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Sofia, Bulgaria

What's on in Sofia

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Sofia, soonest first.

Upcoming events in Sofia

Wine glasses on a tasting table — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15

Sofia Wine Days 2026

Sofia

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Courtyard open-air screening with audience seen from behind — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Nov 19 – Sun, Nov 29

Cinemania International Film Festival Sofia 2026

Sofia

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Dates to be confirmed

Sofia Christmas Markets 2026 (Dates TBC)

Sofia

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Tue, Dec 8 – Sun, Dec 13

Sofia International Book Fair 2026

Sofia

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Dates to be confirmed

New Year's Eve at Battenberg Square

Battenberg Square · Sofia

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Aerial view of a packed old-town piazza with white market tents, tiled roofs and shady trees in late sun — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Nov 12

Sofia Organ Plus Festival 2026

Sofia

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Popular venues in Sofia

Sofia travel guides

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Getting to Sofia

Accommodation options for Sofia are listed above, alongside travel essentials for your trip.

About Sofia

Bulgaria's compact capital — free walking tours, mountain backdrop and some of Europe's cheapest nightlife.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.