The Prague Spring International Music Festival is the most prestigious classical music event in the Czech Republic. With exceptionally broad international participation and a wide-ranging program spanning from the 16th century to the present, the festival is once again preparing an exceptional program for its fans from May 12 to June 4, 2026, featuring elite world-class orchestras and new faces making their Czech and festival debuts. Experience the unique atmosphere of Prague’s concert halls and historic venues.
Irish musician Glen Hansard returns to Prague after many years. The Oscar winner, frontman of The Frames, and half of the duo The Swell Season will perform in the Grand Hall of Lucerna, where he will present new work as well as key songs from his career. The concert will offer an intimate atmosphere, strong emotions, and a unique blend of folk, rock, and blues.
Roset is one of the most promising young opera talents of today. She is the winner of Plácido Domingo’s prestigious Operalia competition and was named Discovery of the Year at France’s Victoires de la Musique Classique. Her career is rapidly taking her to the world’s greatest stages, from Paris to Madrid to New York’s Metropolitan Opera, where she is set to make her debut this year. Prague audiences have already welcomed her with extraordinary enthusiasm, and thanks to the Nachtigall Artists agency, Julie Roset is returning to Prague again this year. The May recital will be an opportunity to hear her voice in a more intimate setting, where her technical precision and attention to detail will shine. It is precisely such evenings that are often remembered for a very long time.
Two legends of modern music, NE-YO and Akon, will perform together on one stage at the O2 Arena and present hits that have defined the last two decades of world R&B, pop and dance music.
World-renowned violinist, conductor, and showman André Rieu is delighted to announce his return to the Czech Republic and will perform with his Johann Strauss Orchestra at the O2 arena Prague twice – on May 29 and 30, 2026! Audiences can look forward to an unforgettable evenings filled with emotion, musical beauty, and joy.
A plentiful farmers' market in the central part of Prague. The unique vibrancy, together with the relaxed atmosphere and the flowing Vltava River, make the Náplavka Market a popular place for both Prague residents and tourists alike. Every Saturday you can buy goodies made from quality ingredients — from seasonal fruits and vegetables, through pastries, mushrooms, fresh fish, various cheeses to free-range eggs or handicrafts.
The newly opened permanent exhibition at Salm Palace presents 520 artworks from Asia and the Islamic world, spanning 5,000 years and showing how these traditions connect with Central European history. The exhibition traces Orientalism and collecting in the Czech lands while introducing key scholars, collectors, and artists who shaped local understanding of Asian cultures. Its main section highlights Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Tibetan, and Islamic art through themes such as spirituality, calligraphy, ornament, and the natural world. Visitors can also explore interactive features, quiet spaces, and a teaching studio that support a more inclusive, less Eurocentric view of the collection.
The Battle Between YES and NO is the first major exhibition in Czechia dedicated to William Kentridge, one of the most celebrated artists of our time. Raised in Johannesburg during apartheid, in a family deeply committed to social justice, Kentridge became involved in anti-apartheid activism as a student. These experiences shaped an artistic practice that reflects South Africa’s social and historical tensions while speaking to universal human themes.