general info
When and where is HILLS OF ROCK taking place?
Hills of Rock 2026 will take place on July 24, 25 and 26, 2026.
Hills of Rock 2026 is introducing changes to the location of the event entrance – it will be located on the east side of Plovdiv Stadium, from Koprivshtitsa Blvd., and not as before – from Vladivostok St.
You can see the GPS location at:
- Entrance to the camping area here – go along Koprivshtitsa Blvd. and continue left towards the tennis courts
- New entrance for all ticket types here – on the east side of the Plovdiv Stadium, from Koprivshtitsa Blvd.
Your tickets do not include a parking space. For this reason, we recommend using public transportation or shuttle buses. 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, Electric Callboy, Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, P.O.D., Skindred, Nevermore, Paradise Lost, Malevolence, House of Protection, Vended, Deafheaven, Karen Dió, The Toy Dolls, Last Train, Northlane, Orbit Culture, Khanъ, Vrani Volosa, Tsar Plah, Hellion Stone, Black Tooth, Engineer of Death, Overhook, Django Ze, Neshto Tsvetno, Velian, H09909, P.I.F., Innerglow, Almost Green, Rusita, Koza Mostra, Bazzookas, Lek City Case, Karma Scale, Da Seed, Kontrol, GOTRA feat. VEL, Gigashadow, Blinded Through the Seasons, low-key and Sunblinds are all bands at HILLS OF ROCK 2026.
You can see the program by day on the page “Program“.
what are the festival working hours
BE4 HILLS doors open at 17:30 on 23.07.
Hills of Rock doors open:
- 24.07 – 16:30
- 25.07 – 16:30
- 26.07 – 17:00
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.
festival wristbands
After scanning your ticket upon arrival, you will receive a festival wristband. This deactivates your ticket and it can no longer be used. Your wristband is the only way to re-enter the event.
The wristband must be on your wrist until you finally leave the festival area on the last day of your visit.
Do not remove, unfasten, cut or glue your wristband! The condition of the wristbands will be strictly monitored by the entrance staff and festival security.
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?
- Entrance to the camping area here – go along Koprivshtitsa Blvd. and continue left towards the tennis courts
- New entrance for all ticket types here – on the east side of the Plovdiv Stadium, from Koprivshtitsa Blvd.
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;
- Pets, except for guide d0gs;
- 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
An additional lane will be organized for re-entry and exit in case of need during each festival day. You can take advantage of this opportunity, for example, if you need to leave the child with grandma when it’s time for bed :), or if you forgot something in the car. Colleagues on site will assist you with precise instructions and will be waiting for you back 
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 food areas are made ONLY with personal contactless cards, regardless of their issuer. Cash is NOT accepted. Payments in the merch area can be made in cash or with a personal contactless card. We highly recommend that you bring your personal contactless card with which to make payments during the event.
Payments in the merch area are possible in cash, by bank card or by Fest Card. Payments are made with the support of
Earplugs for children
The comfort and health of our mini-music lovers are of the utmost importance, so we have prepared professional earplugs to protect their hearing during the musical performances.
How can you rent them?
- You will find our earplugs point (limited availability!) at the designated location on the event map.
- Deposit: 20 euros / 39.12 BGN per day (fully refundable upon return of the earplugs)
- Important: In order to ensure maximum comfort and equal access, we ask that the earplugs be returned to their point at the end of each day. If they are not returned, the deposit will be withheld and an additional penalty of 10 euros / 19.56 BGN will be due.
Limited Festival Cups
During Hills of Rock you will be able to take advantage of special limited edition festival cups for multiple uses.
- Get your cup from any bar on the Main or Power stages for €4 / 7.82 BGN. For every second and subsequent use of the cup, you do not owe a fee.
- Reuse it multiple times during each festival day, as many times as you want.
- Keep the cup as a souvenir after the festival.
- Or return it safe and sound to Cup Point. You will receive €3 / 5.87 BGN back of its value.
The remaining €1 / 1.95583 BGN covers the costs of professional cleaning, logistics and system maintenance.
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.
transfers
What types of transfers (shuttles) are offered?
Three options, all with tickets on the Ticket Station network:
When do the shuttles leave and when do they depart?
Sofia ⇄ Plovdiv: departure at 14:00 from the square in front of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral every festival day. The return trip from the festival area is at 01:00.
Trimontium ⇄ Festival: courses from Trimontium at 16:00 and 17:00; return at 00:30 for BE4 HILLS and 01:30 for all festival days of HILLS OF ROCK.
Come at least 15 minutes before the announced time – the shuttles leave exactly on time and do not wait for late passengers.
See the map below for the return departure point for all transfers. Exact location here
