Dear Friends,
The International Jazz Festival “Dr. Emil Iliev” has become an eagerly awaited event and tradition for its new home – the Borovets resort complex.
The energy of the majestic Rila Mountain and the music of beloved Bulgarian and foreign jazz performers turn into one whole and create a sense of freedom and strength. And you, dear friends, and your enthusiastic applause fill the meaning of the festival with content and give us – the organizers, reason to believe that this jazz event must exist and endure over the years, because it has only one goal: to create joy and aesthetic enjoyment of music for its lovers and tourists in the resort complex.
Festival Program
We present to you the official program of the International Jazz Festival “Dr. Emil Iliev”, which will take place from August 1 to 6, 2025 in Borovets. Six magical evenings under the stars await you, featuring some of the most impressive Bulgarian and international jazz artists.
19:00-23:00
BIG BAND OF THE BULGARIAN NATIONAL RADIO
Guest soloist ORLIN PAVLOV (Bulgaria)
With the special participation of DANAIA ALEXANDROVA
August
03
Sunday
19:00-23:00
06
19:00-23:00
Discover our artists
From world-renowned names like Dirty Loops and Nguyên Lê to beloved Bulgarian performers – the festival promises a vibrant blend of styles and inspiring musical projects.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria
ORLIN PAVLOV

Bulgaria

Sweden
DIRTY LOOPS

Bulgaria

France

Bulgaria

Bulgaria

The Netherlands - Bulgaria

Bulgaria
MIRO IVANOV QUARTET

Cuba - Bulgaria

Video message from Zone C
Hello! This is Zone C – with Vasil Spasov, Stundji, Eko, and Miro. Join us on August 4th at the Dr. Emil Iliev Jazz Festival in Borovets! We’re waiting for you! We’re looking forward to seeing you! International Jazz Festival. We’ll be performing songs from our newest...

Video message from Dimitar Lyolev
Hello, dear friends! My name is Dimitar Lolev and I play the saxophone. I’d like to invite you on August 5 to Borovets, for the International Jazz Festival “Dr. Emil Iliev”. We will present Iris Jenster – a young and talented jazz singer, together with guitarist Rob...