- Bands
- DJs
- Program in Garden
- Orpheus' Silent Song
- Theatre
- Movies
- Classical music
- Podcasts and talks
- Children's program
- Exhibitions
- Busker
- Readings
- NGO Stands
- Sport
- Workshops etc.
JOSKA A KIKI
A band made up of three friends, which has undergone many transformations over its twelveyear history, is returning to the stage with a new sound. The party synths from their EP The Dinner is Served have been replaced by an indie lineup of guitars and drums. In their original songs and their uniquely interpreted covers, they sing about love, growing up, mental health, and friendship.
Miss Petty + Live Band
From drag queen to queen of Czech queer pop. David Daniel, aka Miss Petty, creates futuristic dance-pop that tackles topics such as body positivity, breaking down stereotypes, and activism in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the Czech Republic in an entertaining way.
Miss Petty first appeared at Povalec in 2023, when she performed her now-iconic song “Teplo a Mír.” And this year she’s returning with even bigger news—Povalec will host the festival premiere of her brand-new live band, meaning familiar music with a fresh twist and new energy!
teige
You can never have enough alternative pop! Especially when it sounds as fresh as it does with the band teige, whose debut album *Květiny nonstop* won over the hearts of listeners and critics alike and earned them a nomination for the Vinyla Award. Emerging from the Kutná Hora music scene, teige moved to Prague, expanded to five members, and, following their success on Radio Wave’s “Startér,” are now heading to “Povaleč.”
In their music, they reflect on the time between late adolescence and their expectations for life outside their small hometown. Their Czech lyrics are complemented by a melancholic soundscape that blends synthesizer pads with guitar lines and distinctive female vocals.
foto: Táňa Lvovská
Good Times Only
You can’t stop the passage of time, and sometimes the good moments come to an end. That’s something these five guys realized while writing their latest record. They shifted from sweet, feel-good songs to tracks about breakups and coming to terms with separation.
GTO still stick to their established indie rock roots, but this time they wrapped them in a darker atmosphere. Maybe the good times will come back, but we’ll only find out at the Povaleč A stage!
Tolstoys (SK)
This Berlin-based psychedelic band draws inspiration from Slavic and Celtic folklore.
Their live performances are intense, physical, and deeply immersive—drawing the audience into a shared trance of freedom and release. They tour throughout Europe and have performed twice at Glastonbury. Last year, they released the album *The Buzz*, filled with friendship, love, and the vibrant energy they spread around the world. They recorded it analog and live at their own Berlin studio, Sundown Studios.
photo: Dominik Friess
MC Gey
A man with a bizarre name and even more bizarre lyrics, who defies every expectation of how a rapper should behave, look, and speak. Originality and unpredictability that is MC Gey.
Jakub Rafael, a Czech rapper, poet, graphic designer, illustrator, and writer, rose to prominence with the group Actionday Crew and the label Ty Nikdy, and has won two Anděl awards for rap. His lyrics stand out for their vivid imagery, dark humor, and frequent use of double meanings and vulgarisms. They tackle controversial topics, include references to the hip-hop scene, and criticize small-town mentality, prejudice, and empty clichés.
Acid Row
Acid Row is a band that straddles the line between stoner rock and grunge, alternating between psychedelic passages and heavy riffs, as well as more straightforward, metal-influenced, or even punk-inspired moments. Since 2012, they’ve been on stage almost constantly—touring is a fundamental part of their existence. This is evident in their live performances, where high energy meets the band’s tight chemistry. In recent years, they’ve drawn attention with, among other things, their album *Poisoned Mind*, which won an Anděl Award.
Prastako
Fast BPM and inner peace. Energetic alt-electronica, Y2K beats, and feel-good tracks. A fast-paced set that will blow you away while simultaneously soothing your soul.
AMYGDALA
My name is AMYGDALA, a DJ and up-and-coming producer based in Prague. I resonate most with the hard German techno style, Schranz, but I don't box myself into a single genre. Alongside Schranz, I also enjoy bounce techno, hardgroove, and hard dance, and depending on the atmosphere, I like to blend various styles into my dynamic sets.
ketiv
Ketiv is a Prague-based DJ known for his infectious energy and dynamic sets that blend groovy techno with elements of hardgroove, uptempo house, and trance. Since launching his career in 2022, he has quickly made a name for himself in the underground scene, captivating crowds with his seamless transitions and electrifying selections. His passion for rhythm and relentless drive led him to create Obsession, a unique event series pushing the boundaries of what can be played in a cocktail bar - bringing hypnotic underground tech sounds into an intimate setting. Expect nothing less than a pulsating journey through the depths of electronic sounds when DJ Ketiv takes control.
sskvara
A local DJ from Prague who mixes various genres depending on the event. For the past few years, he’s been most into wobbly, low-end heavy, tribal, or Latino-influenced sounds and everything around it—and his set at the B stage at Povaleč will follow in exactly this spirit.
