Ice rink
Open every day from 11:00 to 23:00. 45-minute sessions on the hour. Skate hire with more than 600 pairs and instructors for beginners. Up to 100 skaters per session.
Programme
A festival on the move
From the official opening on 21 November to the finale on 28 December, there is something to see, taste and enjoy in NDK Park every day.
21 November, 6:30 pm
Official opening
- A traditional dance re-enactment for the Day of the Christian Family
- A spectacular show on the ice rink
- An ethno-fusion show with dance and light effects
- Live music
- A closing DJ set
Every day · 21.11 – 28.12
Every day at the festival
Children's puppet theatre
New this year: puppet shows for our youngest visitors. Tickets are booked on Eventim.
Christmas market and farmers' market
An art bazaar with handmade gifts and decorations, festive food and a farmers' market with Bulgarian products from local producers.
Rides
A Ferris wheel with views over the festive capital and a classic Christmas carousel for the youngest visitors.
Retro Christmas bus
It runs on a special route, with surprises and plenty of festive cheer for every passenger.
Throughout the festival
Cultural programme
Concerts, dance performances, an ethno-fusion show with light effects, ice-sport demonstrations and themed events for children and adults. The full daily schedule is announced on the festival's Instagram.
With Rotary Bulgaria
“From Child to Child — Become a Secret Santa”
Once again Sofia Christmas Fest and Rotary Bulgaria join forces in a charity campaign where anyone can give a present to children in need.