Their debut album, "Are You Satisfied?" was nominated for the 2015 Mercury Prize. According to Clash magazine, the tracks from their latest album “Heavy Jelly” are “wilder, faster, heavier, more frenetic, and downright hilarious than anything they've done together before.” The fantastic British punk rock duo SOFT PLAY will perform at Pohoda 2026. → read more
Our long-time photographer and friend Martina Mlčúchová has succeeded at the prestigious Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA). Her photographs from Pohoda 2025 won 2nd place in the “People – Event” category. → read more
One of Slovakia's best concert bands, Para, is returning to Pohoda – and in grand style. At Pohoda 2026, which will also be the 30th edition of the festival, Para will additionally celebrate its 30th birthday this year. Symbolic, exceptional, and above all connected – just as befits the shared history of Para and Pohoda. → read more
English singer and songwriter Baxter Dury is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British indie music. His music blends intimacy, dry British humour, and an outsider’s perspective with elements of electronic, disco, and dance music. At Pohoda 2026, he will perform his latest album Allbarone (2025), which has been a huge success and is being hailed by critics as his best work yet. → read more
The legendary band Gorillaz will perform in Slovakia for the first time. One of the most influential and innovative bands of the present day will take to the stage at Pohoda Festival 2026. Fans can look forward to an extraordinary mix of legendary hits such as “Clint Eastwood”, “Feel Good Inc.”, and “DARE”, alongside material from their new album set for release in spring 2026. This audiovisual show will undoubtedly be one of the biggest musical moments of Pohoda's 30th edition, which will take place from 9th to 11th July 2026 at Trenčín Airport. → read more
Irish band Fontaines D.C. is among the biggest favorites of this year's music season. Their latest album Romance has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and fans alike, with many considering it one of the best albums of the year. It is therefore no surprise that the band has received a prestigious nomination for the Mercury Prize, an award that regularly highlights the best of the British and Irish music scene. → read more
Preparations for the next edition of Pohoda are already in full swing, and one of the most important things at this time of year, in late summer and early fall, is booking performers. Our team has set off on a tour of Europe to attend music conferences, where they will take part in discussion panels and hold dozens of meetings with agents who represent and negotiate performances by world-class musicians. → read more
As part of Pohoda Acoustic Sessions 2025, Korben Dallas, joined by guest Tomáš Sloboda, delivered an electrifying performance of the song “Vyčítaš.” The only thing to complain about? That their set didn’t last longer ;) → read more
“Finally back in the hotel. The gigs behind me. Tomorrows on the way. The sunlight will find me.” Bene & Video Dave, Hotel&Hotel, city & city, Pohoda 2025 & You. Watch another video from the Pohoda Acoustic Sessions 2025 series, in which Bene and Video Dave brought their transatlantic hip-hop to the runway of Trenčín airport. → read more
People don’t go to Pohoda just for the music. It’s a place where people come together to think about how to live better – in relationships, in society, and towards nature. That’s why we’re glad that Harmony was once again present at Pohoda 2025, this time exclusively with recycled toilet paper. → read more
