Plovdiv
Plovdiv
Bulgaria's second city and the home of Hills of Rock — the country's largest metal festival.
Plovdiv's metal identity is anchored by Hills of Rock, held each July at the Rowing Canal. The 2026 edition (24–26 July) brings Lamb of God, Electric Callboy, and Black Label Society, alongside Bulgarian acts like Engineer of Death and Vrani Volosa. Year-round, the city's hardcore-punk backbone (Delate, formed 2002; Rezerven Plan drawing members from Asenovgrad) anchors a steady DIY circuit. Plovdiv also houses the neighbouring Kapana creative district, which hosts smaller club shows.
Key venues
- Hills of Rock FestivalFestival— Largest BG metal festival, July at Rowing Canal
- Rowing CanalClub— Main festival site
- Kapana district venuesClub— Creative district, smaller shows
Artists from BG
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Bulgaria's second city and the home of Hills of Rock — the country's largest metal festival.
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