The largest book festival in the Czech Republic features author readings, panel discussions, workshops, and activities for readers of all ages.
Prague Integrated Transport hosts a bus day at Letná featuring an exhibition of vehicles and rides on historic and modern buses.
The ninth edition of Ostrava's premier wine festival offers tastings of Czech and international wines, gourmet food, live music, and educational wine workshops.
A rock festival at Kuřim Castle featuring international acts like Grave Digger, Axxis and Masterplan alongside Czech metal bands.
A crust-punk festival in the grounds of an old brick factory near Čistá. Parking, camping, and modern facilities available.
The fourth edition of Ostrava Majáles is a music festival featuring stars of the Czech and Slovak scene. Headliners include CALIN, BEN CRISTOVAO, CHINASKI, JIŘÍ KORN and more.
The tenth edition of the FO.GO Fest music festival in Lesnice, featuring a strong line-up of Czech bands and refreshments on site.
The 15th edition of Rosé May festival brings over 20 winemakers to Prague with seven thousand bottles of rosé wine. Rašínovo nábřeží will host 36 stalls featuring tastings, gastronomy, and an extensive programme.
A unique wine festival featuring quality food and live music. Perfect for wine enthusiasts and anyone looking for a pleasant day out.
A gastronomic festival featuring Czech culinary legends, workshops, and cooking schools. Come taste and learn from the best.
A craft beer festival featuring local and international microbreweries. Perfect for beer enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxed, social atmosphere.
The 10th edition of Majáles Vimperk festival takes place in a new venue with the band Rybičky 48 confirmed to perform.
An evening of open doors at dozens of Brno museums, galleries, and cultural venues. A unique chance to explore the city's cultural treasures after dark.
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The eleventh medieval festival at Boskovice Castle Ruins features a knightly jousting tournament, fairy tale premiere, fencing duels, historical dances and children's entertainment.
The fourth edition of a barber and hairdressing event showcasing new trends and products for men's hair care, featuring more than ten industry professionals on stage.
Spring opening of wine cellars in Šardice for Moravian wine enthusiasts. Advance tickets available with a 1+1 promotion.
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International cycling festival for all ages featuring obstacle courses, family entertainment, and diverse programmes across Karviná and partner towns.
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The eleventh edition of a medieval festival at Boskovice Castle ruins features knights' tournaments, fairy-tale performances, a historical market and interactive attractions for the whole family.
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A traditional horseradish and radish festival at a farm featuring culinary shows, a farmers' market, creative workshops for children and live music. Free admission.
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The 10th anniversary ZUŠ Open festival showcases student artwork—paintings and glass sculptures—alongside acoustic concerts at Prague's New Town Hall, with free admission throughout.
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A traditional May fair at Nový Hrad featuring historical fencing, old Czech music, magicians, theatre, fashion show and carnival attractions for the whole family.
A one-day festival celebrating filtered coffee, featuring tastings, workshops, and entertainment for all coffee enthusiasts.
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The Czech Republic's first e-bike-focused festival features two days of expo, test rides, workshops, and the Říčanský E-bike Race with a trial show.
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A traditional folk celebration featuring carousels, attractions, crafts, and food. Saturday's programme peaks with the Fair Festival and fireworks at 21:30.
An international woodturning gathering from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary featuring exhibitions, technique demonstrations, and hands-on lathe experience at the Strážnice campsite.
A family-friendly music and sports festival featuring Highland Games competitions, Scottish dancing, and traditional Scottish food and drink.
A family adventure featuring 26 activity stations, bouncy castles, and a theatrical fairy tale for children of all ages.
International Celiac Day is celebrated with scientific lectures and a culinary festival. A gathering for people with celiac disease, their families, and everyone interested in gluten-free living.
Family festival showcasing rescue equipment with vehicle demonstrations and adrenaline-pumping activities for children and adults.
The beloved Nuselské dvorky festival opens local courtyards with circus, theatre, music, and children's programmes for one day.
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A weekend celebration of Japanese culture featuring kimono fittings, traditional arts and crafts, language lessons, live music, and authentic food and products.
Open-air rock festival in Brno featuring bands from the Czech Republic, Ireland, and Australia. Festival zone with food and drinks.
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One-day festival of reggae, ska, and world music in Uherský Brod celebrating 20 years of the band Reggay. Two stages featuring live bands and DJ sets from afternoon until dawn.
The inaugural Prague Spirit Fest celebrates quality spirits with tastings and producer meetings. Discover whisky, rum, gin, and more at this waterside festival in Prague.
A family-friendly open-air festival in Brno celebrating women's music and creative work. The fifth edition features live music, poetry, and a children's theatre performance in Trchova Zahrada.
