general info
When and where is HILLS OF ROCK taking place?
Hills of Rock is taking place on July 25, 26 and 27 at Plovdiv’s Rowing Canal. The exact address is Yasna Polyana str, Plovdiv 4002. See Google Maps location of the main entrance here.
You can view GPS location on:
- Entrance to the camping area here – you pass along Koprivshtitsa Blvd. and continue to the left towards the tennis courts
- Entrance for all festival ticket types here – the well-known main entrance of the festival; it is accessible from the intersection of Yasna Polyana St. and Vladivostok St.
Your tickets do not include a parking space. For this reason, we recommend using public transport. Buses 10, 22, 37, 44, 17, 15 pass near the festival area.
How to reach Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, about 110 kilometres southeast of the capital Sofia. If you travel from Sofia, you will can reach Hills of Rock’s festival area in Plovdiv after passing exactly 141 kilometres from Bulgaria’s largest airport – Sofia Airport. Plovdiv also has an airport near the city, so you can check for direct flights as well. The city is located near highway “Trakia” (A2), so travelling by car or bus is also acceptable. Check visitplovdiv.com for updated information.
What is the full line up of the festival?
Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Lamb Of God, Electric Callboy, Black Label Society, Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, Deafheaven, Karen Dio, Orbit Culture, The Toy Dolls, Nothing More, Nevermore, Paradise Lost, Of Mice & Men, Last Train, Northlane and Vended are the currently confirmed names for HILLS OF ROCK 2026.
The festival will take place on July 24, 25 and 26, 2026 in the company of musical greats whose influence is felt in world music history, contemporary leaders who define the new sound in heavy music.
what are the festival working hours
IMPORTANT: This information may be updated.
Hills of Rock 2026’s doors should open at around 16:30 on all three festival days.
Keep an eye on the News section as well as your email for updates.
are there limitations of the admission times
You can enter anytime after the doors open. Note that we recommend arriving as early as possible. Most visitors come between 19:00 and 21:00. If you can arrive before this time, you will significantly reduce the waiting time to access the festival area.
be4 hills
About BE4 Hills
Before Hills is a full concert day featuring four performances.
It is an independent event and an opportunity for an extended festival experience for everyone who can’t wait to kick off the HILLS OF ROCK week a little earlier.
What's the Line up?
BE4 HILLS welcomes you and SABATON, Savatage, Epica и Sevi.
If I have tickets for the Hills of Rock festival, can I attend BE4 HILLS with them?
No, but you can take advantage of special discounted prices for BE4 HILLS.
Access to BE4 HILLS requires a separate ticket, available starting Tuesday, October 28, via Ticket Station, priced at 99 BGN for those who already hold a HILLS OF ROCK 2026 ticket and 120 BGN for all others.
How to reach BE4 HILLS?
BE4 HILLS will take place at the same location as Hills of Rock.
The festival venue is on Yasna Polyana Street (at the beginning of the Rowing Canal). You can view the GPS location of Hills of Rock here.
Please note that your tickets do not include parking. For this reason, we recommend using public transport.
Buses 10, 22, 37, 44, 17, and 15 all have stops near the festival area.
admission
What is allowed to be brought into the event area
Only a small amount of personal belongings and clothing are allowed into the Hills of Rock area. For your convenience, we are adding a list of some allowed things that you may have questions about:
- Sunscreen; Repellent – NOT in the form of an aerosol/in a pressurized package;
- Lighter; Cigarettes/E-cigarettes;
- up to 0.5 l plastic water bottle /cap will be removed at the entrance/;
- Medications (asthma spray, pills, etc.);
- Power banks;
- Contact lens solution;
- Hand sanitizer;
- Insulin syringe (NOT a normal syringe, but one with a very short needle), the maximum allowed is 1 syringe;
- A small bottle of insulin;
- Baby carriage/basket.
What is forbidden to be brought into the event area
A personal belongings storage area will be available at Hills of Rock 2026! There you will be able to leave items taken from you by security because they fall on the list of prohibited items. The storage area for personal belongings is a paid service for which you will be charged.
