Chiprovtsi International Music Festival 2026

Chiprovtsi International Music Festival Set in the picturesque mountain town of Chiprovtsi, north-western Bulgaria, the Chiprovtsi International Music Festival is a vibrant celebration of Balkan spirit, sound, and togetherness. Every summer, this charming town transforms into a lively stage where musicians, dancers, and visitors from around the world gather to share in the joy of music, culture, and community. The festival features open-air concerts, late-night jam sessions, and cross-cultural collaborations that blend traditional Balkan rhythms with world, folk, and jazz influences. Local and international artists fill the streets and squares with the sounds of tambura, kaval, accordion, and soulful voices — a living tapestry of the region’s musical heritage.Beyond the music, Chiprovtsi offers a warm, authentic atmosphere: a town famed for its handmade carpets, mountain scenery, and generous hospitality. Visitors can enjoy local food, dance, and crafts, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking Stara Planina (Old Mountain) landscape. At its heart, the Chiprovtsi Festival is about connection through music — where boundaries fade, traditions meet creativity, and the mountains echo with rhythm, joy, and friendship.

HighlightsLive performances by renowned and emerging Balkan and world-music artistsOpen-air stages and evening jam sessions under the stars, Folk dance and cultural showcases with local communities, International participation – artists and audiences from across Europe and beyondScenic mountain setting in one of Bulgaria’s most culturally rich regions.

Program to be determined soon, we are working on it