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Leading theatre director Diana Dobreva stages Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at Opera Plovdiv

20 Nov '25

pera Plovdiv presents the premiere of Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte — a production by leading theatre director Diana Dobreva, under the baton of maestro Dian Chobanov. Created within a project aimed at developing new and young audiences, the performance on 29 November at 6 p.m. offers free admission for high-school students and university students in Plovdiv

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INVITATION: Children’s Drawing Contest “A Christmas Dream” – seeking inspiration for the new musical “Beard Glue

19 Nov '25

The first 100 submitted drawings win a gift – a free ticket for the child and one parent for the performance “BEARD GLUE” on December 27th at 11:00 AM

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"Die Zauberflöte" – Mozart – free admission for new audiences!

17 Nov '25

As part of the project “Together Again”, Opera Plovdiv is pleased to invite the students  of Plovdiv to the premiere of Mozart’s opera “Die Zauberflöte” – a production by leading theatre director Diana Dobreva, conducted by Maestro Dian Tchobanov!

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The performances of “The Magic Flute” are rescheduled for January 21, 2026!

13 Nov '25

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the following changes have been made to the performances of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”:

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OPERA PLOVDIV WITH A RECORD NUMBER OF NOMINATIONS FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS “CRYSTAL LYRE” AND “IMPULSE 25” AWARDS

27 Oct '25

Opera Plovdiv celebrates an outstanding achievement with a record number of nominations in two of the most prestigious honors on the Bulgarian performing arts scene – the “Crystal Lyre” Awards, presented by the Union of Musicians and Dancers in Bulgaria and Classic FM, and the Annual Awards of the professional dance community “Impulse 25”.

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Information about the box office opening hours

2 Oct '25

The Box Office of Plovdiv Opera will be closed from October 3rd to October 7th (inclusive)

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OPERA DIVA NINO MACHAIDZE WITH A GALA CONCERT IN PLOVDIV

23 Sep '25

World-renowned soprano Nino Machaidze will present an unforgettable evening to the Bulgarian audience, featuring some of the most famous arias for soprano on September 26 at 7:00 PM on the stage of the Boris Hristov House of Culture in Plovdiv.

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New dates for the musical HAIR due to the interrupted performance

15 Sep '25

Due to the lack of available dates at the Ancient Theatre in September, State Opera Plovdiv is adding two special indoor performances of the musical HAIR

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The legendary musical HAIR, premiering at OPERA OPEN at the Ancient Theatre

19 Aug '25

OPERA OPEN 2025 presents the premiere of the musical HAIR by Gerome Ragni, James Rado, and Galt MacDermot on August 24 at 8:30 PM at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv. Created more than half a century ago, this work remains emblematic of the anti-war movement in the USA against the Vietnam invasion and of the hippie era.

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ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE INTERRUPTION OF “SWAN LAKE” AT THE END OF ACT TWO DUE TO SUDDEN RAIN

12 Jul '25

Due to the busy schedule of the Ancient Theatre and the commitments of the soloists from the Spanish National Ballet, the performance of Swan Lake cannot be rescheduled within the Opera Open festival.

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OPERA OPEN 2025: “LA TRAVIATA” – IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

4 Jul '25

The soprano Nino Machaidze is forced to cancel her performance in La Traviata at OPERA OPEN on July 5 due to a vocal cord illness, for which she apologizes to the audience.

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The Musical Fantasy The Five Elements Opens OPERA OPEN 2025 at the Ancient Theatre in Plovdiv

1 Jul '25

The conceptual performance The Five Elements by Italian violinist and composer Alessandro Quarta will open OPERA OPEN 2025 at the Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv on Tuesday, July 1, starting at 9:00 PM.