Name: TEH 99 Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria: Residencies in Focus
Start: 2025-06-05T09:00:00+03:00
End: 2025-06-08T20:00:00+03:00
Location: 5 Emil Bersinski Str, 1408 Sofia, Bulgaria

TEH 99 Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria: Residencies in Focus

For over four decades, Trans Europe Halles conferences have been more than just gatherings – they are catalysts for change. They bring together artists, cultural workers, and activists to exchange ideas, create new collaborations, and strengthen the independent cultural scene across Europe and beyond.
This year, we invite you to Toplocentrala in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital – a contemporary arts centre housed in a repurposed heat plant, now a thriving hub of creativity, dialogue, and experimentation.
From 5–8 June 2025, we gather under the theme BeHOME:
Residencies in Focus, exploring how art spaces and residencies nurture connection, resilience, and humanity in a rapidly shifting world.
Who is this for?
This conference is open to everyone – TEH members, cultural practitioners, and anyone who believes in the power of independent cultural spaces. Whether you run an artist residency, manage a cultural centre, or simply seek inspiration, this is where meaningful conversations happen.
Tickets
All ticket fees are charged in Bulgarian lev (BGN) at the exchange rate valid on the day of payment.
✔ Early-bird fees for TEH Members: €130 – SOLD OUT
✔ Regular fees for TEH Members: €160 (charged in BGN)
✔ Regular fees for non-members: €190 (charged in BGN)
If you are a Bulgarian resident, please contact [email protected] for local pricing options.
What’s included?
Your ticket grants you:
✔ Full access to all conference sessions and activities at Toplocentrala
✔ Meals and coffee breaks throughout the event
✔ A special conference gift
✔ An opportunity to connect with cultural changemakers from across Europe
Join us in Sofia to connect, reflect, and co-create the future of cultural spaces together.
Tickets are available via our website. More detailed program will be published soon, and will include 20-30 diverse sessions like workshops, panels and artistic interventions. Stay tuned for more updates!