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The 34th edition of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival has come to a close. Until we meet again!
June 16, 2026
The 34th edition of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival came to a close on 11 June with the performances Flies Without Heads by Konstantin Velichkov Drama and Puppet Theatre – Pazardzhik and The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk by Varna State Puppet Theatre. For eleven days, Bulgaria’s sea capital once again became the
The Varna Summer Festival Blog Continues to Expand the Conversation About Theatre
June 2, 2026
This year, the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival once again invites audiences to experience the festival not only through the encounters in the theatre halls, but also through its blog — a space for conversations, reviews, and diverse perspectives on the events in the programme. Follow the festival atmosphere at varnatheatrefest.viafest.org. Every day, the blog
The 34th edition of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival has begun
June 2, 2026
The 34th edition of the Varna Summer International Theatre Festival has officially begun, once again turning Varna into one of the important stages for theatrical dialogue in Bulgaria and Europe. From the very first festival days, Varna came alive with the energy of theatre, while the host stages gave this year’s edition a powerful start.