On 28 October 2026 Bulgaria’s Ministry of Culture announced a public call for proposals for national events and celebrations to be included in the National Culture Calendar for 2027. The deadline is 27 November 2026 inclusive.
Five main strands
- National events and festivals in the performing arts
- National celebrations, anniversaries and cultural memory
- National events in museums, galleries and libraries
- Bulgarian Culture Abroad
- Major International Events in Bulgaria
For 2027 there is also an extraordinary strand for cultural events accompanying Bulgaria’s hosting of Eurovision 2027.
The Ministry’s maximum funding is up to €125,000 per project in the five main strands and up to €60,000 per project in the Eurovision strand. Each applicant may apply in only one strand. All cultural organisations within the meaning of Bulgaria’s Law on the Protection and Development of Culture are eligible, and electronic submission with a qualified electronic signature is encouraged.
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