Bulgaria Live Events
Rose festivals, opera at ancient theatres and the Sofia Film Festival
Bulgaria's live events calendar spans the Rose Festival in Kazanlak, opera and classical music performed in ancient Roman theatres in Plovdiv and Sofia, the Sofia International Film Festival, and a growing summer music festival scene on the Black Sea coast.
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Opera at the Roman Amphitheatre — Plovdiv
World-class opera in a 2,000-year-old Roman theatre
The Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis in Plovdiv is one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in the world — a 2nd-century AD Roman theatre with a capacity of 7,000, still used for performances today. The Plovdiv Opera and the Opera Open festival stage world-class opera and classical music performances here each summer, with the ancient stone seats, the old town backdrop, and the Bulgarian sunset creating one of the most atmospheric concert settings in Europe.
Event Highlights
- A 2nd-century AD Roman theatre — one of the best-preserved in the world
- World-class opera and classical music performances
- The old town of Plovdiv as the backdrop
- The Opera Open festival — international soloists and orchestras
- 7,000-seat capacity — one of the largest ancient theatres still in use
What to Do There
- Attend an opera or classical concert at the amphitheatre
- Explore Plovdiv's old town before the performance
- Walk the three hills of the old town
- Visit the Kapana creative quarter for dinner
- Combine with the Rose Festival in Kazanlak (2 hours)
Event Info
Next Event
Opera Open festival: June–July annually; check Plovdiv Opera for schedule
Location
Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Duration
Single performances (2–3 hours)
Ticket Price
From 20 BGN (approx. £9) — exceptional value
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Sofia (2.5 hours from London), then train to Plovdiv (2 hours)
- ·Tickets are extremely affordable by Western European standards
- ·Book in advance for the Opera Open festival — popular performances sell out
- ·Plovdiv is very affordable — budget €30–50/day
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