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.
Opera Open Thracian Awards for Classical Music by Sonya Yoncheva
4 Mar '26Sonya Yoncheva places Thrace on the world map of classical music. The Bulgarian opera prima honors the most distinguished artists and institutions from Bulgaria and abroad. The event officially opens the Opera Open 2026 festival.
State Opera – Plovdiv announces auditions for expanding the opera chorus with chorus artists of all voice types.
25 Feb '26Application deadline: 13 March 2026 , inclusive. Shortlisted candidates will receive an individual schedule for appearance by 20 March 2026.
State Opera Plovdiv is seeking to appoint a Financial Controller.
13 Feb '26Държавна опера - Пловдив търси да назначи специалист на длъжност „Финансов контрольор“.
Important Update: “The Producers” Rescheduled
27 Jan '26Due to unforeseen circumstances, the musical The Producers, originally scheduled for 13 February, has been rescheduled to 20 March at 7:00 PM
Second edition of the International Conducting Competition of Opera Plovdiv
13 Jan '26The second edition of the International Conducting Competition of Opera Plovdiv marked an exceptionally strong international presence and confirmed its development as a significant professional platform for young conductors.
The Ballet of State Opera Plovdiv announces an AUDITION for soloists and corps de ballet dancers
23 Dec '25📅 Date: February 7, 2026 📍 Location: Plovdiv, Boris Hristov House of Culture
Premiere of the new Bulgarian family musical ‘Christmas Glue for Fathers’ at theOpera Plovdiv
11 Dec '25On the eve of the Christmas holidays, Plovdiv Opera invites children on a magical theatrical journey with the premiere of the new Bulgarian family musical ‘Christmas Glue for Fathers’ – a show for little and grown-up children, parents, and elves.
Leading theatre director Diana Dobreva stages Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at Opera Plovdiv
20 Nov '25pera 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
INVITATION: Children’s Drawing Contest “A Christmas Dream” – seeking inspiration for the new musical “Beard Glue
19 Nov '25The 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