Hills of Rock 2026, Festival
Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
Rowing Base

The new artists joining Hills of Rock 2026 are among the leading names on the contemporary rock and metal scene, known for their powerful live presence and devoted fan base that has long placed them among the most desired acts for Bulgarian audiences. The promise of three intense days with distinct musical highlights for next summer’s festival in Plovdiv is already taking clearer shape. Joining the previously announced Godsmack, Vended, Paradise Lost, Nothing More, Nevermore, and Of Mice & Men are seven more artists who expand the festival’s stylistic range and add fresh intensity to the lineup. Lamb Of God, Electric Callboy, Black Label Society, Deafheaven, and Karen Dio will perform on the Main Stage of Hills of Rock 2026, while Orbit Culture and The Toy Dolls will deliver key sets on the Second Stage. Tickets are on sale now through the Ticket Station network.
With these new additions, the festival continues to build a strong and multifaceted lineup where generations, genres, and directions in heavy music intersect.
The Second Stage of Hills of Rock 2026 now has its own powerful international lineup. Orbit Culture, formed in the Swedish town of Eksjö, are among the most talked-about new names in modern metal. Their sound fuses groove, melody, and cinematic depth — all rooted in a strong DIY foundation. The Toy Dolls, on the other hand, bring a different kind of power — punk rock with a sharp sense of humor, absurdity, and wild stage energy. Formed in England in 1979, they have managed for decades to stay anarchic, melodic, and infectiously fun — and Bulgaria loves them. Despite their long history, The Toy Dolls still sound as if they’ve just burst out of a garage rehearsal laughing, ready to take over the stage with their trademark carefree spirit.

More information about the event: hillsofrock.com and facebook.com