Pop Messe

Pop Messe is a multi-genre music festival held in Brno that focuses on contemporary popular, electronic, rap, and indie music that transcends the conventional understanding of pop. The sixth edition of the festival will take place from 6 to 8 August 2026 in the Brno Velodrome complex (BVV). The festival brings together international and Czech artists and emphasizes genre diversity and current music trends. Among the confirmed international headliners are Oklou, Overmono, Einstürzende Neubauten, Richard Müller, Obongjayar, Anna von Hausswolff, Current Joys, KiNK, Weval, and Ben UFO. Czech and Slovak artists include Dukla, 58G, Gufrau with Victor Kal, HRTL, Bratři, P/ST, Michajlov, and Mutanti hledaj východisko — the line-up is continuously updated. The festival operates as a cashless event: payments are made via NFC chip on the wristband, and credit can be topped up online in advance or on-site with cash or card (activation fee 30 CZK). The festival is held with financial support from the City of Brno and the South Moravian Region.