Veliko Tarnovo became the capital of the celebrations for the 115th anniversary of the declaration of the Independence of Bulgaria. Come to our city to celebrate together one of the biggest state events in the recent history of Bulgaria.
🇧🇬 September 21, Thursday
09:00 – 23:00 – Samovo Bazaar Night and Crafts Festival: all-day concerts, performances, events
Place: Samovodska bazaar
4:30 p.m. – Parade of participants in the 16th International Festival of Military Bands
Location: along the main street “Vasil Levski”
17:00 – Official opening of the 16th International Festival of Military Bands
Place: in front of the “Konstantin Kisimov” MDT
September 22, Friday
7:30 a.m. – Festive Holy Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Gregory of Veliko Tarnovo with the participation of the Angelic Voices Quartet
Place: church “St. 40 Martyrs”
09:00 a.m. – Water lighting and sprinkling of the battle flag of Vasil Levski National University and the flags of state and municipal institutions, educational institutions and non-governmental organizations
Place: church “St. 40 Martyrs”
10:30 a.m. – Military ritual for raising the national flag of the Republic of Bulgaria. Official words. A holiday blessing
Place: Tsarevets Architectural Museum Reserve
11:00 a.m. – Laying wreaths and flowers at the Pyramid of Independence
Place: Tsarevets Architectural Museum Reserve
11:30 a.m. – Festive procession and laying of garlands on the “Mother Bulgaria” monument
Place: from the Tsarevets Architectural Museum Reserve to the Mother Bulgaria monument
12:30 p.m. – Show-performance of the participants in the 16th International Festival of Military Bands
Place: in front of the building of the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Holiday concert of the Representative Ensemble of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bulgaria
Place: in front of the building of the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo
2:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Concert of formations from the Youth Home – V. Tarnovo
Place: in front of the building of the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo
17:00 – 18:00 – Folklore concert of Nikolina Chakardakova and Nevrokop Dance Ensemble
Place: in front of the building of the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo
18:00 – 18:30 h. – The Great Turnovo Choir
Place: from the “Konstantin Kisimov” MDT to the Monument to the Hanged
7:00 p.m. – Performance of handstands with weapons by the Representative part of Vasil Levski National University
Place: Tsar Asen I Square
7:30 p.m. – Ceremonial inspection
Place: Tsar Asen I Square
8:15 p.m. – Audio-visual performance “Tsarevgrad Tarnov – sound and light”. Festive illuminations
Place: Tsar Asen I Square
🇧🇬 September 23, Saturday
09:00–21:00 – Samovo Bazaar Night and Crafts Festival: all-day concerts, performances, events
Place: Samovodska bazaar
9:15-10:15 a.m. – “115 years of Independence” – historical reenactment: Welcome of Prince Ferdinand and his retinue in Veliko Tarnovo by the royal train “Corona Express” and reading of the Manifesto. An attraction trip with the “Corona Express” to Tryavna and back according to the train schedule
Place: “Trapezitsa” railway station
18:00-23:00 – Artistic pedestrian area “Staro Tarnovo”:
outdoor concerts and attractions
Location: from Stefan Stambolov Street to Tsar Asen I Square
21:00 – “Tsarevgrad Tarnov” – 3D mapping performance
Place: Asenevtsi Park, Boris Denev Art Gallery
September 24, 2023 Sunday
7:00 p.m. – Concert by Nicola Conte and Latin jazz band
Place: Summer theater, free entry
