Host an event
Have an idea for an event? BILKARiUM is a place where it can come alive.
From concerts, creative gatherings and practices to birthdays, private parties and special occasions - tell us what you have in mind and we will help you turn it into an experience.
For speakers, musicians and facilitators
Host your own event
If you have something to share - a concert, a talk, a circle, a practice, a workshop, or something that does not have a name yet - the stage and the garden are available. We help with setting up the space, with the equipment, and with announcing the event in our programme and on our channels.
A good fit for
- music and acoustic concerts
- talks, conversations and presentations
- creative and art classes
- yoga, breathwork, meditation and body practices
- circles, singing gatherings and sharing
- workshops and courses
For personal and company occasions
Private event
The whole space can be yours alone. The warm indoor garden gathers your people, and the evening is arranged to your taste - with live music, with a DJ, or with nothing but conversation.
A good fit for
- birthdays and personal celebrations
- hen parties
- company events and team building
- private dinners and closed gatherings
- team celebrations and launches
And to make the experience complete, we can add a healthy menu, catering or brunch, prepared by our chefs especially for your event.
The space
BILKARiUM is an artistic events space and herbal bar inspired by nature. The interior carries the feeling of a garden - a warm setting for events, meetings and shared experiences.
Up to 50 guests
seated
Up to 70 guests
for a party or cocktail format
Events with character
Culture and stage
Music and acoustic concerts, DJ parties, exhibitions, art markets, book launches and screenings.
Knowledge and community
Training, seminars, talks, creative classes, practices, discussions and community gatherings.
Personal occasions
Birthdays, children parties, hen parties, anniversaries and family gatherings.
Company events
Team building, presentations, company celebrations, cocktails and themed culinary evenings.
Bar, drinks and food
The BILKARiUM bar
We serve herbal elixirs, teas, lemonades and our own alcohol-free cocktails. For a themed event we can create drinks inspired by its idea.
Your own food and drinks
You may bring your own drinks and food, or work with your own caterer. Delivery, setup and service are agreed in advance.
Catering from us
We can arrange a menu, catering or brunch for your guests. The price is quoted individually.
Included and on request
In the price of the space
The room, the glassware and tableware on hand, the sound system.
Additional services
Catering, DJ and musicians, performers, photo and video, themed decoration.
Ticketed events
As an alternative to hourly hire we can agree a split of ticket revenue between the artist or organiser and BILKARiUM. Costs and exact terms are agreed per event.
Hiring the space
The hourly rates are a starting point. For long, ticketed and non-standard events we prepare an individual offer.
| Day | Rate |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 40 € / hour |
| Friday - Sunday | 50 € / hour |
| Public holidays | 79 € / hour |
Terms and planning
- The rates cover the room, the tableware on hand and the sound system. Cleaning fee: 5 € per event, on top of the hire.
- For bookings longer than 5 hours we offer a discount by individual quote.
- Setup, loading in and decoration outside the agreed hours are possible when the calendar allows and are arranged in advance.
- Extra hours are requested subject to availability and charged at the applicable hourly rate.
- For special requirements, long events and extraordinary cleaning the terms are agreed individually.
- A booking is confirmed with a contract and an agreed date, programme and services.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the whole space be hired?
- Yes. For private occasions - a birthday, hen party, company event or team building - the whole space can be reserved for you alone. Write to us with a rough date and number of people.
- Do you offer food and catering?
- Yes. We have a healthy menu, brunch and catering prepared by our chefs. The menu is agreed in advance according to the occasion and the number of guests.
- Do you serve alcohol?
- No. BILKARiUM is an alcohol-free bar. We serve herbal elixirs, homemade lemonades, teas with mushroom tinctures and our own alcohol-free cocktails.
- How much does hiring the space cost?
- Hourly hire is 40 € on weekdays (Monday to Thursday), 50 € on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and 79 € on public holidays. The rate covers the room, the tableware on hand and the sound system; cleaning is 5 € per event. For bookings over 5 hours and for ticketed events we quote individually.
- Can I run my own event - a concert, a talk or a workshop?
- Yes. We give the stage to musicians, speakers and facilitators. We help with setting up the space, with the equipment, and with announcing the event in our programme and on our channels.
- Where are you?
- In central Sofia, at 106 Otets Paisiy Street. We have a warm indoor garden.