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.
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.
SALABKA: A Unique Vineyard Estate with Michelin Guide Dining, Winery & Boutique Stays
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.
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.
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.
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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.
SELECTED EVENTS
1/7/2026 10:00:00
New virtual reality at the National Museum
7/10/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - The Wild Duck
19/11/2026 - 22/11/2026
Mom and Dad Are Awesome - Film Premiere
12/9/2026 09:00:00
Tour of the Folimanka shelter
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.
How to buy the cheapest tickets for BTC Prague 2027? Use the code MOON.
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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.
THE PRAGUE GRYPHON WAS RELEASED IN ANDALUSIA
A young bearded vulture that hatched in Prague Zoo this March has been released into the wild. The young female will soon be soaring over the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spanish Andalusia. Local colleagues from the Vulture Conservation Foundation named her Alhorí after a nearby glacial valley. The European population of these birds of prey is endangered. Thanks to reintroductions in Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and France, there are now at most 250 birds inhabiting European mountain ranges.
Culture
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.
SELECTED EVENTS
13/8/2026 - 16/8/2026
Warrior - film premiere
26/9/2026 10:00:00
Book Addicts Festival
20/5/2026 - 13/9/2026
Czech Nature Photo 2026 | Photo Exhibition
13/6/2026 - 13/7/2026
Heartwort
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.
Review: Spielberg's Day of Revelation keeps you on the edge of your seat, but the finale could have been stronger.
Steven Spielberg returns to sci-fi after years and presents the film "Day of Revelation," which revolves around one of humanity's greatest questions – are we alone in the universe? From the very first minutes, it is clear that this will not be a classic alien spectacle full of effects, but rather a thrilling thriller that plays with mystery, conspiracies, and human reactions to a truth that could change the entire world.
Holy Priest brings to Prague their exclusive The Holy Shit Show. The only performance in the Czech Republic in 2026.
Prague will become the venue for a unique event for fans of harder electronic music in the summer of 2026. On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Holy Priest will arrive in the capital with his special The Holy Shit Show, which will also be his only performance in the Czech Republic in 2026.
Gastronomy
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.
SELECTED EVENTS
16/6/2026 - 23/8/2026
it's giving real
2/10/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Shoah
6/5/2026 - 27/9/2026
The story of my house. The archives tell.
1/5/2026 - 31/8/2026
Summer season in Monastiq
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.
Children's corners, a sweet buffet, and a secret expedition for catfish. Where to go (not only) on Children's Day?
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.
Activities
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.
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
DinoLive – the best dinosaur amusement park in Prague!
Are you looking for a place where kids can stay excited from morning till evening while you enjoy a drink or lunch in the shade? Welcome to Dino Live! Whether you come with a Tatranka in your pocket or entrust yourself to the care of our gastro team, a day full of adventure awaits you among dozens of moving dinosaurs.
The highest-rated adventure mini-golf in Prague!
Are you looking for original mini-golf in Prague that offers more than just classic holes? Mazemania in Anděl is a unique indoor adventure mini-golf that is among the highest-rated mini-golf courses in Prague. Our goal is to create a place where families with children, groups of friends, couples, and corporate teams can have a great time.
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.
After foreign tours and several sold-out shows at the O2 Arena, the concert QUEEN RELIVED PHILHARMONIC is heading to the three largest venues in the Czech Republic.
Exactly 40 years since the release of the legendary album A Kind of Magic, which defined one of the most famous eras of the band Queen and foreshadowed the iconic concert at Wembley Stadium, the band Queenie is launching ticket sales for the February tour QUEEN RELIVED PHILHARMONIC 2027. Symbolically, in the year when the music world also commemorates what would have been Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday, and the band Queenie celebrates an incredible 20 years of existence, the group announces the return of its grand concert project.
Tips for trips
SELECTED EVENTS
7/7/2026 12:00:00
Music club with striptease in Prague for farewells and celebrations
6/10/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - Klára Cibulková
15/10/2026 07:00:00
Švanda Theatre - Chlast (Povalač Theatre)
3/6/2026 - 7/11/2026
Famous Organ Concerts
Summer in Brno: festivals every week, Michelin stars, and world motorsport
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.
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.
Best walks in Prague: Scenic routes, historic sights and hidden corners
Discover the best walks in Prague, from iconic landmarks like Charles Bridge and the Municipal House to peaceful gardens, romantic islands, leafy parks and hidden historic corners. Whether you want panoramic views, Baroque architecture, cultural stops or a quieter side of the city, Prague offers unforgettable walking routes for every kind of visitor.
EXPERIENCE 1318 MINUTES IN KUTNÁ HORA
Just an hour from Prague lies a town where medieval history meets contemporary art – Kutná Hora. Gothic churches, mysterious alleyways, and the vibrant atmosphere of the town draw you into stories that unfold here every day. This unique experience is captured in the photographic publication 1318 Minutes in Kutná Hora, which received the prestigious IMPACT Award at Designblok 2025.
Nightlife
SELECTED EVENTS
24/9/2026 07:00:00
Švandovo Theatre - Booze
3/7/2026 12:00:00
Strippers in Prague for a bachelorette party and birthdays
7/7/2026 12:00:00
Ladies Night Prague for bachelorette parties and birthdays
7/7/2026 12:00:00
Hummer Long limousine ride in Prague for bachelorette parties.
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.
Best bars & nightlife in Prague: pubs, gin bars, clubs & wine spots to visit
Explore Prague's vibrant nightlife scene, from traditional Czech pubs and stylish wine bars to hidden gin spots and lively nightclubs. Whether you're in the mood for perfectly poured beer, crafted cocktails, or dancing until morning, this curated selection highlights some of the best places to enjoy Prague after dark.