June–December
June–December “Signs of Identity” Accessories are not merely an addition to an outfit, but witnesses to their time. The exhibition features objects from the 20th and 21st centuries that tell the story of changes in fashion, society, and everyday life, and reveal how people express their identity, status, and sense of belonging through small details. Etar Museum

July 15 – October 31
“Fashion Through the Lens of a Century: 1850–1950” An exhibition by the State Agency “Archives,” which uses photographs and original artifacts to trace the evolution of clothing and accessories during one of the most fascinating periods of modern Bulgarian history. Etar Museum

September–November
“Tell the Story of Bulgaria”—a sugar exhibition marking the tenth anniversary edition of the “My Bulgaria” Sugar Assembly, organized by Maria Ozturk An exhibition of artworks crafted entirely from sugar, inspired by the beauty, history, traditions, and cultural heritage of Bulgaria. Etar Museum

September–December

“Pestil”—A Documentary Account of Home Production—A Photographic Exhibition by the Etar Museum Through black-and-white photographs, the exhibition presents the various stages of the home production of pestil—sun-dried marmalade made exclusively from blue plums. The blue plum is one of the characteristic fruits of the Central Stara Planina region. To preserve it for longer, it is dried, made into majun, or turned into pestil. Etar Museum

October 1–31
Temporary Exhibition: “Pun or 3 P’s” featuring single-hook crochet works by Assoc. Prof. Svetla Panayotova, felted paintings by Yoana Ivanova, and collaborative pieces combining both techniques Dechkova House
Temporary Exhibition: “Freedom or Death: People of Gabrovo in the April Uprising” Regional History Museum – Gabrovo
Games (advance registration required for groups and on weekends):  “Mysterious Odyssey” Regional History Museum – Gabrovo   “The Dechkov Golden Treasure”    Dechkov House
Exhibition “A Door Ajar to Times Gone By” Above the Cotton-Picking Workshop This exhibition offers a new perspective on the image of women two centuries ago. The focus is on headdresses—for everyday wear, festive occasions, and mourning. It traces the various social roles of women—as a young woman, a daughter-in-law, and a mother.   Exhibition “Disappearing Crafts” Above the woodcarving workshop This exhibition showcases two specific crafts from traditional Bulgarian culture: saddlery—a craft “at risk”—and cartwrighting—a craft designated as “cultural heritage.”   Exhibition “Memories of Construction” Above the copper-smithing workshop The exhibition tells the story of the museum, displays the institution’s awards and honors, and features the office of its first director, Lazar Donkov.   Exhibition “Bulgarians of Old and New Times” Above the Folk Art Workshop It presents the distinctive features of men’s clothing from the Central Stara Planina region in the 19th century and its evolution through the mid-20th century—a transition from traditional folk attire to modern suits.   “The Living Crafts of Southeastern Europe” Central Walkway, past the bookstore A photo-documentary exhibition showcasing the diversity of traditional crafts and their role in social cohesion and the development of people’s creative potential in the modern world. Etar Museum
Exhibition “The Wall Before the Apocalypse” marking the 100th anniversary of Nikola Nikolov’s birth “Hristo Tsokev” Art Gallery, “Tsanev Community Center” Hall, “Minarnodo Community Center” Hall, “Dora Boneva” Hall, Small Hall

October 1
485th anniversary of the birth of El Greco (1541–1614)—a Spanish painter of Greek descent. Online presentation on Facebook and YouTube, display in the central foyer “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Gabrovo Literature Night “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library, “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater, Interactive Museum of Industry

October 2
110th anniversary of the death of Dimcho Debelyanov (1887–1916)—Bulgarian poet. Display in the Adult Lending Room “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library

October 3
11:00 Blaga Valcheva presents her first book, *Tales to Wake You Up*, illustrated by Miglena Papazova Museum of Humor and Satire
11:30 Storytime in the Land of Words  “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 3–4
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pickle Season Demonstration of pickle-making using old and new recipes Etar Museum

October 4
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Into the World of Adventure, organized by the “Explorer” Club “Markoteya” Park

October 5
7:00 p.m. Love, Love for My Wife  Guest Performance by the Sliven Drama Theater “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

September 5, 2026 – April 11, 2027
“The Wedding”—a traveling exhibition by the Regional History Museum—Sofia in partnership with the Etar Museum, the Bulgarian Historical Society, Lyubomir Yurukov, and Dr. Rumen Manov Through artifacts, photographs, and documents, the exhibition traces the evolution of wedding customs, ceremonies, and rituals in Sofia and the Sofia region from the late 19th to the late 20th century. Etar Museum

