Vlčkovice Fest 2026

Vlčkovice Fest 2026 is the jubilee 20th edition of a multi-genre festival held from July 10–12 at Statek Vlčkovice near Votics (Vlčkovice 1, 257 03 Neustupov) in the region known as Czech Siberia. The festival is organized by the non-profit organization Statek Vlčkovice, o.p.s., and is designed for both adults and children. The festival takes place in the grounds of a former sheep barn, a cultural heritage site, with proceeds supporting further projects of the organization.

The musical programme features Tra BANDA (a reunion of former members of the legendary Traband), Madhouse Express, Čtvrt na smrt, Přetlak věku, WWW Neurobeat, Mutanti hledaj východisko, Wóďa plus, Hihi haha holky, Shelma Hayek, Tygroo, P.P.U., and for the youngest visitors, Ponožky pana Semtamťuka. The festival also includes films and discussions with film directors (this year on the documentaries Smoke, Seven Days of Humanity – Mission Ukraine, and The Great Patriotic Trip), theatre performances, workshops, exhibitions, literary readings, a football tournament, and other accompanying programmes.

The grounds feature a free camping village with a special quiet zone for families with children; parking is free directly at the camping area. For the youngest visitors, there is a playground, football pitch, bonfire area, and swimming in a nearby pond. Tours of the estate and adjacent castle are also available. Food stalls offer local farm products for regular diners, vegetarians, and vegans; bars serve various types of beer, mixed cocktails, and coffee.

Admission ranges from 700–2,100 CZK. Children under 15 accompanied by parents have free entry. Dogs are permitted only with a basket or on a leash.