Czech and Slovak weekend festivals and cultural events, July 24‑26 2026
A wave of weekend festivals and cultural programmes will take place across the Czech Republic and western Slovakia from Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July.
In the Czech lands, major music gatherings include the Jazz Festival in Bruntál, the Bolevák Music Festival on the Plzeň waterfront, and the first AfrOstrava festival in Ostrava featuring African music, dance and cuisine. Family‑friendly fairs run in Holašovice, Radiměř, and the historic village of Holašovice, while the traditional Selské slavnosti in Holašovice showcase crafts, folk music and street food. Other highlights are the Van & Truck Show in Přerov, the Cibula Fest on the Slovak‑Czech border, the Žákovic Open festival in Trenčianske Bohuslavice, and the multi‑day Svatojakubské hody in Lipník nad Bečvou.
Additional attractions include open‑air cinema screenings, historic reenactments at Sovinec Castle, a variety of food‑market events such as the Street Food Festival in Poděbrady, and specialised gatherings like the International march for Milan Rastislav Štefánik in Brezová pod Bradlom. Many towns also host local fairs, concerts, and workshops ranging from jazz and folk to electronic music and traditional crafts.
These events offer free or low‑cost entry, a mix of indoor and outdoor venues, and programs designed for all ages, encouraging regional tourism and community participation over the long weekend.