The genre-spanning lineup welcomes the likes of Armin Van Buuren, 999999999, ALOK, BIIA, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and more
19–21 June 2026 | 18:00–06:00
Sofia Airport Park
AURA Festival Bulgaria returns in 2026 with another immersive conceptual escape across an epic three-day programme from 19–21 June 2026. Taking place at a new location with expanded capacity and extended operating hours until dawn, this will be the most spectacular edition yet.
Bulgaria and its diverse terrain has rapidly emerged as one of Europe’s fastest-growing festival destinations. The country attracts international audiences keen to soak up its distinctive cultural identity and endlessly scenic locations, all of which are easily accessible via many travel routes from across Europe. With AURA, the country continues to strengthen its position on the global circuit and with Bulgaria’s official adoption of the euro from 2026, travel is even more streamlined and tourism is more accessible than ever.
This year, the festival relocates to Sofia Airport Park, marking a significant shift from previous editions with a new site that allows for overnight programming. The new location offers greater flexibility and a more suitable environment for large-scale immersive experiences. Events will run from 18:00 until 06:00, removing the 23:00 curfew that previously limited the festival, and with even more out of this world production, spectacular lights and world class sound systems.
The 2026 edition is presented under the theme “Temple of EOS”, which forms part of AURA’s ongoing conceptual narrative. Across three nights, the site will be transformed into a multi-stage environment combining music, large-scale stage architecture and visual installations.
The Temple of EOS concept continues the festival’s wider story world and follows on from previous themes. It centres on light, reflection and transformation and each night is designed to function as a distinct chapter within a continuous experience across the weekend.
The 2026 lineup spans a wide spectrum of electronic music, from melodic and progressive sounds to high-intensity techno. Armin van Buuren brings his globally recognised trance-led approach, while Dimitri Vegas and ALOK represent festival-scale electronic and melodic house influences. Deeper and more atmospheric tones come from Mahmut Orhan, while the harder end of the programme is covered by Italian techno duo 999999999 and ground-breaking Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, who is known for high-tempo, multi-genre and rave-influenced sets with an energy unlike any other. Further programming details and stage breakdowns are expected to be announced in the coming months.
With its new location, extended hours and expanded production scope, AURA Festival 2026 marks a major evolution for the event as it enters its next chapter.
More information, tickets and updates will be available via official AURA Festival channels and their website; https://aurafestival.bg/
LINE UP
Armin van Buuren (21 June), Dimitri Vegas (20 June), Alok (19 June), Mahmut Orhan (19 June), 999999999 (20 June), ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U (20 June), BIIA (20 June), Laura van Dam (21 June), Jesabel (21 June), MATTN (20 June), Topic (19 June), Avalan Rokston (19 June), Youna (19 June), Gallya (21 June), Bobe (20 June), World Up DJs (Dimo BG, Milen DJ, Silver Ivanov, Vasco C) (19 June)