Biftech & Keetah
This year, the duo Biftech & Keetah will prepare a lighthearted set full of heavy sounds from the British Isles. Raised by the ShunkaCrew collective, they have played at countless parties. From dubstep through hard house and speedy garage, they will guide you through the beginning of the evening. They navigate through the darker corners of British club music. While bassline and UK bass used to dominate their sets, today their selection blends speedy garage, darker 2-step, dubstep, bass techno, and other contemporary bass mutations.
Young Aesthete
Blending the best of UK bass dance music in a pot with a sprinkling of Slavic salt. Big bass gon shake dat ass – when the big man’s behind the decks, the energy is undeniably contagious. Young Aesthete is the founder and curator of Bratislava's popular Jašenie party series, operating between Bratislava, Berlin and Prague. In his DJ sets, he fuses his own production and exclusive DJ edits, moving fluidly across UK garage, bass, dub and breakbeat sounds. His background as a percussionist in the Berlin–Slovak band Tolstoys strongly shapes his DJ approach, defined by dynamic mixing, rhythmic precision and a pronounced focus on percussion. He has supported artists such as Ahadadream, Sicaria, Badger, Eliza Rose and JAEL.
Akira
Czech DnB legend Akira has been DJing since the late 1990s. He’s an integral part of Friday night at the Povaleč festival, and every year after his set, a crowd of fans (and fangirls) waits for him, eager to take a photo together. Akira’s range covers all styles of DnB, from smooth liquid funk to modern dancefloor sounds, techstep, and neurofunk. He also regularly plays bass music, UKG, and breaks.
"I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear"
Magenta
Prague-based DJ and producer Magenta is one of the key figures in the Czech underground bass music and grime scene. His name is synonymous with the raw energy of the British sound—in both his dynamic sets and punchy original productions, he effortlessly fuses grime, dubstep, bassline, and UK garage.
Over the years, he has become one of the most prominent local promoters of broken and straight bass beats. He is known for his uncompromising selection, technical precision behind the decks, and frequent collaborations with leading names in the Czech rap and electronic scene. His performances promise a heavy atmosphere and an intense experience for all fans of the genuine UK sound.
SMB b2b Eye See Cue
SMB is part of the Loudsilentboys crew in which he takes part in organizing, production and DJing. As a DJ SMB blends Garage, Hard House and 90s raw and bitter UK sounds. His sets are usually a freestyle of whatever he likes at the moment, but they are made up from a long list of deeply researched tracks.
Together with the talented DJ Eye See Cue, they will take care of Friday night. Her sets are dominated by a UK Garage sound packed with bass-heavy grooves, bouncy beats, and feel-good energy.
Raketa95
Jesse and Theo, originally from Belgium and France, created their duo Raketa95 during COVID period, spending that extra spare time digging through music and mixing.
They are the co-founders of the collective & label Soft Limits, aiming to invite and introduce to the Prague scene a variety of artists from different music genres.
Constantly evolving, Raketa95’s sets mix high energy with eclectic picks, from electro, break & techno, with a few unexpected twists.
red room
A band that blends noise, psychedelia, and melody. Guitars and synths, a raw sound, and songs about the world’s tragedies—songs you can dance to just as easily as you can meditate to.
Maryana
Maryana is a singer with striking energy and a gift for catchy melodies, creating original music in both Czech and English. She writes her own lyrics and music, blending pop with other genres and a modern sound. On stage, she is joined by a tight-knit band made up of professional musicians and students from the Jaroslav Ježek Conservatory.
Curtains Please
The Prague-based duo, currently creating music in a basement studio, has already released two singles, Rain for You and Hearts of Steel, with the latter winning this year’s Startér competition. The sound of their songs remains true to a sense of melancholy, but the emotions they evoke are left up to the listeners. Genre labels are too restrictive, so the breadth of their sound at a concert might even come as a surprise.
Karolina Beranova
The work of Prague-based musician and director Karolina Beranová is ever-changing and richly diverse. Together with her band, she can captivate with passion and confidence while also moving audiences with fragility and sincerity. In the EP My Movies, where she reflects the life of a filmmaker, she invites us to become the main characters of our own story.
Vojdi (SK)
Their music is like a scattered mosaic that someone has put back together, and the result is even better than the original. Vojdi love and create intricate compositions, shifting motifs, and unconventionally broken rhythms. It all fits together like the gears in a clockwork mechanism. Different sizes, different numbers of teeth, but it works. Math rock, indie, prog rock, or shoegaze—that’s roughly how you could categorize it. Experimentation, instrumental noise textures, self-irony, and a sense of detachment. The perfect thing for those who seek musical originality and aren’t afraid of rawness.
Slut
The Prague-based noise-psychedelic band SLUT, whose roots date back to the early ’90s, last performed at Povalec three years ago, when they presented material from their then-newly released album *Spirit of Brotherhood*. This year, they’ll be bringing new tracks from their brand-new album *Soul Booster*, and by all accounts, we can once again look forward to their distinctive hypnotic, heavy-hitting sound—sometimes likened to a steam locomotive at full speed.
Slut represent one of the most substantial offerings of alternative rock coming out of the Czech Republic. The fewer overtly catchy melodies there are, the greater the depth of their carefully crafted atmosphere.
