Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra will also perform at Pohoda Festival, bringing their distinctive fusion of ethnic music elements, Ukrainian-language rap and modern hip-hop production. → read more
Only 500 three- and four-day tickets remain for the festival’s 30th anniversary edition. → read more
One of the most influential figures in the history of drum and bass, LTJ Bukem, will perform at Pohoda Festival. He is also the first confirmed artist of a special drum and bass night that will take place during Saturday night at the SLSP Arena. This unique night is being prepared together with the legendary Slovak crew Drumatique, who—just like Pohoda—are celebrating 30 years on the scene. Drumatique has played a crucial role in shaping the drum and bass community in Slovakia for three decades. → read more
Pohoda 2026 will feature the most distinctive voice in contemporary Japanese rap today—Yuki Chiba. His work blends modern trap, introspective lyrics, and a striking visual identity, making him one of the most intriguing figures on the Asian hip-hop scene. → read more
The project LOW KUNST CREW will also perform at Pohoda Festival. They are the second selection by Garáž stage curator Denis Bango, who is curating the stage this year together with Ľubo Šoška. → read more
The Nitra-based band Marhule will make their debut at Pohoda, having built a reputation in recent years as one of the most distinctive and provocative bands on the domestic alternative scene. They will perform on the Garáž stage, from where they will “spread love” throughout Pohoda. This is the first selection by Denis Bango, who, together with Ľubo Šoška, is curating this stage for young Slovak talent again this year. → read more
The Krtko Bain project will also perform at the 30th edition of Pohoda, taking the stage at the Garage. They are the third band selected for this stage’s lineup by curator Ľubo Šoška. → read more
Medial Banana—one of the most distinctive and consistent bands on the Central European reggae scene—will also return to the Trenčín airport in 2026. Over nearly two decades, they have built a strong reputation by combining infectious Jamaican rhythms with a modern European sound, distinctive melodies, and a natural connection with the audience. Their concerts possess an energy that can captivate audiences regardless of age or language. → read more
The Bratislava-based project Duplex Komplex will also perform at Pohoda 2026, taking the stage at Garáž. This stage has been an integral part of Pohoda for years, providing a platform for new and emerging names on the Slovak music scene. → read more
British experimental band Maruja from Manchester will also perform at Pohoda Festival 2026. Blending heavy guitars with jazz saxophone and rap-driven vocals, the band has earned a reputation as one of the most intense and energetic live acts on today’s alternative scene. → read more
