Plovdiv, Bulgaria — Summer 2026

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Our summer guide to Plovdiv: Opera Open 2026 at the 2nd-century Roman amphitheatre from 23 June to 9 September, Carmina Burana on opening night, the Kapana creative quarter, the Bishop's Basilica mosaics, Old Town Revival mansions and a Sofia day-trip. Europe's cheapest serious cultural week, anchored on eleven weeks of open-air opera.

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Areas (71)

  • Old Town, Plovdiv
  • Plovdiv, Bulgaria
  • Kapana, Plovdiv
  • Plovdiv
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Asenovgrad, Bulgaria
  • Amalfi coast, Italy

Sights (64)

  • ancient stadium of Philippopolis, Plovdiv
  • Ancient Theatre, Plovdiv
  • Dzhambaz Tepe, Plovdiv
  • Nebet Tepe, Plovdiv

Food & drink (14)

  • Aylyakria, Plovdiv
  • Creative House ‘The Seeker’, Veliko Tarnovo
  • Dayana 3, Plovdiv
  • Hebros Restaurant, Plovdiv

Stays (7)

  • Hotel Hebros, Plovdiv
  • Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills, Plovdiv
  • Bey House Royal Hotel, Veliko Tarnovo
  • Boutique Hotel & SPA Tsarevets, Veliko Tarnovo

Things to do (4)

  • Mall Markovo Tepe, Plovdiv
  • Opera Open 2026
  • PhilGood, Plovdiv
  • Sound and Light Show, Veliko Tarnovo

Getting around (1)

  • Saborna Str., Plovdiv

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