behind the building of the Earth and Man National Museum Boyko Krastanov, Daniel Peev, and Yavor Baharov are “Desperate Husbands.” The three of them talk about the successes—or rather, the failures—in their love lives. The first has just been dumped via a letter, the second has found a new girlfriend, and the third has been with his partner for 10 years.
The three men’s stories are linked by Boyko’s desperate attempts to win back his beloved. You can imagine what follows. We’ve all found ourselves in similar situations in the complex realm of male-female relationships.
The actors use their own names in the production to make it as personal as possible. And the script of this French stand-up comedy has been adapted to Bulgarian reality. The musical atmosphere, meanwhile, comes from Mitko-Hendrix’s guitar.
Grab a beer, bring your good mood, and come see “Desperate Husbands.”
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Cast: Boyko Krastanov, Yavor Baharov, Daniel Peev, and Dimitar Zahariev
Director: Vasil Duev
Written by: Alexi Makar, Jérôme Darran, and Stéphane Mura
Translation: Snezhina Zdravkova
Runtime: 2 hours
The performance is suitable for ages 16 and up.

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Just minutes until the wedding! If only time could be turned back, because everything is upside down—and therefore, feet up. Under Bill’s wedding bed, a real bomb is ticking with an explosive mix of tangled situations, surprising twists, unexpected events, and explosive humor. Which of all the characters will be the first to light the spark? Bill, who, along with his bachelor life, might also part ways with his real one? Rachel, who might go from being a permanent wife to a temporary one? Tom, whose girlfriend is “here” instead of “there”? Or the maid Julie, whom everyone mistakes for a call girl?
If you accept the wedding invitation and come with friends, spouses, or your future fiancés to one of the longest-running British comedies, check every corner of the hotel room where author Robin Hawdon has gathered them. One wrong step could lead to a divorce case—or to… deafening laughter.

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Papi Hans – The White Concert @ Sofia Summer Fest 2026
South Park II
Papi Hans’ White Concerts need about as much of an introduction as the word “summer” needs an explanation.
This year, we’re continuing with the big white event—under the stars in Sofia.
Thousands of people, united by love and inner purity, will wave their clothes like flags while singing their favorite songs together with the man who wrote them.
This isn’t a concert. It’s a tradition.
And as is tradition—tickets sell out in a matter of days.
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PLEASE NOTE: No seats for this concert.
We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
Doors open & DJ Set: 6:00 PM
Papi Hans: 8:00 PM
Tickets: SOLD OUT

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Summer Movie in the Shade! A ticket for two for only 5 euros!
Sofia Summer Fest is launching a summer movie in the shade. Come enjoy the cool breeze while watching high-quality Bulgarian films.
On February 12 (1905), the legendary Bulgarian illusionist Mr. Senko (Evstati Hristov Karayonchev) was born in Vratsa. World-renowned for his magic, he began his career at the “Bulgaria” Circus and left his mark as one of the greatest artists in the field of illusion. The year 2025 marked the 120th anniversary of his birth. This is also the reason for the creation of the film “The Seed.”
Mr. Senko is an honorary citizen of Paris, Sofia, and his hometown of Vratsa, recognized worldwide as a great magician. Thanks to his talent, hard work, dedication, courage, and generous spirit, Vratsa native Evstati Karayonchev rose to become one of the most gifted Bulgarian magicians of all time. Despite his difficult childhood, he managed to achieve an astonishing creative career. The illusion that brought him worldwide fame and impressed Hollywood was “The Decapitation.” With this act, Mr. Senko won the special award from the American Association of Magicians (1961, Indiana). Other famous illusions of his include “The Electric Chair” and “Sawing a Woman in Half with a Circular Saw.”
“The Seed, a Film About Mr. Senko.”
Director—Stanislav Todorov—Rogi; Screenplay by Mihail Veshim; Cinematography by Tsvetan Nedkov; Music by Mariana Vulkanova; Producer: Tsvetan Nedkov – “Profton” EOOD. Starring: Nencho Ilchev, Stefka Senko, and Academician Alexander Balkanski.

