Event Details
PhillGood Festival 2026 – Three Days, Three Stages on the Water
From 17 to 19 July 2026, the Bulgarian city of Plovdiv becomes the Balkans' newest major music destination. The brand-new PhillGood Festival takes place at the scenic Rowing Canal (Grebna Baza) and brings together three iconic headliners — The Cure, Gorillaz and Moby — alongside more than 30 international and local acts across three stages. The festival is organised by Fest Team and supported by the Plovdiv 2019 Foundation and the City of Plovdiv.
Highlights
- The Cure – Headline act Friday, 17 July (their Bulgarian debut after more than 1,800 shows worldwide)
- Gorillaz – Headline act Saturday, 18 July
- Moby – Headline act Sunday, 19 July
- Three stages: PhillGood Main Stage, PhillCool Stage, PhillRave Stage
- 30+ acts spanning alternative, indie, electronic and more
- Unique waterside festival site in one of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities
- On-site caravan park and shuttle transfers from Sofia and Plovdiv city centre
Lineup & Stages
The PhillGood Festival programme spans alternative rock, indie, electronic and world music across three purpose-built stages.
PhillGood Main Stage (headliners): The Cure (Fri), Gorillaz (Sat), Moby (Sun), plus Wolf Alice, Kneecap, Suede, Einstürzende Neubauten, The Subways, Sleaford Mods, Just Mustard, Son Lux, Los Bitchos.
PhillCool Stage: Thievery Corporation, Apashe & Brass Orchestra, Perturbator, Kadebostany, Bulgarian Cartrader, Hayes & Y, Lunikk, hug or handshake, ALI, Jin Monic.
PhillRave Stage (Electronic): Acid Arab, Daniel Avery, HAAi, Kelly Lee Owens, KiNK, Sofia Kourtesis, Swimming Paul, Erol Alkan, Ison, Liubo Ursiny, Pretty Girl, Raredub.
Gates open daily at 5:30 PM, first concerts at 6:00 PM, music until 1:45 AM each night.
Tickets
Tickets are sold exclusively via the official Ticketstation platform. A 3-day pass costs €153 (approx. 300 BGN) and covers all three days and all stages. A single-day ticket is €99 (approx. 193 BGN), available separately for Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Children aged 10 and under enter free when accompanied by an adult.
Getting There
- Shuttle from Sofia: Daily departure at 2:00 PM from Alexander Nevski Square in Sofia; return shuttle runs at night after the concerts. Bookable separately via Ticketstation.
- City shuttle: Local shuttle between Trimontium and the festival site, available as a single-day or three-day pass.
- City buses: Lines 10, 15, 17, 22, 37 and 44 stop near the Rowing Canal.
- The nearest large airport is Sofia Airport (SOF), approx. 130 km away. Plovdiv Airport (PDV) is just 15 km from the venue.
- No parking is included in the ticket price; public transport or shuttle is strongly recommended.
Camping & Accommodation
A caravan park is available directly next to the festival grounds, bookable via Ticketstation. The official festival hotel partner is DoubleTree by Hilton Plovdiv Center. Given Plovdiv's relatively small accommodation capacity, booking well in advance is essential.
Visitor Tips
- July in Plovdiv is hot and sunny: bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water.
- The local currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN); euros are not universally accepted.
- Prohibited items include glass containers, drones, professional cameras without accreditation, umbrellas, and outside food and drink.
- Plovdiv is Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city: the Roman amphitheatre, the Old Town and the Kapana creative district are well worth exploring.
- Book accommodation and shuttle tickets early as Plovdiv's capacity is limited and the festival is drawing visitors from over a dozen countries.
