# Musical festivals in the Czech Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/musical-festivals-in-the-czech-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-14T15:03:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

The Czech Republic continues to host various musical events in October, encompassing both jazz and classical genres.

In addition to the ‘Jazz Goes to Town’ festival in Hradec Králové and the ‘Classic Praha’ series, new programming has been announced for Polná. The 23rd edition of ‘Polenský hudební podzim’ is scheduled from October 16 to 18. The event features a themed musical performance on Friday, a swing festival on Saturday with the Polenský Big Band and the Musikkapelle Langau orchestra, and a jazz and swing concert by the Hot Sisters ensemble on Sunday.

Other established activities include the 24th Malostranské komorní slavnosti at the Valdštejn Palace in Prague, featuring the Smetana Trio and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Orchestra. Regional cultural highlights also include the Jirkovský Písňovar choral competition at Červený Hrádek and a musical commemoration in Ostrava marking the 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Musical festivals scheduled in Poland and the Czech Republic

Musical festivals including Pomorskie Dni Chopinowskie in Poland and Polenský hudební podzim in the Czech Republic are set for mid-October, featuring jazz, classical, and swing performances.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musical-festivals-scheduled-in-poland-and-the-czech-republic

### 2026-10-05: Cultural festivals and musical events held across Czech Republic and Slovakia

Multiple musical and cultural festivals are underway, including the Jazz Goes to Town festival in Hradec Králové and the Malostranské komorní slavnosti in Prague.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jirkovsk-psovar-festival-crowns-nona-as-winner

### 2026-09-26: Czech Republic hosts jazz and classical music festivals in October

Musical events in the Czech Republic this October include the 32nd Jazz Goes to Town festival in Hradec Králové and various classical concerts through Classic Praha.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-republic-hosts-jazz-and-classical-music-festivals-in-october

### 2026-09-23: JazzFestBrno and Jazz Juniors to host Central European Jazz Showcase

JazzFestBrno and Jazz Juniors will host a two-day jazz showcase in Brno, featuring eight Czech and Polish bands to promote European musical collaboration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jazzfestbrno-and-jazz-juniors-to-host-central-european-jazz-showcase

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