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“Chamkoria,” based on the novel by Milen Ruskov, is a play for which it’s nearly impossible to find a ticket.
Zahari Baharov plays the lead role of Bae Slave, and the production is directed by Yavor Gerdov.
“Hop on the bus to Chamkoria to travel back in time, journey to the old mountain resort, and hear directly from the driver, Bae Slave, everything about all personal and intimate matters, everything about all family and ancestral matters, everything about all neighborhood and neighborhood, and urban matters, everything about all Balkan, regional, international, and geopolitical matters, everything about all party, political, military, diplomatic, and state matters, everything about all technical, historical, natural science, automotive, scientific, philosophical, livestock, cinematic, cultural, and social issues, and last but not least—everything regarding all galactic and cosmic issues. The performance also contains moments of verbal revelation, and is therefore not recommended for persons under 16 years of age.”
Synopsis by Yavor Gerdov
*The performance is not suitable for persons under 16 years of age.
Duration: 3 hours (the performance includes an intermission)

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A playful retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs”
Director: Hristo Botev Stanchev
Set Design: Hristo Botev Stanchev
Music: Razvigor Popov
Choreography by Elizabeth Yakimova
Cast: Ivet Radulova, Vittoria Nikolova, Donka Avramova-Bocheva, Boyan Mladenov, Zhana Rasheva, Kostadinka Aratlkova, Sanya Borisova, Hristo Botev Stanchev
Runtime: 60 minutes
Recommended age: 2+

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I AM ZLATAN – Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, 2021, 100 mins, Biographical, Drama, Sport
Based on the autobiographical book of the same name, *Jag är Zlatan Ibrahimovic* (2011), by Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović and Swedish journalist David Lagerkrantz.
The son of immigrants from the Balkans, Zlatan Ibrahimović, born in Sweden in 1981, went on – after a difficult childhood – to become a national football legend over the course of several decades.
Director: Jens Sjögren
Starring: David Lindgren, Cedomir Glisović, Emanuele Aita, Arend Brandlicht
Screenwriter: Jakob Beckman
Producer: Frida Bargo
Based on the book by: David Lagercrantz, Zlatan Ibrahimović
Director of Photography: Josta Riland
The festival is held with the financial support of the National Film Centre

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No matter when you were born, whether you wear baggy or skinny jeans, or whether you used to be on mIRC or Tinder, come and join us as we roast the generations over some chilled drinks on the Sofia Summer Fest stage!
This epic stand-up clash of the generations features comedians with experience on stages from Sofia to L.A., TikTokers, former emos and skaters!
Watch live
PETAR EVTIMOV
PLAYBOYKO
NADIA BRIGHT
DIMI DEYANSKI
VLADI NEDKOV
OGI VASILEV
Inside Joke Stand-up Comedy is Bulgaria’s premier stand-up comedy club, founded on 16 May 2011. With performers from all over the world, the diverse line-up of comedians and their unique perspectives guarantee our audience will laugh until they’re in stitches. With sets in both Bulgarian and English, our comedy has people in stitches from Sofia to New York, Chicago, Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Varna, Belgrade, Washington and Pleven. To find out when you can catch some of the coolest real stand-up comedians live, check out our Facebook page or Instagram @insidejokestandup.

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Charles Perrault’s fairy-tale characters come to life on our stage!
“… Once upon a time, there was a little girl so beautiful that there was no one more beautiful in the whole world. Her mother loved her with all her heart, and her grandmother loved her even more. Her kind grandmother knitted her a little red cap that suited her so well that everywhere people began to call her Little Red Riding Hood. And so on, and so forth…”
Author Charles Perrault
Adaptation by Keva Apostolova
Director Georgi Georgiev
Set Design by Vesela Sarivanova
Music by Razvigor Popov
Cast: Lili Shomova, Robert Yanakiev, Ivet Radulova, Anatoli Lazarov, Donka Avramova-Bocheva, Mariana Zhikich
Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Age: 2+

In front of the Presidency

The ceremonial change of the guard in front of the Presidency marks the national and public holidays in Bulgaria. The officialchange of the guard takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 o’clock.

