Ilona Németh, an artist, professor, and curator of the Visual Stage at Pohoda, was honoured yesterday with the prestigious White Crow award. She received the award for her lifelong artistic achievements and civic engagement. Notably, she was summoned for police questioning after initiating a petition advocating for the dismissal of the Minister of Culture. The White Crow awards are presented annually to individuals who courageously stand up for truth, justice, and the public good, often at great personal risk—facing threats, legal repercussions, or career setbacks. Congratulations to Ilona Németh and the other laureates for their public advocacy and contributions to society. → read more

We couldn’t have imagined a better celebration of freedom and democracy than this artistic one. Thank you for celebrating it with us and creating an amazing atmosphere aboard the packed PINK WHALE → read more

Rapper, MC, producer, and a pioneer of the British grime scene. After last year’s fantastic performance by Skepta, we’re excited to welcome his younger brother, JME, to Pohoda 2025. → read more

The American rock band Queens of the Stone Age is the latest major international act confirmed for next year’s Pohoda Festival. Regarded by critics as one of the best live bands in history, the five-piece will make their debut in Slovakia at Trenčín Airport. In July at Pohoda 2025, they will showcase their extensive body of work, including their latest album, In Times New Roman…  → read more

This Sunday, November 17, we will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution with the Concert for those who noticed. Held at Pink Whale club, the event will feature a powerful lineup of live music, alongside brief discussions on relevant social issues and captivating visual performances.  → read more

Barcelona Gipsy BalKan Orchestra is one of those musical ensembles whose name alone reveals a lot, yet there's still so much more they have to offer. Their blend of southern temperament, Romani culture, klezmer, and Balkan music dissolves imagined borders between genres, cultures, and traditions. → read more

At Trenčín Airport in July, Bambie Thug will take the stage with a dark, mystical performance. The artist made waves at last year’s Eurovision, instantly gaining a devoted fanbase across Europe as the first non-binary performer to represent Ireland in this biggest European music competition, ultimately securing sixth place with a show charged with dark mysticism and magic. → read more

"Chaos in musical form." That’s how Dork magazine describes the alternative punk-rap duo Joey Valence & Brae — a DIY sensation that has rocketed from dorm rooms to major venues and festival stages. We’re thrilled that Pohoda will be one of those stages. → read more

The godfather of punk, one of the world’s most famous voices, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, immortal cultural icon, the shirtless legend. Iggy Pop is returning to Slovakia after 19 years to show us what real lust for life looks like at Trenčín Airport in July. → read more

Irish band Fontaines D.C., who will perform at Pohoda in July, are nominated for two Grammy Awards. They will be competing for the Best Rock Album award for their album Romance and the Best Alternative Music Performance award for their single Starbuster. The Grammy Awards shortlist of nominations was released on Friday night and the winners will be decided on February 2, 2025 at a ceremony in Los Angeles. → read more