Heavy guitar tones define the gravity of their current work, which is not so much a continuation of their hardcore beginnings as it is a distinctive brand of rock with elements of industrial and post-metal. In their grime and rawness, Slut are at the same time a colorful manifesto of a solid identity, set against the gray reality of our impersonal and sterile world.
Dvě Slunce
Dvě Slunce is an experimental rap project by friends František and Tomáš. In 2025, they released the concept album SOMA, on which both the sound and themes move further away from established rap conventions. Even though soma means body in ancient Greek, the album primarily explores mental states and the experience of them. The second part of the album offers an escape into virtual worlds of thought, imagination, books, or films. The music works with shifting tempos, dynamics, and variety, creating the perfect guide through descriptive lyrics and fantastical worlds.
Světadíl
This band blends alternative rock and classic Czech big beat music with a touch of synthesizer-driven sounds. Their raw guitar energy, enriched by distinctive textures and unconventional compositions, offers a welcome escape from the monotony of everyday life. Their Czech-language lyrics explore stories from ordinary life, existential themes, and reflections on current events shaping the world around us.
Expect catchy melodies, immersive sonic landscapes, and an atmosphere as thick as fog drifting across the surface of a lake.
Dr. Latecock & Anselmo
Two lads. One microphone. Infinite possibilities. Freestyle comedy rap with no brakes, no script, and no guarantee of mental stability. Absurd rhymes, stoner philosophy, and improvisation so spontaneous that even they can barely keep up. Part stand-up, part rap battle, part collective hallucination. Come find out why everything makes sense and at the same time, nothing does. Budli budli.
LETMO
Kids from Sudety who make music for money so they can go on vacation to Slovakia. The Teplice trio combines folk, alternative pop, and rap with fast beats. On their debut album Bída a lesk, they confidently work with Czech lyrics and uncompromising, unexpected musical twists. They scream quietly and draw the audience into their world, the world of Sudeten children.
Madebythefire
An instrumental screamo band from Plzeň, founded toward the end of the last millennium, has been making waves on the scene since ’97. The music of this all-male boy band features noticeable elements of post-rock, math rock, and San Diego-style music. Everything is shrouded in a highly dynamic and, at times, even captivating synthesis. These sonically dissonant collages offer a moment of silence—not just on important metaphysical topics. Or perhaps not.
Cermaque
A solo performance by poet and singer-songwriter Jakub Čermák. Sweat and poetry. Intimate tenderness and a thrilling, raw performance. A journey through his 13 studio albums to date, two of which have been nominated for the Anděl Award in the Folk and Alternative categories in recent years. Every concert is a battle; every song is a prayer.
Hopsen Clark & Vivace Soundsystem
Hopsen returns to Povaleč from the future with his sixth album Sprej Času and a brand new sound. A story that could move even Jimmy Kugelblitz himself will guide you through everything you need to find in it. Epic adventure, storytelling, hip-hop, jazz, and breakcore all in one. To complete the whole show, his amigo Vivace Soundsystem and live drums are coming along too. They say no synth is safe when he’s around.
1FLFSOAP
An urbanized young guy from a village and a bored Brno native! Live drums with guitar, synths, and a raw sound reveal the dark side of live electronic music. 1flfsoap creates dance sets with unpredictable endings. Two guys (Janík and Palán) whose rhythms have been in sync for a long time, thanks to a simple MIDI cable. A duo that wants to drive the stench of electroswing out of the cities! 100% improvisation, 200% rave!
DJ Zøzz (½Fremenů)
DJ Zøzz returns from the depths of consciousness. At your feet, he lays his sonic trophies, oh blessed one. Primal rhythms, the pulse of a mathematical jungle shot through with adrenaline. Razor-sharp hats piercing the vast plains of the Infinite. Melodies you remember from the womb, oh sovereign one. Pure, raw pressure and energy—a ritual for all disciples of techno-shamanism. Accept these offerings, oh immortal.
Improvizace tělem, hlasem a barokním prostorem
Three HAMU students will explore improvisational principles, working with impulses and intuition. They will combine movement, spoken word, sound, and music. They will teach you how to act and react, how to partner with others, and how to turn all of this into a joyful and playful experience. The workshop will culminate in a collective original piece that will become an organic part of the evening Baroque REJ. Come and try improvisation in the setting of the Baroque gardens of Valeč — you don’t need anything, just the desire to revel and have fun.
Speedfriending
A pleasant hangout where you can meet plenty of new friends, not only at the festival. Don’t worry, it will be relaxed and we won’t pressure you into anything.
Výstroj na REJ: Večerní toaleta
Whoever wishes to revel at the REJ must be dressed for the occasion. Come and create your own Baroque accessory! Whether it's a Baroque-inspired wig, a piece of jewelry, or the perfect addition to your outfit, we've got you covered. Our makeup artist will also be there to complete your new look with elegant beauty spots and rosy cheeks. Huzzah! Let the merrymaking begin!
Barokní REJ
Dear wanderers, wayfarers, and all visitors of Povalec!
Pray accept our invitation to a Baroque Masquerade Ball, where music, dance, and splendour shall unite in one unforgettable evening.
