Stefan Valdobrev & The Usual Suspects with the vocal trio 3 1/2
The Usual Suspects are introducing for the first time the vocal trio that is participating in the recordings for the new project *The Acoustics of Bulgaria*. Hristina Neykova, Venelina Boneva, and Emily Marinova are young and exceptionally talented singers with extensive experience in solo performances and backup vocal groups. Their voices can already be heard […]
The Fifth Step
Watch Boyko Krastanov and Julian Vergov in “The Fifth Step” on August 26 at the Sofia Summer Fest. After years spent in Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step program, James becomes a mentor to newcomer Luka. As they share their similar life experiences, the two gradually grow closer, but when the time comes for the Fifth Step—confession—dangerous truths […]
The Dirty Thoughts of The Captain, Kyuchukov, and Donski
The Captain, Kyuchukov, and Donski are teaming up for an absolute classic that has been setting summer stages across Bulgaria ablaze for three years now. Only this time… we’re turning up the heat like never before. —————– ————————————- August 10, 8:00 p.m. ———————————————- ——– Get ready for jokes on a topic that excites people more […]
One night of Adele/ A “Charity Concert”
ONE NIGHT OF ADELE CLOSES SOFIA SUMMER FEST 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 […]
Hansel and Gretel/ 11:30 o’clock
PUPPET SHOW FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 AND UP ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY: IRO PETKOV AND SIMONA NANOVA SET DESIGN: SILVA BACHVAROVA MUSIC: METODI IVANOV CAST: SIMONA NANOVA ROSEN RUSEV The production has won awards at numerous festivals in Bulgaria and abroad. It was filmed by BNT. The story of Hansel and Gretel is well known […]
Hansel and Gretel/ 10:00 o’clock
PUPPET SHOW FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 AND UP ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY: IRO PETKOV AND SIMONA NANOVA SET DESIGN: SILVA BACHVAROVA MUSIC: METODI IVANOV CAST: SIMONA NANOVA ROSEN RUSEV The production has won awards at numerous festivals in Bulgaria and abroad. It was filmed by BNT. The story of Hansel and Gretel is well known […]
Ernest & Celestine’s Journey to Sharabia / “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France
Ernest & Celestine’s Journey to Sharabia / “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France. The festival aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Free admission for everyone under 18 Ernest […]
Marcel – Santa Claus and the Little Pizza Delivery Boy / “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France
“Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France. The festival aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Free admission for everyone under 18 One evening on December 24, somewhere in a gray suburb, young Abdu, a dreamy pizza delivery boy, meets the real […]
No Dogs or Italians Allowed/ “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France
“Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France. The festival aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Free admission for everyone under 18 Early 20th century, Northern Italy. The Ughetto family, facing hard times, dreams of a better future abroad. The story follows […]
“A Cursed Life in Paris” — “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” — Focus France
“Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema” Focus France. The festival aims to promote feature films for children and youth produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Free admission for everyone under 18 Once upon a time, there was a naive and passionate Parisian dog named Shien Puri. Together with Chaplapa, his faithful companion […]
The Fox and the Tomcats
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 […]
Working class goes to hell
Summer Cinema in the Shade! A ticket for two for only 5 euros! Sofia Summer Fest is launching a summer cinema in the shade. Come enjoy some cool, high-quality movies. Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Croatia, Romania | 2023 | 117 min. Screenplay: Mladen Đorđević Director: Mladen Đorđević Cinematographer: Dušan Grubić Music: Kalin Nikolov Starring: Tamara […]
The Seed/ Summer movie in the shade
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, […]
The Seed/ Summer movie in the shade
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, […]
Zvezda/ Summer movie in the shade
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 […]
Birthday/ Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema
“Birthday” is part of the third edition of the “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema,” which aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Grandma Genoveva has been bedridden for years, with no loved ones and her only wish being to die. It is […]
Made in EU/ Summer movie in the shade
Summer Movie in the Shade! A ticket for two for just 5 euros! Sofia Summer Fest is launching a summer movie in the shade. Come enjoy the cool breeze while watching high-quality Bulgarian films. “Made in EU” tells the story of a seamstress in a small town and her son. The seamstress, Iva, is accused […]
Made in EU/ Summer movie in the shade
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. “Made in EU” tells the story of a seamstress in a small town and her son. The seamstress, Iva, is accused […]
Project 2.0
“Project Control” 2.0 and Stoycho Kerev are coming to Sofia Summer Fest! Watch the new version of the documentary “Project Control” 2.0. After the screening, audience members will have the opportunity to talk with and meet Stoycho Kerev and the film’s participants.
