The Pohoda Festival will kick off on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with an exceptional extra day headlined by the iconic The Cure. We wanted a strong young name from the domestic scene to play before them. We recommended the piano version of FVCK_KVLT, which Robert Smith ultimately chose from among several suggestions. With this extraordinary opening, Pohoda 2026 will symbolically launch its 30th edition, bringing together a world legend with the authentic energy of Slovak alternative music. → read more

On Monday, November 17, we will gather for the Concert for those who Noticed, an event commemorating the 36th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. The 20th edition of this exceptional event will bring a vibrant musical program to Bratislava’s Pink Whale club. In addition, all visitors will have free access to the local sauna, Bobor, during the event. → read more

With his fusion of metal, grime, punk, and rap, he breaks down genre boundaries and delivers an uncompromising dose of energy, honesty, and inner reflection. One of the most distinctive voices of the contemporary British alternative scene, Native James, will perform at Pohoda.  → read more

Scottish band The Twilight Sad will also perform at the 30th edition of Pohoda. The band has gained international recognition for its darkly poetic indie rock and will bring to Trenčín Airport the characteristic combination of melancholy, energy, and sincerity that has accompanied their work since their debut album Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters. They will perform at Pohoda on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as part of THE CURE Extra Day. → read more

The highest presale in Pohoda's history continue – as of today, 60% of the festival's 30,000 capacity has been sold out. Three-day tickets at a discounted price can be purchased until midnight on Thursday, November 20. Their price will then increase by €20. → read more

Gorillaz and IDLES will perform at Pohoda in a few months, but we can already listen to their new song "The God of Lying," which they released this week. And since both bands will be performing at the Trenčín airport on the same day – Thursday, July 9, 2026 – we believe they will also meet on one stage. → read more

Starting today, we’re launching the sale of additional accommodation options for Pohoda 2026 in our shop. At the same time, we’re expanding the capacity of the popular Family Camp. → read more

Alongside The Cure, the extra festival day will feature other bands handpicked by Robert Smith. One of them is the Irish rock band Just Mustard, who will also showcase their latest album We Were Just Here at Pohoda. → read more

The British band IDLES will return to Pohoda after nine years. During this time, the guitar band from Bristol has released four more amazing albums and will bring a wild dose of post-punk and untamed energy to Trenčín Airport – the kind that defines their live concerts. → read more

On Thursday after 9:00 am, we will announce  on Radio_FM, our website and social media another artist performing at the 30th edition of Pohoda Festival in July 2026. → read more