Joshua Idehen Brings Poetry, Dance Beats and Hope to Pohoda

Joshua Idehen Brings Poetry, Dance Beats and Hope to Pohoda

What happens when urgent poetry meets dance beats, gospel choirs and the energy of a club night? The answer is Joshua Idehen. The British-born Nigerian poet, spoken word artist and musician turns personal stories and observations about the world around us into music that can make you laugh, move you and get you dancing. At Pohoda 2027, he’ll bring music that keeps looking for reasons to hope, despite all the bad news. → read more

30. October 2026
A Return of Legends: The Chemical Brothers Are the Next Headliner of Pohoda 2027

A Return of Legends: The Chemical Brothers Are the Next Headliner of Pohoda 2027

The legendary Chemical Brothers are the second name announced for Pohoda 2027. One of the most important duos in electronic music returns to Pohoda after nine years to follow up on their phenomenal performance at Pohoda 2018. Those who were there know what to look forward to. Those who missed it get a second chance. On Saturday 10 July at midnight, they will close the Zlatý Bažant Stage programme with a 90-minute set. → read more

29. October 2026
Pohoda in London: We’re starting to put together the Pohoda 2027 line-up

Pohoda in London: We’re starting to put together the Pohoda 2027 line-up

While we are still looking back on the memories from the anniversary Pohoda 2026, preparations for the next edition are already in full swing. This week, Michal Kaščák and Barbora Bodnárová swapped our office in Svätý Jur for London, where the International Festival Forum (IFF) is taking place. In London, they are having dozens of meetings with booking agents and discussing performances at Pohoda 2027. → read more

10. September 2026
One festival, two babies, three dimensions

One festival, two babies, three dimensions

Pohoda, held in Trenčín, Slovakia since 1997, is one of Europe's leading festivals, where music meets literature, dance, visual arts, film and theatre, while providing a platform for important social and cultural issues — creating a rich, multidisciplinary experience. In 2026, Pohoda celebrated its 30th anniversary edition. To mark the occasion, a new visual identity was created, which we want to present in more detail in this article — from its initial concept and the return to the festival's iconic symbol, to the way it gradually made its way into every layer of Pohoda's communication. → read more

24. August 2026