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The Barber of Seville
3 Nov 2026 · Ruse
Rossini's comic opera The Barber of Seville on the stage of Ruse State Opera.
State Opera Ruse, 7 Sveta Troitsa Square, Ruse
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Laureates of the Prof. Boyan Lechev Competition: Concert
6 Nov 2026 · Ruse
Young prize-winners of the Prof. Boyan Lechev music competition perform at Ruse State Opera.
State Opera Ruse, 7 Sveta Troitsa Square, Ruse
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Epiphany Cross Ritual on the Danube
6 Jan 2027 · Ruse
A procession from Holy Trinity Cathedral to the Danube, where the cross is thrown into the river for the Epiphany blessing.
Danube riverbank, Ruse (procession from Holy Trinity Cathedral)
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Ruse Liberation Day
20 Feb 2027 · Ruse
Ruse marks its 1878 liberation with a memorial service, a ceremony at the Pantheon and a historical reenactment.
Pantheon of the National Revival, Ruse
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Ruse City Day (St George’s Day)
6 May 2027 · Ruse
Ruse celebrates its city day on St George's Day with exhibitions, museum open days and an evening concert on the square.
Square in front of Ruse Municipality, Ruse
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International Danube Day in Ruse
29 Jun 2027 · Ruse
Ruse celebrates the river on International Danube Day with games, art workshops and contests on the quay.
Danube riverside quay, Ruse
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