Where to go for festivals this year: Music, flavors, and experiences

Where to go for festivals this year: Music, flavors, and experiences

Summer festivals are just around the corner, and that means two things - theaters will close their doors, and various festivals will fully kick off. We bring you an overview of the best festivals you can head to with your friends.

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BOSKOVICE FESTIVAL

The Boskovice Festival takes place from July 10 to 13, 2025, and for nearly 30 years has been one of the most significant summer events. In the historic center of the town, it offers music of various genres, theater, films, author readings, and exhibitions. The festival focuses on respect for nature, history, and social dialogue, and its unique atmosphere is created every year by dozens of volunteers.

LODENICE CLUB

The Loděnice Club in Benátky nad Jizerou is the ideal place for summer fun! From May to September, it offers concerts (Wohnout, David Koller, Mig 21, Tata Bojs, Queenie, and more), open-air cinema, sports activities, and swimming. You will find a summer pub with two terraces, a grill, and the possibility of organizing weddings, parties, or birthdays. The area also includes a skatepark, ping pong tables, darts, and the option to rent pedal boats, rowboats, or paddleboards. The riverside area is complemented by a reconstructed access to the water, swings, and space for beach volleyball.

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS

Music in the Vineyards with Raiffka is growing: a sixth location, more concerts, new performers. The series of summer open-air concerts will bet on proven stars of the Czech-Slovak scene in 2025. From May to September, over 50 music performances are planned, featuring artists such as No Name, Jelen, Mig 21, Čechomor, Queenie, Vojta Dyka, Tomáš Klus, Horkýže Slíže, and for the first time, Adam Ďurica. In addition to the five existing locations associated with wine, Kutná Hora will also be added. Pre-sales have already started, so don't hesitate and secure your spot at this unique musical experience as soon as possible!

JATKA FEST 2025

Jatka Fest 2025 will take place on June 27-28 in Pacov and will offer two days full of music and fun. On two stages, you will see Adam Ďurica, Rohony, Anna K., Totální nasazení, Koblížc!, Pekař, UDG, Dymytry, Sto zvířat, and more. Jatka Fest 2025 promises to stay true to its name and provide visitors with a great experience. In addition to music, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a rich accompanying program, including activities for children. For adults, there will be stalls with refreshments and drinks, as well as stalls with original goods and other attractions.

Midsummer Tunes

Midsummer Tunes returns on June 20-21 to Klůček beach near Mácha's Lake to transform the summer solstice celebrations into a two-day multi-genre festival. You can look forward to Irish, Celtic, and world music, thematic workshops, lectures, a Celtic village, and a fire ritual at sunset. The main star will be the Scottish Blazin’ Fiddles – masters of the violin who will energize the audience along with other bands from Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic. The festival bets on quality – offering local gastronomy, proven drinks, and free drinking water. Step into tradition with a modern rhythm!

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COLOR RUN

Experience the most colorful and fun run of the year! This unique experience is designed for everyone – individuals, families, groups of friends, and team building. This year we celebrate the 11th edition and bring even more fun, colors, and unforgettable moments. On the 5 km route, you will encounter five color zones with spectacular color explosions. If you are looking for something shorter, try the 1.5 km route, which, in addition to three color zones, also offers fun obstacles. Both routes are designed for everyone to enjoy – whether you run or prefer to walk. We kick off the first weekend of May in České Budějovice, followed by Olomouc, Ústí nad Labem, and Prague. We will conclude the summer color adventures in August in Pardubice, where another wave of joy and colors awaits you! The Color Run is not about speed but about joy. Here, time is not measured, and it doesn't matter your fitness or pace – what matters is to enjoy the day and take home memories that will warm you for a long time. The whole day will be enriched with an accompanying program full of music, competitions, sports activities for children and adults, and a raffle with attractive prizes. Come enjoy a day full of colors and fun – because here, you can't escape the colors!

COOLIN FESTIVAL 2025: Two days of music, fun, and summer vibes. A summer without a festival? Unimaginable!

And the Coolin Festival 2025, which will take place on June 27-28 on Kmoch Island in Kolín, promises an experience you won't forget. The fourth edition of this multi-genre event brings more than 40 artists from the Czech and international scene, a rich accompanying program, and a great atmosphere right by the water. The festival boasts four stages featuring stars like Viktor Sheen, Calin, Stein27, Sofian Medjmedj, Pam Rabbit, Annet X, Milionovey, Yzomandias, Nik Tendo, Sergei Barracuda, 58G, and Rohony. You can also look forward to an exclusive afterparty included with every ticket. But Coolin is not just about music – the venue will offer a wide selection of drinks, street food, relaxation zones, and various activities for all age groups. An ideal opportunity to spend the beginning of summer with friends in one of the most beautiful places in Central Bohemia. Only 28% of tickets remain, so don't hesitate! For more information and ticket sales, visit coolinfestival.cz or their Facebook page. See you at Coolin!

