Croatian acts LHD, Gatuzo, Ivan Grobenski and Pomelo Chess Society join the lineup of INmusic Festival #18!

INmusic Festival #18 welcomes Croatian acts LHD, Gatuzo, Ivan Grobenski, and Pomelo Chess Society to its impressive 2026 lineup. Each artist brings a distinct sonic universe to the festival stage – from surf-inspired instrumentals and raw rock energy to experimental indie expression and mathematically precise instrumental chaos.

LHD was formed in 2018 following the end of the cult Croatian band The Bambi Molesters, when Lada Furlan Zaborac, Hrvoje Zaborac, and Dinko Tomljanović decided to continue their musical journey under a new name created from their initials. Their debut double A-side single “Boiling Water, Dreamy Girl/This Caramel Should Cover the Earth” immediately attracted international attention, including airplay on BBC 6 Music. Following the release of their 2022 album Off the Grid, the band continued to expand their signature blend of instrumental rock, psychedelia, and cinematic atmosphere. Their latest album, Summer is Over, features ten original tracks exploring genre elasticity through nostalgic yet powerful sonic landscapes. Now performing as a four-piece with producer Sven Pavlović joining the band, LHD delivers energetic and emotional live performances that are simultaneously loud, warm, and hypnotic.

Zagreb-based Gatuzo has spent more than two decades building one of the strongest live reputations on the Croatian rock scene. Formed in 2004, the band led by Damir Trkulja Šiljo and Goran Martinjak developed a sound rooted in garage rock, blues, and alternative aesthetics, driven by raw energy and emotional intensity. Their debut album Noge/Ruke/Glave earned the Porin Award for Best Alternative Rock Album and established Gatuzo as one of Croatia’s key rock acts. Over the years, the band has continued to evolve through a series of acclaimed releases, while their 2025 album Subota captures Gatuzo at one of its most mature creative peaks. Recorded live in the studio to preserve spontaneity and authentic concert energy, the album received widespread praise from both critics and audiences for its melodic strength and refined dynamics. Gatuzo remains a band capable of preserving its raw power while continuously pushing its sound forward. A special guest during their performance will be Saša Antić, with whom the band is currently working on a new album, and the audience at INmusic Festival #18 will have the exclusive opportunity to hear part of this new material performed live on stage for the very first time.

A particularly distinctive place on the regional music scene belongs to Ivan Grobenski, an artist recognized for constant transformation and fearless exploration of new musical forms. From his earlier art-core beginnings with the band Moskau to his recent solo work, Grobenski has developed an opus that seamlessly merges traditional music, indie, soul, electronica, and hip-hop. With Siromahi i Lazari, he reinterpreted traditional music from the Podravina region through a contemporary artistic lens, while albums Apocalipstick and Kink further expanded his sound into more experimental and genre-fluid territory. His work has been recognized through multiple nominations for the Rock&Off, Porin, and ELECTOR awards. His latest release, ELECTRAW Session (2025), further emphasizes his powerful live presence and charisma, confirming Grobenski as one of the most intriguing figures of the Croatian independent scene.

Joining the INmusic Festival lineup is also Pomelo Chess Society, an instrumental trio from Rijeka that describes its style as “Chess Math Rock”. Their music combines the precision of math rock with unpredictable rhythmic shifts and atmospheric synth passages, creating an intense and almost ritualistic live experience. Through albums Pomelo Chess Society, En Passant, and Citrus Maximus, the band has steadily developed a sound balancing technical precision with emotional tension, while experiments with synth textures and digital guitar have further expanded their sonic identity. Their performances are known for explosive guitar sections, sudden dynamic changes, and a strong connection between bass and drums, immersing audiences completely from beginning to end. Their new single “Aperion”, released in early 2026, introduces a new creative chapter for the band and further amplifies the intensity of their signature sound.

LHD, Gatuzo, Ivan Grobenski, and Pomelo Chess Society join the impressive lineup of INmusic Festival #18, an edition that also celebrates the festival’s 20th anniversary, alongside Gorillaz, Jack White, Kings of Leon, IDLES, The Flaming Lips, Manic Street Preachers, Jehnny Beth, Fat Dog, Sprints, KT Tunstall, Yonaka, Dry Cleaning, Joshua Idehen and many more.

INmusic festival #18 will take place from June 22nd to June 24th 2026 at Zagreb’s Jarun. Three-day festival tickets are available via the official INmusic webshop at €149 (+ transaction fees), while a limited number of single-day tickets are on sale for €99 (+ transaction fees). Seven-day camping tickets are also available for €59 (+ transaction fees), valid only with a three-day festival ticket.