Events

For the third consecutive year, Cultural Center “Jules Pascin“ hosted the “Hello, Health!“ festival in Vidin.

The ninth edition of the healthy lifestyle festival took place on September 26 under the motto “The best among people are those who serve humanity“.

The event was opened by Yuliyana Dimitrova, Director of the Municipal Cultural Institute "Danube", who thanked the organizers for the initiative and for the opportunity for Cultural Center „Jules Pascin“ to host the event once again.

The Cultural Center „Jules Pascin“ marked the third anniversary of its opening with the photo exhibition „Rebirth“ – an exposition that tells a story about the power of memory, time, and hope. The initiative is part of the cultural program of the „Blue Danube“ International Folklore Festival, organized by Vidin Municipality and taking place from September 4 to 6, 2026.

Program of the 15th arts festival „Danube Waves“  July 20–25, 2026, Vidin

• July 20 (Monday)

20:00 – Official opening of the Arts Festival „Danube Waves“, Art Gallery „Nikola Petrov“ stage

20:10 – „Memoirs of a Vargal“ – author's show by Vladislav Karamfilov – Vargala, Art Gallery „Nikola Petrov“ stage

• July 21 (Tuesday)

10:30 – Outdoor workshop with Regional Library „Mihalaki Georgiev“

The exhibition "Dreams of awakened souls" – poetry and art by Daniela Petrova, opened on June 1, 2026, at the Cultural Center "Jules Pascin" in Vidin. The event took place to the accompaniment of classical music and gathered admirers of visual art and poetry. The exposition presents a combination of surrealist painting and original texts, with each artwork accompanied by a poetic element.

The exhibition can be viewed at the Cultural Center "Jules Pascin" up to and including June 14, 2026.

On May 29 (Friday) at 17:00 in the Cultural Center "Jules Pascin", the documentary film "The Danube Flotilla 1885" was presented, dedicated to the defense of Vidin during the Serbo-Bulgarian War.

The film was presented by Flotilla Admiral Vanyo Musinski – Deputy Commander of the Bulgarian Naval Forces and co-author of the production.

The event was organized with the assistance of the Municipality of Vidin, the Regional Historical Museum, and the State Archives – Vidin.

Cultural Center "Jules Pascin" celebrated the "European Night of Museums" on May 23, 2026, by opening its doors to visitors during unusual evening hours. Guests had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the museum's atmosphere after sunset and learn about its history in an interactive way. Each visitor received a word puzzle, which they solved by discovering the answers within the exhibition.

The event offered free admission from 18:00 to 24:00 and attracted a multitude of culture and art enthusiasts.

The Union of Mathematicians in Bulgaria – Vidin section, in collaboration with the Municipality of Vidin, organized the award ceremony for the winners of the math marathon for the 2025/2026 academic year. The event honored the best young mathematicians who demonstrated knowledge, logic, and perseverance in one of the most prestigious student competitions.

• Date: May 23, 2026
• Time: 11:00
• Location: Cultural Center "Jules Pascin"

Date: May 17, 5:00 p.m.

Location: Cultural Center „Jules Pascin”

Cause: Treatment of Lachezar Vanyov Lyubenov

Admission: Donation of 10 Euros

The event is organized by the 'Dunav' Municipal Cultural Institute – Vidin, featuring performances by the local folk singing and folk dancing schools. The concert aims to unite the community behind an important cause—offering hope and a chance for life.

Let us come together for this meaningful cause, because together we can achieve more!

On May 8, a discussion was held at the Cultural Center „Jules Pascin”, organized by the Diplomatic Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Municipality of Vidin. The event featured the Director of the Institute, Tanya Mihaylova, and renowned journalist Georgi Milkov.

An anniversary exhibition by the artist Vasil Velkov opened on May 7, 2026, at the Cultural Center „Jules Pascin”. The exhibition includes 33 works presented to the public for the first time, bringing together artists, cultural figures, and connoisseurs of fine art.