14th Czech Ukulele Festival

The Czech Ukulele Festival takes place for the fourteenth time at Únětický Brewery near Prague. The British newspaper The Guardian ranked it among the ten best summer festivals in Europe. The festival has been organized by the Association for the Renewal of Únětice Culture since 2012. Organizers Ben and Tereza announced that this year's 14th edition will be the last festival in its current form.

The festival is a three-day event (July 24–26). The Friday programme takes place at a different location (in previous years at Letná Plain or at the Church of St. Barbara in Kutná Hora) with group playing and open mic – free entry. The Saturday and Sunday programme runs in Únětice: the main stage is in the Únětický Brewery grounds, workshops take place in various buildings of the picturesque village.

The 2026 programme features international performers: Webb-Tigert duo (US), Larissa Leaves, Ukulele Simon, Frank de Kleer, Calico, Tampere Ukulele Orchestra (FI) and Avei Varu & Hinatea. Czech performers include Xindl X, Marcela Brožová, uKúže, Ukupunktúra, PUB and 3 bílé vrány, The Ukulele Secrets, Ukulejdy and others.

The programme includes workshops for all levels (from beginners to masterclass), a quick ukulele course, group playalong and open mic. Visitors are welcome to bring their own instruments. Tickets are available on the festival website; discounted prices apply until May 31, 2026. Children under 11 accompanied by an adult with a purchased ticket have free entry. Separate tickets must be purchased for workshops – advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited.