FestivalsVerified listing: Bulgaria-2026
Spirit of Burgas 2026
SofiaThu, Aug 6, 2026 · 02:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Overview
Overview
Spirit of Burgas is Bulgaria's biggest beach music festival — four days on the Black Sea coast in Burgas, with multiple stages covering rock, electronic and world music. Past headliners include The Prodigy and Faithless. Check spiritofburgas.com for the 2026 lineup.
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Spirit of Burgas returns for its 2026 edition, bringing a mix of electronic and rock energy to Sofia. The festival, which has grown into one of Europe's prominent summer events, will feature headliners The Prodigy and Faithless, known for their high-energy live shows.
Attendees can expect multiple stages set against the backdrop of the Black Sea coast. The festival area, typically located in the Sea Garden and on the central beach, offers a unique seaside concert experience. Past editions have included dance, rock, and world music stages, alongside local and international acts.
With a history of hosting major artists like Moby, Korn, and Robbie Williams, Spirit of Burgas has become a staple of the Bulgarian summer festival scene. The 2026 edition promises to continue this tradition, drawing music lovers from across Europe for a weekend of live performances and coastal festivities.
📍 Sofia⏱️ 81 hr 59 min
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Good to know
- The festival area is located at the southern part of the Burgas Sea Garden, including the central beach area.
- The main stage and some other stages are placed directly on the sand.
- Past editions have featured multiple stages covering rock, dance, world, and Latin music genres.
Frequently asked questions
What is the history of Spirit of Burgas?
The first edition took place on 15–17 August 2008 and has since grown into one of the most prominent summer festivals in Europe.
Who are the headliners for 2026?
The headliners are The Prodigy and Faithless.
Lineup
The Prodigy
The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music band formed in Braintree in 1990 by producer, keyboardist, and songwriter Liam Howlett, dancer and occasional vocalist Keith Flint and dancer and occasional live keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill, who were joined by MC and lead vocalist Maxim.
Faithless
Faithless are an English dance music band that formed in 1995, with its core original members being Rollo, Sister Bliss and Maxi Jazz.
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