Entertainment in Sofia
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National Palace of Culture
The NDK (as it’s usually called) has 15 halls and is easily the country’s largest cultural complex. It maintains a regular programme of events in summer (when most other theatres in Sofia are closed) and offers an eclectic range of shows throughout the year (recently featured artists have included George Michael and Chuck Berry).
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Pri Kmeta
At the Mayor’s’ is a convivial microbrewery serving its own ‘Kmetsko’ beer, which is available in litre and, for the very thirsty, metre-length measures. There are seats at ground level, but the cellar beer hall, with its gleaming copper vats, is more atmospheric, and hosts regular live music events.
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Red House
Occupying a unique, early-20th-century mansion, this avant-garde institution hosts everything from political and cultural debates (in various languages) to poetry readings and dance performances. Many events are free; check the website for the current programme.
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Upstairs
Join the ‘in-crowd’ on the 1st-floor terrace stools of Upstairs and look down on the shoppers and trams of bul Vitosha over a cocktail or two, or lounge on the sofas inside. It’s all good.
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Chervilo
The live music, guest DJs and themed party nights at ‘Lipstick’ draw in Sofia’s young and fashionable set at night, and it also has a pleasant terrace for sitting out with a drink or two.
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Club Lavazza
A chic, continental-style spot for coffee and cocktails, Lavazza also offers a brief food menu. It gets very smoky indoors, but in summer there’s outdoor seating.
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Buddha Bar
Very hip, very trendy and very crowded, this Buddha-bedecked drinking spot also serves food, and has a nightly disco from around 9pm.
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National Opera House
Bulgaria’s best divas strut the boards here and artists from around the world often perform in the well-staged productions.
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Avenue
One of the more popular student joints, Avenue plays both Western songs and Bulgarian chalga (folk pop) music.
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Cineplex
Another state-of-the-art multiscreen cinema inside the City Center Sofia mall, offering the same fare as Cinema City.
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Swingin’ Hall
Huge club offering an eclectic programme of live music each night, ranging from jazz and blues to rock and folk pop.
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Bulgaria Hall
The home of the excellent Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, this is the place to come for classical music concerts.
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Cinema City
Modern, multiscreen cinema on the top floor of the Mall of Sofia, showing the latest Hollywood releases.
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Irish Harp
Irish Harp offers live music and satellite TV showing international football matches.
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Social Jazz Club
The place to go to catch some quality live jazz, with a programme of leading international acts.
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Exit
This modern and fashionable bar/diner is a popular gay venue, with a DJ party every evening.
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JJ Murphy's
An Irish pub frequented by expats knocking back overpriced imported beers and stouts.
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Dublin
An Irish pub frequented by expats knocking back overpriced imported beers and stouts.
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Ivan Vazov National Theatre
The National Theatre Company stages dramatic performances in this grand old building.
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Odeon
Snubs modernity by showing only classic old films, which run for months at a time.
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