A family day full of fun, magic, and games in the beautiful setting of Kludský Villa. A diverse programme for children and adults.
A 70th-anniversary community celebration with live music, children's performances, games, creative workshops and activities for all ages.
A legendary oldies festival at Silesian Ostrava Castle featuring The Village People, Michal David, East 17 and Tublatanka. Retro hits, gastro zone and three ticket categories.
Season opener at Altí zahrádka featuring DJ sets, food, tattoos, and hairdressing from Glory Affairs, plus sunset performances by ME-SY and the Azolla Collective.
The eleventh GRABOFest honours the memory of Petr Grabovský and mining heritage. An international festival featuring bands from Sweden, Poland, Germany and Slovakia, complemented by traditional culinary specialities.
A drag and cosplay event featuring performances in costume, an artist alley, and a cosplay competition. Cosplay is optional but encouraged.
Bachata Balance Days returns with another edition of this dance festival. Two air-conditioned halls await dancers at the Prague Congress Centre.
Festival moved indoors! DJ Negast, a reggae band, and ska group Gentlemen's Club perform inside at Dobré Místo Újezdec.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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A prestigious nationwide museum competition recognizing outstanding exhibitions, publications, and initiatives in Czech museum work. The award ceremony takes place on May 18, 2026 in Prague.
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A traditional Mother's Day celebration with live music from local students and the band SešliSa, plus refreshments and family-friendly atmosphere.
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The second edition of VibeFest returns to the Monastery Gardens in Chrudim with music, food, and a friendly atmosphere. The festival will feature pop, rap, and hip-hop with supporting activities.
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The fourth Textile Fantasy competition in Jindřichův Hradec invites designers to create clothing models inspired by the fashion of aristocratic courts from the Renaissance to the 19th century.
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Central Europe's longest wine festival takes place in Tábor from February to June 2026, featuring over 55 events including tastings from 80+ winemakers, gala dinners, cellar tours, and concerts with Tomáš Klus and others.
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The international Pardubice Spring Music festival returns for its 48th edition with a rich programme of chamber music from April to May. Expect Baroque music, world-class soloists, and concerts in historic halls across Pardubice and the region.
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A fairy-tale geocaching adventure for children aged 4–8 through nature, with tasks and stories inspired by The Magic Flute. Part of the Antonín Dvořák Music Festival Příbram.
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A traditional event that opens visitors to the wine cellars of Velké Bílovice, the Czech Republic's largest winemaking village. Each week, 4–6 wineries welcome guests for tastings of at least 8 wines directly with the owner for 250 CZK per person.
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The 57th edition of the Dvořák Festival presents 20 classical concerts featuring British and Czech artists. The theme "The English Connection" explores Dvořák's relationship with Britain and his musical influence.
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A month-long environmental challenge with 30 activities for individuals and groups that promotes sustainable living and nature conservation. Participants can win free zoo tickets and nature-study materials.
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A retrospective of Irish studio Cartoon Saloon centered on the animated film Wolfwalkers. The exhibition displays original character designs, environment sketches, color scripts, and animation frames from the acclaimed 2020 film.
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A multi-sensory summer festival celebrating Baroque culture across the Plzeň Region with music, architecture, theatre, crafts, and cycling routes at dozens of historic sites.
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Seasonal cycle buses with bicycle transport connect the most beautiful destinations in Český Ráj – from rock formations and castles to mountain huts. Eight color-coded routes operate on weekends and holidays from April through September.
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The inaugural Jižní Svéráz festival turns the entire South Bohemian region into an open stage. From May through September, dozens of theatrical productions take place in unexpected venues – from ponds and galleries to cemeteries.
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A month-long celebration of craft beer in Český Krumlov's historic centre featuring tastings, brewery tours, live music, and traditional experiences. Most events are free to attend.
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Month-long celebration of Czech cuisine and beer culture featuring festival menus at local restaurants, craft brewery tastings, guided tours, and family entertainment throughout May.
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The Golden Ticket to Panelka 2026 gives you access to all cultural events at the venue throughout the year – from theatre through summer cinema to concerts and parties at this award-winning family establishment.
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A spring festival in Lavender Valley featuring dandelion specialities, wreath-weaving and tastings of homemade drinks and cakes.
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An international classical music festival celebrating Dvořák and the Moravian Philharmonic's 80th season, featuring world-class soloists, orchestras, jazz, and family activities across historic Olomouc venues.
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A celebration of classical music in Olomouc: the 21st edition of an international festival dedicated to Antonín Dvořák and his compositions.
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The international Mahler Jihlava – Music of Thousands festival celebrates the life and work of composer Gustav Mahler through concerts, theatrical performances, and lectures at sites connected to his childhood and youth.
