ROXETTE
After a sensational start in South Africa and Australia at the beginning of 2025, followed by a series of sold-out summer concerts, the band Roxette was once again at the top of the world stages in its new form. Founder Per Gessle combined his legendary songs with the energetic Lena Philipsson and launched a tour that is a live celebration of timeless hits. From It Must Have Been Love to The Look to Joyride, which recently surpassed 900 million streams on Spotify, Roxette's songs continue to be a source of joy and memories for thousands of fans across generations. In the fall of 2025, the band will continue its European leg of the tour and in 2026 will move into a new, exciting chapter. The Prague stop at the O2 arena was hopelessly sold out.
„ A successful and honest concert full of timeless songs.“ (Idnes)
„But it was almost certainly mainly a stylish greeting to the Czech audience, which sat in the hall on chairs, knew all the songs, sang along with the band, skillfully applauded every time one ended, and generally had a good time, as it realized again how many songs from the Roxette repertoire have the label „global hit that has survived its time of creation“. (Novinky.cz)
The Benátská! with Impulsem festival attracts a wide range of listeners from different generations every year. This year, the organizers have also bet on diversity, and the stages will feature not only the biggest domestic and Slovak stars but also prestigious foreign artists. Among the already confirmed main names are bands like Lucie, Chinaski, Richard Muller, David Koller, Škwor, Horkýže Slíže, No Name, Wohnout, Vypsaná Fixa, Protheus, Peter Nagy & Indigo, Doctor P.P., Mig 21, Mňága a Žďorp, Michal Hrůza and the Hrůzy band, or Kreyson with Láďa Křížek, Pavol Hammel and the Prúdy band, or the Waldagang band. For younger listeners, a wide array of performers is prepared, including Sofian Medjmedje, Separ, the ATMO Music group, or Totální nasazení.
The festival program will kick off on Thursday with „Slovak Thursday“, which traditionally features an evening of Slovak legends.
Tickets & practical info
· The festival takes place from Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Vesec area near Liberec.
· Tickets are already on sale at www.benatska.cz
· The festival will also include a side program, stall sales, a family zone, and facilities for camping and caravans.
About the Benátská! with Impulsem festival
The Benátská night festival was established in 1993 and has, over more than three decades, become one of the most significant music events in the Czech Republic. It regularly hosts the top of the Czech and Slovak scene and also brings in foreign names. With an emphasis on the comfort of visitors, quality organization, and a friendly atmosphere, it ranks among the most popular summer festivals not only in northern Bohemia.
