The Divine Comedy to be performed in Veliko Tarnovo on 3 November

The stage production “The Divine Comedy” based on Dante Alighieri will be performed in Veliko Tarnovo on 3 November 2026, according to the city's official cultural calendar. The visiting performance will take place at the Konstantin Kisimov Music and Drama Theatre.

The production comes from the Vasil Drumev Drama and Puppet Theatre in Shumen and is directed by Lilia Abadzhieva. It offers a theatrical interpretation of one of the defining works of European literature.

The staging follows the protagonist's journey through Hell, Purgatory and Paradise while exploring questions of personal choice, responsibility and the meaning of human actions. It highlights how theatrical storytelling can bring a classic literary text to a contemporary audience.

The published programme confirms the date and venue but does not specify a starting time on the event page. Visitors should check the time, ticket availability and possible changes directly with the theatre before attending.

Photo: Liam McGarry / Unsplash — an illustrative view of a theatre auditorium, not an image from the production or the Veliko Tarnovo stage.

Source: Official Veliko Tarnovo tourism and cultural calendar — The Divine Comedy.