Blue Danube International Folklore FestivalМеждународен фолклорен фестивал „Синия Дунав“ във Видин

The Blue Danube International Folklore Festival is an annual traditional music and dance festival held in Vidin each early September. It gathers over 2,000 performers from folk ensembles across Bulgaria and neighboring countries (Serbia, Romania, Hungary) 1. The three-day festival in Danube Park features stage performances of national and regional folklore, culminating in a flagship concert by the Philip Koutev National Ensemble, alongside a crafts bazaar showcasing traditional food, drink and garments 2 1.

Launched in 2019 by the Vidin municipality, it celebrates the Danube region's folk heritage and includes international participants, reflecting Vidin’s role as a cultural Danube crossroads. The name emphasizes the river ('Blue Danube') and the festival reinforces national identity through authentic folklore and cross-border cultural exchange 1 2.