Today marks three years since Ukraine was brutally invaded by the armed forces of the Russian Federation. Symbolically, on this anniversary, we are announcing the next Concert for Ukraine, which Pohoda Festival has organised annually since the start of the full-scale war in 2022. The concert will take place on Sunday, 16 March, at the Main Square in Bratislava. → read more

Your favourite DJ’s favourite DJ. At Pohoda 2025, we’re in for an epic rave thanks to the legendary Japanese DJ and producer ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U. Many in the industry see him as one of the world’s best DJs. He effortlessly breaks down genre boundaries, seamlessly shifting from techno to noise, from gabber to ambient—all within a single set or even the same transition. His performances are an intense experience, whether you're in a packed club or at an open-air summer festival. → read more

DakhaBrakha masterfully blend traditional Ukrainian music with influences from around the world, creating a sound they call "ethno-chaos." One of Ukraine's most sought-after musical groups will take the stage at Pohoda 2025.  → read more

The Polish duo Franek Warzywa & Młody Budda are said to be as fresh as the vegetables they love to sing about. This eccentric pair will take you on a colourful journey filled with humour, hyperpop, punk, and rap at Pohoda. → read more

Slovak indie pop band Bad Karma Boy will come to Pohoda 2025 with guests and a special stage design by their bassist Alan Prekop. Having been on the scene for more than a decade, they will play their well-known pieces as well as songs from their latest album, Noc na Zemi (Night on Earth).  .  → read more

Wherever the Dutch ska-rock band Bazzookas go, they bring an infectious joy for music and incredible energy. Their iconic school bus needs no introduction to the Pohoda crowd, and we’re delighted that our Dutch friends are coming to get us dancing at Trenčín Airport again this year. → read more

Ruka Hore label has released a special compilation of songs by Slovak performers. All songs are new and many of them were released for the first time on this compilation. All proceeds from the sales go to support and help the Pohoda festival. You can buy the limited edition on the Ruka Hore e-shop. → read more

Unfortunately, due to language, legislative and logistics reasons we are unable to register foreign volunteers. We can only accept volunteers of Slovak or Czech nationality. Thank you for your understanding. → read more

Fontaines D.C. with the song I love you professed their love for their native Ireland, Kamasi Washington dedicated the record Fearless Movement to his daughter Asha, Anoushka Shankar and her sister Norah Jones recorded the album Traces of You for their late father, Jana Kirschner often reveals her love for nature in her songs.  → read more

They breathe new life into traditional Japanese folk songs, blending them with their signature humour and genres like cumbia, reggae, boogaloo, afrobeat, and ethio-jazz. One of the most original bands of today, Japan’s Minyo Crusaders, will be performing at Pohoda 2025. → read more