In brief
Billy Idol will headline the Release Sofia Festival in Sofia on July 4, 2027, at Sofia Live Park. This marks his second Bulgarian appearance, following a 2006 show in Kavarna. The festival will announce more acts and will celebrate his upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles later in 2026. Fans can buy presale tickets November 11, with general sales following.
Billy Idol is scheduled to headline the Release Sofia Festival on July 4, 2027, on the main stage of Sofia Live Park, the capital’s newest open‑air concert venue within Sofia Airport Park.
The performance marks Idol’s second visit to Bulgaria, following a 2006 show in Kavarna on the Black Sea coast.
Organizers say the festival will announce additional acts soon, building on Idol’s reputation as a five‑decade rock icon.
Idol is also set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 14, 2026, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens, recognizing their influence on rock and roll.
On June 23, 2027, Idol posted an update on Instagram about the upcoming concert, including artist presale tickets on November 11 at 10:00 AM and general sale details, confirming the event’s schedule.
