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INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Golden Sands ’26

Summer by the Sea

18–25 August 2026Golden Sands

WHEN18–25 August 2026

WHEREGolden Sands resort

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01 /EXPERIENCE THE FESTIVAL

Your story.
Our stage.

The Morning Star International Arts Festival. A summer edition where art, new friendships and the sea come together.

The August edition brings art and summer energy to the Black Sea coast. Morning Star gives groups a reason to share their repertoire, meet on stage and take new ideas back to rehearsal. Time away from the venue adds seaside walks and encounters to the festival experience.

Summer by the Sea is the edition held from 18 to 25 August 2026 in Golden Sands. Registration has closed. This page brings together the published festival information, programme and gallery. Choose an upcoming edition from the calendar for your next appearance.

02 /YOUR PARTICIPATIONFind your place on stage.

Disciplines

Pop and popular singingFolk singingInstrumental performanceTheatreBulgarian folk danceClassical ballet — neoclassicalCharacter dance — ethnic showDance sport and social danceMajorette teamsDance showContemporaryOpenHip-hop / Street danceMTV CommercialAcro dance

Age groups

Up to 7 years · 7–9 years · 10–11 years · 12–14 years · 15–17 years · 18–24 years · Over 25 years · Mixed ages / productions

Performance formats

Solo · Duet / trio · Small group (4–8) · Formation (over 8) · Production (over 20) · Ensemble · Choir

One application brings together every performance by your group. Choose a discipline and age group for each act, add the music and check its duration. The organisers will review applications and publish the programme here.

03 /BEYOND THE STAGE

Discover Golden Sands.

The beach and coastline of Golden Sands, Bulgaria
Clément Dominik · CC BY-SA 2.0 DE
Golden Sands

Golden Sands brings together a broad Black Sea beach and the greenery of its neighbouring nature park, north of Varna. Between rehearsals and performances, the seaside promenade offers space to walk and spend time together. The coast sets the scene for the summer editions of Morning Star.

Plan your journey

Plan your arrival in Golden Sands around the confirmed festival programme. Check the exact venue, registration time and accommodation arrangements with the organisers before booking your journey. Groups should prepare a shared list of participants and accompanying guests.