Brunch for Beginners/ Festival for Children’s and Youth Cinema
“Brunch for Beginners” is part of the third edition of the “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema,” which aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. Brunch for Beginners (2026), 93 minutes There is no meal more important than brunch. Especially for the inventors […]
Puss in Boots/ 11:30 o’clock
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 […]
Puss in Boots/ 10:00 o’clock
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 […]
Little Red Riding Hood/ 11:30 o’clock
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 […]
Little Red Riding Hood/ 10:00 o’clock
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 […]
The Three Little Pigs/ 11:30 o’clock
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+
The Three Little Pigs/ 10:00 o’clock
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+
The Crafty Fox/ 11:30 o’clock
The crafty Fox sets off on a journey once again—from one fairy tale to the next, filled with clever tricks, funny adventures, and unexpected twists! Folk tales are a treasure trove of the wisdom passed down through generations—they teach us how to be better, braver, and more honest. But our Lisanka is just the opposite—she […]
The crafty Fox/ 10:00 o’clock
The crafty Fox sets off on a journey once again—from one fairy tale to the next, filled with clever tricks, funny adventures, and unexpected twists! Folk tales are a treasure trove of the wisdom passed down through generations—they teach us how to be better, braver, and more honest. But our Lisanka is just the opposite—she […]
Grandpa’s Glove/ 11:30 o’clock
Winter. It’s freezing. The wood and stone are cracking! The firewood is running out, and an old man has to go into the forest to chop some more. BUT… he loses his glove. Lost in the forest, found by a little mouse who… We all know the story, so what’s new???!!! No, there’s nothing new—we’re […]
Grandpa’s Glove/ 10’oclock
Winter. It’s freezing. The wood and stone are cracking! The firewood is running out, and an old man has to go into the forest to chop some more. BUT… he loses his glove. Lost in the forest, found by a little mouse who… We all know the story, so what’s new???!!! No, there’s nothing new—we’re […]
The Fisherman and the Golden Fish/ 11:30 o’clock
“The Fisherman and the Golden Fish” – a play by Dimitar Todorov, for children ages 3 and up A cheerful rhyming tale for our beloved children. Fun, colorful, and never boring, but with a moral at the end. Once upon a time there lived an old man, who fished every day. His name was Radko, […]
The Fisherman and the Golden Fish/ 10:00 o’clock
“The Fisherman and the Golden Fish” – a play by Dimitar Todorov, for children ages 3 and up A cheerful rhyming tale for our beloved children. Fun, colorful, and never boring, but with a moral at the end. Once upon a time there lived an old man, who fished every day. His name was Radko, […]
A Murderous Comedy
“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 […]
Carlson, who lives on the roof/ 11:30 o’clock
???? 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 […]
Carlson, who lives on the roof/ 10:00 o’clock
???? 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 […]
A Gift for Taralezhko/ 11:30 o’clock
A performance about tolerance, how to accept those who are different, and how to treat others with kindness. Children will see how they can find a path to friendship and make everyone happy. Age: 3 and up Duration: 40 min. Music: classical
A Gift for Taralezhko/ 10:00 o’clock
A performance about tolerance, how to accept those who are different, and how to treat others with kindness. Children will see how they can find a path to friendship and make everyone happy. Age: 3 and up Duration: 40 min. Music: classical
The Dinosaurs/ 11:30 o’clock
An interactive performance. A story about dinosaurs. The herd has lost the last dinosaur egg. One dinosaur must find it and seeks help from a pterosaur and a triceratops. It has to overcome obstacles in the jungle to succeed. But will the egg break, and what will be inside it… we’ll see. Age: 3+ Duration: […]
