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INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Pernik ’26

National Dance Festival

25–26 April 2026Pernik

WHEN25–26 April 2026

WHEREPernik

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01 /EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL

Your story.
Our stage.

Two days dedicated to dance. The Morning Star National Festival welcomes young talent and dance groups to Pernik.

The Morning Star National Dance Festival in Pernik brings together young performers, dance schools and groups. Over two days, rehearsal meets the stage and different dance styles find a shared audience.

This edition takes place on 25 and 26 April 2026. Registration has closed. The page remains a home for festival information, the published programme and photographs. Contact the organising team for specific rules or archived conditions. Find your next opportunity to take part in the festival calendar.

02 /YOUR PARTICIPATIONFind your place on stage.

Disciplines

Pop and popular singingFolk singingInstrumental performanceTheatreBulgarian folk danceClassical ballet — neoclassicalCharacter dance — ethnic showDance sport and social danceMajorette teamsDance showContemporaryOpenHip-hop / Street danceMTV CommercialAcro dance

Age groups

Up to 7 years · 7–9 years · 10–11 years · 12–14 years · 15–17 years · 18–24 years · Over 25 years · Mixed ages / productions

Performance formats

Solo · Duet / trio · Small group (4–8) · Formation (over 8) · Production (over 20) · Ensemble · Choir

One application brings together every performance by your group. Choose a discipline and age group for each act, add the music and check its duration. The organisers will review applications and publish the programme here.

03 /BEYOND THE STAGE

Discover Pernik.

Panoramic view of Pernik and its valley from Krakra Fortress
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Pernik

Pernik has a strong cultural memory and a living connection with tradition. The medieval Krakra Fortress is one of the city’s recognisable landmarks, offering a chance to look beyond the stage and add a cultural walk to your festival visit.

Plan your journey

Before travelling, confirm the exact venue and registration point with the organisers. Groups should allow time for arrival, costume changes and music preparation. Follow the festival page for the confirmed running order.