# Grape Festival 2026 in Slovakia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/grape-festival-in-slovakia
> Updated: 2026-08-23T03:33:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The 15th edition of the Grape Festival took place on August 14–15, 2026, at the Trenčín Airport in Slovakia. Centered around the ‘Mythical Zoo’ theme, the event featured attendees in various costumes and visual displays across six stages.

Headlining performances included the Slovakian debut of British singer Jorja Smith on the Orange stage. The lineup also featured international acts such as Yung Lean & Bladee, Parcels, and ARTBAT. Following the cancellation of Tash Sultana’s European tour, Australian musician Chet Faker was added to the program, marking his return to the festival after eight years. Local Slovak performers, including Medial Banana, also appeared on the main stage.

A significant structural update for this edition was the redesign of the drum & bass area, now known as the VELO stage and VELO zone. This area adopted a blue and yellow identity and included improvements such as increased shade and a new second floor with stage views. The VELO stage hosted a mix of international artists like Arcando and Basstripper, alongside Slovak performers such as Changing Faces and L Plus.

In addition to the music, the festival maintained its focus on attendee experience through organized camping and workshops covering topics like artificial intelligence and contemporary culture.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Grape Festival 2026 celebrates 15th anniversary in Trenčín

The 15th Grape Festival held at Trenčín Airport featured a ‘Mythical ZOO’ theme, headlined by Jorja Smith and a redesigned VELO drum & bass zone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grape-festival-2026-celebrates-15th-anniversary-in-trenn

### 2026-08-16: Grape Festival features mythical zoo theme and diverse musical lineup

The Grape Festival in Trenčín embraced a 'mythical zoo' theme, featuring diverse musical acts and creative attendee fashion centered around animal motifs and imaginative costumes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grape-festival-features-mythical-zoo-theme-and-diverse-musical-lineup

### 2026-08-14: Grape Festival debuts Jorja Smith in Slovakia

The Grape Festival is held at Trenčín Airport, featuring Jorja Smith's Slovakian debut, Parcels, and Chet Faker, who replaces Tash Sultana under a 'Mythical Zoo' theme.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grape-festival-debuts-jorja-smith-in-slovakia

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