Hills of Rock 2026 will be welcoming Skindred to this year’s festival  from 24 to 26 July at the Rowing Base (Grebna baza) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, following the withdrawal of Nothing More, who have confirmed they will be stepping away from their summer tour to focus on new music and spend time with family. Bringing together 46 artists across three stages for three days of live music, Hills of Rock is the ultimate get away for true metalheads.

Taking over the slot, Skindred bring their unmistakable high-energy live show to Plovdiv and are another powerful name in an already stacked lineup. Known for their genre-defying sound and explosive performances, the Newport-formed band have built a global reputation as one of the most dynamic live acts in heavy music since forming in 1998.

Skindred fuse heavy metal with reggae, punk, hip hop and electronic influences, a style they have famously dubbed “ragga metal.” Fronted by the charismatic Benji Webbe, the band are renowned for their ability to command festival crowds, delivering performances that are as infectious as they are unpredictable. With new music on the horizon, including their forthcoming ninth album “You Got This “via Earache Records, the award winning Skindred continue to push their sound forward with heavyweight riffs, full-throttle rhythms and anthemic hooks.

The overall programme at Hills of Rock is designed as an immersive three-day experience, running from afternoon through to late evening across all stages in Plovdiv and the 2026 lineup includes Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Electric Callboy, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, P.O.D., Nevermore, Paradise Lost, Of Mice & Men, House of Protection, Vended, Deafheaven, Karen Dió, The Toy Dolls, Last Train, Northlane, Orbit Culture, alongside a wide selection of Bulgarian and regional artists including 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, Lavina, low-key and Sunblinds.

In addition, the festival will feature for the first time a special opening event, BE4 HILLS (Before Hills), taking place on 23rd July. This dedicated concert day will see performances from Sabaton, Savatage, Epica and Bulgaria’s Sevi, setting the stage for the days that follow.

Tickets for Hills of Rock 2026 are on sale now via Ticket Station. For the latest updates on the program, tickets and camping, visit hillsofrock.com, festteam.bg and ticketstation.bg, or follow the official festival social media channels.