Cultural Excellence in Sozopol: 'Apollonia 2026' Festival Program Presented

Sozopol will once again become a cultural center of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The organizers of the 'Apollonia 2026 Arts Festival' have announced a rich musical program that will span the period from August 27 to September 6.

The festival opening on August 27 will be marked by the 'Crossroads of Cultures' concert, featuring Nina Nikolina and the dancers of the 'Trakia' Ensemble. The program is designed to offer a combination of different genres, with classical music, pop, rock, and jazz taking center stage.

One of the key moments will be the 'Apollonia Concertmasters' concert on September 2 at the Amphitheater, where the audience will see prominent performers such as Svetlin Rusev, Nikolay Minchev, and many others. An Opera Gala featuring Svetlina Stoyanova and Kiril Manolov, conducted by Vladimir Boshnakov, is planned for September 5.

For pop and rock music lovers, performances by Orlin Pavlov, Ivo Dimchev, and Grafa are prepared. Iconic bands such as 'D2' and 'B.T.R.' will also be part of the events, and a grand finale on September 6 will be delivered by the supergroup 'Fondatsiyata'.

Jazz lovers can look forward to evenings at the Archaeological Museum in Sozopol featuring Kamelia Todorova, Zhivko Petrov, and others. The festival will also include violin masterclasses led by Albena Danailova, as well as theatrical productions, film premieres, and exhibitions.

Tickets for the events are now available through the Eventim network.