Forget ordinary tourist spots. If you’re looking for an authentic food experience beyond the usual tourist trail, head to Teplá Kačka.
HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is a groundbreaking touring experience celebrating the magic of the Wizarding World. Featuring immersive storytelling, cutting-edge interactive technology, authentic props, and original costumes, the exhibition brings to life some of the most beloved moments, characters, and locations from the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ film series, as well as the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
HOREHRON – AN UNDISCOVERED GEM IN THE HEART OF SLOVAKIA
There are places that capture you at first glance. And then there are places that you carry forever in your heart. Horehronie is exactly such a place – a region beneath the majestic peaks of the Low Tatras, where wild nature blends with rich history, traditional hospitality, and unforgettable experiences.
DEVIL’S HEADS: Discover Czechia's giant rock sculptures
Near the village of Želízy, not far from Liběchov, visitors can discover a remarkable collection of monumental sandstone sculptures carved directly into the surrounding rock formations. Created in the mid-19th century by sculptor Václav Levý, these works rank among the most extraordinary examples of outdoor sculpture in the Czech Republic.
THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL MUSEUM
The National Technical Museum in Prague is the largest institution in the Czech Republic dedicated to the history of technology, science, and industry. Located in the Letná district, it offers a modern museum experience with a wide range of permanent exhibitions covering transportation, architecture, astronomy, photography, chemistry, engineering, and everyday technology.
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Prague
SELECTED EVENTS
6/7/2026 - 10/7/2026
Suburban camp - Minecraft
2/7/2026 - 28/8/2026
Suburban camp for children aged 7-10 with English in Prague
9/9/2026 07:30:00
Švanda Theatre - Karel Plíhal - Recital
27/7/2026 - 31/7/2026
Suburban camp - Now I know why...
Salabka Prague: Michelin-recommended restaurant, vineyard, winery & boutique stay
Nestled on the sunlit slopes of Prague's prestigious Troja district, Salabka is a unique vineyard estate where exceptional gastronomy, winemaking, hospitality, and craftsmanship come together in one remarkable destination. Surrounded by 4.5 hectares of vineyards, the largest planted vineyard within Prague, Salabka offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from the city's historic centre.
Da Pietro: Authentic Neapolitan pizza in Prague made with premium Italian ingredients
Da Pietro is a Neapolitan pizzeria that prepares pizza with a modern approach while staying true to traditional methods, baking it in a wood-fired oven handcrafted in Naples. We focus on the quality of every ingredient and work with more than 20 suppliers from across Italy, from south to north, all of whom we know personally.
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.
Bistro Karel: Modern cuisine and natural wine in the fairytale gardens of Troja Château
Prague is much more than Charles Bridge and the Old Town. Just 15 minutes by public transport or car from the center, you can visit the famous Prague Zoo, the botanical garden, and the fairytale Troja Castle with its art gallery all in one place. And right in the castle grounds, you will find a hidden gem of Prague 7: Bistro Karel. You can enjoy its welcoming atmosphere both in the large garden (with added water features in the summer) and in the spacious, bright interior.
Culture
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.
SELECTED EVENTS
1/7/2026 - 31/8/2026
Holiday evening zoo for a hundred.
13/10/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theater - NAVEL - Everything between East and West
1/7/2026 - 12/7/2026
Apricot festivities or apricots dance with Lavender
27/9/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - LORDI
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.
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.
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.
Gastronomy
The International Children's Day is approaching, along with the parental dilemma of how to combine a top-notch culinary experience with a peaceful afternoon where even the youngest family members won't get bored. The Gastroaliance Together breaks the myths that you must only sit quietly in good restaurants. In Together's establishments, children are the main stars. While parents can quietly enjoy great food, animators take care of the kids in playrooms, they are entertained by creative workshops or special interactive menus. Here are places where children can become explorers, pastry chefs, and bartenders.
SELECTED EVENTS
2/10/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Shoah
24/6/2026 - 11/10/2026
Headless Horseman: Bolf Mančuška Šerých Vaněk
17/9/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - The Poet's Sister
1/7/2026 - 31/8/2026
Summer festival menu
A new brand, Jan Becher, is entering the market. It introduces an elegant gin made from twelve herbs.
The iconic name Jan Becher, long associated with the Becherovka brand, is coming to life in a new role. The first product from the new brand is Jan Becher Gin with 12 herbs, available for tasting. In the long term, the new brand will focus on introducing quality spirits across categories. In addition to high quality, it will also appeal to customers with its story. The new brand builds on the history of the Becher family, which in the past produced and marketed a wide range of alcoholic beverages.
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The Pivo na Náplavce festival will present 40 microbreweries this week.
Beer at Náplavka – the popular tasting festival of golden brew will take place this year on June 19 and 20 at Rašínovo nábřeží in Prague 2. Both established and newcomer breweries will participate, with 40 representatives of Czech mini and microbreweries showcasing their offerings at Rašínovo nábřeží. The festival will also feature food stalls, a beer flea market, and several concerts.
Herbs are not a quick fix, but a journey. A conversation about the integrity and inner fire of the Serafin brand.
Behind every successful brand lies a story, but few are as intertwined with fate and family ties as the one written by Czech Serafin. It all began over two decades ago in a family home, over a cup of loose-leaf tea and a randomly drawn angel card. Today, Serafin is synonymous with top-quality herbal products that not only provide superficial relief but address health issues at their core.