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We will close this year’s edition of the Festival of Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema with *John Vardar vs. the Galaxy*.
The craziest and most colourful animated film for children and grown-up children, *John Vardar vs. the Galaxy*, takes us on an indescribable interstellar adventure. Dubbed into Bulgarian by the much-loved Orlin Pavlov, Silvia Petkova, 100 Kila and Kitodar Todorov, now only one very ordinary bloke from planet Earth with the resounding name of John Vardar can get us out of this zany mess of intergalactic proportions. When Zark, a creature resembling a shapeless rubbish bin, abducts John onto his spaceship, he is forced to battle green monsters, a blue alien hacker, tin robots and pink man-eaters to save himself. The reward, however, is well worth it – new, genuine friends and a great love.
This zany animated film won’t solve our problems with heating bills, but it will at least make us forget about them for a while and have a laugh at the cinema with our little ones – and those not-so-little ones too. ‘John Vardar vs. the Galaxy’ is a charming, quirky and hilariously funny family film – for everyone who has ever dreamt of going into space and believes that aliens exist. And even if they don’t.
The galaxy’s salvation lies in the hands of the very last person who should ever be entrusted with such a momentous task!
Genre: animation, children’s, family, sci-fi, comedy
Countries: co-production between North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Croatia and Hungary
Year of production: 2024
Running time: 86 mins
Dubbed into Bulgarian
Director and screenwriter: Goce Tsvetanovski
Art director: Mihail Dimitrievski
Music: Miroslav Dimov
Voices: Orlin Pavlov, Yavor Yanakiev – 100 Kila, Silvia Petkova, Kitodar Todorov, Alexander Kalinov, Bogomil Kalinov, Kalin Kalinov
Producers: Alan Castillo, the Kalinov Brothers, Eva Konrad, Lado Skorin
The festival is held with the financial support of the National Film Centre

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“Golden Cockerel 2025” in the category
BEST ACTOR Yordan Rusin
for his role as MOSYU BONIFAS
The Cannes Film Festival! The most glamorous of all possible occasions for celebration. In the late afternoon, just a few hours before the triumphant premiere of her latest film, the lifeless body of the last true diva of the global film world—Grace Gervais—is discovered on the terrace of a luxury hotel.
The cast of suspected murderers is impressively colorful and even amusing: an extravagant actor, a jealous impresario, a flamboyant blonde, and a rookie thief. Each of them has their own version of what happened, and every one is ready to instantly rewrite the chronology of events, just to get their hands on the murdered star’s diamonds. Only the hotel manager—Monsieur Boniface, an unproven descendant of Hercule Poirot—is capable of uncovering the truth amid the thick fog of delusions, clumsy lies, and lustful thoughts.
The lively French Riviera has never before witnessed a more unpredictable series of irreversible events!
Never has Hollywood offered such a catalog of criminal conspiracies! Is it possible for real life to be this unrestrained, or is it simply that when you throw a few celebrities together, things are bound to spiral out of control?
Comedy or crime—you choose! Or why not both?
Author Robin Howden
Translation and Direction Ventsislav Asenov
Set Design and Costumes Chaika Petrusheva
Music Pavel Vasev
Stage Combat Emil Videv
Photographer Ivan Donchev
Starring Lily Shomova, Boyan Mladenov, Anatoli Lazarov, Georgi Nyagolov, Kostadinka Aratlkova/Nikol Otashliyska, Yordan Rasin
Runtime: 120 minutes

Rated 16+

Original Production
Cast: Pavel Ivanov, Stoyan Doichev, Filip Bukov, Hristo Padev, Alexander Deyanov – Skiller
Director: Ivaylo Nenov
Writer: Vanya Georgieva
Set Designer: Mirela Vasileva
Live music: Alexander Deyanov – Skiller
Choreographer: Alexander Mandzhukov
Duration: 2 hours
If you wake up on Sunday after a Friday night, it means the party was epic. Filip Bukov, Pavel Ivanov, Hristo Padev, Stoyan Doichev, and Skiller, for whom “Friday night” transitions directly into “Sunday morning.” The new original production reunites the four actors with the beatbox master in the sequel to the comedy dedicated to the long-awaited Friday night.
The five of them cleverly skip Saturday and glide into the calm waters of Sunday. And nothing can disrupt the serene flow of their day off, except… that mysterious, yet unsettling, conclusion to Friday night. Having sown the seed of doubt, it shatters the dream of peace on the day off and turns Sunday into a field mined with shameful memories and guesswork.
The actors once again slip into different roles, reenacting comical incidents that link the experiences of Friday night with Sunday morning. And they try to answer a series of questions. When does Sunday morning begin? With the last cocktail and the final blackout on Friday? Or with the first sounds of a drill violently piercing the brain? Why do we skip Saturday afternoon, and do we even have a chance to experience it? Not if the party was really good.
The music and the entire soundtrack, of course, are by Skiller. The director is Ivaylo Nenov, the scriptwriter is Vanya Georgieva, the set designer is Mirela Vasileva, and the choreographer is Alexander Mandzhukov.
You can tell how Sunday will end as early as the morning. The only morning capable of giving birth to a dream and, minutes later, crushing it to the ground.
The production is suitable for audiences 16 and older.

