TARJA: FRISSON LIVE 2027 - Sofia

The heaviest album in Tarja Turunen’s solo career will come to life on stage with two concerts in Bulgaria

 

One of the most recognizable figures on the global symphonic metal scene, Tarja Turunen, will present her new concert show in Bulgaria with two special dates in March 2027. On March 14, the singer will take to the stage at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, and on March 18, she will perform a show at the capital’s “Hristo Botev” Hall.

 

The two concerts are part of a tour in support of Tarja’s tenth studio album – ‘Frisson Noir’, which was released on June 12, 2026 via earMUSIC. Defined by the artist herself as the heaviest album in her solo career, it is a definitive return to her metal roots and a strong artistic statement of identity, strength and belonging.

 

At the heart of ‘Frisson Noir’ is the concept of frisson - that brief moment in which music evokes a physical reaction, shivers on the skin and the feeling that the sound becomes pure emotion. It is around this idea that the entire album is built - as a kind of bow to the human presence in music, live performance, breathing, imperfections and genuine emotions that turn each song into a real experience. The cinematic atmosphere, symphonic orchestrations and powerful metal sound are intertwined in a way that is distinctive for Tarja’s creative world.

 

The concerts in Varna and Sofia will bring this concept to the stage. Together with her band, Tarja will present songs from ‘Frisson Noir’ combined with the most beloved compositions from her rich solo career, as well as iconic songs from her period with Nightwish, which have become an indispensable part of the history of symphonic metal.

 

In addition to Tarja, the audience will have the opportunity to see two special support bands that will complement the evening’s program. Their names will be announced at a later stage.

 

The audience in Varna and Sofia can expect a large-scale production, impressive scenography and a concert in which symphonic elegance and heavy metal sound meet one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary rock music.

 

Tickets for Tarja Turunen's concert in Sofia can be purchased on the Bilet.bg network, as well as online at https://sme.bilet.bg/ at prices from:

 

- €35 promo price for the first 200 tickets

 

- €45 after the promo tickets are sold out and until 31.12.2026 inclusive

 

- €50 from 1.01.2027 to 17.03.2027 inclusive

 

- €60 on the day of the concert

 

* Children up to 7 years old incl. They enter without a ticket, but cannot use a separate seat when a fee is paid for it and must enter with a companion with a completed declaration.