Welcome to the third edition of the largest hot festival in Bulgaria!
When?
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MORE THAN A FOOD FESTIVAL – A CELEBRATION OF THE COMMUNITY
For the third time in a row, a festival will be held in Bulgaria, focused entirely on spicy food. Over the course of two days, the festival will feature famous international celebrities, numerous producers and importers of spicy products. We will build a Street Food & Bar area with themed flavors, ice creams and cocktails from all over the world - Mexico, Asia and the Caribbean.
Learn moreBECOME PART OF THE EVENT OF THE YEAR
Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this experience! Join us as a vendor, a participant in culinary demonstrations or a sponsor. Sofia Chilli Fest is the place where we bring people together through the magic of food.
See activitiesTHE LOVE OF SPICY IS MORE THAN A TASTE
Experiences for all ages await you at Sofia Chilli Fest 2026! Whether you're a fan of hot food, you'll find entertainment for the whole family. Come and experience it!
Get involvedGet involved
Scene
Shop
Bars
Food area
Workshops
Chilli Market
Chill out area
Chilli Museum
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Sofia Chilli Fest 2026 will take place on October 3 and 4, 2026. The festival area will be open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
By public transport: Bus No. 5 to stop 0961 "Lozen City Hall", then continue on foot.
By taxi: We recommend sharing a taxi with friends.
Follow our official channels and the Facebook event for up-to-date information about transportation and organization.
On site: Tickets will also be available for purchase at the festival entrance.
Upon entry, ticket holders will receive a festival wristband, which they can use to enter and exit within the validity period of the ticket.
The program will also feature special League of Fire events, as well as other surprises.
We will publish the full program HERE, as well as the event on Facebook.
However, we strongly encourage you to leave your cars at home and come by public transport, taxi or carpool with friends. This way you will save yourself the trouble of searching for a parking space and can enjoy a beer or cocktail in peace.
We ask you to be considerate of our neighbors and not to park in random places or in front of private properties.
Please keep pets on a leash at all times and never leave them unattended.
We have made sure that the festival has a wide selection of food and drinks for every taste.
Chilli Hills Food Truck will be offering its wings, fries, hot dogs and cheesesteaks.
Expect information soon about what we have prepared as well as suggestions for snacks.
If you prefer to lie on the grass, you can bring a blanket.
The media about us
The reports, interviews and reviews that tell of unforgettable emotions, delicious temptations and fierce challenges.
See the posts- bTV
- NEW
- BNT
- Bulgaria ON AIR
- Bulgarian National Radio
- BG Radio
- BTA
Past festivals

Sofia Chilli Fest 2024
The first edition that set Sofia on fire! Over 140 varieties of hot peppers, an international League of Fire final and an unforgettable atmosphere for the whole family.
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Sofia Chilli Fest 2025
The second edition raised the temperature even more – more scenes, more flavors and a record number of visitors thirsty for fire and spicy adrenaline.
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