6 January 
Epiphany  
176 Anniversary of Hristo Botev 

As a tradition on this day wreaths are laid at the monument of Hristo Botev in the Sea Garden. It is followed by the ritual on the beach where a cross is cast into the water of the Varna Bay. 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate 

18 (19) February 
151 Years from the Death of Vasil Levski 

Laying wreaths at the monument of Vasil Levski in the Sea Garden. 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

3 March    
Bulgarian National Holiday

146 years from the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule
Liturgy at the Cathedral "St. Assumption", official celebration at the Square "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" and a commemoration ceremony at the Monument of Russian and Ukrainian Soldiers in the Sea Garden, festive events
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate 

20 April 
148 YEARS OF THE APRIL UPRISING 
A commemoration ceremony at the Monument of Georgi Benkovski in the Sea Garden. 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

April 
CITY-WIDE FEAST OF DANCE ART 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate
For contact: Zhasmina Stancheva – mob. 0889 919 414; office@varnafolk.org

9 May
DAY OF VICTORY OVER HITLER'S FASCISM, EUROPE DAY

A commemoration ceremony at the Gate-Monument of Osmi Promorski Polk, laying wreaths with a military ritual and ceremonial raising the EU flag in front of the Varna Municipality
Venue: Gate-Monument of Osmi Promorski Polk
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

23 May 
VARNA PRIZE AWARDING CEREMONY 

As a tradition on the eve of the Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavic Script Day according to the resolution of the Municipal Council – Varna, the Mayor awards the Varna Prize to artists, scientists, teachers, head teachers and distinguished students for high achievements in the field of culture, education and science. A Honorary Sign with a Ribbon of Mayor is also awarded both as a individual and collective prizes. 
Venue: Plenary Hall of Varna Municipality 

Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

24 May 
Day of the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of Slavic literature

Festive procession and open-air concerts.
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

2 June 
DAY OF HRISTO BOTEV AND HEROES DIED FOR THE FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE OF BULGARIA

A commemoration ceremony at the Monument of Hristo Botev in the Sea Garden and official military ceremony
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate


25 June 
DAY OF THE SAILOR  

Venue: Courtyard of the Archaeological Museum  
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate, Labor Union of Mariners

18 July 
187 ANNIVERSARY OF VASIL LEVSKI  

Commemoration ceremony at the monuments of Vasil Levski in the Sea Garden.
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate, Labor Union of Mariners

27 July  
146 YEARS FROM THE LIBERATION OF VARNA FROM OTTOMAN RULE

Official ceremony and concert
Venue: Spiritual and educational center "St. Archangel Michael
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate 

August 15 
DORMITION OF THE THEOTOKOS (USPENIE BOGORODITSCHNO) – DAY OF VARNA 
Divine liturgy in the "Dormition of the Mother of God" Cathedral (Katedralen Hram Uspenie Bogoroditschno) and icon procession. All the day round different ensembles and performers present their art on the Rakovina Stage in the Sea Garden. An evening concert in the Open-air Theater has become a tradition in the festive program and very much expected by the citizens and guests ot Varna. It is also the event during which a cpeacial ceremony is organised for awarding the title Honorary Citizen of Varna on Bulgarian and foreign persons for their contributions to the development and wellbeing of the city. Late in the evening a concert is taking place at Varna Port pedestrian area featuring well known pop and rock singers.
Venues: Open-air Theater, Rakovina Stage, area of Marine Station and out-door stages in the city 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

6 September 
Unification Day of Bulgaria 

Venue: The building of the State Archives, Nezavisimost Sq., 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

7 – 21 September 
DAYS OF BULGARIA: FROM THE UNIFICATION TO THE INDEPENDENCE
Venue: Nezavisimost Sq., Drama Theater, Varna Municipality, Rakovina Stage, entrance of the Sea Garden, Radio Varna 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

1 November  
DAY OF BULGARIAN ENLIGHTENERS
Commemoration ceremony at the Monument of Otets Paisiy in the Sea Garden and concert in the Palace of Culture and Sports
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

21 November 
THE ENTRY OF THE MOST HOLY THEOTOKOS INTO THE TEMPLE. THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY DAY
Venue: Spiritual and educational center St. Archangel Michael, City Art Gallery
Organizer: Spiritual and educational center St. Archangel Michael 
For contact: Georgi Manolov – mob. 0889 419 418

6 December 
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 
Children's concert on Nezavisimost Square
Venue: Nezavisimost Square 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate

December 
CITYWIDE CHRISTMAS FOLKLORE EVENT "DRYANOVITSA"
Venue: Palace of Culture and Sports 
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate
For contact: Zhasmina Vasileva – mob. 0889 919 414; office@varnafolk.org

31 December  
TOGETHER IN THE NEW YEAR's EVE  
New Year concert on Nezavisimost Square featuring pop, rock performers and folk ensembles
Venue: Nezavisimost Square
Organizer: Varna Municipality, Culture and Intellectual Development Directorate