This year again, you can look forward to the legendary Street Dance Battle, which has a twenty-year tradition. The programme will feature two forms of dance art. The first will be a classic dance battle, where four dance crews, composed of top Slovak dancers in street styles such as hip-hop, house dance, breakin', vogue, and dancehall, will face each other. Dance battles at Pohoda are always accompanied by unbridled energy, crazy moves, and fierce rivalry, which will not be in short supply this year. → read more

Martinus Bookshop, in cooperation with literarnyklub.sk, will once again offer two days of quality reading and exceptional guests at Pohoda this year. → read more

You and us - we make dreams come true at festival grounds all over Europe. This is only possible in a world that gives us the freedom we need. A world in which you can love who you love and be who you are. Keeping this world is worth everything it takes. → read more

The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices are a global phenomenon with a fascinating history. Their work and worldwide success is considered by many to be one of the milestones in the development of world music. → read more

SLOVCEM will once again provide technical assistance to visitors during Pohoda. A selection of high-quality adhesives, sealants, and cleaners will be available in the camp managers' tents. You’ll be able to seal, tape, or glue various damages to shoes, sandals, boots, and sunglasses, as well as patch up tents. Additionally, you can fix loose screws on items like sunglasses, equipment, or bicycles. And you can also use a cleaner to remove stains from a hearty meal from our Food Zone :). → read more

Ukrainian trio Hyphen Dash uniquely fuse jazz with hip-hop, electronica, and prog-rock. They were influenced by the likes of Robert Glasper, The Mars Volta, Christian Scott, and Todd Rundgren, and this is exactly the kind of interesting mix of musical styles you can expect at their concerts. → read more

At the "Nemlčať je zlato" (Speaking Up is Golden) booth, the Whistleblower Protection Office staff have prepared a number of fun activities for you. Not only can you get quality merch, but you can also gain valuable, new knowledge. After last year's great success, the Treasure Hunt will return in a new, improved version. Successful treasure hunters who find the hidden treasures in the festival grounds will win a beautiful and high-quality sweatshirt, t-shirt, tank top, cap, bag, or notepad. → read more

Friday's main stage programme will kick off with the unique project Trenčianska chasa, where five jubilant folklore ensembles from the city of Trenčín will meet on one stage. This collaboration promises to showcase the diverse talents of each ensemble – FE Trenčan, FE Družba, children's folklore ensembles Radosť and Kornička, and the Senior Club Družba – along with engaging interactions with the audience. → read more

Slovak DJ Matwe will wrap up the Friday programme at the Slovenská sporiteľňa Arena with a proper techno party. His sets are a precise selection of electronic bombardment, including everything from joyful bangers to underground techno. → read more

Peter Aristone is a Slovak singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer based in Prague who has collaborated with some of the best music producers in the UK. → read more