Upon your arrival, you shall be welcomed with a goblet of divine Ambrosia, followed by a festive banquet accompanied by the enchanting sounds of opera. The evening shall be graced by a ceremonial opening dance, and at the stroke of midnight, a long-guarded surprise shall at last be revealed.
Pray attire yourselves for this extraordinary occasion with all the elegance and magnificence befitting a courtly celebration. Should you wish to elevate your appearance still further, an evening dressing chamber shall be prepared before the festivities begin, where you may complete your splendid attire.
Honour our Masquerade Ball with your presence, and allow yourselves to be transported, if only for a single night, to an age of Baroque grandeur and unbridled merriment!
DJ JöëK - půlnoční překvapení
JöëK is a Ústí nad Labem–based DJ focused on genre-bending and groovy vibes.
He started out playing at queer and free parties, and now he’s headed to Povaleč. Expect house, bass, prog, and 90s elements flowing through his set. Bring your dancing shoes!
Joke Division: Improvisation Cut
A ruthless director prepares a series of acting and improvisation challenges that the actors must complete in front of the audience. Will they rise to the occasion in this merciless test, or will they go up in smoke like a piece of paper? For the first time, we’re bringing this show directly from the Divadlo v Řeznické to the Povaleč Festival!
Barbora Špačková: Maryšo?
An old armchair, a cup of coffee, and a journey to the cemetery.
*Maryša?* is an original debut production created as a graduation performance at the Department of Authorial Creativity and Pedagogy. Through various forms of storytelling, it explores the connections between the stories of fictional women and those of real women. It asks where the author’s artistic licence ends and a genuinely lived experience begins.
Geisslers Hofcomoedianten: Hněv
Where does the Colorado River flow?
Often referred to as the “American Nile” or the “hardest-working river in the western United States”—the Colorado River, known for its flow through the Grand Canyon and the monumental Hoover Dam, among other things—is undeniably a vital river on which more than 40 million people, including residents of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, and other cities, directly depend. Water from the river enables Americans to prosper, produce food, and transform an arid region into a veritable oasis. However, due to intensive human use, the river has not flowed into the ocean for several decades, and the current water shortage is creating a complex situation for the seven U.S. states that depend on the river and for Mexico, where the river has its delta.
The lecture traces the historical development of water allocation from the river and then addresses the current issue of water scarcity in the western United States. Through a case study, it offers insight into the complex issue of freshwater use, which can serve as a catalyst for recognizing its value—not only in the United States, but also in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in the world.
The lecture will be given by American studies scholar Jeroným Vnouček, who has visited the western United States and explored the topic of the Colorado River in his bachelor’s thesis.
Starter Live
Starter is Radio Wave’s talent scout. We help bands that aren’t afraid to rally their fans, as well as those who have always hated clickbait.
Plav: Destroy the Bridge! Italian Comebacks
“It was getting dark, and a light breeze blew over the ocean current heading toward the low foothills.”
Plav, the monthly magazine for world literature, is back at Povalec! This time, it focuses on contemporary literature and political tensions in modern-day Italy. A theatrical performance in the spirit of opera. The popular duo of literary and performance “smugglers,” Messo & Mucil /mesˈso e muˈtʃil/, will blend Italian and Czech. Accompanied by the sounds and noises of their memories of an Italy irretrievably lost and one that never existed, they will perform with the beach ensemble údk.
The event is made possible thanks to the support of the State Cultural Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. Illustration by Finn Stiller. Quotations from Stefan D’Arrigo’s *Horcynus Orca*.
Vyhonit ďábla live
Vulvas, semen, physicality, body hair, friendship, orgasms, discharge, p0rno, stereotypes, sex, lust, fetishes, and breaking down sexual taboos. Your favorite feminist killjoys, Zuzana and Terézia, without shame. We’re banishing the devil!
MOSHPIT
MOSHPIT is a podcast that brings together voices often left out of public debate, giving them space to comment on current social issues, all with a touch of humor. Covering a wide range of topics and perspectives, the podcast also reflects the language and sensibilities of Generation Z. MOSHPIT is produced under Deník Alarm, the most widely read progressive newspaper in the Czech Republic. Each episode features a rotating lineup of guests and young hosts, with direction by Klára Bělíčková.
Traveling Through Indonesia with Džuba
What’s it like to live, study, and travel in Indonesia? And do you know how many buffaloes it takes to bury one grandpa? Anna Beránková (aka Džuby), a graduate of Indonesian Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University, will try to give you an idea during this lecture.
It will be full of stories from hitchhiking across Java and Sulawesi, experiences of meeting local people who are willing to share everything—including the roof over their heads—and tales of the ritual funerals of the Toraja people, as well as the everyday little things that make Indonesia unique. Džuby will also talk about the traditional art of Karawitan, which she studied for two semesters at ISI University in Yogyakarta, located in the regency of the same name—the country’s only semi-autonomous sultanate.
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Cute Kittens 1 & 2
Cuttie kittens will overwhelm you with their loveliness for the ninth time at Povaleč. Both days film programme will by traditionally launched by these popular five-minutes of cuteness.
