International Festival of Dance and Songs “Golden Days” brings performers to Varna, Bulgaria in early July to celebrate folk dance and traditional songs through a friendly, non-competitive showcase of ensembles from different countries. Expect colorful costumes, live rhythms, and stage concerts that highlight each group’s signature styles, plus a festive defile (parade) atmosphere that spills into Varna’s seaside streets, blending cultural exchange with breezy Black Sea summer energy.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Sunday, July 5–Friday, July 10, 2026. Organizer dates.
• Key on-the-ground moments (per organizer schedule):
– Parade (Defile): 6:30 PM
– Open-air concert: 7:00 PM (max 7 minutes per group)
– Second concert & certificates: 7:00 PM
Program details.
• Organizer note: a detailed program is issued about 1 month before the festival; the organizer may adjust the schedule. Program notes.
LOCATION
• Varna, Bulgaria. Open in Google Maps.
• Format: 2 open-air concerts with professional stage & sound system (plus a parade/defile). Organizer overview.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• This is a participation-based festival for performing groups; the organizer publishes participation packages and conditions. Participation details · Alternate organizer listing.
• Participation fee (2026) starts at €195 per person (4 nights) or €230 per person (5 nights), and includes hotel + full board + participation in concerts/defile (per organizer). Pricing & inclusions.
ACCOMODATIONS
• Organizer-provided stays: 3* or 4* hotels in Varna with full board (three buffet meals per day). Accommodation details.
• Room setup: 3–4 beds per room, each with a private bathroom. Room info.
• Additional room requests (per person/day): double €12 · single €35 · extra night €45. Fees.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Application deadline (2026): May 5, 2026 or until capacity is full. Deadline.
• City tax: €1.50 per person/day (charged from age 14+). City tax details.
• Transfers: the organizer can arrange airport transfers for groups arriving by plane (cost agreed separately). Transfer notes.
• Calendar links: Google Calendar · ICS.
• Organizer updates: Official Facebook.