News
15 July 2019
Bansko Mountain Film festival
24, 25, 26 and 27 July 2019
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10 July 2019
On 22 August, at the central square will start Summer opera season.Opera for all. Welcome to Bansko!
22.08 – “Vivaldi and Little Otto” performance for the kids23.08 – “Nabucco” opera24.08 – Musical “Chicago”
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28 June 2019
Try the amazing 400-meter water slide, the longest one in Europe!
At Bunderishka Polyana a small entertainment complex is waiting for you
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28 June 2019
Gondola working hours in the summer season 2019, see below:
https://www.banskoski.com/en/news/gondola-working-hours-in-the-summer-season-2019?fbclid=IwAR0SJDzlpvEROwBDwuMcC60rIUb19X–pELfXlCEtybQE4k4NFphEPxVX-c
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01 June 2019
An exciting summer of festivals is coming soon. Don’t miss it!
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06 May 2019
Love Tour 2019 Bansko. 20 July 2019You don’t need cash because entrance is free!See you at central square „Nikola Vaptsarov”
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01 April 2019
22nd Iinternational jazz festival Bansko 6 – 10 August 2019You can find more information on website http://www.banskojazzfest.com/en/the-program
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15 October 2018
Bansko is once again cheapest resort and greatest value for money ski and winter destination in Europe.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/news/cheapest-ski-resorts-bansko-italy/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_fb
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05 October 2018
Bansko Independence day 5th October:Bansko was liberated on 5th October 1912 with the assistance of some local detachments (this is also the celebration date of the Day of Bansko).The citizens of Bansko greatly contributed to the national liberation movement across Bulgaria. They took part in uprisings, revolutionary committees and a number of them perished fighting for independence or in the Balkan wars.
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05 September 2018
Bansko is full of history, traditions and local culture.Get to know the stories of the mountain, small stony streets, massive walls, houses and the people of Bansko.Join me for the second edition of guided tour through the old town.Meeting point: Holy Trinity Church (main entrance)Start: 11 am // 9 September 2018Duration: 2 hoursNo reservation required, just show up
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27 August 2018
Coca Cola Happy Energy Tour BanskoAt central square „Nikola Vaptsarov”, 01 of September, 8 pm, Bansko!
Free entrance!
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20 August 2018
Open air Balkan fest 2018, 06-08 of September. At central square „Nikola Vaptsarov”, Bansko!
Free entrance!
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1 August 2018
Open air opera art festival founded in 2010 by Bansko Municipality, Monte Music and Bansko Tourist Association.23-25 August 2018 Bansko, at Nikola Vaptsarov square.
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16 July 2018
Open air summer extreme cinema 2018, 25 – 27 July. Official opening on 25 th July at 9 pm,At central square „Nikola Vaptsarov”, Bansko!
Free entrance!
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05 July 2018
One Love Tour 21st July in Bansko! Free entrance!One Love Tour is the first musical tour, bringing together top artists from Bulgaria and Macedonia. On one scene you will hear and see your favorites: Krisko, Gery-Nikol World, Upsurt, DJ Gotse, Toni Zen Official and Slatkaristika
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29 June 2018
Don’t miss the biggest water slide in Europe. Already 400 m. come and see. It is in only in Bansko All Season Resort. Welcome!