"The kittens were born in May, 2017 in Milešov near the Orlická dam. They were in danger of drowning because the owner of the mother cat did not want to take care of them by any other way than killing them. So we took them in. Both the videos were made at that time and it ensured the kittens undying fame. All siblings were placed in new homes and we were left with one kitten - tri-coloured Mášen, who lived with us until the unfortunate incident last summer. It is one more reason why the videos have become a family archive and a reminder of good deeds and cuteness. We are smiling with tears." – Kristýna Kuhn
Sedmikrásky
Directed by: Věra Chytilová / 1966 / 73 min
What happens when two girls, both named Marie, decide to respond to an absurd world with a game of their own—one fueled by chaos and provocation? Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, Daisies remains a landmark of the Czechoslovak New Wave and world cinema alike. Věra Chytilová crafted a playful cinematic feast bursting with color, absurdity, and unrestrained imagination, whose baroque exuberance perfectly complements this year's atmosphere at Povaleč.
Filmařský OPEN CALL 1
Pan Nikdo proti Putinovi
Directed by: David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin / 2025 / 94 min
What does propaganda look like when it enters the classroom? Teacher and school videographer Pavel Talankin secretly documents the transformation of his school into a tool of state ideology. Mr. Nobody Against Putin is a gripping documentary filmed from within the system itself. For its urgency and powerful firsthand perspective, it has received critical acclaim, including recognition at Sundance and an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Filmařský OPEN CALL 2
Anička a Letadýlko: Vivi tady nebydlí
Loutky bez hranic: Nedopečený koláček
Dora Bouzková: Nedopečená dílna
Loutky bez hranic: Příběhy malé Lupitiny González
The Castle Church and the Castle Keeper
Join the castle warden on a journey to uncover the secrets of the Baroque Church of the Holy Trinity. During this extraordinary tour, you’ll not only explore the church itself, but also climb the towers, peek into the church attic, and together we’ll venture into the darkness beneath the stairs leading to the crypt. You’ll hear stories about the lives and deaths of noble families, about Baroque symbolism, and about places that are normally hidden from visitors.
The tour is free for festivalgoers with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; others are welcome to join for an admission fee of 180 Kč.
L'Astre Bleu
Markéta Janoušková - violin
The podium belongs to the violin in its purest form. Renowned Czech violinist Markéta Janoušková, appreciated for her velvety tone, technical virtuosity and original dramaturgy, will present a program that connects the music of three centuries - from the Baroque to the present. Markéta, as a soloist and chamber player, performs on prestigious stages throughout Europe and her interpretations are captivating with their ability to combine deep musicality with expressive immediacy.
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria (Goldberg variations)
Ursula Mamlok - From my Garden
Georg Philipp Telemann - Fantasia no. 7, TWV40:20
Jacques-Alphonse de Zeegant - L'Astre Bleu
Jiří Janoušek - Myjavian melodies, Folkloric melodies
Sergej Prokofjev: Sonata for violin solo D major op. 115
Markéta Janoušková (violin)
Czech violinist Markéta Janoušková is recognized for her artistic versatility as a soloist and chamber musician. She regularly performs at leading international festivals and prestigious venues including the Berliner Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Konserthuset Stockholm, and Wigmore Hall, where she appears as a resident artist with the Smetana Trio.
An acclaimed recording artist, she has released the solo album L’Astre Bleu and participated in the complete recording of Miloslav Kabeláč’s violin works. Her collaborations include artists such as Josef Suk, Shlomo Mintz, Albrecht Mayer, and Charles Olivieri-Munroe.
A graduate of the Prague Conservatory, the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin, she is also the founder and artistic director of the crossover project FolkloreClassic, connecting classical and folk music traditions.
Gaudium Pragense
Gaudium Pragense is a Prague mixed choir with a long tradition and a strong emphasis on high-quality choral singing, which is committed to music from the Renaissance to the present. Today, the choir is moving from its strong Baroque base to a broader and more diverse repertoire, in which it wants to discover less frequently performed compositions that you will not hear at concerts.
Since autumn 2024, the choir has been led by František Loder, a young conductor and representative of the emerging generation, who brings new energy and artistic impulse to its activities. His goal is to continue the tradition of the choir and at the same time develop it towards a lively, exploratory and listener-attractive program.
J. S. Bach - Cantata Wachet auf BWV 140 (selection)
G. Fauré - Cantique de Jean Racine
H. B. Gardiner - Evening Hymn
The mixed choir is directed by František Loder
Duo Affettico
Ludmila Pavlová / violin, Filip Kudelásek / guitar
A young, spirited duo with a fresh, light repertoire. Duo Affettico (Ludmila Pavlová - violin, Filip Kudelásek - guitar) is distinguished not only by its temperament, but also by its ethereal nature. They are not afraid to perform original arrangements of well-known and lesser-known compositions, but they also find their taste in classical, audience-tested works. However, on Friday evening, a relaxed musical program full of more popular and non-classical hits awaits us.
