Hradec Kralove
Folklore
Festival Pardubice-Hradec Kralove (June)
- The largest Czech folklore festival, which, according
to tradition, takes place in both these East-Bohemian
centers at the beginning of June. The best Czech folklore
ensembles and foreign artists come to perform. The
program is composed of a variety of presentations of
different folklore dances, from the authentic folklore
dancing, typical festival performances, to musical,
dramatized and entertaining forms.
http://www.folklornifestival.cz/program.html
Anniversary
of the Battle of Hradec Kralove (June) - Traditional
meeting of military history societies to mark the anniversary
of the Battle of Hradec Kralove in 1866
http://www.calendariumregina.cz/index.php?use=program&mon=7&pg=25&lang=en
Theater
European Regions (June) - Largest
theatrical feast in Central Europe.
On
one bank -World Music Festival (May)
http://www.najednombrehu.cz/Homepage.html
Queen
Elizabeth Festivities (September) - Medieval
festival.As in other years the city will celebrate
the arrival of Queen Eliška Richeza. The historic centre
will come alive with a medieval fair, parades, knights’
jousting, medieval plays and entertainment as well
as performances of thespians, conjurers and jugglers
http://www.slavnostikralovnyelisky.cz/
Pardubice
Wine
Festival in Pardubice (August)
IFAS – International Festival Singing Choirs (August)
Running the Steeplechase (October) - The world famous Velka Pardubicka steeplechase has taken place annually since 1874.
Kutna Hora
Royal Silvering of Kutna Hora (June) is a Gothic celebration that takes you back to the 15th century. Royal knights tournaments, handcraft presentations and costumed parades bring this town alive.
www.stribreni.cz
Kutna Hora International Music Festival (June) is a classical chamber music event which incorporates also jazz and even rock. Much of its music is created on the spot during festival workshops.
www.mfkh.cz
St. Wenceslas Festival (September) features folk, country and modern music, handicraft markets, wine tasting and fireworks.
Prague
International Prague Spring Music Festival (May–June) is an international music festival featuring orchestral and theatre series, church concerts, recitals, morning concerts, chamber music and symphony orchestras.
www.festival.cz
Khamoro (May-June) is a Roma festival which strives to show the richness of Roma culture and traditions as an integral part of Czech, European and world culture.
www.khamoro.cz
Prague Food Festival (May)
United Islands (May-June) bring rock, pop, indie, electro, world, folk & jazz music.
Bohemia Jazz Fest (July)
Prague Autumn (September-October) international music festival closes the season.
www.strunypodzimu.cz