Where did the old love songs go? A conversation with Karel Veselý about the history and present of love songs – from the Beach Boys and the Spice Girls to Sophia. → read more

Get ready for a dose of legendary Czech hip-hop. Coming to Pohoda 2025 is the iconic group PSH that has been shaping the Czech rap scene since the ‘90s. They’ll bring their untamed energy and a cross-section of their rich discography to Trenčín Airport. → read more

This year, the Martinus Literary Tent will once again welcome both local and international literary stars. Among them will be the Irish novelist John Boyne, author of the bestselling book The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. Suffering, tyranny, and the deep pain caused by abuse – difficult themes to read about, but ones that are socially important. Author John Boyne has been known for tackling such subjects ever since The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and continues to do so in his latest tetralogy, The Elements. Together with Andrea Makýšová Volárová, he will take us through both his earlier and more recent works. → read more

Bulgarian queer performer, dancer, singer, a cultural phenomenon according to BBC Radio, and our discovery from Eurosonic 2024. Ivo Dimchev, a masterful performer with an emotive voice who oscillates on stage between rock star and prima donna, will perform at Pohoda 2025 with his five-piece band. → read more

Reusable NICKNACK cups have been an integral part of our festival since 2014, always clipped to the belts or backpacks of our visitors, or ideally in hand and full. Thanks to them we’ve been able to reduce our festival’s impact on the environment even more.  → read more

Those interested in a market stall at Pohoda 2025 can now register. Once again, Trenčín Airport will provide space for those of you who wish to showcase your products or handmade creations at Pohoda. → read more

Those interested in a food stall at Pohoda 2025 can now register. We look forward to all the festival delights. → read more

Two iconic Slovak brands are joining forces once again, as we renew our partnership with Zlatý Bažant after a ten-year break. This comeback isn’t just a formal confirmation of cooperation – it marks a new chapter built on trust, mutual respect, and shared values and vision. Thanks to this partnership, visitors to Pohoda 2025 can look forward to two beer zones and a wide selection of beers, ranging from classic lagers, tank beer and ciders to special editions and craft beers. → read more

The connection between Urpiner beer and Pohoda is coming to an end after nine festival years. Our journey started at Pohoda 2016, together we have gone through joyful and strong years, but also through a pandemic period and the demanding year of 2024. It has been an extremely enjoyable and professional collaboration throughout, as evidenced by the strong friendships between the members of our teams, as well as the fact that we are saying goodbye and wishing each other nothing but the best. We would like to thank everyone who participated in this cooperation, especially Braň Cvik, Ľuboš Vančo, Katka Bičanová, Patrik Mikuš and we wish all Urpiner beer lovers a sincere "Cheers!". → read more

For the past nine years, the Visual Stage has brought a diverse programme of visual art to Pohoda Festival, showcasing the work of both internationally established and emerging artists from Slovakia and abroad. This year it will include again a site-specific art installation by one of you, who will enter the Pohoda Visual Art Contest 2025 by April 20.  → read more