Barvy léta 2026

The 27th edition of the Barvy léta music festival takes place on 10–11 July 2026 in the lakeside area of Poděbrady (meadow next to Jezero swimming pool). It is a two-day open-air festival of rock and punk music, organized by Krakonošovo s.r.o. – the team behind the band Tři sestry. Friday's programme serves as a preview for the impatient; the main musical performances are concentrated on Saturday afternoon and evening.

Confirmed line-up: Tři sestry, Ivan Mládek a Banjo Band, Vypsaná fiXa, Alkehol, Protheus, Doctor P.P., De Bill Heads, The Fialky, E!E, SPS, Totální nasazení, Dukla Vozovna, Driák, 1st Choice, Fret.

The accompanying programme includes the BarvyLéta RUN race – Magorova desítka (10 km), named after the race's founder Ing. Magor, bandleader and bassist of Tři sestry. The race starts on 11 July 2026 at 14:00 at the entrance to the venue; capacity is limited to 200 runners. Registration is available online or on race day on-site until 13:15. A 1 km course (Malá desítka) is prepared for children. Race categories: women and men under 40, under 60, and 61+, children under 5 with parents, under 10, and under 15. All runners receive free non-alcoholic refreshments and a participation medal; winners are announced the same day on the festival stage.

On-site facilities include a children's corner with attractions, a relaxation zone with a tea room, merchandise stalls from the bands, face painting, and food from around the world. Camping in the adjacent campground is free throughout the event (for tent campers only, not for caravans or motorhomes). The venue is best reached via motorway D11/E67, exit 39, then road 38 towards Nymburk and road 611 towards Poděbrady.