This summer, Bulgaria steps onto the global festival stage with the arrival of PhillGood, a brand-new three-day music festival in Plovdiv from 17–19 July 2026. Headlined by THE CURE, GORILLAZ and MOBY, PhillGood marks a pivotal moment as Bulgaria joins the Eurozone, introduces a digital nomad visa, and rapidly emerges as one of Europe’s fastest-growing cultural destinations.
Set along the city’s iconic Rowing Canal and framed by Plovdiv’s seven hills, PhillGood transforms this historic city into the Balkans’ newest large-scale music hub. Blending Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage, and a thriving contemporary arts scene, the festival places world-class music within a landscape shaped by centuries of creativity.
The opening night of PhillGood is headlined by THE CURE, making their Bulgarian debut, alongside WOLF ALICE, Irish dream-rockers JUST MUSTARD, and French electronic producer PERTURBATOR.
On 18 July, GORILLAZ bring their signature blend of music, visuals, and storytelling, joined by Belfast hip-hop trio KNEECAP and electro-punk duo SLEAFORD MODS.
The festival concludes on 19 July with MOBY, whose work as an artist and producer has shaped electronic music for decades. Beyond the main stage, two additional stages will showcase diverse sounds and emerging talent, reinforcing PhillGood’s commitment to musical range and discovery.
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