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Bansko · 2025

Bansko,Opera Fest

Open-air opera in Bansko’s Bansko, — where the mountains become the backdrop and the stars turn into spotlights

July 18 – 24, 2025
Historical Quarter, Bansko
Open-air stage
Programme
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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 collide in one of Puccini’s most thrilling masterpieces.
July 22 · Evening III
Gala Concert
Arias & Duets
The world's most beloved arias performed by opera stars from Bulgaria and across Europe.
July 24 · Grand Finale
Nabucco
Giuseppe Verdi
The festival's monumental finale. The famous Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves ("Va, pensiero") under the open sky in the heart of the Pirin Mountains.
About the Festival

Where Opera Meets the Mountains

Bansko Opera Fest is a unique cultural phenomenon, bringing world-class opera to an open-air stage in the heart of Bansko’s historic quarter. Surrounded by centuries-old stone architecture and the majestic silhouette of the Pirin Mountains, opera stars from Bulgaria and around the globe transform summer evenings into unforgettable experiences.

The natural open-air acoustics combined with the warm glow of historic lanterns create an enchanting atmosphere that indoor concert halls simply cannot match.

7 Live Evenings
30+ Performers
4 Opera Productions
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Book Your Seat

Limited availability. Experience opera under the Pirin sky.

© 2025 Bansko Opera Fest · Historic Quarter, Bansko, Bulgaria