October 6
145th anniversary of the birth of Dimitar Podvrzachov—Bulgarian poet and translator, editor of numerous magazines (1881–1937). Display case in the “Dr. Petar Tsonarodno Chitalishteev” Reading Room “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library

October 7
7:00 p.m. Yavorov’s Window “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 8
7:00 p.m. Dracula—The Musical  Choir, Ballet, and Orchestra of the “Konstantin Kisimov” – Veliko Tarnovo “Emanuil Manolov” House of Culture

October 9
7:00 p.m. 97th Anniversary of the Drama Theater—Gabrovo Ivanovden “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 10
10 7:00 p.m. 97 Years of the Drama Theater – Gabrovo A Span Above the Ground “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 13
7:00 p.m. Forum Theater: The End Is Not Predetermined Racho Stoyanov Drama Theater

October 14
Gabrovo Spiritual Festival On October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. a festive Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the “St. Petka” Chapel, followed by a prayer service for health at 10:30 a.m. in front of the chapel dedicated to the city’s patron saint.
5:15 p.m. Presentation of the Dryanovo Historical Museum’s book on Dryanovo’s traditional dishes “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library, “Dr. Petar Tsonarodno” Reading Room
7:00 p.m. Journey to Mars “Emanuil Manolov” House of Culture

October 14–27
European CodeWeek Fun games with programmable interactive Bee Bot toys First Steps in Programming with the Finch Robot “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library

October 15
145th anniversary of the birth of P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975)—English humorist and writer. Display in the Adult Lending Section “Aprylov-Palauzov” Regional Library

October 17
70th anniversary of the birth of Mae Jemison (1956)—the first African American woman to go into space. A corner in the “Natural and Technical Sciences” Reading Room “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library
11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. International Day for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage “The Gaida—Bulgaria’s Voice to the World” Thematic talk with a demonstration “Etar” Museum
7:00 p.m. The Picture of Dorian Gray “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 17–18
Oct. 17 – 6:30 p.m. – Opening Oct. 18 – 6:30 p.m. – Closing 24th “Festival of Sacred Music” “Holy Trinity” Church “Hristo Tsokev” Art Gallery,

October 21
7:00 p.m. You’ll Offend Me Stand-up Comedy Special with Dimitar Donski and Zhelyazko Zhelyazkov (Jo)     “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 23
12:00 Pop concert by the Gabrovo Orchestra “Clay Pots” City Garden
7:00 p.m. Queen of Spades Guest performance by the Plovdiv State Puppet Theater “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 24
120th Anniversary of the Death of Todor Stoyanov Burmov (Jan. 2, 1834, Nova Mahala village – Oct. 24, 1906) —teacher at the Gabrovo School, participant in the church-national struggles, vice-governor of Plovdiv, first Bulgarian governor of Sofia, first prime minister of Bulgaria, minister of finance. Display case in the central foyer “Aprlov-Palaouzov” Regional Library
7:00 p.m. The Dragon’s Wedding—a dance performance by the Shevitsa ensemble “Emanuil Manolov” House of Culture

October 26
165 years (October 26, 1861) since the founding in Gabrovo of the Bulgarian People’s Community Center (1861), which became the “Aprlov-Palauzov” Gabrovo Public Library after the Liberation. Since 1959, the library and the community center have operated as separate institutions. Permanent display in the central foyer Opening of an exhibition and a commemorative publication dedicated to the library’s 165th anniversary “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library
“Balkan Syndrome” Guest performance by the Ruse Drama Theater Gabrovo / House of Culture or Drama Theater

October 26–27
National Roundtable “Libraries Between Paisii’s History and Artificial Intelligence,” dedicated to the library’s 165th anniversary “Aprlov-Palauzov” Regional Library

October 28
6:00 p.m. Anniversary Concert: 50 Years of “Raicho Karolev” Secondary School “Emanuil Manolov” House of Culture
7:00 p.m. The Will of His Excellency “Racho Stoyanov” Drama Theater

October 30
5:00 p.m. – Commemorative ceremony at the Vasil Aprilov monument 5:30 p.m. “The Path of Light” – An initiative organized by the “Buditelite – 2017” Community Center with the participation of the Gabrovo Youth Center. 6:00 p.m. – Ceremony for the presentation of honorary awards from the Municipality of Gabrovo and the Aprilov Awards for Literature at the “Hristo Tsokev” Art Gallery “Hristo Tsokev” Art Gallery,
7:00 p.m. Ceremonial commemoration of 170 years of community center activities in Bulgaria, a joint initiative of the Regional Expert, Consulting, and Information Center—Gabrovo and the Municipal Community Center Council “Vazrazhdane” Hall

October 31
7:00 p.m. Don’t Bet on the English “Emanuil Manolov” House of Culture