The following are expressly prohibited:
- Substances the use of which is prohibited by law;
- Narcotic substances and paraphernalia for their use;
- Cold weapons, firearms and other means of self-defense (such as, but not limited to, knives of any size, gas guns, pepper spray) or other dangerous objects that can be used as weapons;
- Flammable substances or liquids, including aerosols;
- Markers, sprays;
- Backpacks and bags with a capacity greater than 15 liters or about 35x25x12 cm
- Glass and plastic containers, glass/metal/plastic bottles, metal cups and rigid packaging;
- Food and alcohol from the outside;
- Water for one person in a package larger than 0.5 liters
- Umbrellas – if it rains, please take a raincoat;
- Banners, torches, sticks (including selfie sticks);
- Bulky items, chairs, boxes, rugs, sleeping bags and tents;
- Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, electric scooters and other vehicles;
- Lasers, glow sticks;
- Devices producing noise – whistles, bells, etc.;
- Chain belts, wrap-around belts and studded belts (conical studded);
It is prohibited to import professional filming equipment of any type, incl. GoPro. It is strictly forbidden to use drones on the festival grounds.
will there be any storage area
During Hills of Rock 2026, you will have access to a storage area for personal belongings. In case of need, you will be able to leave your personal belongings there. The storage area will be marked on the festival map to give you an idea of its location. Please note that you will be charged for using the storage area. In the storage area, you could leave any personal belongings that would prevent you from entering the event area. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the list of prohibited items before visiting us.
is it allowed to re-enter the festival area during the current day
Multiple re-entry of the festival area within one festival day is prohibited. Of course, three-day ticket holders will be able to access the event after the first festival day is over. You may be required to provide identification upon check-in.
what are the options for photos/videos
It is ONLY allowed to take pictures with a phone and a camera that does not allow changing the lens (excluding Go Pro). It is forbidden to import professional or semi-professional photo or video equipment. The use of drones is expressly prohibited.
can i take food and drinks from the outside
It is forbidden to bring food and drinks of any kind into the festival, except for children’s food.
At Hills of Rock you will have access to a huge variety of places to eat and drink, including vegan options. It is allowed to bring water in portions of up to 500ml per person. In case of extremely high temperatures, this amount can be increased to 750ml.
payments and others
How can I make payments
Payments in the dining areas are made ONLY with personal contactless cards, regardless of their issuer, or contactless Fest Cards. Cash is not accepted except to issue a Fest Card. Payments in the merch area can be made in cash (BGN ONLY), with a personal contactless card or with a Fest Card. We strongly recommend you bring your personal contactless card with which to make payments during the event.
During Hills of Rock you can use:
- Personal contactless cards – you can make payments with your contactless card, regardless of its issuer (including Revolut)
- If you do not have a personal contactless card, you will be able to purchase* a Fest Catering payment card:
- The card is issued within the event and is valid only until its end
- The fee for issuing plastic is BGN 2.
- Amounts loaded on the card cannot be used except within another Fest Team concert.
- Amounts loaded on the card can be used on all festival days.
* You can pay cash (BGN only) to purchase a Fest Catering contactless card.
Payments in the merch area are possible in cash, with a bank card or with a Fest Card. Payments are made with the support of
Will there be a doctor's office provided
Several medical teams will be positioned on the territory of the festival. It is important to inform yourself of their location from the information boards posted in advance so that you are prepared in case of need.
Is equal access ensured for disabled people
We strive to make Hills of Rock accessible to people with disabilities.
Wider additional lanes at the entrances are planned to make it as easy as possible to pass through the main entrance of the festival, as well as special toilets in easily accessible places.
If you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us!
Where can I park
Please note that your Hills of Rock ticket does not include a secured parking space. Parking spaces around the festival are limited. We highly recommend using public transport or taxis.
Can I take an extra chair/pram/blanket?
To ensure the comfort of all visitors, there is ample seating around all stages. You are not allowed to take extra chairs unless your condition explicitly requires it.
It is not forbidden to bring a pram to the event, but keep in mind that the sound is very loud and it can seriously damage your child’s hearing.
I have an additional question/problem. How can I contact you?
E-mail us at info@festteam.bg or on our official Facebook page – we regularly monitor all comments, opinions and questions.