# Cultural festivals in Sofia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-festivals-in-sofia
> Updated: 2026-09-04T17:38:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Sofia is hosting a series of cultural events throughout September 2026. The MustArt Short Film & Music Fest is scheduled for September 16 and 17 at Hippodrome Park, featuring a short film selection and an original song competition judged by professionals.

Additionally, the Sofia Summer Fest concludes its season on September 13 with a charity concert for the ‘Together in an Hour’ foundation. The festival lineup includes tribute performances and various musical, comedy, and film projects.

The Sofia Book Alley festival will run from September 7 to 13 on Vitosha Boulevard and near the National Palace of Culture. Organized by the Bulgarian Book Association, the event includes over 150 publishing houses, literary discussions, and book premieres, such as a pre-premiere for Boris Drenkov’s ‘Germany, My Love’ on September 9.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Sofia Book Alley festival to host literary events and book premieres

The Sofia Book Alley festival runs from September 7 to 13, featuring over 150 publishers and various literary events, including a pre-premiere of Boris Drenkov’s new book on September 9.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-book-alley-festival-to-host-literary-events-and-book-premieres

### 2026-08-31: Sofia hosts MustArt Fest and Sofia Summer Fest in September

Sofia's cultural calendar for September 2026 features the 5th MustArt Short Film & Music Fest and the conclusion of the Sofia Summer Fest, including tribute concerts and charity events.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-hosts-mustart-fest-and-sofia-summer-fest-in-september

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