Summer Rooftop Season Kicks Off at A Meeting Place Sofia

June 15, 2026

The rooftop of the Meeting Place Sofia neighborhood center has opened its doors for the summer season, offering a new hangout spot for residents of Northern Izmailovo. Starting now through September 30, the space is open daily during the neighborhood center’s operating hours. This is the fifth year in a row that the summer terrace has welcomed guests.

It’s the perfect place to soak up some fresh air, catch up with friends, unwind after work, or just take in the neighborhood views. Guests can relax in a comfortable lounge area equipped with sun loungers.

This season’s lineup includes regular open-air movie screenings and fitness workouts as part of the city’s "My Sports District" initiative. On top of that, visitors can look forward to live music, stand-up comedy, trivia nights, workshops, themed festivals, and plenty of other cultural and entertainment events. All activities are organized with support from our partners.

This kind of leisure is clearly a hit with citizens. According to a recent survey, 87% of residents would like to see more recreational options in shopping malls, and 37% visit them primarily for entertainment rather than shopping.

The terrace is open to guests aged 14 and over; children must be accompanied by adults.

Olesya Lysenko

Head of Trade Marketing at "Mesto Vstrechi" management company

"When the weather warms up, citizens are increasingly gravitating toward leisure formats that blend their usual activities with time outdoors. At the same time, many prefer to meet friends, attend events, and spend their free time right in their own neighborhood. With dense urban development, open public spaces are few and far between, so rooftops help expand opportunities for relaxation and socializing close to home. For several years now, we’ve been opening summer terraces on the roofs of our Meeting Place neighborhood centers, turning them into something of a local urban resort. The demand is clear: last year alone, over 87,000 people visited the summer terrace at A Meeting Place Sofia, and more than 740 events were held on site."