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Bansko Opera Fest 2025
Bansko · 2025

BanskoOpera Fest

Open-air opera in the historic district of Bansko — where the mountains become the backdrop and the stars become the spotlights

July 18 – 24, 2025
Historical Quarter, Bansko
Outdoor stage
July 18 · Evening I
La Traviata
Giuseppe Verdi
The tragic story of Violetta Valerie — love, sacrifice, and redemption in three acts.
July 20 · Evening II
Tosca
Giacomo Puccini
Rome, 1800. Passion, betrayal and death in one of Puccini's most exciting works.
July 22 · Evening III
Gala concert
Arias & duets
The most beloved arias from the world repertoire performed by stars from Bulgaria and Europe.
July 24 · Finale
Nabucco
Giuseppe Verdi
The monumental finale of the festival. The Jewish choir "Va, pensiero" under the open sky in the middle of Pirin.

Where the opera meets the mountain

Bansko Opera Fest is a unique cultural phenomenon — opera performances on an open-air stage in the heart of the medieval quarter of Bansko, surrounded by centuries-old stone buildings and the silhouette of Pirin Mountain.

Every summer, opera stars from Bulgaria and the world turn evenings in Bansko into unforgettable experiences. The open-air acoustics and the lights of historic lanterns create an atmosphere that concert halls cannot offer.

7 live evenings
30+ performers
4 opera titles
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Places are limited. Experience the opera under the Pirin sky.