A lot of cultural events Veliko Tarnovo to take place this summer.
Once again Veliko Tarnovo will be transformed into Verona in the Balkans this summer, when the Tsarevets fortress will again be the arena of open-air opera productions. Eight will be the titles in the Third Season of the Bulgarian Opera Theaters “Stage of the Ages”. The big summer festival, winner of the prestigious label “Europe at the festivals. Festivals for Europe “for 2017 and 2018, will start on July 14th and will continue until September 5th.
The beginning of the International Folklore Festival Veliko Tarnovo was held in 1998. Since its inception, the festival has the status of “Festival of CIOFF” (International Council of Organizers of Festivals for Folklore and Traditional Arts). It is one of 270 recognized by the CIOFF numerous festivals around the world. The status, the perfect organization, the attractive program and the exceptional response are the reason for the International Folklore Festival in Veliko Tarnovo to become one of the most prestigious events for Bulgaria and the world. 
