Palicavonzvreca x Pohoda: techno night continues with James Ruskin & TOKY B2B
Pohoda 2026 continues unveiling the special collaboration Palicavonzvreca x Pohoda. The joint programme will transform Friday night into Saturday morning into a full techno and rave experience with four exclusive back-to-back DJ sets. The second announced pairing is James Ruskin and Slovak techno legend TOKY.
10. March 2026
James Ruskin is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in UK techno. His musical roots trace back to the mid-1980s electro and hip-hop scenes, giving him a deep understanding of underground electronic music culture. Ruskin is the founder of the influential Blueprint Records, which has released music by artists such as Surgeon, Oliver Ho and Truncate. His own productions also appear on the legendary Berlin techno label Tresor Records, where he has released multiple EPs and albums. Ruskin’s DJ sets are known for their precise rhythmic structures, varied tempos and powerful dancefloor intensity.
Joining him will be TOKY, one of the key figures of the Slovak techno scene. Active since the 1990s, he has played a major role in shaping the country’s underground electronic culture. Known for his hypnotic, raw techno sound and uncompromising energy behind the decks, TOKY has built a reputation as a Slovak techno legend both locally and internationally.
Their B2B set will bring together two generations of techno culture – British underground heritage and Slovak rave history – in one powerful club experience.
Yesterday the festival announced the first pairing, Regis & Loktibrada. Over the next two days, Pohoda will reveal two more B2B DJ pairings that will perform as part of the Palicavonzvreca x Pohoda project.
Over three days (Thursday to Saturday), Pohoda 2026 will feature performances by Gorillaz, The Prodigy, Lykke Li, Denzel Curry, IDLES, Oliver Tree, Apashe & Brass Orchestra, Action Bronson, SHERELLE A/V Show, and many more. For the first time in Pohoda’s history, there will also be a standalone Extra Day, featuring The Cure, The Twilight Sad, Just Mustard, Kristie Kardio, and Denis Bango.
For Wednesday – The Cure Extra Day, it is possible to purchase a single-day ticket or combine the experience with the full festival by buying a 4-day pass, which is currently the most cost-effective way to enjoy Pohoda in its entirety. Pohoda Festival will take place on July 8 & July 9–11, 2026, at Trenčín Airport.