According to the press center of Plovdiv24.bg, the “Disney: Summer of Stories” outdoor cinema screenings in Tsar Simeon Garden have concluded, making way for the “Discover Plovdiv” short film series at the Singing Fountains water stage throughout August. Realized in partnership with the Municipality of Plovdiv and Visit Plovdiv, the initiative swaps the previous month’s musical shows for a cultural focus on the city’s historical landmarks.
“Discover Plovdiv” Short Film Series Schedule and Locations
The new water-stage program features 10 short films ranging between five and seven minutes in length, according to information provided by Plovdiv24.bg. Created by the BNT Plovdiv team to mark the television center’s 50th anniversary with financial backing from the Municipality of Plovdiv, the series highlights local heritage sites during Saturday night screenings starting at 21:30.
Admission to all events is free. Screenings alternate with the water stage’s classic music and light show across five weekend dates in August, based on the published municipal schedule:
- August 1: “Tsar Simeon Garden” (6:30 min.), followed by a musical pause, and “Houses of the Old Town” (6:20 min.)
- August 8: “Ancient Theatre” (7:17 min.), followed by a musical pause, and “Hills of Plovdiv” (7:04 min.)
- August 15: “Roman Stadium” (5:34 min.), followed by a musical pause, and “Kapana” (6:45 min.)
- August 22: “Ancient Forum” (5:53 min.), followed by a musical pause, and “Plovdiv – Capital of Eastern Rumelia” (5:28 min.)
- August 29: “Plovdiv Basilicas” (6:48 min.), followed by a musical pause, and “Tobacco City” (7:09 min.)
Landmarks Featured in the BNT Plovdiv Anniversary Project
The 10-part documentary lineup covers critical stops across the city’s historical timeline, according to the Plovdiv24.bg report. Viewers watching the water wall projections will see visual tours of the Ancient Theatre, local basilicas, the preserved houses of the Old Town, the Ancient Stadium, and the Ancient Forum.
Additional segments turn the spotlight on the Tsar Simeon Garden itself, the surrounding natural hills, the creative district of Kapana, and the historic Tobacco City architecture. The project marks half a century of broadcasting for BNT Plovdiv while offering residents and tourists an open-air educational format.
Did you know?
The “Discover Plovdiv” films run between 5 and 7 minutes each, paired directly with the city’s traditional music and light fountain performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the “Discover Plovdiv” screenings take place?
According to Plovdiv24.bg, screenings happen every Saturday in August starting at 21:30 at the Singing Fountains in Tsar Simeon Garden.
How much do tickets cost for the Singing Fountains screenings?
Admission to all events in the program is entirely free, as reported by the municipal press center.
Who produced the short films?
The 10-part series was created by the team at BNT Plovdiv to celebrate the television center’s 50th anniversary, with financial support from the Municipality of Plovdiv.
Plan Your Visit
Are you planning to catch the weekend screenings at the Singing Fountains? Let us know which landmark film you are most excited to see in the comments below, and check out our other local travel guides for more tips on exploring Plovdiv.