
Queer Bulgaria beyond Sofia, from Varna to Plovdiv
Queer Bulgaria beyond Sofia is quieter, but it is staying. Varna Queer Fest reached a third June, and Plovdiv’s Pogled moved from online chats into a room.


Queer Bulgaria beyond Sofia is quieter, but it is staying. Varna Queer Fest reached a third June, and Plovdiv’s Pogled moved from online chats into a room.

LGBT rights in Bulgaria in 2026 move through courtrooms. European judges ruled for couples and trans citizens, but a partnership law is still missing.

Gay Sofia does not end when the Pride crowd goes home. Rainbow Hub, The Steps, a film festival and a queer archive keep it going all year.