not to show a comprehensive list of artists living there, but rather to present a constellation of different concepts, themes, media and approaches that excite the Bulgarian artists, touched by the magic of the North.
The project is organized by the ‘So Close, So Far’ Non-profit Organization, in partnership with Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art, State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, and with the financial support of the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

SILK ROAD: FROM TRADITION TO CONTEMPORANEITY
Diplomatic Relations
A JOINT EXHIBITION OF PROFESSORS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ART IN SOFIA AND THE CENTRAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN BEIJING
28/11/2019 - 26/01/2020
Opening: 28 November, 6:00 pm
The Palace, 1, Knyaz Alexander I Blvd.
The exhibition features 40 Bulgarian and 51 Chinese professors, whose creative individuality is displayed in the variety of styles and themes and through a wide range of means of expression from classical painting and graphics to digital printing and mixed media.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

5 KM RUN
Organized free 5 km run. Everyone can join regardless of gender and age (including disabled people, parents with strollers, as well as people with dogs on a leash).
*The main 5km running track is located in Sofia, Yuzhen park. The start and finish lines are located on the main alley in front of the monument with birds.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

Baroque Arts Festival – Studiolo dei tempi
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski - Ceremonial Hall
A performance dedicated to the Renaissance and the aesthetic ideals of the early Baroque with the participation of Bulgarian singers, ballet and ensemble with years of experience in the field of the ancient vocal repertoire. The concert program will offer original opera scenes, duets and instrumental works by Italian composers from the 17th century, as well as a contemporary work by A. Atanasov based on Monteverdi's Il ballo delle ingrate.
Tutti soli Ensemble with soloists:
Maria Radoeva – soprano;
Snezhina Kumanov – mezosoprano
Dimitar Arnaudov – countertenor
Plamen Beykov - bass
Virginia Atanasova - conductor and
Penka Kazandzhieva - set design
Angelina Gavrilova - choreographer
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality for 2019.

Orlin Goranov and Akaga - Shared
In Hall 1 we will hear the most popular songs of the favorite of several generations singer, presented in a different, modern and bold way. The big concert-show "Shared" will also feature exceptional singers from trio Trinity, Destiny Quartet and other famous musicians.

Baroque Arts Festival – 13th Edition
The festival is part of the Cultural Events Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It has established itself as the only festival in Bulgaria about ancient music. It presents the European musical art through historically informed performance and instruments relevant to the era in which the works were created, and thus places Sofia among the hosts of such festivals - Barcelona, London, Berlin, Istanbul, Bucharest and others.

Christmas Trees of Talent 2020
Part of the campaign for the decoration of Sofia for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Christmas trees will be placed in front of the National Palace of Culture in the period 01.12.2019 - 15.01.2020.
The Christmas concert will be held on 01.12.2019.
The musical talents of Stoyan Kambarev Foundation will be the culmination of Sofia Municipality’s traditional concert and will close it with a spectacular Christmas show after the lighting of the Christmas tree by the Mayor of Sofia.
Before the show, gifts and vouchers will be given to the families in need and the host will explain the idea of the project. Then a photo of the families, children and talents of Stoyan Kambarev Foundation together with the Mayor of Sofia and the representatives of the companies participating in the project will be taken.
The relocation and afforestation will be on January 20 and will be specified later on.

DIRECTION NORTH
The exhibition includes works by artists of Bulgarian origin who create in the Nordic countries and are influenced in one way or another by the culture of that region. The purpose is not to show a comprehensive list of artists living there, but rather to present a constellation of different concepts, themes, media and approaches that excite the Bulgarian artists, touched by the magic of the North.
The project is organized by the ‘So Close, So Far’ Non-profit Organization, in partnership with Sofia Arsenal – Museum of Contemporary Art, State Agency for Bulgarians Abroad, and with the financial support of the Culture Programme of Sofia Municipality.

SILK ROAD: FROM TRADITION TO CONTEMPORANEITY
Diplomatic Relations
A JOINT EXHIBITION OF PROFESSORS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ART IN SOFIA AND THE CENTRAL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS IN BEIJING
28/11/2019 - 26/01/2020
Opening: 28 November, 6:00 pm
The Palace, 1, Knyaz Alexander I Blvd.
The exhibition features 40 Bulgarian and 51 Chinese professors, whose creative individuality is displayed in the variety of styles and themes and through a wide range of means of expression from classical painting and graphics to digital printing and mixed media.

Words, Images, Places - 140 years since the proclamation of Sofia as Capital of Bulgaria

“The Manifesting ideology 1944-1989”
Regional History Museum – Sofia brought the exhibition to life in partnership with: Bulgarian National History Museum, Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at Bulgarian Academy of Science, Museum of Socialist Art and Bulgarian National Film Archive.

“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia”
“The Scars of War: The Lost Architectural Heritage of Sofia” was brought to life in partnership with the Bulgarian National Film Archives, and funded by the “Culture” programme of Sofia Municipality.

International Women’s Club Sofia invites you to the 25th Annual Charity Bazaar!
TICKET PRICES FOR THIS YEAR'S CHARITY BAZAAR ARE AS FOLLOWS:
ENTRY FROM 10:00 – 19:00 Children (6-17)/Students/Pensioners – 2 lv. in advance and at the door) Adults – 5 lv. in advance; 6 lv. at the door) Family package (2 adults + any number of children) – 12lv in advance; 15lv at the door
ACCESS TO OPENING CEREMONY, SPECIAL GIFT PACK AND SHOPPING SNEAK PREVIEW STARTING AT 9.00 VIP ticket – 25 lv.
Tickets can be purchased online from www.ticketportal.bg as well as from their network nationwide.

A STORY WITH DUCKS, MECHO AND LISA
Stage: Small stage
Entrance: 30 Dondukov Blvd
Ticket price:
Children –10 BGN
Adults – 10 BGN
The performance is suitable for children from 3 to 12 years of age.

CONCERT FOR BABIES
Entrance: 1 Vrabcha Street
The performance is suitable for children from 0 to 3 years of age.

Deutscher Weihnachtsmarkt Sofia 2019
9th edition of the German Christmas Bazaar in Sofia.
The stage and the wooden houses located in the City Garden near Alexander of Battenberg Square will delight their visitors with a rich cultural programme – children’s theatre, music performances and meetings with Santa Claus. Delicious culinary surprises will welcome the visitors every day, the aroma of cinnamon will be in the air and everyone will be surrounded by smiles and Christmas mood.

Official lighting of the Christmas tree of Sofia Municipality - Festive Program and Fireworks
Festive Program and Fireworks

Sirius Theatre A show for younger and older children - The Dog that Couldn’t Bark

ALL IS MUSIC PERFORMED BY AGBU SOFIA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Levon Manukyan Special guest from Armenia: Hasnik Harutyunyan - opera singer; Eteri Hovhannisyan - canon In the Program: works by Komitas, Caccini, Shubert, Mascagni, Albinoni, Hovhannisyan, Avetisyan and Aznavour. With the participation of the children from the Armenian school AGBU Sofia "Hayler".

Strauss Wiener Orchester
The one-of-a-kind orchestra, founded by Johann Strauss himself, represented today by the best musicians in the world, will arrive in Sofia, with a new, even richer program and bigger lineup. Strauss Wiener Orchester will feature 37 musicians, perfectly complemented by the most talented soloists of the Vienna Opera.
The Bulgarian audience will have the opportunity to hear a new, even more impressive musical repertoire, consisting of beloved world-famous musical masterpieces, as originally created by the Strauss Dynasty.