The capital will once again shake to its foundations at the end of summer. The popular open-air festival ROCK MOTOL FEST announces its return and has prepared a significant innovation for its third edition. Originally a one-day event, it is transforming into a full-fledged two-day festival marathon filled with guitar riffs, thundering basses, and the purest rock-metal energy. On September 11 and 12, 2026, the unique natural area of the former Motol campsite in Prague 5 will come alive, where the renowned restaurant Železná Panna is currently located. This space offers the ideal combination of great accessibility within the capital and an authentic, relaxed festival atmosphere in the open air.
The Harry Potter: The Exhibition world exhibition is heading to PVA EXPO Prague Letňany. It will showcase original costumes and props from the filming.
One of the most successful traveling exhibitions of our time is heading to Prague. Harry Potter™: The Exhibition will open its doors on August 6, 2026, at the PVA EXPO Prague Letňany and will offer visitors a unique opportunity to enter the stories that have captured the hearts of fans around the world. The interactive exhibition, which has already attracted more than four million people, will showcase authentic costumes, original props, and unforgettable settings inspired by both the Harry Potter™ film series and the Fantastic Beasts™ films, as well as the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Summer restart of creativity in Malá Strana
From July 27 to 30, Prague's Malá Strana will come alive with a unique combination of dance, music, and theater. The 23rd edition of the ProART Festival invites the general public to a series of evening performances in the open air, set against the inspiring backdrop of the Werich Villa. Under the motto "Caring for the Soul through Art," the program will offer deep artistic experiences as well as space for inner tranquility.
Beats for Love will kick off its biggest edition yet on Wednesday. The unattainable Calvin Harris will also be there along with revolutionary news.
The Beats for Love festival will open its gates on Wednesday, July 1st, and Dolní Vítkovice will transform into a giant world of music, lights, emotions, and unforgettable experiences for four days. The largest electronic music festival in Central Europe will offer its historically strongest program this year, with more than 550 artists arriving in Ostrava from July 1st to 4th, performing on 18 stages, including the long-awaited megastar and hitmaker Calvin Harris, who will perform on Wednesday.
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Art, architecture, and design: The permanent exhibition of the Regional Gallery of Fine Arts in Zlín offers more than 300 original exhibits.
The exhibition + - Zlín, which opened in October 2024, provides visitors with a glimpse into fine arts, architecture, and design, drawing primarily from the institution's extensive collections. Its main theme is the dual face of the city – on one side, the modern industrial Zlín associated with the Baťa company, and on the other side, Zlín connected with nature, the countryside, and traditions. It is the contrast between these two worlds that forms the foundation of the entire exhibition.
The Illusion Art Museum Prague presented new works by Jonty Hurwitz, Florian Goerlitz, and Andrej Boleslavsky.
The Illusion Art Museum (IAM Prague) presented new additions to its collection at the opening on June 24. The exhibition was enhanced by works from South African artist Jonty Hurwitz, a kinetic sculpture by Berlin-based artist Florian Goerlitz, and digital creations by Slovak artist Andrej Boleslavský.
Riegrovy Sady was taken over by the hockey World Championship. Fans can look forward to a Watch Party with the podcast Puck then Beer.
Prague's Rieger Gardens come alive with a large fan Watch Party during the Ice Hockey World Championship. In the special Nordic Spirit fan zone, fans can watch broadcasts of the Czech national team's matches on big screens, enjoy the accompanying program of the podcast "Puk then beer," and meet significant guests from the hockey world, such as Jakub Voráček.
Beats for Love Special – exclusive shows you can't miss
Beats for Love is not just about a strong line-up. Every year, it also brings moments that go beyond the classic festival experience – special projects, unique collaborations, and premieres that turn an ordinary performance into something exceptional. This is exactly what the Beats for Love Special concept encompasses, which in 2026 will offer several performances that will be exceptional not only for their lineup but also for their format.
Music in the vineyards is expanding. It will also be heard in Mělník!