The Dinosaurs/ 10:00 o’clock
An interactive performance. A story about dinosaurs. The herd has lost the last dinosaur egg. One dinosaur must find it and seeks help from a pterosaur and a triceratops. It has to overcome obstacles in the jungle to succeed. But will the egg break, and what will be inside it… we’ll see. Age: 3+ Duration: […]
No Guarantees
No guarantees! A massage of laughter that will reveal all the secret spots of women and men. Forget about taking foreign language classes—you’ll discover them right after you get married. No need for cosmetic procedures, because the true faces of our partners will shine before you—just as they don’t want us to see or hear […]
Music in your pocket
“Music in Your Pocket” is an original puppet show for children ages 3–7 that combines theater, music, and educational elements in an accessible and playful format. The performance explores the concept of “music come to life,” in which musical instruments and notes transform into stage characters with their own personalities and behaviors. At the center […]
Papi Hans – The White Concert
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 […]
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp/ 11:30 o’clock
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp One of the most beautiful tales from “One Thousand and One Nights,” but told not by the beautiful Scheherazade, but by the one who knows it best. An original one-man show by Dimitar Todorov Set design and puppets: Diana Uzunova, Dimitar Todorov The performance is based on “Aladdin and the […]
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp/ 10:00 o’clock
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp One of the most beautiful tales from “One Thousand and One Nights,” but told not by the beautiful Scheherazade, but by the one who knows it best. An original one-man show by Dimitar Todorov Set design and puppets: Diana Uzunova, Dimitar Todorov The performance is based on “Aladdin and the […]
The Dinosaurs/ 11:30 o’clock
Interactive Performance A story about dinosaurs. The herd has lost the last dinosaur egg. One dinosaur must find it and seeks help from a pterosaur and a triceratops. He has to overcome obstacles in the jungle to succeed. But will the egg break, and what will be inside it… we’ll see. Age: 3+ Duration: 40 […]
The Dinosaurs/ 10:00 o’clock
Interactive Performance A story about dinosaurs. The herd has lost the last dinosaur egg. One dinosaur must find it and seeks help from a pterosaur and a triceratops. He has to overcome obstacles in the jungle to succeed. But will the egg break, and what will be inside it… we’ll see. Age: 3+ Duration: 40 […]
PinoCChio/ 11:30 o’clock
???? “Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi, a puppet show by the “Carlson” Theater ???? ????️Voices by: Nencho Balabanov ???? ???? Zdravka Kamenova ???? Sofia Bobcheva, ???? Yanitsa Halacheva ???? Yoan Popov❗️ ????️Direction and set design: Maria Banova ????️Stage adaptation and original music: Valeria Krachunova-Popova ????️Puppets: Luděk Burian /Czech Republic/ ????️Puppet costumes: Monika Rolinková /Czech Republic/ ????️Graphic […]
PinoCChio/ 10:00 o’clock
???? “Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi, a puppet show by the “Carlson” Theater ???? ????️Voices by: Nencho Balabanov ???? ???? Zdravka Kamenova ???? Sofia Bobcheva, ???? Yanitsa Halacheva ???? Yoan Popov❗️ ????️Direction and set design: Maria Banova ????️Stage adaptation and original music: Valeria Krachunova-Popova ????️Puppets: Luděk Burian /Czech Republic/ ????️Puppet costumes: Monika Rolinková /Czech Republic/ ????️Graphic […]
And No One Asks Why/Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema
We are screening rock icon Milena Slavova’s documentary memoir as part of the “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema,” which aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. “And No One Asks Why” traces Milena’s journey over the years. Viewers will see what stimulates, […]