Program:
A. Pärt – Fratres
A. Piazzolla - Verano porteño
B. Bartók - Romanian dances
F. Tarrega - Capriccio arabe
G. Bacewicz - Polish capriccio
The Beatles - All you need, Yesterday/Present tense
J. Williams – Schindler's list
A. Piazzolla - Nightclub
M. Ravel - Kaddish
A. Piazzolla - Escualo, Oblivion, Libertango
J. Massenet - Meditation Thais
Ludmila Pavlová (violin)
is a Czech violinist who performs both solo and in chamber ensembles on Czech and international stages. She is currently completing her doctoral studies at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and has won an Excellent grant competition focusing on pedagogy, psychology, and physiology. In addition, at the age of 18, she founded the Podkrkonošské hudební léto festival, which celebrates the joy of music every year, and a year later, she released her debut CD with pianist Stanislav Gallin. Ludmila became the absolute winner of the International Violin Competition in honour of Master Vasa Příhoda "New European Talents" and the winner of the Bohuslav Martinů Competition with the prize for the best interpretation of the works of Bohuslav Martinů and the prize of the Jaroslav and Zorka Zich Foundation. She also won the Gold Medal with High Distinction at the 4th Manhattan International Music Competition in June 2019. Ludmila plays a historical instrument that she received as a gift from a Viennese sponsor, and recently made her debut with it at the famous Musikverein with a Ravel sonata.
Filip Kudelásek (guitar)
graduated from the conservatory in Pardubice under Petr Saidl. During his studies, he performed at international guitar festivals (e.g., Kytara Kutná Hora, Guitar Festival Mikulov, etc.). He is also a member of the organizing team of the Kutná Hora Guitar Competition with master classes. He has participated in many international courses and seminars under the guidance of leading personalities in his field such as Marco Socías, Zoran Dukić, Tatiana Stachak, Stefan Schmid,t and Johannes Monno.
He actively performs as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Worthy of note is his collaboration with the renowned Apollon String Quartet, with whom he has already performed numerous concerts
He is currently studying at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague in the class of Petr Saidl and Pavel Steidl.
Green until death and beyond
A lecture on how, in today’s world, we can rethink the funeral industry and harness its potential to renew our relationship with death and the landscape. You will learn about new ecological alternatives to burial that are more environmentally friendly and offer the symbolism of a return to nature’s cycle. We will demonstrate that cemeteries today, in addition to their reverential function, can also serve as green oases near human settlements, full of biodiversity, as well as places that foster community gatherings and local culture.
Adam Vokáč is the caretaker of the Memorial Park in Satalice and a pioneer of natural burial practices within the Poslední stopa association. Through his work, he aims to contribute to a greater acceptance of death in our society and to a deeper connection with the landscape, specifically through the idea of our post-mortem union with nature.
Párová a skupinová akrobacie pro každého
Blok o nerůstu: „Fuck the system“, ale co dál?
AZ kvíz Povaleč vol. 1: BARoko I.
Mycélium
Acoustic, surreal buskers who found instruments in their hands and so had no choice but to play and sing.
Tereza Kocholatá
Tereza Kocholatá is a Czech artist who works across the fields of music, film, and installation. After moving to England to study art and find a way to afford to be an artist without making excuses, her visual projects naturally gave way to music. For her, the voice is her primary instrument, and songs are a space where feelings can remain unresolved. In her work, she prioritizes intimacy, rawness, and humanity over perfection and spectacle. As an instinctive nonconformist, she remains distrustful of authority and close to those who challenge it.
Muzikanti bez domova
We are a loose-knit group of musicians united by our love of music and our experience living on the streets or working with homeless people.
Our repertoire includes well-known Czech and Romani songs that we love to play for our own enjoyment and that of others. Come sing or dance with us.
SloE
A group of four promising musicians will showcase the charm of their original music, which is traditionally infused with the energy of hard rock and soft metal—but, quite exceptionally, without the use of electricity, taking a peaceful acoustic approach instead.
Double Dylan
This spring, two musicians (Mikuláš Tichý and Boban) met in Valeč—both of whom love and play Dylan’s music and draw inspiration from his work. It turned into a good-natured music contest and jam session that’s definitely worth repeating—and where else but on the Busker Stage at Povaleč?
Sdružení Vánek
Unsolicited interpretations of the poetic works of Richard L. Kramár, a “Donatello” of the Slovak language, in the form of musical-recitation reconstructions of both real and fantastical versions of the master’s opuses across many languages, personas, and eras.
Blue Defekt
A French-Czech musician who has been playing the guitar, singing, writing his own lyrics, and setting poems to music since he was fifteen.
Gorale originale Pardubicensis
A musical group of girls and boys who perform historical songs about well-known and lesser-known events and figures from Czech and European history. Their music is based on solo vocals combined with choral singing, accompanied by guitar, percussion, flutes, accordion, brumle, niněra, and famfrnoch. They have released the albums *Let’s Fight, Hussites!* (2016), *Álíb aroh* (2021), *Christmas and Pirate Songs from the Year One-Two* (2023), and *The Bangerovci* (2025). The “Goráls” concerts are not just about education, but above all about entertainment.
Klára Černá
Klára Černá is completing her studies in new media and comparative literature at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. She has recently published in Tvar, Divadelní revue, A2, Listy, Revue Prostor, and Andergraund Rivista, with translations by Martina Mecco. In addition to writing and proofreading texts for Psí víno, she is also a photographer. She is a member of the sound collective údk. She is surely working on something right now that could already be finished.
