In brief
Bulgarian touring authority BTA confirmed that Billy Idol will headline the Release Sofia Festival on July 4 at Sofia Live Park. The event follows the singer’s 2006 Kavarna show and will be accompanied by a later announcement of further line‑up. BTA also noted the artist’s upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction later that year.
BTA reported Thursday that music icon Billy Idol will headline the Release Sofia Festival on July 4, 2027 at the newly opened Sofia Live Park in Sofia’s Airport Park. The concert will take place on the festival’s main stage and will feature Idol’s signature repertoire including “Rebel Yell” and “White Wedding.” The tour marks his second visit to Bulgaria, following a 2006 performance in Kavarna on the Black Sea.
The organisers said additional acts will be announced shortly before the event, but the festival’s schedule for the rest of the July dates remains pending. BTA added that the festival will also celebrate Idol’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later in 2027.
An Instagram post from the joint accounts of @billyidol and @release_sofia dated June 23, 2027 claimed that artist presale tickets would go on sale November 11 at 10:00 a.m., with a general sale to follow. The link to the post is currently unavailable, leaving the information unverified.
A Bulgariann language source titled ‘Рок иконата Били Айдъл идва за първи път в София’ also noted that the concert would be held on July 4, but the page returned a 404 error, making the claim unconfirmed.
In addition, BTA detailed that Idol will be inducted into the Hall of Fame’s 2026 class in Los Angeles on November 14, 2026, alongside guitarist Steve Stevens. This recognition was highlighted as a key milestone for the artist’s long‑standing influence on rock and roll.