“The Seed,” a film about Mister Senko/Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema
“The Seed,” a film about Mister Senko, will open the third edition of the “Festival of Contemporary Bulgarian and European Children’s and Youth Cinema,” which aims to promote feature films for children and young people produced in Bulgaria and Europe. On February 12, 1905, the legendary Bulgarian illusionist Mr. Senko (Evstati Hristov Karayonchev) was born […]
Sofia vs. The Provinces
The stand-up show brought the nation together in laughter SOFIA VS. THE PROVINCES is here! Seven comedians, stand-up comedy heavyweights from the capital and the deep countryside, will battle it out with jokes and punchlines on the stage of SOFIA SUMMER FEST Don’t miss an unmissable show that will have you doing sit-ups from laughter—no […]
Kerana and the Astronauts
For yet another year, Kerana will be celebrating her birthday with a concert at Sofia Summer Fest! Come celebrate with her during the Sofia Summer Festival. Tickets: Early Bird – 15 euros Regular price – 18 euros Day-of – 20 euros Tickets do not guarantee a seat
PinoCChio
“Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi, a puppet show by the “Carlson” Theater ???? ❗️Featuring the voices of: Nencho Balabanov ???? ???? Zdravka Kamenova???? Sofia Bobcheva, ???? Yanitsa Halacheva ???? Yoan Popov❗️ ????️Direction and set design: Maria Banova ????️Stage adaptation and original music: Valeria Krachunova-Popova ????️Puppets: Luděk Burian /Czech Republic/ ????️Puppet costumes: Monika Rolinková /Czech Republic/ ????️Graphic […]
Bitches
“BITCHES” or When the Bitches Attack Author: Rafi Shart Translated from French by: Krasimir Kavaljiev Genre: COMEDY Produced by: Ivan Radoev Drama Theater – Pleven Director: Asen Blatechki Music: Konstantin Tsekov – FSB Set Design: Anelia Raikova Costumes: Liliyana Gergishanova Cast: Stanimir Gamov, Nevena Bozukova, Albena Pavlova, Daniel Peev, and Petio Petkov – Shaybata Parental […]
Pippi Longstocking
At Sofia Summer Fest, we’ll be welcoming the “Karlsson” Theater and “Pippi Longstocking,” a favorite among all children. We invite you to a performance based on Astrid Lindgren’s novel of the same name. ???? The beloved children’s heroine makes friends, believes in dreams, and introduces everyone to a wild and adventure-filled world. ???? ???? Young […]
Pippi Longstocking
At Sofia Summer Fest, we’ll be welcoming the “Karlsson” Theater and “Pippi Longstocking,” a favorite among all children. We invite you to a performance based on Astrid Lindgren’s novel of the same name. ???? The beloved children’s heroine makes friends, believes in dreams, and introduces everyone to a wild and adventure-filled world. ???? ???? Young […]
Carlson, who lives on the roof
???? 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 that straddles the line between fantasy and reality. It’s […]
Carlson, who lives on the roof
???? 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 that straddles the line between fantasy and reality. It’s […]
From the Waist Down
FROM THE WAIST DOWN A comedy by Emil Markov and Rumen Dimitrov Director: Emil Markov Set Design: Elis Veli Cast: Stanimir Gamov, Rumen Ugrinski, and Tsvetomir Ivanov Synopsis: A funny, awkward, and painfully honest story about three very different men waiting for an appointment with a urologist. The waiting room turns into a men’s confessional. […]
My Father’s name is Maria
“MY FATHER’S NAME IS MARIA” Author: Ivan Angelov Genre: COMEDY Director: Asen Blatechki Music: Konstantin Tsekov – FSB Set Design: Anelia Raikova Costumes: Liliyana Gergishanova Cast: Stanimir Gamo, Rumen Ugrinski, Stefan Ryadkov, Petio Petkov – Shaybata, Zhanina Stoilova, and Nevena Bozukova Synopsis: Is it shameful to be different? And is there a better policy than […]
My Father’s name is Maria – In The Village
“MY FATHER’S NAME IS MARIA – IN THE VILLAGE” Author: Zlatina Nestorova Genre: COMEDY Director: Emil Markov Music: Konstantin Tsekov – FSB Set Design: Anna Yanakieva Cast: Stanimir Gamov, Rumen Ugrinski, Stefan Ryadkov, Petio Petkov – Shaybata, Zhanina Stoilova, Nevena Bozukova, Albena Pavlova / Diana Lyubenova, and Tsvetomir Ivanov. Synopsis: Can there be a wedding […]
