
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
| 19:o0 | Doors open for all visitors |
| 20:00 | TINARIWEN |
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.
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.
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 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.













