Upcoming 6th Edition of the Asian Festival in Sofia, 13-14 June, South Park II
The sixth edition of the Asian Festival in Sofia will take place on 13 and 14 June at South Park II. As in previous years, the State Institute for Culture to the Minister of Foreign Affairs is an institutional partner of the event, which in 2026 is being held under the motto “Together in Friendship and Harmony.”
The two-day programme features a variety of cultural events, including concerts, dance and theater performances, and literary presentations. Partaking countries will have information booths offering tourist materials, together with workshops showcasing traditional Asian crafts. Participants include the embassies in Bulgaria of Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, Pakistan, the Republic of Korea, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Vietnam, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy traditional dance performances from various parts of Asia, as well as concerts featuring classical, traditional and modern music. The festival also features a diverse culinary section showcasing the gastronomy of participating countries, with tastings and cooking workshops. The festival also includes an open-air cinema with screenings of Asian films on both days of the festival running from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., as well as a children’s area featuring games, educational activities, and artistic workshops.
The festival will also feature a number of non-governmental organizations, such as the “Children with Oncohematological Diseases” Association, which will present one of its most inspiring initiatives - the Sports Games for Children Who Have Beaten Cancer, which will be held from September 17 to 19, 2026, in the city of Panagyurishte.
The festival is organized with the support of the Sofia Municipality and the Ministry of Tourism.