Apollonia Festival of Arts turns Sozopol, Bulgaria into a seaside cultural stage each late August into early September, celebrating the best of Bulgarian and international arts. Wander the Old Town between concerts, theater premieres, film screenings, literary readings, and gallery exhibitions, with pop-up performances spilling onto squares and the Black Sea waterfront. Evenings often end with intimate jazz or chamber sets and lively artist meetups, making it as much a creative gathering as a festival lineup.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, August 27–Sunday, September 6, 2026.
• Concert, theater, film, and literary event start times vary by day and venue—check the official schedule as it’s published/updated. Official program.
• Official channels for date/time updates: Apollonia Foundation · Festival Facebook.
LOCATION
• Sozopol, Bulgaria (multi‑venue across the Old Town and central Sozopol). Open in Google Maps.
• Main open-air venue: Apollonia Amphitheatre (Summer Theatre). Map.
• Additional venues commonly used include the Archaeological Museum, the Municipal Art Gallery, and the Summer Cinema (listed per event in the official program). Venue list by event.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The festival is ticketed per event (some exhibitions and public happenings may be free). For current pricing and availability, use the official program and ticket links per performance. Program.
• Online ticketing is commonly handled via Eventim Bulgaria. Eventim listings.
• Ticket help / organizer contact: +359 888 232 345 · fest@apollonia.bg. Organizer site.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Apollonia is a long-running multidisciplinary arts festival (founded in 1984) featuring music, theater, cinema, literature, and visual arts across Sozopol’s historic settings. Festival background.
• Expect a busy Old Town in the evenings and limited parking near the waterfront—walking between venues is often the simplest option. Local overview.
• For broader destination context and festival basics, Sozopol tourism resources also cover Apollonia. Sozopol tourism overview.