Molets, RDMK, 100 Kila, Vasil Petrov and Dolapdere Big Gang are just some of the guest performers on the days of Carnival Gabrovo 2024. From May 17 to 19, Gabrovo will become the scene of a colorful carnival procession, musical performances, exhibitions and a rich cultural program , united under the motto “Make CARNIVAL, not war”.
The Balkan sensation Dolapdere Big Gang arrive in Bulgaria especially for the event. The golden voice of Bulgaria – Vasil Petrov will transport us to the magic of music with the journey “The Best of Vassil Petrov”. The cult group Molets will close the event with a free concert.
The music program offers variety for all ages and tastes. This highlight was highlighted by the Municipality of Gabrovo. The festival of humor and satire, known for its unique atmosphere and diversity, will be held from May 17-19 and promises unforgettable moments for all fans of culture and entertainment.
The festival program begins on Gabrovo Day – May 17 with numerous cultural events during the day, and in the evening the city center will become a stage for the golden voice of Bulgaria, Vasil Petrov, who will transport us to the magic of Bulgarian music with the journey “The Best of Vassil Petrov”, performing his most loved songs in the company of virtuoso musicians – Zhivko Petrov (piano), Radoslav Slavchev – Riverman (bass) and Dimitar Semov (drums).
Immediately after, we will abruptly change the rhythm with the band RDMK and their iconic hits, promising an unforgettable musical experience.
On the day of the carnival, May 18, the guests of the city will be entertained by the colorful carnival procession, when during the day about 80 carnival paintings and 25 models will come to life on the central streets of the city, carrying a message of peace and humor, and in the evening on Vazrazhdane Square a grand concert was held.
The event will be opened by the Romanian’s project, FolkustiX, uniting folk motifs with a modern sound; the beloved Bulgarian rapper 100 Kila will charge us with energy and emotions; the sensation from Turkey Dolapdere Big Gang will present world-famous hits with a mix of Balkan beats, funk and jazz, and DJ MC Kamen will finish the evening with a DJ set.
The post-carnival day – May 19, will be closed with a concert by the winners of 4 awards of BG Radio group Molets, who will announce the city with original music combining rock, pop and alternative elements.
In addition to musical performances, the Festival of Humor and Satire also offers a number of other entertainment and initiatives:
- “Paint Gabrovo” – an initiative involving children from Gabrovo schools who will decorate the town square.
- A concert of popular and jazz music with the Gabrovo Orchestra.
- Exhibition of Gabrovo artists, dedicated to the City Festival
- National Carnival Review of Cats – Rosemary Casasova on May 18.
- Children’s parade “Carnival Street of Miracles” and children’s mini carnival.
- For gourmets and connoisseurs of old recipes – Feast of the Shtirnik
- Cartoonists in the park
- Post-carnival party in etheric
- Summer theater for everyone
- Creative art studios, open days in cultural institutions, night of museums
Organizers from Gabrovo Municipality call on the city to become the capital of peace during the country’s oldest and most lavish carnival, using its rich tradition of humor and satire.
*The background image used is by photographer Todor Todorov.
