Pohoda is a music and arts festival with an international acclaim, where alternative, indie, electronica, world music & punk meet classical; alongside literature, dance, visual art, film and theatre.
When preparing Pohoda, we try to use the same approach as when you invite someone to your home for a visit. You want them to feel good in your place, you want them to have a good programme and place to sit and sleep. You prepare good food and drinks and do everything possible to make them feel good even in the bathroom or the toilet. Then you can listen to good music, dance, watch movies, talk about the joys and challenges of the universe, discuss art — everybody what they want and how they want. We believe that our visitors can feel this approach. We, on the other hand, can certainly say that they are great guests. They create the best atmosphere we’ve experienced at festivals.
Michal Kaščák
References
- Gorillaz
- The Cure
- The Prodigy
- Björk
- The Chemical Brothers
- Peggy Gou
- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
- Lou Reed
- Iggy Pop
- Tame Impala
- Moby
- Fatboy Slim
- The 1975
- Queens of the Stone Age
- Pixies
- Sigur Rós
- Liam Gallagher
- PJ Harvey
- Fontaines D.C.
- The xx
- Lykke Li
- Kraftwerk
- Patti Smith
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Bomfunk MC’s
- James Blake
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- Public Enemy
- Portishead
- The Roots
- Skepta
- St. Vincent
- Public Image Ltd.
- Solange
- Shane MacGowan
- M.I.A.
- Atoms for Peace
- Pulp
- Santigold
- Suede
- Africa Express
- Travis
- Pendulum
- Elbow
- Morcheeba
- A$AP Ferg
- Kronos Quartet
- Central Cee
- Die Antwoord
- Einstürzende Neubauten
- alt-J
- Buena Vista Social Club
- Lianne La Havas
- Franz Ferdinand & Sparks
- Richie Hawtin
- Manu Chao
- Ylvis
- Bonobo
- Lamb
- Viagra Boys
- Charlotte Gainsbourg
- Flying Lotus
- Denzel Curry
- Bloc Party
- Ashnikko
- Garbage
- Nia Archives
- Madness
- JPEGMAFIA
- Kaiser Chiefs
- Moloko
- Jamie Cullum
- Aurora
- Mac DeMarco
- Arca
- Disclosure
- Leftfield
- Goldfrapp
- Stereo MC’s
- Mura Masa
- Rodriguez
- DJ Shadow
- LP
- The Kooks
- Jessie Ware
- Zero 7
- King Krule
- Cesária Évora
- Ziggy Marley
- A-Trak
- Hudson Mohawke
- Wolf Alice
- Benjamin Clementine
- Scissor Sisters
- Kasabian
- Amelie Lens
- The Cardigans
- Stanley Cup
- Action Bronson
- Black Midi
- Eagles of Death Metal
- DakhaBrakha
- Metronomy
- Mando Diao
- Omar Souleyman
- The Libertines
- The Jesus and Mary Chain
- Boys Noize
- Yann Tiersen
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Jeff Mills
- Klaxons
- Kamasi Washington
- Tricky
- Orbital
- Omara Portuondo
- The Streets
- Soft Play
- Justice
- Fun Lovin’ Criminals
- Major Lazer
- The Wombats
- Basement Jaxx
- The Kills
- SOPHIE
- Magdalena Bay
- Marc Rebillet
- Roots Manuva
- Ian Brown
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- The Hives
- CocoRosie
- Baxter Dury
- Parov Stelar
- Peaches
- IDLES
- Gossip
- Amon Tobin
- Autechre
- Royal Choral Society
- Ride
- Fink
- Róisín Murphy
- GusGus
- Roni Size
- Amadou & Mariam
- tUnE-yArDs
- Young Fathers
- Two Door Cinema Club
- Mr. Oizo
- Sleaford Mods
- LTJ Bukem
- Imogen Heap
- The Subways
- Emilíana Torrini
- Confidence Man
- Gogol Bordello
- Anoushka Shankar
- Rodrigo y Gabriela
- Royal Blood
- Afghan Woman Orchestra
- Larry Harvey
- Joan Baez
- Air
- José González
- MØ
- The Stranglers
- Razorlight
- Matthew Herbert Big Band
- UNKLE
- Andy C
- Beirut
- Magnetic Man
- Bat for Lashes
- Chumbawamba
- The Wailers
- Modeselektor
- Kosheen
- Jazzanova
- Mr. Scruff
- Moderat
- Aldous Harding
- 808 State
- National Philharmonic of Ukraine
- B.Kind
- Václav Havel ♡
Jubilant three days where the feel-good vibes are reflected by a stellar, diverse lineup.
Guests are treated like family, and there is truly something for everyone.
Derek Robertson, The Independent
Pohoda was replete with a program of art, music and activities that placed it somewhere between Latitude and Glastonbury on the content spectrum, and with a joyous ease few European events can match.
John Wright, Virtual Festivals
2023
WINNER European Festival Awards for Best Medium-Sized Festival
TOP 10 Independent European Festivals by IQ Magazine
TOP 5 European Festival Awards shortlist for Take a Stand Award
TOP 5 European Festival Awards shortlist for Event Safety Award
2022
TOP 6 European Festival Awards shortlist for Take a Stand Award
2018
WINNER of The Take A Stand Award at the European Festival Awards
WINNER European of The Award For Excellence And Passion at the European Festival Awards
2017
WINNER EFA Green Operations Award
TOP 6 EFA shortlist Brand Activation Award, Západoslovenská energetika at Pohoda festival
TOP 6 EFA shortlist The Health & Safety Innovation Award, Pohoda festival for its weather management system
TOP 6 EFA shortlist Take a Stand
TOP 10 EFA shortlist Promoter of the Year
TOP 10 EFA shortlist Line-up of the Year
TOP 10 EFA shortlist Best medium-sized festival
2016
9 out of 10 according to the prestigious server Virtualfestivals.com
2015
10 out of 10 according to the prestigious server Virtualfestivals.com
12 festivals worth visiting in 2015 according to STA Travel
10 festivals worth visiting in 2015 according to the Couvre-feu portal
Slovakia’s biggest arts and music event, it’s well worth the trip. The easy-going festival prides itself on its laid-back crowd and well-facilitated site, which sees around 30,000 visitors a day enjoying not just music, but visual art, film, literature and theatre.
The Telegraph
An arty, eco-friendly ethos has long set this Slovakian gem apart from its brasher, more commercial Western European cousins. With tempting line-ups spanning lots of genres and affordable drinks prices, more and more Britons are discovering the festival each year.
The Guardian