In a wooded hilly area of the town stands the Opera Leśna, an amphitheatre that seats 5000 people and is host to the prestigious August International Sopot Festival, a Eurovision-style song contest and festival famous across Central and Eastern Europe. Check the website for the summer program, which often includes big names from Eastern Europe and the odd illustrious name of yesteryear from the West.
Opera Leśna
Sopot
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