My Wife’s Name is Boris
“My Wife’s Name Is Boris” A comedy by Rafi Shart Translation: Svetlana Pancheva Directed by: Vladlen Aleksandrov Music: Konstantin Tsekov – FSB Set Design: Anelia Raikova Costumes: Liliyana Gergishanova Cast: STANIMIR GAMOV, RUMEN UGRINSKI, STEFAN RYADKOV, PETYO PETKOV – SHAYBATA, DIANA LYUBENOVA, ERNESTINA SHINOVA, AND ZHANINA STOILOVA Synopsis: No one would want to find themselves […]
Bon-Bon Presents The Yellow Submarine
THE YELLOW SUBMARINE A musical fairy tale featuring the songs of The Beatles Bon-Bon & B!ON with LIVE BAND August 2, 2026 8:00 p.m. Sofia Summer Fest, Sofia Join us on an extraordinary musical journey where children bring the world of The Beatles to life through music, theater, storytelling, and a live band. “The Yellow […]
Mailbox for Dirty Talk 18+
Mailbox for Dirty Talk 18+ Starring: Mihail Stoyanov, Iva Sofiyanska – Bozhkova, Nevena Bozukova – Neve Darin Angelov, Rumen Ivanov, and Drago Simeonov
Urban Legends
“Urban Legends” a comedy based on a fictional story Every night, when the city falls asleep, the traffic lights stop working, huge neon signs turn into suns, and fat cats stroll across the rooftops—that’s when many people begin to dream in their solitude. They don’t just dream of having it all—they imagine it as if […]
A Wedding on Hold
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 […]
Poor France
Enjoy brilliant performances and hilariously funny moments, laughter until you cry, and roaring with laughter… Poor us, you… Them… Poor France! Poor Holland, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovenia… On a foggy autumn morning in Paris, to the sounds of an old French accordion, the murmur of the Seine, and the scent of freshly […]
I’m Staying for a While
What happens when a woman returns after a three-year absence? A man tries to keep the peace, while their daughter chooses her own “now”? “I’m Staying for a While” is a comedy-drama about unspoken words, fears, and unexpected tenderness. Amid misunderstandings and comical situations, the characters realize that forgiveness is the bravest gesture, and “just […]
Sunday Morning
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, […]
AND THIS TOO SHALL PASS – 3 WOMEN ON THE MIC –STAND-UP SPECIAL
Three women. Three perspectives. No pretensions that we have all the answers. Self-deprecating humor, a few truths, and plenty of reasons to laugh at the things that usually send us into a panic. Krasimira will discuss the things that will never change in Bulgaria—the lines at the Traffic Police, the wait at the ID card […]
Woman at sea
Following the stand-up shows that became massive hits—“A Woman and a Half,” “Class, Be Class, Peacefully,” and “Surviving Christmas”— YOUR FAVORITE ZDRAVA KAMENOVA IS BACK WITH HER SUMMER STAND-UP SHOW “WOMAN AT SEA” After this show, you’ll be sure to catch a whiff of the sea and feel your summer spirit awaken. Zdrava will make […]
Perfect Intruders
A family of acquaintances from the countryside comes to visit their Parisian friends, bringing yet another invitation to spend their vacation together. The hosts do everything they can to thwart the plans of these persistent intruders, but the more lies they invent, the more they get tangled up in them. It turns out that even […]
Extremely ROMANTIC
Stefania Koleva and Bogdana Trifonova are facing a new state of emergency. This time, it’s a “State of LOVE.” This comedy stand-up show is based on eight real-life love stories. All of them are told, acted out, and danced on stage by the two actresses. The show will demonstrate that love is everywhere—in the speed […]
Desperate Husbands
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 […]
A WOMAN AND A HALF
THE STAND-UP SHOW “A WOMAN AND A HALF” An unforgettable evening awaits you with the queen of comedy, the force of nature and a half, Zdravka Kamenova! A stand-up show with laughter until tears, true stories, absurd situations, and improvisations with the audience that make every show absolutely unique. Get ready for lots of comical […]
A Place Called Elsewhere
“A Place Called Elsewhere” is a story about broken romances, uninvited intimacy, and those people who show up in your life unannounced—and just in time. He has remained stuck in his memories. She insists on the present. A former TV host and a young actress meet not because they’re ready, but because they have nowhere […]
Code Yellow
The whiskey flows, the truths come out, and the rain won’t stop. What do you get when you put four women, a steam cleaner, and a stolen idea together? Answer: total chaos and egos soaked to the bone! “Code Yellow” is a comedy that asks the question: Can the women’s revolution happen without someone having […]
Friday Night
Original Production Cast: Pavel Ivanov, Stoyan Doichev, Filip Bukov, Hristo Padev, Alexander Deyanov – Skiller Director: Ivaylo Nenov Writers: Vanya Georgieva, Nikolay Angelov, and a whole bunch of other guys Set Designer: Teodor Kiryakov Composer: Alexander Deyanov – Skiller Choreographer: Alexander Mandzhukov Runtime: 2 hours There are weeks when the only thing that matters is […]
The Idiot Always Rings Three Times
A euphoric theatrical comedy with elements of the absurd, as well as a touch of drama, melodrama, satire, and a couple of other genres unknown to the arts. “The Idiot Always Rings Three Times” is an absurd comedy about the man who loves madly, the woman who always has an excuse, and the friend who’s […]
Ride the wave
A boat on the open sea. In the boat are two women: a mother and a daughter—and that always spells trouble. How two women, in an attempt to set a record, actually set a record for comical situations as they unravel their past and try to make up for all the moments they’ve missed. Two […]
The Neighbors Upstairs
Lilia Maravilia, Silvia Petkova, Emil Markov, and Ivan Barnev find themselves in a tumultuous “neighborly” relationship in the new comedy The Neighbors Upstairs. The adaptation of the hit Spanish film by Cesc Gay will debut on the Bulgarian theater stage through the directorial lens of Emil Markov. The show is produced by Artvent. Ana and […]
Desperate Husbands
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 […]
Chamkoria
“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 […]
Sunday Morning
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, […]
Do You Swear by the Children?
“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 […]
And the Right Answer Is…
“And the Right Answer Is…” on stage at Sofia Summer Fest! Louisa Grigorova-Makariev, Hristo Padev, and Boryana Bratoeva in the comedy “And the Right Answer Is…” The production is brought to you by Break a Leg, “And the Right Answer Is…”. One affair, three passionate Pernik natives, a favorite team, and a dream, all brought […]
A game for two
“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 […]
Mirror, mirror
Theophilus is a successful celebrity author whose fame, however, has faded considerably in recent times. Dreaming of moving away from his image as the author of saccharine romance novels, he writes a short poetic tale about a little sea snail that has lost its shell and is searching for the meaning of life. Surprisingly, even […]
I, Who Love You
by Yana Borisova based on an idea by Darin Angelov Somewhere in Europe, in a large city. War. A general mobilization of the country’s men has been declared. Alexander—a writer and ambidextrous man—must choose between war and love. The play “I, Who Love You,” nominated for the 2026 Asker Award, is a funny, tragic, candid, […]
Love Without Borders – A Concert by the Destiny Quartet
The most popular Bulgarian string quartet, which has taken the world by storm with millions of views on social media, is coming to Sofia Summer Fest this summer. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience where classical and modern sounds intertwine in exquisite harmony. You can expect virtuoso performances, passion, and emotions that will touch […]
Vasil Naydenov concert
In hell with Ivo: movie and concert
