METALFEST OPEN AIR 2026 – Lochotín Amphitheatre, PILSEN – 5. – 7. 6. 2026

GOTTHARD returns with a new single “Smiling in the Pouring Rain”, a light and touching single led by the warm and soothing voice of Nic Maeder. The song is about finding strength in difficult times and that the storm will always pass.

“The goal was to give it a positive atmosphere. Even though sometimes life can be sad, or sometimes even sadder. You always have to realize that sooner or later something good will come. So you have to keep believing in what you do, and especially in yourself. We try to give a little hope. That’s the idea behind this song.” — Leo Leoni
“This song is basically about life and the unexpectedly great things that can come out of bad times. Life can feel like an endless roller coaster and this song is kind of our take on “Singing in the Rain.”” — Nic Maeder

“Smiling in the Pouring Rain” once again shows GOTTHARD’s ability to create emotionally resonant rock music that uplifts and touches. That delights, entertains and strengthens the spirit. And that’s exactly what GOTTHARD are and you can catch them live soon! GOTTHARD will be performing at the Pilsen METALFEST, at the Lochotín Amphitheater on Sunday, June 7th, 2026 in the early evening. Don’t miss them!

Festival passes and one-day tickets, at a great price, valid until the end of January, can be ordered exclusively at this website. 

Parking and camping spaces are also on sale on the festival website, we especially recommend the new, luxuriously furnished CHILL VILLAGE campsite with tents for 2 and 5 people and free parking!

The metal summer begins in PILSEN, be there!