YUKO will bring Ukrainian electro-folk to Pohoda 2026
Ukrainian electro-folk duo YUKO, known for their collaboration with Diplo and singer MØ, will perform at Pohoda 2026. YUKO are the first Ukrainian act confirmed for the festival’s 30th anniversary edition, and in the coming days we will introduce more Ukrainian artists who will bring the contemporary music scene of our eastern neighbours to Trenčín Airport.
18. February 2026
YUKO blend authentic Ukrainian folk songs with electronica, IDM and club production. Their music draws on traditional material collected by folklorists as well as by vocalist Yulia Yurina herself across different regions of Ukraine, transforming it into contemporary dance music. Their live shows are built on a tight connection between voice and electronics — on stage, Yulia and producer Stas Koroliov operate as a single organism generating intense energy and rhythmic drive.
YUKO released their debut album Ditch in 2017 and quickly emerged as one of the most compelling projects in Ukrainian alternative electronic music. They gained international attention through their collaboration with Diplo and MØ on the track Stay Open and performances at major European festivals and leading Ukrainian events.
After ending the project in 2020, YUKO return in 2026 to mark the project’s 10th anniversary. The year will bring a limited number of special reunion shows described by the duo as a one-time celebration, with no plans to continue the project beyond this occasion.
At Pohoda 2026 we will experience a rare meeting of folklore and contemporary electronics in the work of a project that has bridged tradition with the club scene and brought Ukrainian musical heritage into an international context.
Over three days (Thursday to Saturday), Pohoda 2026 will feature performances by Gorillaz, The Prodigy, Lykke Li, Denzel Curry, IDLES, Oliver Tree, Apashe & Brass Orchestra, Action Bronson, Emilíana Torrini, and many more. For the first time in Pohoda’s history, there will also be a standalone Extra Day, featuring The Cure, The Twilight Sad, Just Mustard, and Denis Bango.
For Wednesday – The Cure Extra Day, it is possible to purchase a single-day ticket or combine the experience with the full festival by buying a 4-day pass, which is currently the most cost-effective way to enjoy Pohoda in its entirety. Pohoda Festival will take place on July 8 & July 9–11, 2026, at Trenčín Airport.
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