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Following the outstanding success of their first concert in Bulgaria in 2024, Grammy Award-winning desert blues pioneers Tinariwen are returning to Bulgaria once again. This Friday, 15 May 2026, the collective from Northern Mali will take the stage at Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture as part of their worldwide The Hoggar Tour, named after the mountain range in the central Sahara, southern Algeria.

schedule

programme
19:o0Doors open for all visitors
20:00TINARIWEN

 

The doors to Hall 3 at NDK open at 19:00. All visitors should enter through the central entrance of NDK, regardless of the ticket they have purchased.
We remind you that you can find your tickets for the show in your Ticket Station profile, under the “My Tickets” section. If you have lost the confirmation email or cannot see your tickets, please write to info [at] ticketstation.bg.

tickets and general information

You can purchase a ticket for the event online from Ticket Station, as well as on-site. Children up to and including 10 years old (under 11) can enter free of charge with an adult companion holding a valid ticket. If the companion is not a parent, a companion declaration is required.

Can’t find your ticket? Check your user profile at www.ticketstation.bg. If you still cannot find your ticket, you can contact info@ticketstation.bg.
All persons under the age of 18 who wish to attend the event must be accompanied by an adult and have a completed companion declaration. You can download and print the declaration here.
There is no need to print your tickets – you can show them directly from your smartphone screen or in Apple Wallet.
Attempts at fraud will not be tolerated. Visitors with fake tickets or tickets purchased through unofficial sales channels will not be admitted to the event.
In accordance with Bulgarian law, alcohol will not be sold to minors.

access and location

The Tinariwen show will take place at Hall 3 of NDK. All visitors should use the central entrance of NDK.

We recommend using public transport. The following options are available:

  • Metro lines M2 and M3 (NDK Metro Station)
  • Trolleybus lines – No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9
  • Tram lines – No. 1, 7
  • Bus lines – No. 260, 604, 72, 76, 94
If you still decide to come by car, you can use the parking areas that are part of Sofia Municipality’s Blue and Green Zones near NDK. Please note that your ticket does not include a guaranteed parking space.

If you are a person with a disability, you can send your TELK decision to info@festteam.bg – our policy includes issuing free invitations for people with disabilities. You can see how we process your personal data here. The venue has facilities for people with disabilities. Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@festteam.bg if you need additional assistance.

allowed and prohibited items.

The following items are strictly prohibited:

  • Substances whose use is prohibited by law;
  • Narcotic substances and paraphernalia intended for their use;
  • Cold weapons, firearms and other means of self-defence (including, but not limited to, knives of any size, gas pistols, pepper spray) or other dangerous objects that may be used as weapons;
  • Flammable substances or liquids, including aerosols;
  • Markers, sprays;
  • Backpacks and bags with a capacity of more than 10 litres or approximately 35x25x12 cm are strictly prohibited
  • Glass and plastic containers, glass/metal/plastic bottles, metal cups and hard packaging;
  • Food and alcohol brought from outside;
  • Water for one person in a container larger than 0.5 litres
  • Umbrellas – in case of rain, please bring a raincoat; banners, flares, sticks (including selfie sticks);
  • Bulky items, chairs, boxes, mats, sleeping bags and tents;
  • Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, electric scooters and other vehicles;
  • Lasers, glow sticks;
  • Noise-producing devices – whistles, bells, etc.;
  • Chain belts, wrapped straps and belts with spikes (conical spikes);

Professional filming equipment of any kind, including GoPro, is prohibited. See the full list of allowed and prohibited items here.

additional information. payments.

Payments are made with personal contactless cards, REGARDLESS OF THE CARD ISSUER (Visa/Mastercard/Revolut). We strongly recommend bringing your personal contactless card, whether it is Visa/Mastercard or Revolut, to make payments during the event.
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