SMILING SUMMER

Smiling Summer 2025 will take place on June 21, traditionally under the walls of Kadaň. The stars of this year's edition will be on Stage 1: Viktor Sheen, Yzo + PTK, NobodyListen, Hard Rico, Majk Spirit, Stein27, Redzed, Adam Mišík, Pam Rabbit. Stage 2 will feature: DJ Kharma, DJ Weisz, DJ Bravel. In addition, you can expect beauty stands, fun attractions for everyone, original photo points, large tents, and chill-out zones, food zones, and a camping area for comfortable overnight stays in Kadaň.

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RUMFEST

Rumfest is an entertaining and educational celebration of real cane rum. The 13th edition will take place in Prague at Vnitroblock. Visitors can traditionally look forward to several hundred great rums from around the world, taste new and traditional rum cocktails, and enthusiasts will once again have the opportunity to attend educational seminars with leading experts from both the Czech Republic and abroad on various topics from the world of rum as part of the basic ticket. There will also be a food court with Caribbean and exotic cuisine and Latin music. The program will be complemented by guided tastings, which will take place in the adjacent club where you can taste the biggest rum specialties.

BEATS FOR LOVE

Beats for Love 2025 is heading to a new universe! The largest dance festival in Central Europe returns to the industrial heart of Ostrava with a record lineup of over 500 artists! Four days full of electronic music, unforgettable atmosphere, and innovative stage design will offer visitors a literally interplanetary experience. A new feature is the thematic connection of the entire area into a futuristic world. The festival will take place from July 3 to 6 in the Lower Vítkovice area, and no one who loves beats, lights, and endless energy should miss it!

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Do you have a school-aged child at home and are looking for an event that will literally take your breath away during the spring break? Head to the BODY WORLDS exhibition and discover the fascinating journey through the human body!

Spring break is the perfect opportunity to combine quality time together with new experiences! Take advantage of the special family admission and enjoy fun and learning at a unique exhibition. Not only will the children discover many new things here, but they can also ask the ever-present medics anything that interests them! And you won't have to search through dictionaries to find out how many times a human eye blinks in a minute.

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The Spring Fair in Letňany will bring news from tourism, caravanning, the beauty world, and interior design.

The Letňany area PVA EXPO PRAHA is ready for the start of the spring season, which will offer a wide portfolio of events. Visitors will get acquainted with the news, trends, and products from domestic and foreign companies across many sectors and will have the opportunity for free consultations with experts. The opening event will be the simultaneous FOR PASIV and FOR WOOD, which will offer the complete nomenclature of low-energy, passive, and zero-energy buildings and wooden constructions on February 12. The partner for energy at the PVA EXPO PRAHA exhibition center is PKV Build, s.r.o.

Venice! With Impulse 2026, it will host one of the greatest pop legends of all time. After a sold-out concert in Prague at the O2 Arena, ROXETTE will perform outdoors in Liberec!

One of the traditional and most popular music festivals in the Czech Republic, Benátská! with Impulsem, will showcase its full strength in 2026. From Thursday, July 23, to Sunday, July 26, the area in Vesec in Liberec will be filled not only with the best domestic and Slovak performers but also with one of the biggest names in the global pop scene – the band Roxette. Like every year, the festival will offer days full of concerts, energy, emotions, and surprises, and from the first announcements, it is clear that this will be one of the strongest editions ever.

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The film adaptation of the cult horror franchise is back! The highly anticipated return to the post-apocalyptic hell and the labyrinth of one's own nightmares will be even scarier and more tormenting. When James receives a mysterious letter from his lost love Mary, he is drawn back to Silent Hill. The town as they both knew it has changed, having sunk into darkness. In his search for Mary, James must confront not only iconic creatures but also his own demons, pushing him to the brink of madness. Fear and death are omnipresent. The thought of losing the love of his life is even more horrifying. The film adaptation of the second installment of the Silent Hill game series, which Time magazine ranked among the top 100 video games of all time, will be showing in Czech cinemas from January 22, 2026, with the subtitle Nightmares.

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