In the last season, Kutná Hora was added to the map of Music in the Vineyards, and this year the series of open-air concerts has expanded by two new locations. One of them, the Czech one, is literally a noble stop. In collaboration with the Mělník winery Chateau Mělník at Mělník Castle, the organizers will bring five musical shows to the banks of the Elbe River in the pilot year.
Comic-Con Prague 2027 will welcome the host of Believe It or Not and a legendary comic book author. It is also preparing a new HERO category of tickets.
The largest Czech pop culture festival will return to Prague's O₂ universe for the eighth time. Comic-Con Prague 2027 will take place from April 16 to 18, 2027, and will offer three days full of movies, series, sci-fi, fantasy, comics, games, and meetings with domestic and international guests. The organizers are now revealing the first stars of next year's edition and also announcing several novelties, including the expansion of festival spaces and a new limited HERO ticket category.
Picked events
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Lada - a ballad about prostitution and drugs
27/9/2026 03:00:00
Švanda Theatre - Detective Emil and the Rabbit with Big Ears
13/10/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theater - NAVEL - Everything between East and West
4/7/2026 - 6/9/2026
Unique or One World, Infinite Perspectives
30/6/2026 - 25/8/2026
Summer Cinema DOX 2026
16/9/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Shoah
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EVPAS flagship store Prague: A place where Czech glass tells its story
In the very heart of Prague, you will find a place where traditional Czech glassmaking meets modern design and emotions. The flagship store of the family glassworks EVPAS is not just a glass shop. It is a space where each product tells its own story and where visitors can discover the beauty of honest craftsmanship with their own eyes.
Summer Grébovka with the MA Theatre will once again kick off the theater summer in the neo-Renaissance Grotto for the seventh time.
The MA Theatre will open its summer stage for the seventh time in the unique spaces of the neo-Renaissance Grotta in Havlíčkovy Sady in Prague's Vinohrady. The traditional open-air festival Summer Grébovka with the MA Theatre will take place from August 3 to 28, 2026, and during twenty evenings, it will offer audiences a total of five productions. This year's edition entices with an ambitious theatrical premiere, an internationally understandable original play, and a colorful genre mosaic ranging from psychological drama to vibrant Argentine tango. The combination of chamber theater with the romantic architecture of Prague's Grotta promises an unforgettable atmosphere, which this year’s programming has enriched with strong social themes.
PRAGUE WILL EXPERIENCE THE BIGGEST HARDTECHNO RAVE!
On December 5th, Fortuna will host the hardest rave of the year! The debut edition of MINISTRY of RAVE will bring a massive hard techno show, huge production, and a lineup that is currently destroying stages all over the world.
Spider-Man is back. Tickets for the brand new day are going on sale.
One of the most popular superheroes of the silver screen is back. The film Spider-Man: Brand New Day will exclusively arrive in Czech cinemas from July 29, 2026, distributed by Falcon. Ticket presales will begin on June 17 at 3 PM.
Prague Open Air announces another wave of performers. Kosheen, Dropkick Murphys, Rybičky 48, and Mig 21 will be there.
The summer concert series Prague Open Air expands its program with a dozen new names! Fans can look forward to Kosheen, Dropkick Murphys, Rybičky 48, Mig 21, David Koller, Monkey Business, Horkýže Slíže, Pražský výběr, Wohnout, Sto zvířat, Michal Hrůza, Prago Union, and Jasná Páka. This year, Prague Open Air will be held on two stages – at the Holešovice Areál 7 and in Riegrovy Sady. Don't miss out on the limited number of early bird tickets, which are available as always at www.pragueopenair.cz.
Where to go for festivals in 2026: The best music, food, and summer experiences
With the arrival of the summer months, cultural life moves outdoors. Although the theater holidays are here, boredom is definitely not on the horizon – the main festival season is kicking off. If you and your friends are already planning where to enjoy the best atmosphere together this year, our overview of the top festivals will make your decision easier.