The Beatles Legend is a unique multimedia experience that combines live music, vintage instruments, lighting effects and spectacular video footage, taking the audience on a journey through the extraordinary career of The Beatles.
The show unfolds in five acts, each dedicated to a key moment in the history of the legendary Liverpool quartet.
Each act features set changes and faithfully recreated costumes, whilst video projections on a large screen enrich the narrative with archive footage, animations and period footage
On stage, The Beatbox – recognised as Europe’s leading Beatles tribute band – recreates with remarkable precision the sounds and emotions that have made The Beatles immortal. The use of authentic period instruments and costumes, crafted by the very same ateliers that dressed the original quartet, ensures a flawless historical recreation.
From early hits such as ‘Please Please Me’ to the artistic maturity of ‘The Long and Winding Road’ – and including monumental tracks such as ‘Come Together’ and ‘Help!’ – ‘The Beatles Legend’ offers a thrilling journey through the music and legend of the band that revolutionised rock history.
This is an unmissable event for anyone wishing to relive the energy, magic and charisma of ‘The Fab Four’.

The Dirty Talk Mailbox presents:
Asen Blatechki, Petya Dikova, Mihail Stoyanov, Tino, Geri Turiyska, Alena Vergova

“A Game for Two” is a comedy about the misunderstandings and miscommunications in relationships between men and women.
Actors Sofia Bobcheva and Alexander Kadiev take on 16 different roles of people from our time—TV hosts, playmates, folk singers, salespeople, intellectuals, astrologers, patriots…
Author Ivo Siromahov tells, with irony and a smile, the stories of several couples who find themselves in absurd situations while searching for love, understanding, money, or fame.
In “A Game for Two,” the audience will get a behind-the-scenes look at the theater to see how a performance is prepared. Before the audience’s eyes, the actors transition from one role to another, take on different personas, and introduce us to the process of creating the show.
Because life is a game in which we all participate. The important thing is to do it with a smile.
Sofia Summer Fest, Sofia’s summer festival.
With the support of the Sofia Municipality, the Ministry of Culture, and Urban Mobility.

Summer Movie in the Shade! A ticket for two for only 5 euros!
Sofia Summer Fest is launching a summer movie in the shade. Come enjoy the cool breeze while watching high-quality Bulgarian films.
After graduating in London, artist Zvezda is forced to return to Bulgaria to help her widowed mother. The determined Zvezda manages to organize her first solo exhibition at a renowned Sofia gallery, but the planned triumph of the opening is postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Zvezda decides to isolate herself in the gallery among her paintings as a living sculpture, to be viewed both through the windows and online in a state of radical exposure, risking not only herself but also her mother’s peace of mind and health. However, the fame she achieves during a time of scarcity of cultural events comes at the expense of her mother’s humanity and life.

“Base X” presents “Do You Swear by the Children?”
She is a psychotherapist; he is a lawyer. They are a couple as much in love as they are superstitious. One evening, they swear to remain faithful to each other for ten years, for the sake of their children.
Time passes, and the end of this “term of fidelity” draws near. And with it comes the moment of truth—how heavy is it to say “I swear”?
As they prepare to cross this long-awaited milestone and demonstrate a clear conscience, morality, and propriety, doubt begins to show more and more in both of them. Bending morality in their own way, the couple enters a spiral of lies from which escape is nearly impossible.
Salomé Lelouch’s new play, “Do You Swear by the Children?”, takes us into situations that are as intractable as they are real. Because they are part of the reality of romantic relationships today. The lead roles are played by Vesela Babinova and Vladimir Zombori, who are a couple offstage as well. The cast is rounded out by Daniel Kukushev. The director is Chris Sharkov, and the set designer is Vanina Tsandeva.
Following the success of “Don’t Say That!” starring Teodora Dukhovnikova and Zahari Baharov, this is the second play by French author Salomé Lelouche to be staged in Bulgaria. The comedy captivates with its relevance and its sharp sense of humor. The text is lively, surprising, and intelligent, and the actors compete in an endless battle of small secrets and big lies.
Cast: Vesela Babinova, Vladimir Zombori,
Ekaterina Lazarevska
Daniel Kukushev or Alexander Kenderov
Director: Chris Sharkov