Citáty z neexistujících knih
There are countless books in the world. However, there are far more that have never existed and never will. And it is precisely because of them that a community of researchers has emerged—men and women who, using their precise tools and methods, explore, unearth, and examine these books so they can share them with the public in the form of quotes and excerpts. After all, it would be a great shame if you could never read even a single line from nonexistent books.
Come listen to the author read the most interesting quotes that researchers share in the Facebook group or on the Instagram profile “Quotes from Nonexistent Books.”
Jan Pinc
A return to the sources, to Vřídlo and its surroundings. A journey through the past and the present, fragments from old towns, forgotten villages, the Ohře River basin, and mountainous landscapes. Glory born of water and stone. Poetry, prose, essays, stories, journeys. Traces and echoes from elsewhere. A reminder that our region is not just Karlovy Vary and Valeč.
There will also be wafers available on site.
Chvála automobilismu (Jeden den v životě závodníka)
It’s unbearably hot, forests are burning, festivals are being canceled. The wives of billionaires are giving investment advice to the poor. The poor applaud the rich so they can get even richer. Everyone is drenched in sweat. In a huge, scorching parking lot, we worship a gigantic car and, one by one, stick our heads into the exhaust pipe to cool off. The Minister of Culture sits in an air-conditioned car with tinted windows, revving the engine. Everyone applauds. Children and retirees cool off in inflatable pools. We’re getting blisters; a cyclist is being sacrificed. A totally realistic satire told from the perspective of moles. Or maybe something completely different. In any case, an apocalypse — the Book of Revelation for the age of oligarchs.
(Commissioned by: Ministry of Culture)
Konsent - Stand Up
Jan Fabián: Polystyren Jacuzzi 2.0
Construction waste accounts for approximately 35% of all waste.
If Honza decided to bury himself in the ground, only his head would remain visible.
The installation asks how far our building ambitions reach—and what traces they leave behind. Where does construction waste end up, for example, polystyrene blown off scaffolding by the wind? Are we already creating a new geological layer that will outlive us all?
Take a seat in the construction industry's waste bin.
Jan Fabián is a conceptual artist, architect, and builder. His work brings together architecture, ecological thinking, and a sensitive approach to space through the use of found and upcycled materials. He explores the relationships between people, landscapes, and architecture. He graduated from the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (UMPRUM) and has been teaching at the Faculty of Architecture, Czech Technical University in Prague, since 2014. He has collaborated with institutions including Prague City Gallery (GHMP), CAMP, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, and České Budějovice – European Capital of Culture 2028.
O POVALČI VE VALČI
How It All Began Here. Twenty Years of the Festival, Tonda’s Birthday Celebration, and a Journey Through the Baroque Landscape.
Through a traditional scavenger hunt and immersive theater, you’ll be guided through authentic stories and characters from Valeč’s history—from the High Baroque era to the present-day exuberance of the festival. Whether you experience the scavenger hunt, the theater, or both is entirely up to you.
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Guided tour to fermentation celar + products tasting
Last year we faced massive interest of visitors.. so we are opening our gate again to welcome you in our workshop. It is located in the house of former forestry administration just under the castle terraces. Large celar is possibly of baroque origin. During the tour will go briefly through the history of the place, spot unique vulcano features… And focus mainly on what’s going on now – fruit processing and fermentation for our distillery production. The tour is free; the tasting costs 100 Kč per person.
Meet directly in front of the metal gate marked “Kvasírna,” Valeč 2.
O POVALČI VE VALČI
How It All Began Here. Twenty Years of the Festival, Tonda’s Birthday Celebration, and a Journey Through the Baroque Landscape.
Through a traditional scavenger hunt and immersive theater, you’ll be guided through authentic stories and characters from Valeč’s history—from the High Baroque era to the present-day exuberance of the festival. Whether you experience the scavenger hunt, the theater, or both is entirely up to you.
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Football
Friendly football match, everyone is welcome.
Self-guided tour of the castle and lapidarium
You have to see this! The first time, the second time, the third time. Original, world-famous sculptures from Braun’s workshop—by day, by night, and in a storm. A castle full of exhibitions and historical contrasts. The ancient heart of Valč, radiating its genius loci. Explore the exhibition at your own pace; enjoy the castle and the sculptures for as long as you like. Starting at 9:00 p.m., you can take in the dimly lit atmosphere and the glowing HIC SUNT LEONES exhibition. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
HIC SUNT LEONES – Filip Kazda
Enter the dialectic of ritual in an age of stroboscopic reproducibility. Chaos and tranquility. Austerity and playfulness. The sacred and the profane. The script of revelation. The space both screams and remains silent. A mask that both conceals and reveals. Distance is near. The castle’s interiors once again host contemporary art. Filip Kazda’s exhibition engages in a dialogue with the castle and with our established sensorimotor patterns. The exhibition is open during the castle’s regular hours. At dusk, the exhibition lights up with UV light, revealing another dimension. Come every evening at 9:00 p.m. to experience a magical ritual with the exhibition’s creator!
