# Literary and poetic events in Varna

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/literary-and-poetic-events-in-varna
> Updated: 2026-10-29T06:47:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Varna is hosting various cultural events focused on Bulgarian poetry and literature. The Nikola Y. Vaptsarov Naval Academy, with support from the Varna Municipality, announced the 12th ‘Vaptsarov Days – 2026’ national recital competition. Scheduled for November 21, 2026, the competition invites non-professional performers across four age categories to recite the works of poet Nikola Vaptsarov.

Additionally, the Varna Writers' Association presented ‘Rhythm of the Word’ as part of the Autumn Arts Salon. This musical-poetic performance, created by bard Krasimir Yordanov, utilized guitar accompaniment to showcase poetry in measured speech. The production aimed to demonstrate traditional musical arrangements for poetry while emphasizing the preservation of correct Bulgarian linguistic stresses and rhythms.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Varna Writers' Association presents musical-poetic show

The Varna Writers' Association performed ‘Rhythm of the Word’ in Varna, a musical-poetic show emphasizing traditional Bulgarian linguistic rhythms without the use of artificial intelligence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varna-writers-association-presents-musical-poetic-show

### 2026-10-09: Varna to host 12th Vaptsarov Days national recital competition

Varna will host the 12th ‘Vaptsarov Days’ national recital competition on November 21, 2026, celebrating the work of Bulgarian poet Nikola Vaptsarov.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/varna-to-host-12th-vaptsarov-days-national-recital-competition

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