Sofia might surprise you with its unexpected event scene in 2026. It’s a city where old history meets new sounds and modern street art, especially if you're into electronic music or independent film. This year, you'll find 75 events, from intimate club nights tucked away in basements to open-air gatherings and film screenings, showing a different side of Sofia.
Exploring Sofia’s events often means finding places tucked away in courtyards or down side streets, making each night feel like a real discovery. Staying in hostels means you're right in the centre of the action and meeting other travellers is easy, whether that’s for a gig or a casual pub crawl. Sofia in 2026 is about uncovering a lesser-known side to Europe’s east.
Top Events Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia Events you can’t miss in 2026
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Best things to do in Sofia
Festival

Sofia MENAR Film Festival
15-31 Jan, 2027
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Alexander Malofeev & Nayden Todorov
22 Nov, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Vienna Symphony Orchestra
29 Nov, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Wild Symphony
15 Nov, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Performance show

Johann Strauss Gala (Sofia Philharmonic)
30 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Christmas Concert Matinee
25 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Christmas in Children's Movies
20 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Ksenija Sidorova & Nayden Todorov
17 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Joshua Bell & Nayden Todorov
13 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

With Love to Vili Kazasyan
8 Dec, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Concert

Altın Gün
26 Nov, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Elysia Homestay
0.83km from city centre
From€14.00
NOT FOR YOU! Hostel N1 – No Party & Many Rules
0.4km from city centre
From€5.16
Guest House 32
0.73km from city centre
From€10.00
Hostel Mostel
0.68km from city centre
From€6.90
10 Coins Hostel & Tours
3.12km from city centre
From€10.33
Green Cube Hostel
1.11km from city centre
From€12.91
Bla Bla Hostel
0.39km from city centre
From€13.00
Key Hostel Vitosha
0.9km from city centre
From€7.10