Guided Tours of the Castle with the Castle Master
Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.
Guided Tours of the Castle with the Castle Master
Discover Valeč Through the Eyes of the Castle Keeper! During these special tours, the castle warden will take visitors not only to areas normally off-limits, but also introduce them to stories and interesting facts that often don’t make it into standard tours. The tours are free for Povaleč Festival visitors with a festival wristband of a higher tier than the basic one; other interested visitors can join for a discounted admission fee of 180 Kč.
A Night Tour of HIC SUNT LEONES with its creator, Filip Kazda
Enter the dialectic of ritual in an age of stroboscopic reproducibility. Chaos and tranquility. Austerity and playfulness. The sacred and the profane. The script of revelation. The space both screams and remains silent. A mask that both conceals and reveals. Distance is near. The castle’s interiors once again host contemporary art. Filip Kazda’s exhibition engages in a dialogue with the castle and with our established sensorimotor patterns. The exhibition is open during the castle’s regular hours. At dusk, the exhibition lights up with UV light, revealing another dimension. Come every evening at 9:00 p.m. to experience a magical ritual with the exhibition’s creator!
The Labyrinth of the Heart and the Paradise of the World
How often do you listen to your heart? Do you listen to it when it’s out of sync with the rhythm of the world? Could there be a paradise within it?
We are one inner self, one beat after another, one blood—I see the profound beauty within myself.
An interactive installation offering a space to pause and create a message, communication, or wish directed toward your heart. Come pause, listen, send a message, and just be!
Chillout zone with boardgame
It’s late morning, afternoon is approaching, and you’re slowly crawling out of your tent. Ugh. Outside, at best, the sun is beating down; at worst, it might even be raining, and the first band you and your friends plan to see doesn’t start for several hours. What to do? Where to go? Well, you can always laze around in the tent, but if you still have a little energy left, head over to the board game booth! There’s a wide range of games, from cards and dice to Clobber and BANG! all the way to games that’ll keep you busy all afternoon. Well, there's no time to hesitate—let's head over to Leothrádek to relax!
A mural in the garden
František Felix and Tomáš Staněk will be painting together on a wall in the garden on Friday and Saturday morning.
If you'd like to try your hand at painting, there will be a space on the other side of the wall where you can let your wild imagination run free.
Babylon Tattoo Space
Babylon Tattoo Space is a collective based in Prague with a diverse range of tattoo artists covering every aspect of the art of tattooing. Stop by and find the perfect tattoo for you <3 We’re looking forward to another year of tattoos and sharing moments under the tree with both new and regular visitors to our tattoo booth.
A firefly flies by, make a wish
A children’s sanctuary, a sacred little room, a nest where we celebrate all the friendships and adventures that have blossomed at Povalč.
A dove is flying—make a wish—it’s a nest that’s never quite finished, one we’ll keep improving together every year. So come add a wing to the nest!
Come join us to sing, laugh, and even cry a little. Get to know each other through creative activities, open up, or just hide away.
We Are Here, We Are Queer, We Are Fabulous, Don’t Mess With Us!
With love,
The Plané kvítí Project
Thursday: 5:00–5:30 p.m. – opening reception
We are the art collective Projekt Plané kvítí, and this is our collaborative work, *A Pigeon Flies, Make a Wish*. There will be an introductory talk about the installation, an introduction to the artwork, and perhaps even a toast.
Friday: 12:00 PM–3:00 PM – Add a Wing to the Nest!
Join us in stringing beads onto wires and strings that will become part of the installation. That’s how it was last year, and that’s how it will be next year, too. Become part of the process of creating a safe space at Povaleč.
Saturday: 4:20 PM – 420 session
Let’s say hi and stay high. Bring your own :PP
KZW screen printing and clothes
The KZW stall will be offering a wide range of clothes and accessories made at our studio. Besides that, you'll have a chance to try out screen printing on your own clothes directly on spot. As in previous years, we'll have a selection of site-specific Povaleč-themed graphics as well.
HERO RECRUITMENT
Being a Hero Doesn’t Hurt! Come visit the @NABOR HRDINU stand and join the bone marrow donor registry. All it takes is filling out a short form and doing a quick cheek swab. Just a few minutes of your time between concerts could one day save someone’s life. 1 in 4 patients never find a matching donor — let’s change that together! Open to Czech citizens and foreigners with long-term residence and full health insurance.
Anonymous testing for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B + C
Get tested with us — quickly, anonymously, and safely. The Czech AIDS Help Society offers free testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C. Results are available within 10 minutes.
Drop In
Are you planning to enjoy Povaleč to the fullest? Don’t forget to stop by the Drop In booth in the castle garden. You’ll find small essentials that shouldn’t be missing from your pocket during the festival, some refreshment after a tough festival night, the option to take a breath alcohol test if you're planning to drive, and useful tips on how to enjoy the festival more safely.
Iniciativa nájemníků a nájemnic (INN)
Jako doma – Bojovka přežití v systému
Fakescape
PLANT-FOR-THE-PLANET
Cesta domů
Infocentrum Starý Most