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10 June 2018
Don’t miss this terrific option for a town and mountain combination that is sure to be one of your favorite travel memories! Narrow gauge railway between Septemvri and Dobrinishte. Takes a long time with stops in two stations where you wait to pass the trains coming the other way. Whole journey takes about 5 hours but goes through stunning mountain scenery and passes through interesting villages and towns, including Velingrad, a renowned spa town….Train schedule https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/1835d0_81fe63d1c94949ab9a9f77eac3c48279.pdf
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30 May 2018
PROGRAM BANSKO JAZZ FEST 2018www.culinarytourism.bg/predstoyashti-sabitiya/mezhdunaroden-dzhaz-festival-bansko-2018
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25 May 2018
Bansko Gets License for Hosting World Ski Championships Over the Next Three Seasons
The Bulgarian Ski Federation announced that Bansko will be hosting races for the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships within the next three years. The decision was made during the 51st Congress of the International Ski Federation in Greece.See the link for further details….: https://www.euscoop.com/en/2018/5/18/bansko-license-world-ski-championships
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21 May 2018
Bansko Museums and Houses
We’ve added some details about the Bansko museums and places of interest that can be found in the old town:www.banskotouristinformation.com/bansko-museums-house-info.The town of Bansko has 6 museums open all year around . All with interesting and different things to see and do.Nikola Vaptsarov Museum, 3, Nikola Vaptsarov Square (centre of bansko) tel. +359 749 83 132; +359 749 88 304
*********************************************************************************************************16 May 2018All jazz lovers are welcome in Bansko from August 4th until the 11th to witness performances by the Gipsy Kings, the phenomenal drummer Omar Hakim, Nina Simone’s daughter – Lisa Simone, Italian born star Chiara Pankaldi, Jazzbones,The Jive Aces, the exceptional sax player Dmitry Baevski, as well as Bulgarian stars such as Camelia Todorova, Vassil Petrov, Ruth Koleva, Petya Buyuklieva.From the 4th to the 11th of August – from Saturday to Saturday – the 21st International Jazz Festival Bansko, a jazz party every night!
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08 May 2018
The Bansko Opera Fest starts on 23rd August 2018.Entrance is free for all music lovers and the festival will be placed at “Nicola Vaptsarov” Square.
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01 May 2018
Interested in the history/culture of Bansko…Have a look here: https://www.culinarytourism.bg/bansko
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12 April 2018Here’s Everything You Need to Eat in Bulgaria
Bulgarian food is rich, hearty and delicious and many top Bulgarian dishes make great comfort food.Each region has its own speciality dishes and traditional cuisine, and your list of top 10 Bulgarian foods can easily change from one city to the next.http://visitmybulgaria.com/heres-everything-you-need-to-eat-in-bulgaria/
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02 April 2018
Bansko is an attractive center for both Bulgarians and foreigners with their cultural, musical international festivals, which are organized all year round. Among them are the Jazz Festival, Opera Festival, Ballet Festival, Balkan Music Festival.The cultural calendar is full of international festivals, competitions and concerts throughout the whole year.Download the Cultural Calendar 2018 here: http://visit-bansko.bg/bg/културен-календар
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30 March – 01 April Splitboard Festival 2018
The festival aims popularization of splitboarding, unite splitboarders, provide testing possibilities for people interested in splitboarding, to go on organized guided tours together, promotes ecological and avalanche awareness in the backcountry and lots of fun and good vibes.Follow this link for English version: https://splitthemountain.com/splitboard-festival-2018/
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26 march 2018Things to do in and around Bansko if you don’t ski…
If you’re visiting Bansko, Bulgaria’s top ski resort, but for whatever reason you’re not going to be one of those people spending your days cascading down through the powder, what else is there to do? Whether you have little kids to occupy, want something different to do or just fancy some time out from the slopes, here’s some ideas for things to do in and around Bansko on your holidays. http://www.travelin2bulgaria.com/things-to-do-in-bansko-if-you-dont-ski/
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15 March 2018
Starting on March 15th, 2018 all lift passes in Bansko will be reduced by 20%.
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Bansko Jazz Festival
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Bike and Outdoor Expo Bansko 2017
Trail System and White Lavina SPA & Ski Lodge invite you to the first event in Bansko – Bike and Outdoor Expo Bansko 2017. The event is from 5 to 8 May 2017 at White Lavina SPA & Ski Lodge.
You will be able to participate in the following “mini” events:
Bike TestsSkills TestGuided Tours – Kids, Enduro, XCWho Dares Wins – Mega Enduro Challenge
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Welcome to Bansko, be part of the Balkan Festival “Bohemi” and have fun as the locals do.
Enjoy live Dino Merlin, MAGNIFICO, Kristijan Azirovic Orchestra, Karandila Gypsy Brass Orchestra, DIA, Alcohol Dzhazzz Orchestra, Niki Stanoev and many others.
3rd and 4th September, entrance free, at “Nicola Vaptsarov” Square.
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After the great show, which gave us the performers and musicians of the last Jazz Festival here in Bansko, now it’s time for classical music and opera.
The seventh Bansko Opera Fest starts on 25th August. Musical of Andrew Lloyd Webber will be the highlight of the event.
