State Opera Plovdiv announces auditions for the position of Orchestra Musician – Percussion (Tutti, full-time).
23 Jul '26The audition will be conducted in two rounds via video recordings
State Opera Plovdiv announces auditions for the position of Principal Trombone + Tutti (full-time)
23 Jul '26The audition will be conducted in two rounds via video recordings
State Opera Plovdiv announces an audition for the position of: Orchestra Musician – Viola (Tutti)
23 Jul '26The audition will be conducted via video recordings in two stages
State Opera Plovdiv announces an audition for flute tutti with obligation for piccolo.
23 Jul '26The audition consists of two stages
World Opera Star Nadine Sierra in Verdi's La Traviata on 18 July at the Ancient Theatre
16 Jul '26Opera Open continues its tradition of introducing Bulgarian audiences to world-renowned opera stars appearing in the country for the first time. Following the acclaimed debuts of Aida Garifullina and Nino Machaidze, this year's festival welcomes American soprano Nadine Sierra, one of the brightest stars of today's international opera scene.
Verdi's Nabucco Premieres at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv – A Major International Production at Opera Open 2026
29 Jun '26One of Giuseppe Verdi's most monumental and dramatic operas will come to life at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv on 4 July at 9:00 PM as part of Opera Open 2026. The new production of Nabucco, created by Opera Krakowska, brings together the artists of Opera Krakowska and State Opera Plovdiv in a large-scale international collaboration.
ROSSINI'S MASTERPIECE SEMIRAMIDE TO BE PERFORMED IN BULGARIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
10 Jun '26Opera Open Festival will present Gioachino Rossini's Semiramide for the first time in Bulgaria on July 11 at the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv.
Meet the Artists and Enjoy Special Discounts in Opera Open’s New Campaign – “The Artist’s Golden Hour”
1 Jun '26Кампанията „Златният час на артиста“ ще се провежда на фестивалната каса в центъра на Пловдив от 18:30 до 19:30 часа в определени дни, обявени предварително в комуникационните канали на операта.
"HAIR" on 8 May is cancelled
4 May '26All purchased tickets will be valid without revalidation for the performance of Hair on 21 July at 21:00 at the Ancient Theatre
State Opera Plovdiv is looking for ushers for the summer festival Opera Open.
20 Apr '26Be part of OPERA OPEN 2026 and experience unforgettable evenings at the Ancient Theatre! We are looking for friendly, confident people who enjoy working with audiences and can stay calm under pressure.
Opera Open 2026 brings leading international artists to Plovdiv’s Ancient Theatre
23 Mar '26Opera stars Sonya Yoncheva and Nadine Sierra are among the most anticipated highlights of the program. Opera Open at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv has firmly established itself as a cultural brand of national and international significance, ranking among Europe’s most recognizable open-air opera festivals. The 2026 edition will take place from June 23 to September 9, offering an impressive program featuring an international constellation of artists, two opera premieres, and iconic festival titles.
World-renowned percussionist Vivi Vassileva appears for the first time on the stage of Opera Plovdiv
6 Mar '26The sister of the renowned Bulgarian violinist Vasko Vassilev will perform the Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra by the legendary film composer Danny Elfman.