
With a new album, a grand production and large-scale concerts, Lyubo Kirov brings a breath of the future in 2026. The artist is setting off on the largest tour of his career, titled "Futurophonia" – a journey across the big summer stages in Bulgaria and two consecutive concerts in Hall 1 at NDK.
Cities and dates:
• Summer Theatre Ruse – 10 June
• Plovdiv, Ancient Theatre – 18 June
• Dobrich, Summer Theatre – 23 June
• Stara Zagora, Summer June
• Pleven, Summer Theatre – 18 August
• Gabrovo, Summer Theatre – 24 August
• Varna, Summer Theatre – 9 July
• Veliko Tarnovo Summer Theatre – 15 July
• Burgas, Summer Theatre – 3 August
• Sandanski, Summer Theatre – 9 September
• Pazardji, "Vasil Levski" Hall – 5 November
• Haskovo, "Druzhba" Sports Hall – 6 November
• Sofia, Hall 1 at NDK – 13 and 14 November
• Blagoevgrad, "Skaptopara" Sports Hall – 19 November"Futurophonia" is a concert encounter with the music of tomorrow – a meeting of the emotion of performance. It is precisely during the National Tour that the audience will have the opportunity to hear the songs from the upcoming album for the first time live. The concerts will bring together in one place the new tracks, Lyubo Kirov's biggest hits, and special stage surprises.
Media partner of the "Futurophonia" 2026 National Tour is BG Radio.
Why fans are buzzing about “Futurofonia”
The new studio chapter behind this tour promises more than a greatest‑hits night. Lubo Kirov has announced a full album for 2026 built on a hybrid studio approach that blends analog warmth with cutting‑edge digital production, shaping deeper, more immersive soundscapes. He even coined the word “Futurofonia” to fuse futurus (future) and phōnē (voice/sound) — a neat clue to the sound and storytelling that await on stage.
What you’ll hear live
Alongside the brand‑new material, expect reimagined versions of signature songs from across Kirov’s career — from his breakthrough solo era to the soulful pop he forged as frontman of TE. Audiences often ask for “Kiss Me” (the single that earned him BG Radio’s BG Song and BG Lyrics honors) and the duet “Vselena” with Mihaela Marinova, which the pair showcased at the BG Radio Awards with a gospel choir. If his recent tours are a guide, the pacing moves from intimate piano‑led moments to big, rhythmic climaxes with full‑band dynamics and rich backing vocals.
Recent milestones
Kirov closed his 2023 national run with three back‑to‑back nights in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture in Sofia — a statement finish to a year in which his album “Kiss Me” topped physical sales and he re‑entered Forbes Bulgaria’s Top 70 list. In 2025 he added more BG Radio accolades, including BG Artist and BG Album, underscoring a streak that few on the Bulgarian pop scene can match.
From TE to prime‑time mentor
Before his solo rise, Lubo was the voice of TE — the early‑2000s band that left a stylish pop‑soul imprint and collaborated with peers like Maria Ilieva. He later brought that studio and stage craft to television as a judge on The X Factor Bulgaria (seasons 2 and 3) and on The Voice of Bulgaria in 2021–2022, mentoring the next wave while sharpening his own live instincts.
Good to know
The “Futurofonia” album is expected to feature eight new tracks premiered on this tour. The show design leans into contrast: sleek electronic textures set against human‑scale vocals and organic percussion. It’s a production built for open‑air summer theaters and, later, the grandeur of Hall 1 — different rooms, same forward‑looking pulse.
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Artvent is a leading company in the production, organization and promotion of cultural events such as theater performances and concerts.
More details at www.artvent.bg
Artvent Ltd.
83 Odrin St.
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria