Bulgaria Hall
Home to the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, this building dates back to the late 1930’s and comprises of two concert halls; Bulgaria Hall which seats 1100 and the much smaller Chamber Hall which was renovated several years ago. Both Halls have excellent acoustics.

1 Aksakov St., t. 987 76 56
Ticket Office (10.00-13.30, 15.30-18.30)

For more programme details: www.classicfmsofia.com and www.nsobg.com

The National Palace of Culture
(referred to as NDK) Built in 1981 to mark the country’s 13th centennial, it is Sofia’s most prominent modern landmark housing concert halls, exhibition space, offices, shops and restaurants. Throughout the year (except August) it hosts a variety of cultural events from classical to ‘avant garde’; concerts, film festivals, art exhibits, fashion shows and trade fairs as well as major conferences. Hall 1 the largest of 12 halls, seats approximately 4000 and is used for major concerts, including international pop stars, as well as movie premieres. The smaller Halls 8 and 9, twice a week host classical recitals or chamber music. The various halls and foyers themselves are home to some of the most impressive specially commissioned contemporary art.

1 Bulgaria Square. Ticket Office: to the left of the main entrance (Fritjof Nansen St.)
t.9166 2368, www.ndk.bg

Sofia National Opera
Built in 1909, the interior of the opera, even though it cannot match Vienna or Prague, still evokes the glamour of that era. Seating 1200, the repertoire is a mix of internationally recognised operas and ballets, usually sung in Bulgarian or Italian. Parts of the building are currently being rennovated.

1 Vrabcha St. (off Rakovski St.) t.981 1549 For programme: www.operasofia.com
Ticket Office 08.30-19.30 Tickets 5-30 BGN

National Musical Theatre
Newly rennovated it features international operettas and musicals usually sung in Bulgarian.

100 Vassil Levski Blvd. (by the Levski monument) t.943 1979
For programme: www.musictheatre.bg
Tickets 4-10 BGN