Burgas is making its way through the music scene with a few festivals that call international attention.
People dancing on the beach during the Spirit of Burgas Fest
Spirit of Bugras takes place for 3 days in the City Central Beach every Mid August. On a number of scenes visitors can enjoy all kinds of music - ethno, rock, pop, indy, latino and electro. Bands such as Faith No More, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Kosheen, LTJ Bukem, The Sisters of Mercy, Bonobo, The Crystal Method have been on scene. Workshops for dancing and music are part of the event. In 2009 Times (UK) rated the festival as one of the best in Europe . Tickets: from 20 euro for a day to 60 euro for 3 day package. Camping tickets should be purchased as 3-day package.
International Folklore Festival is one of the oldest international music events in the city. It started in 1965 as festival for Balkan dances and music but later expanded and until today more than 18 000 dancers from more than 400 dance formations from all over the world have been part of it. The festival is held at the end of August in number of venues - Open Air Theatre and scenes in the city garden and central squares. It also offers seminars on the folklore traditions, souvenir shopping and traditional arts and crafts demonstrations.
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