Regional cultural and sporting events in Czech Republic and|

In mid-August 2026, various cultural, historical, and sporting events took place across several regions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In the Czech Republic, festivities included the 11th annual vintage vehicle rally in the Plzeň Region, featuring Czechoslovak-era cars, and municipal celebrations in Tachov involving historical parades and medieval camps. Scheduled activities in the Třebíč and Zlín regions included the tenth anniversary of a drive-in cinema at the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station, themed castle tours, and the 55th Barum Czech Rally Zlín.

Additional regional highlights for the period included the 3rd annual Ironman triathlon in Hradec Králové, the TrutnOFF music festival, and local celebrations such as the Kojetín festivities, the Žítkovská kopa festival, and the Neratov pilgrimage. Cultural programming featured guided tours in Kroměříž, Kutná Hora, and Polička, alongside theater performances in Loket and Holešov.

Newer scheduled events include the Romský Bašavel festival in Prague, focusing on Roma music and cuisine, and the 25th anniversary of the Borůvkové hody in Jeseníky, which features blueberry-themed gastronomy. Historical festivals are also noted in Telč and Kutná Hora, with various markets and concerts occurring in the Olomouc, Kroměříž, and Karlovy Vary regions.

In Slovakia, regional activities include the historical Korýtko train in Ružomberok, farming days in Zápalkáreň, and outdoor cinema screenings and craft workshops in Vlkolínec and Liptovský Mikuláš.