Activities
SELECTED EVENTS
6/5/2027 - 8/5/2027
BTC Prague 2027
1/4/2026 - 31/8/2026
Prague in detail - the anatomy of the beauty of Prague's monuments
9/2/2026 - 15/11/2026
Guided tours 2026
Escape from the City: Discover the Magic of Silence in the Czech Forest
Stop. Exchange the city noise for an area of absolute peace. The Czech forest, stretching along the Bavarian border, is a forgotten paradise that captivates the weary mind. It offers the rarest commodity of today: deep woods, distant views, and above all, empty roads without crowds.
Soul Union Festival 2026: Self-Care that Helps Others
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the historic Gabriel Loci complex in Prague's Smíchov will once again transform into a space full of movement, music, inspiration, and inner peace. The Kapka naděje Foundation is organizing the charity festival Soul Union here, which connects mental health care with support for a good cause.
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.
TOP 5 swimming spots within 30 minutes of Prague where you can enjoy summer without crowds
Hot summer days in Prague often mean crowded swimming pools, long queues, and searching for the last free spot on the blanket. However, it only takes a few kilometers outside the city to discover places where clean water, nature, and a much calmer atmosphere await you. We have selected five tips for natural swimming near Prague – from flooded quarries to sandpits hidden among the trees.
Tips for trips
Brno will experience an exceptional summer this year. Festivals are taking place here week after week, the Masaryk Circuit is hosting the second edition of MotoGP in a new June date, and the gastronomic scene – awarded by Michelin and Gault&Millau – confirms that the South Moravian metropolis is among the culinary elite of Central Europe. Additionally, there are significant anniversaries of the Tugendhat Villa and a mysterious underground that attracts more visitors than ever before. In short, there is a good reason to go to Brno this summer.
SELECTED EVENTS
6/7/2026 - 2/8/2026
JULY under the sign of traveling along the European coast
9/7/2026 04:00:00
Biennale of Art - Guided Tour
2/7/2026 - 2/8/2026
Zdeněk Mézl - The Legacy of the Old Masters
9/10/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - Romeo and Juliet
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 Brno & Junior 2026 announces more big names. Fans can look forward to legends like John Cleese, Miranda Otto, and the famous voice from Toy Story: Toy Story.
An established holiday not only for comics is heading to Brno for the fifth time! Comic-Con Brno & Junior will take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, at the Brno Exhibition Centre and will traditionally offer three days full of domestic and international stars, pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, games, books, and other entertainment for the whole family. The organizers are also behind the largest Czech pop culture festival, Comic-Con Prague, which welcomed over 28,000 visitors this year at the Prague O2 universe. The program will once again include the popular book fair Kniha Brno.
Discover the exhibition "The Přemyslids. The Royal Dynasty and Its Era" at the National Museum in Prague.
The exhibition "The Přemyslids. The Royal Dynasty and Its Era" is the main exhibition project of the National Museum for the year 2026 and is also one of the key cultural events of the year in both the Czech and Central European context. It is not just another historical exhibition, but a comprehensive narrative of the story of a dynasty that fundamentally shaped the Czech lands and laid the foundations of Czech statehood within medieval Europe.
THE FIRST CALF OF THE BISON IN DOLNÍ POČERNICE AND PLAYFUL FOALS IN THE ZOO AND AT THE CASTLES
Prague Zoo welcomes new additions outside of its Troja area as well. After two Przewalski's horse foals born in the Gobi exhibit, a colt has also been born at Dívčí hrady. For the very first time, the herd of European bison in Prague's Dolní Počernice has expanded. These largest land mammals in Europe, which nearly went extinct in the past, have only inhabited the spacious enclosure since last autumn. Visitors have the best chance of seeing the calf around ten to eleven o'clock in the morning.
Nightlife
SELECTED EVENTS
31/10/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Booze
24/9/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Booze
Chase & Status, Pendulum LIVE, and over 130 foreign artists. Let It Roll is preparing the most ambitious edition in its history.
The world's largest drum & bass festival is significantly enhancing its program and its own music dramaturgy this year. From July 30 to August 1, Let It Roll at Lake Most will offer major live performances, exclusive B2B sets, and special themed evenings, which are among the main novelties of this year's edition.
SAVAGE BAR PRAGUE – A COCKTAIL BAR CREATED BY CZECH BARTENDING CHAMPIONS
Prague is home to hundreds of bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues, but only a few places can offer a cocktail experience created by true champions of the craft. Located in the heart of Prague’s vibrant Vinohrady district, Savage Bar Prague combines award-winning bartending, creative mixology, and an unforgettable atmosphere that attracts both locals and international visitors looking for something special.
Beats for Love fulfills dreams: The most expensive program in history and technological innovations that the Czech Republic has never experienced before.
The largest electronic music festival in the heart of Europe is starting in just a month. From July 1 to 4, the industrial area of Lower Vítkovice will once again transform into a Mecca of outdoor dance music, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all corners of the Czech Republic and abroad to Ostrava every year. Beats for Love, which rightly ranks among the world's top music events, will feature more than 550 performers playing on a total of 18 stages. This year, in addition to the breathtaking lineup, the organizers have also revealed technological innovations that are unparalleled at Czech festivals.
Harly's bar: a stylish spot in the city center worth visiting
A place where nothing is forbidden and where even the biggest lambs become nocturnal animals. If Mirek Dušín were to enter this establishment, he would become a rock star. Do you want to experience a really wild party that you cannot get home from until dawn? Harly’s Bar will not disappoint.