Charles Perrault’s fairy tales reveal a magical world filled with enchantment, kings, queens, brave heroes, talking animals, and much more. One of the most beloved stories for young and old alike—“Puss in Boots”—comes to life once again on the stage of the Vazrazhdane Theater. Students from the Lyuben Groys Theater College, under the direction of Robert Yanakiev, are reviving the 1996 production, which was created by Prof. Elena Baeva.
Cast: Students from the Lyuben Groys Theater College
Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Age: 2+

Songs Based on Great Novels
SOMETHING LIKE A CONCERT, SOMETHING LIKE THEATER,
SOMETHING LIKE NOTHING ELSE IN THE WORLD!
“The Fox and the Tomcats” is a musical project by Militsa Gladnishka, Nikolay Vodenicharov (Niketsa), and Ivan Velchev.
Three troubadours, dreamers, and book lovers. The album “Songs Based on Great Novels” was born from the union of their talents.
For two years now, they’ve been touring Bulgaria and telling their stories.
The show is guaranteed to be a blast! Filled with plenty of genuine humor and cheeky banter—typical of Militsa’s style!
Niketsa’s rock-star voice and guitar roar from the stage, while Ivan Velchev gets the audience’s hearts pumping with his drums.
Together, the three of them engage the audience and take them on an emotional rollercoaster. At the concerts, you’ll hear familiar hits, bold arrangements of timeless classics, and completely unknown songs about well-known characters from books. The band puts on a show unlike anything seen before in Bulgaria, as it blends jazz, rock, pop, mysticism, alternative music, and even pop-folk. To give you a break from the intense emotions of Stephen King’s novels or Homer’s Odyssey, the concert also features a mini stand-up comedy segment!
The band already has two music videos for two of their songs based on novels! “Hello, Dead Man,” which is a love song despite its “playful” title, and “Devil Sent Me”—an absolute rock hit!
Don’t miss a concert by “The Fox and the Cats”—you need these emotions!

Direction, set design, and puppets: Maria Banova
Stage adaptation: Natalia Dukova
Music: Dimo Stoyanov – PIF
Graphic design: Elizaveta Dimitrova
Cast: Nedelcho Nedelchev and Milena Mavrodinova
Did you know that when you feel lonely, when you really, really want a friend, that’s exactly when Carlson, who lives on the roof, decides to LAND in your room? At that moment, everything in the world around you changes—even your parents. It’s a friendship on the edge between fantasy and reality. It’s wonderful to have a friend who lives on the roof and keeps saying “calm and only calm,” and if possible, a piece of candy from Carlson!
Recommended age: 4+

A “Charity Concert” in support of the “Teach for Bulgaria” Foundation will close the Sofia Summer Fest on September 13
Sofia Summer Fest will kick off on July 22 with the legendary Vasil Naydenov and will conclude on September 13 with a “Charity Concert” in support of “Teach for Bulgaria’’s mission to ensure that every child in Bulgaria has access to quality education. Especially for the event, “One Night of Adele”—described as the best Adele tribute act in the UK—is coming to Bulgaria for the first time. The audience will be immersed in the world of Adele through performances by Naomi Johnson, a finalist on The Voice UK.
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“It is a privilege for us to be part of the closing of the Sofia Summer Fest with such a major event as the ‘One Night of Adele’ concert. This concert is a wonderful example of how the joy of good music can be combined with tangible support for the children of Bulgaria, so that they can receive an education that truly prepares them for life. We thank Sofia Summer Fest for the partnership and every attendee who will support a better future for children in Bulgaria. We believe an unforgettable evening with a cause awaits us,” says Trayan Trayanov, Executive Director of the “Teach for Bulgaria” Foundation.
Tickets for the concert are on sale through the Eventim network.

In front of the Presidency

The ceremonial change of the guard in front of the Presidency marks the national and public holidays in Bulgaria. The officialchange of the guard takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 o’clock.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Works of Mozart, Gounod, Puccini, Verdi, Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov.
The concert is part of the Cultural Calendar of the Ministry of Culture for 2026.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Works of García, Bortkiewicz, Brahms, Rachmaninov.
In partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.

Within this year’s edition, Piano Extravaganza Festival will present four piano recitals and two chamber music concerts. We hope that our extraordinary artists and the variety of the repertoire for those 6 events would satisfy even the most sophisticated connoisseur. We would be delighted to welcome you at the wonderful venues of the Central Military Club and the “Bulgaria” Chamber Hall in Sofia!
Tickets at EVENTIM.