MEZI PLOTY 2026

The Mezi ploty festival takes place on 30–31 May 2026 in the grounds of the Psychiatric Hospital Bohnice in Prague. This is the 34th edition of Central Europe's largest cultural festival supporting mental health, organized by the Association for Barrier-Free Culture Nedomysleno. The festival has twice received the EFFE Label from the European Festival Association – the international jury recognized that it "connects the general public with people with disabilities and mental health conditions and breaks down all barriers."

Over 100 artists will perform on more than 10 stages. The main music stage, Central Park, is located on the meadow in front of the church. Other stages include the Family Music Stage, Independent Music Stage, Theatre of Joy Stage, Comedy Stage with stand-up comedians, the Theatre Behind the Fence stage, and more. Musical acts include Lucie, Divokej Bill, No Name, Xindl X, Martina Pártlová, Kateřina Marie Tichá, Marpo, Tomáš Klus, Sto zvířat, Kašpárek v rohlíku, Michal Hrůza, Poletíme?, Adam Mišík, Děda Mládek Illegal Band, Midi lidi, Berenika Kohoutová, Yellow Sisters, The Tap Tap, Panda Banda, Red Baron Band, Pam Rabbit, and others. The programme also includes theatre performances, presentations by non-profit organizations, and therapeutic workshops at the hospital.

The grounds open daily at 11:00; entry is from Ústavní Street via the main hospital entrance. The festival is completely alcohol-free (non-alcoholic beer is available). Children under 6 have free entry; student tickets (ages 16–26 with ISIC) receive a 20% discount from the base price; seniors aged 65+ are entitled to reduced admission. Family tickets include two adults and two children aged 7–15. Pre-sale tickets: weekend pass 1,431 CZK, single day 890 CZK. Tickets can also be purchased on-site for cash only. A wristband for re-entry is issued with each ticket. Public transport is recommended – the nearest bus stops are Katovická or Staré Bohnice; the festival does not provide parking. The festival is held under the patronage of Prague's Deputy Mayor Alexandra Udženija.