CULTURAL PROGRAMME
for the period 15 December – 21 December 2025
15–19 December
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Fairy Tale Room
“Snow rises to the clouds. Santa Claus is arriving” – reading of Christmas fairy tales with children from kindergartens
(by appointment – +359 58 602 574)
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
15–19 December
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Children’s Services Section
“For Well-Behaved Children” – creative workshop for making Christmas cards and preparing letters to Santa Claus
(by appointment – +359 58 602 574)
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
15 December, 10:00 AM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Children’s Services Section
“Snow rises to the clouds. Santa Claus is arriving” – reading of Christmas fairy tales with children from Kindergarten No. 8 “Bodra Smyana”
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
15 December, 10:30–11:00 AM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Central Foyer
Christmas caroling – reenactment of the tradition by children from Kindergarten No. 17 “Parvi Yuni”
Organizer: Kindergarten No. 17 “Parvi Yuni” and Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
15 December, 11:00 AM
Art Gallery
Imagination workshop on the theme “Christmas Cards” with students from “Stefan Karadzha” Primary School
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich
15 December, 1:30 PM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Children’s Services Section
“Snow rises to the clouds. Santa Claus is arriving” – reading of Christmas fairy tales with students from Class III-B of “Dimitar Talev” Secondary School
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
15 December, 7:00 PM
Youth Centre – Dobrich, Concert Hall
Theatre performance “The Grand Budapest Hotel” by the Theatre Club at the Youth Centre – Dobrich, led by Lana Antsaridze – an adaptation based on the film by American director Wes Anderson
Organizer: Youth Centre – Dobrich
16 December, 10:00 AM
Youth Centre – Dobrich
Christmas concert of the Pensioners’ Clubs of the Municipality of the City of Dobrich
Organizer: Municipality of the City of Dobrich
16 December, 10:00 AM
Art Gallery
Imagination workshop for 1st-grade students from “P. R. Slaveykov” Secondary School on the theme “Christmas Elves”
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich
16 December, 11:00 AM
Art Gallery
Imagination workshop for 4th-grade students from “P. R. Slaveykov” Secondary School on the theme “Christmas Trees”
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich
16 December, 1:30 PM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Art Section
Lecture “In the World of Art and Culture” for users of the Day Centre for Persons with Mental Disabilities at the Mental Health Centre “Dr P. Stanchev” on the occasion of the 255th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth and the 85th anniversary of Emil Dimitrov’s birth
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
16 December, 6:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
Christmas organ concert by Maria Slavova and the Children’s Choir “Zahari Mednikarov”
Organizer: Municipality of the City of Dobrich
16 December, 6:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
Christmas concert by the students of Maria Ganeva
Organizer: Maria Ganeva
17 December, 9:15 AM
Art Gallery
Imagination workshop for children from Kindergarten No. 8 “Bodra Smyana” on the theme “Christmas Toys”
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich
17 December, 10:30–11:30 AM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Fairy Tale Room
Library Babies Club
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
17 December, 6:30 PM
Mirror Hall “Neli Bozhkova”
“Children’s Choir and Friends” – Christmas concert of the Children’s Choir “Maestro Zahari Mednikarov” (Dobrich), with conductors Gabriela Pisanova and Martin Krastev, vocal coach Miglena Peneva, piano accompaniment by Radostina Grozdeva-Krasteva, and the Mixed Choir “Chernomorski Zvutsi” (Balchik), conducted by Valentina Georgieva, piano accompaniment by Mariana Tiholova
Organizer: Municipal Cultural Institute “Dobrich”
17 December, 7:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
Christmas concert of Ensemble “Dobrotitsa”, Children’s Dance Studio “Dobrich”, and Club “Pastar Horovod”, led by Yuri Mitev, choreography by Inna Zheleva
Organizer: Youth Centre – Dobrich
18 December, 10:00 AM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Children’s Services Section
“Snow rises to the clouds. Santa Claus is arriving” – reading of Christmas fairy tales with children from Kindergarten No. 8 “Bodra Smyana”
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
18 December, 11:30 AM
Art Gallery – Dobrich
Imagination workshop for 4th-grade students from “P. R. Slaveykov” Secondary School on the theme “Christmas Trees”
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich
18 December, 5:30 PM
Art Gallery
Opening of the annual exhibition of the Dobrich Artists’ Association
Organizer: Art Gallery – Dobrich and the Dobrich Artists’ Association
18 December, 7:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
“White Christmas” – concert by Vasil Petrov and the Vratsa Philharmonic Orchestra
The concert is held within the project “Dobrudzha – Cultural Compass: Tradition, Modernity, and Community.”
Organizer: Municipality of the City of Dobrich, Municipal Cultural Institute “Dobrich”
18 December, 6:00 PM
Community Centre “Yordan Yovkov – 1870”, Zornitsa Hall
Christmas accordion concert of the Accordion School at the Community Centre, led by Deyan Dzhenkov
Organizer: Community Centre “Yordan Yovkov – 1870”
18 December, 6:30 PM
Youth Centre – Dobrich
“Christmas Dream” – festive concert
With the participation of: Contemporary Dance Studio “Palitra” (led by Gergana Peycheva), Vocal Studio “Palitra” (led by Anelia Ivanova), Folk Studio “Dobrichliyche” (led by Ivan Ivanov)
Script and direction: Gergana Peycheva, Anelia Ivanova
Organizer: Community Centre “Palitra – 2022”
19 December, 9:00–11:00 AM
Regional Library “Dora Gabe”, Art Section
Meetings under the Parent Support Programme “Shared Time”
Organizer: Special Educational Support Centre “Dr Petar Beron”
19 December, 10:40 AM
“Dimitar Talev” Secondary School
“For Well-Behaved Children” – reading of Christmas stories and a creative workshop for making Christmas tree ornaments with 1st-grade students
Organizer: Regional Library “Dora Gabe”
19 December
Old Dobrich – Christmas Town
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10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Collection campaign for packaged food products with the cause “Let’s Share the Holiday with People in Need”
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Creative workshops for children (advance registration: +359 884 311 493)
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Culinary stand “With the Scent of Christmas”
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4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Culinary stand “With the Aroma of Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate”
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5:30 PM – Traditional folk dance around the Christmas tree
The workshops and culinary stands will operate as charity events in support of the Nature and Animal Protection Centre in Dobrich.
Organizer: Regional History Museum – Dobrich
19 December, 12:00 PM
Near the Christmas Tree
“Dobrich Celebrates” – folklore concert featuring the Representative Folk Dance Studio “Dobrudzha”, with Artistic Director Stoyan Gospodinov, Assistant Director Danaila Petrova, and Orchestra Leader Nikolay Ivanov
Organizer: Municipal Cultural Institute “Dobrich”
The event is implemented under the project “Dobrudzha – Cultural Compass: Tradition, Modernity, and Community”, Contract No. BG-RRP-11.021-0007-C01, financed by the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.
19 December, 6:00 PM
Youth Centre – Dobrich, Concert Hall
“A Gift of Songs” – Christmas concert by the Pop-Rock Singing Studio “Sarandev” at the Youth Centre – Dobrich, led by Doroteya Petkova
Organizer: Youth Centre – Dobrich
19 December, 7:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
Ballet “The Nutcracker” by P. I. Tchaikovsky, performed by the Varna State Opera
Organizer: Rotary Club Dobrich, with the support of the Municipality of the City of Dobrich
20 December, 12:00 PM
Art Centre “Palitra”
“Christmas in Notes” – concert of the Music Studio “Palitra” with students from piano, flute, guitar, and percussion classes
Organizer: Community Centre “Palitra – 2022”
20 December, 6:00 PM
Concert Hall “Dobrich”
Festive Christmas concert of the Representative Folk Dance Studio “Dobrudzha”, with the participation of “Priyateli Folk”, led by Georgi Radev, soloist Polina Dakova
Organizer: Representative Folk Dance Studio “Dobrudzha”
21 December, 11:00 AM
State Puppet Theatre “Dora Gabe”
“A Snowy Fairy Tale” – Christmas puppet performance with a special guest, Santa Claus
Organizer: State Puppet Theatre “Dora Gabe”
Ongoing Events
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Location: In front of the Community Centre “Yordan Yovkov – 1870” and in its library
Project: “White Book” – for the preservation of the Bulgarian language
Organizer: Community Centre “Yordan Yovkov – 1870” -
Location: Ethnographic House – Dobrich
Exhibition: “The Art of Being a Woman: Beauty and Style Through the Centuries”
Organizer: Regional History Museum – Dobrich -
Location: Museum in St. George City Park
Exhibition: “They Defended Bulgaria’s Sky: Pilots from Dobrich and the Region, 1943–1944”
Organizer: Regional History Museum – Dobrich -
Location: In front of the Youth Centre – Dobrich
Charity Christmas Corner: “Create Christmas Magic 6” – initiative supporting the Reproductive Health Fund -
Location: Youth Centre – Dobrich, Foyer
Exhibition: “Winter Pictures” by the “Tsvetno” Club at the Youth Centre – Dobrich, led by Olga Ivanova
Organizer: Youth Centre – Dobrich -
Location: Regional Administration Building, Foyer
Exhibition: “The Guardian of the Milky Light That Brings Us Home” – drawings from the 2025 plein air European Heritage Days
Organizer: Youth Centre – Dobrich and Regional Administration -
Ikar Cinema Club Programme
NOTE: The programme is preliminary. Organizers reserve the right to make changes.