Czech Summer Festivals Feature Concerts, Family Activities and New Contactless Payment System

The 11th Ladná Čeladná Festival opened with two days of performances by Olympic, Aneta Langerová, Jana Kirschner and other Czech acts, plus workshops for children and a charity football match between local players and Baník Ostrava veterans. Organisers introduced a chip‑based payment system that lets visitors top up credits online or on‑site and pay without cash or mobile signal, aiming to speed up service and avoid outages.

Meanwhile, Zlín’s Festival IQ Play runs through August, offering a range of family‑friendly attractions such as a Latino party, puzzle exhibits, open‑air cinema, and a visual‑communication exhibition tracing design history in Zlín. Admission fees vary, with many events free, and the program includes concerts, workshops and other cultural activities for all ages.