# Sofia city day cultural celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-city-day-cultural-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-09-17T05:55:33.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Sofia is celebrating its city day through a series of cultural events, headlined by the fifth edition of the LÙNAR light art festival. Running from September 17 to 20, the festival features an international immersive video mapping competition themed ‘Urban Pulse’ (or ‘City Pulse’). Seven finalists from various countries, including Indonesia, Italy, China, Poland, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic, are presenting works at prominent locations such as the Largo and the facades of the National Assembly and the Presidency.

Alongside the light art displays, the Sofia Municipality is hosting its annual cultural awards at the National Art Gallery, with writer Stefan Tsanev receiving a Special Award. The celebrations also include the conclusion of the ‘Sofia’ pop and rock song festival at the National Palace of Culture, which honored both musical legends and contemporary talents.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Sofia celebrates city day with LUNAR festival and cultural awards

Sofia celebrates its city day with the LUNAR video mapping festival, cultural excellence awards, and the conclusion of the “Sofia” pop and rock music festival.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sofia-celebrates-city-day-with-lunar-festival-and-cultural-awards

### 2026-09-15: LÙNAR festival to host international light art competition in Sofia

The LÙNAR light art festival will transform Sofia's Largo from September 17–20, featuring an international video mapping competition with artists from six countries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lnar-festival-to-host-international-light-art-competition-in-sofia

---
Cite as: Sofia city day cultural celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sofia-city-day-cultural-celebrations