Sofia Art Fair 2025: IMAGINE opens today

Today, Sofia becomes a hub for contemporary art with the official opening of the second edition of the Sofia Art Fair—the only international contemporary art fair in Bulgaria, organized by the Sofia Breathes Foundation. Under the motto “IMAGINE,” the fair will gather participants from 13 countries, transforming the capital into a place for international cultural dialogue.

The event will be held by the Mayor of Sofia, Mr. Vasil Terziev.

At the festive opening this evening, attendees will be introduced to all participants, including galleries, artists, curators, and speakers in the SAF Talks 2025 program. The audience will also learn about the initiative “Imagine More,” which highlights special features in the accompanying program of Sofia Art Fair 2025. These include the curatorial project “Expanded Perspectives,” initiated by the platform Art and Culture Today; the “Artists in Focus” program, which provides a dedicated space for sculptural, object-based, and installation works that encourage dialogue and add a new dimension to the fair; the Creative Kids Zone and many other events.

From October 3 to 5, the fair will welcome visitors and ticket holders from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the John Atanasoff Innovation Forum in Sofia Tech Park. Tickets can be purchased at sofiaartfair.art/tickets. Admission is free for individuals under 18 and for people with disabilities.

Sofia Art Fair 2025 promises an experience filled with inspiration, discovery, and dialogue that connects Sofia with the global contemporary art scene. 

The Sofia Art Fair—the Sofia Breathes Foundation organizes IMAGINE under the patronage of the Mayor of Sofia, Mr. Vasil Terziev. The fair is part of the 2025 Cultural Calendar of Sofia Municipality. It is supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism, emphasizing its significance as a cultural and diplomatic factor in positioning Bulgaria as a destination for cultural tourism.

We also thank our institutional partners: Sofia Municipality, State Cultural Institute under the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Embassy of the Republic of France and French Institute in Bulgaria, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Institute Sofia, Austrian Cultural Forum Sofia, Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in the Republic of Bulgaria and Cervantes Institute – Sofia.

We extend special thanks to our partners for their support. Among the main partners of the event are also Art and Culture Today, Lachezar Tsotsorkov Foundation, The Locals Advertising Agency, and Sofia Tech Park.
Bulgarian-American Credit Bank is a strategic partner of Sofia Art Fair and stands behind the event with a clear mission – to support sustainable development. Part of its long-term strategy is to invest in significant initiatives that inspire change – in business, art and society. With its support, the bank does not just participate but creates opportunities for development and cultural exchange.