The European Festivals Association invites you to attend the EFA Denis de Rougemont Forum taking place in Varna, Bulgaria hosted by Varna Summer Festival at the occasion of the festival’s 100th anniversary from 4 to 6 September 2026. You are invited to network and steer up new ideas with the focus on co-productions in the field of music together with EFA Members from all around Europe, as well as festivals, artists and civil society from the Western Balkans region. Register by Tuesday, 28 July 2026, via this form.
The European Festivals Association (EFA) and Varna Summer International Music Festival invite EFA Members and EFA’s close communities of festivals to attend the Denis de Rougemont Forum taking place in Varna, Bulgaria from 4 to 6 September 2026, at the occasion of the festival’s 100th anniversary.
Participants will come together to connect, collaborate, and spark new co-productions in the field of music with festivals across Europe and more specifically from the Balkans. The Denis de Rougemont Forum aims to increase collaboration between the arts scene from the East and the West. It is in these encounters that new proposals, needs, and opportunities naturally emerge.
During the Forum, they will reflect on identity and national heritage, while exploring regional and European perspectives. They will also open discussions on the importance of programming emerging artists, addressing both the risks and the opportunities of presenting lesser-known names. The open round tables will provide a platform for exchanging ideas and identifying concrete next steps, fostering cross-border cooperation and networking.
