Events
What's on in Plovdiv
Plovdiv runs on festivals. Here's the year at a glance.
May
Kapana Fest
Kapana
Weekend of street food, crafts and live music in the creative quarter.
June–July
Opera Open
Roman Theatre
Opera and ballet under the stars in the ancient theatre.
September
Night of Museums & Galleries
Citywide
Free late-night entry to museums and dozens of pop-up exhibitions.
September
International Plovdiv Fair
Fair grounds
The Balkans' oldest trade fair, a city institution since 1892.
November
Plovdiv Jazz Fest
Various venues
International jazz line-up across theatres and clubs.
December
Christmas Market
Central Square
Mulled wine, wooden stalls and lights on Main Street.