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The 17th edition of Theatre World Brno brings over 90 performances across the city's theatres, featuring Nordic drama, contemporary dance, and puppet theatre.
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The international festival Theatrical World Brno returns in May with over 90 performances and accompanying events across Brno's theatres. This year features international and Czech companies, a grand dance-puppet production of "Má vlast," and special projects in a tent venue.
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A five-day festival on Brno's Svobody Square featuring live music, open-air cinema, a fashion show, and dance performances. Free entry.
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The 81st Prague Spring International Music Festival features more than sixty events with 97 artists from 28 countries. The festival includes concerts, masterclasses, and exhibitions at various Prague venues from May through June.
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Week-long festival on Brno's Svobody Square featuring live music, open-air cinema, fashion show, and creative workshops for all ages. Free entry.
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The 10th anniversary ZUŠ Open festival showcases talents from basic art schools across the Czech Republic through concerts, exhibitions and theatre performances at hundreds of venues nationwide.
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The Czech Republic's largest book fair and literary festival brings over 800 authors from around the world. Expect readings, discussions, comics, music and theatre at the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds.
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The National Technical Museum showcases its interactive exhibitions and activities for all ages at Prague's premier annual book festival.
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The sixteenth edition of this community festival opens dozens of galleries, studios and cultural spaces across Prague's Sedmička district with free workshops, tours and exhibitions.
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The ninth edition of Open House Brno invites the public to explore architecturally significant buildings normally closed to visitors. The weekend festival offers guided tours and a varied programme for architecture enthusiasts and urban explorers.
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A three-day open-doors festival in Prague's Art District 7 showcasing galleries, artist studios, design shops, and museums.
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The fourth edition of the Spring wine festival runs 15–17 May in Prague 6 with free entry, wines from over 30 wineries, live music and children's activities.
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The seventh edition of this family festival offers over 116 events across Ostrava from May to June, featuring creative workshops, sports, a fairy-tale forest, and special programmes at museums and the zoo.
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The Czech Republic's largest pilgrimage in honour of St. John of Nepomuk takes place May 15–17 in Žďár nad Sázavou. The grounds offer over one hundred attractions, dozens of food stalls, and entertainment ranging from modern thrill rides to classic carousels.
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The Valdstein Festivities return to Jičín with a four-day programme of historical games, knights' tournaments, theatrical performances and Baroque celebrations. The largest historical event in the Hradec Králové Region runs from May 14–17.
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Traditional two-day open-air festival with bands, DJs, and dance programming. Children's attractions, food, and entertainment in the Cihelna area of Pardubice.
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Two-day open-air festival blending electronic music and live performances in an amphitheatre. Friday showcases EDM and shows; Saturday brings live music and party atmosphere with special effects and light show.
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Ceremonial opening of the 233rd spa season featuring gastronomy, live music, art exhibitions and a city procession. Free entry.
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A three-day community festival celebrating open cultural spaces across Prague 7, with free workshops, exhibitions, tours and neighbourhood events in galleries, studios and community venues.
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The 22nd Festival of Museum Nights took place on May 15, 2026, in Znojmo with programming at three locations – Alšovka, the Minorite Monastery, and Znojmo Castle. Visitors enjoyed exhibitions, concerts, theatre and dance performances, a fire show, and other attractions with free admission.
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A two-day charity rally of American cars and motorcycles in the heart of Moravian wine cellars, featuring folklore performances, live music, and a scenic parade drive through vineyards.
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A daytime open-air party at Hrad Veveří featuring drum and bass and techno. Friday is dedicated to DnB, Saturday to techno with headliner PAN POT.
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The traditional opening of the spa season in Jeseník features a rich cultural programme, historical figures, and ceremonial greetings. This three-day celebration honours the renowned hydrotherapy tradition dating back to 1822.
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The Nepomuk Pilgrimage Fair is the year's biggest event in town: a three-day celebration featuring an old-Czech market, a mass with three bishops, concerts, and a family fun zone with rides.
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A three-day festival featuring music, theatre, and crafts in Mikulov's historic centre. Headliners include O5 and Radeček, The Gardeners, Harmonia Band, and Dermacol.
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A traditional festival of folk, country, bluegrass, and tramp music in a natural amphitheatre. Three-day programme featuring bands like Nezmaři, Epydemye, and Malina Brothers, with family-friendly activities.
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Rapper Rook's debut album release party with live music across three stages: hip-hop concert with DJs, techno live, and Next:Gen stage featuring numerous artists.
Multimedia festival exploring North Korea and refugee stories through immersive installations, authentic testimonies, and visual art in Prague's Market Hall. A major European event featuring a children's zone and intergenerational programming.
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Children's Day celebration in Horní Cerekev featuring activities and entertainment for kids at the Cultural Centre.