Events in Czechia

Music and folk culture are the chief highlights of the Czech festival program.

Masopust

In February or March, the pre-Lenten Masopust procession, punctuated by dances and featuring masks and colourful costumes, creates a carnival atmosphere in Hlinsko and nearby villages in eastern Bohemia.

Prague Spring

In May or June, the Prague Spring international music festival takes place at capital-city venues or at open-air locations.

Jízda králů

In May or June, the ‘Ride of Kings’ Pentecostal festival is celebrated in south-eastern Czechia. The best-known parade is in Vlčnov.

Rock for People

This five-day rock festival is held in June at the former Hradec Králové airport features international acts.

Smetana Litomyšl

The music festival Smetana Litomyšl takes place in June and July in the palace of Zámek Litomyšl, where the composer Bedřich Smetana was born.

Colours of Ostrava

The multi-genre modern music festival takes place in July.

Festival komorní hudby Český Krumlov

The chamber music event takes place in the world-heritage town in late July and early August.

Dvořákova Praha

This Prague music festival includes symphonic and chamber music in September.

Christmas markets

Prague’s Advent-Christmas markets at Staroměstské náměstí, Václavské náměstí and Náměstí Míru stand out, but there are several Prague markets spanning various dates and lively markets also take place in Plzeň, Olomuoc, Brno, Český Krumlov and České Budějovice.