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Christmas tree carousel
A carousel shaped like a glowing Christmas tree: fun for the youngest and everyone's favourite photo spot.
Fifth edition · 20.11 – 28.12
Sofia Christmas Fest
20 November – 28 December 2026
Every day from 11:00 to 22:00
NDK Park, Sofia
Until the official opening · 20 November, 6:30 pm
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The Christmas village
The magic of Christmas in Sofia, all in one place
From 20 November to 28 December, NDK Park becomes a Christmas village with a market, an ice rink, rides and a rich cultural programme.
Attractions
Fun for all ages
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Ice rink
A purpose-built 320 m² rink for all ages, open every day from 11:00 to 22:00.
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Children's carousel
A classic carousel with festive music and lights, made for the youngest visitors.
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Theatre truck
A truck that unfolds into a real stage for children's shows and Christmas tales.
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VR sleigh ride
Climb into Santa's sleigh, put on the VR goggles and fly off into a winter fairy tale.
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Interactive Christmas walk
A walk through the Christmas village with games, riddles and surprises that tell the story of Christmas.
Highlight of the edition
The ice rink
The rink for children and adults is open every day for 39 days. It opens on 20 November at 11:00 with half-price tickets.
320 m²
of ice for all ages
- 320 m² of ice, built specially for the festival
- Open every day from 11:00 to 22:00 for 39 days
- 45-minute sessions starting on the hour
- Opens on 20 November at 11:00 with half-price tickets
- Skate hire with more than 600 pairs
- Instructors on hand to help beginners
Official opening
20 November, 6:30 pm
The festive evening begins with a traditional dance re-enactment, a show on the ice rink and an ethno-fusion performance with dance and light effects.
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A traditional dance re-enactment for the Day of the Christian Family
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A spectacular show on the ice rink
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An ethno-fusion show with dance and light effects
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Live music
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A closing DJ set
Take part
Become part of Sofia Christmas Fest
Restaurants, exhibitors, sponsors and artists can apply to take part in the fifth edition using the online form.
Apply now