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Cultural and music festivals in Central Europe

Overview

Cultural and musical festivals continue throughout Central Europe during the summer and early autumn of 2026. In the Czech Republic, August programming includes the 28th annual ‘Folklor bez hranic’ festival in Ostrava, featuring international performers from countries such as Mexico, India, Serbia, Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia. Olomouc hosts the 29th International Military Music Festival from August 27 to 29, showcasing orchestras from Hungary, Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic. Other musical highlights include Keltská noc in Vysoké nad Jizerou, featuring artists such as Vypsaná fiXa and Václav Neckář, and the Rock Castle metal festival in Moravský Krumlov.

Regional programming is expanding to include diverse recreational and historical activities. In the Vítkovská vrchovina region, cycling routes are being promoted alongside cave explorations in Bohemia and Moravia. Celebrations such as the 57th Vizovické Trnkobraní, the Zlín region harvest festival in Kroměříž, and the 18th summer festival at Čečovice Castle are scheduled. Musical acts range from local brass bands to major artists like Xindl X and Rytmus. Specialized events include the Hotsprings festival in Karlovy Vary and Latino Fest in Olomouc, while aviation displays are set for Třebihošť.

Tourism is further supported through combined ticket offers for the Karel Čapek and Antonín Dvořák memorials, as well as various castle nights and museum exhibitions. Other regional highlights include the ‘Chutě kraje’ food festival in Šumperk, the ‘Jablonecká Perle’ festival in Jablonec nad Nisou, and street festivals in Prague 10, such as ‘Korso Krymská’ and ‘Zažít město jinak’.

Entities

Tábor · Soběslav · Cerkno · Košice region · Vizovice

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Regional festivals scheduled across Bruntál and Tábor regions

    Multiple regional festivals, including dragon boat racing, wine celebrations, tractor competitions, and castle tours, are taking place across the Bruntál and Tábor regions in the Czech Republic.

  2. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Regional art exhibitions and open studios scheduled for August 2026

    Art exhibitions and open studio events are set for August 2026 in Valašské Klobouky, Czech Republic, and Senica, Slovakia, featuring local painters and various creative workshops.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 39 sources
    Czech Republic hosts various regional and cultural festivals

    A wide array of cultural, historical, and gastronomic festivals are being held across the Czech Republic, ranging from royal commemorations in Prague to glassmaking celebrations in Jablonec.

  4. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Cultural festivals scheduled for September 2026 in Slovenia and Slovakia

    Cultural festivals Cmakajne in Slovenia and ESENCIA in Slovakia will host workshops, traditional music, and dance performances in September 2026.

  5. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 17 sources
    Central Europe hosts diverse summer music and cultural festivals

    Various music festivals, historical fairs, and community cultural events are taking place across the Czech Republic and Slovakia this summer season.

Sources

20milesout.com · 5plus2.cz · bruntalsky.denik.cz · cestovanie.aktuality.sk · chrudimsky.denik.cz · cirkev.cz · cysnews.cz · decin.cz · dumazahrada.cz · e-region.cz · hl.rs · humpolak.cz · jablonecky.denik.cz · jcted.cz · jihlavsky.denik.cz · k13.sk · kabeleins.ch · kafe.cz · klatovsky.denik.cz · liberec.rozhlas.cz · metro.cz · mistnikultura.cz · moravskoslezsky.denik.cz · olomoucky.denik.cz · olomoucky.report.cz · opavsky.denik.cz · opencyprus.com · osobnosti.aktuality.sk · ozahori.sk · pardubice.rozhlas.cz · parlamentnilisty.cz · patriotmagazin.cz · plzensky.denik.cz · poutni.ado.cz · radio1.cz · region.rozhlas.cz · regionvalassko.cz · senica.sk · svitavsky.denik.cz · tachovsky.denik.cz · tam-tam.si · tanecnimagazin.cz · theater.oevp.at · thefaceshop.com.hk · trencin.sk · tydeniky.cz · unithemes.com · valassky.denik.cz

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