Prague Events » What's on in May 2018

This exhibition has assembled the largest collection of mummies in the world (plus other artefacts), loaned from museums, universities and private collections. Explore the culture and civilisations of ancient peoples from Egypt, Europe and South America.

Folk tales and fairy tales play a strong role in the national psyche in the Czech Republic. This exhibition, aimed at adults and children, explores the influence of Czech fairy tales on music.

This exhibition, held in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's 30 years of work. Dresses and accessories are the core exhibits, supplemented by sculptures, glass, porcelain and graphic art.

This exhibition at the National Museum New Building explores the effects of light on life. Energy from sunlight has played a key role in the evolution and diversity of living organisms (although some species do survive without light, for example in deep caves). Cartoon characters guide children through the exhibition.

This exhibition at the National Museum New Building reveals the remarkable beauty and diversity of animal species on Earth, and draws attention to modern dangers that put it at risk. Displays include animals that once roamed freely in the Czech lands, such as brown bears, elk and beavers, plus African animals, and extinct animals such as a full dinosaur skeleton.

The annual Czech Beer Festival in Prague is the largest gastronomic event in the country, with seating for 4,000 visitors on benches inside huge marquees. There are 150 varieties of beer to sample, sourced from international brewers, regional breweries and microbreweries, Czech food to taste, and live bands to entertain.

The annual Prague Microfestival is an English/Czech festival of the arts, which combines contemporary writing, art, film and performance. The festival boasts 24 writers from 12 different countries, including an art gallery, microlab and microshow with experimental and avant-garde music and performance.

The 20th international meeting of folklore groups runs over 4 days on an open-air stage at the Old Town Square in Prague. Musicians and dancers travel from around the world to perform.

The annual Prague Food Festival celebrates the culinary skills of the top restaurant chefs in the Czech Republic. The festival takes place in a large outdoor setting at Vysehrad Park. Wander around the stalls and sample local and international dishes, along with wines, sparking wines and Czech beers. There is also a children’s area with entertainment and cooking instruction.

Fringe is the biggest English speaking theatre festival in the Czech Republic. Theatre, comedy, music and dance are staged at several small theatres in the Lesser Town.

The first Czech Republic FIM Speedway Grand Prix was held in Prague on 17 May 1997. It has run annually ever since, making it a popular event at the Marketa Stadium.

Following on from the World Championship (Speedway Grand Prix) on the Saturday, the 1st League race on the Sunday crowns a dramatic speedway weekend at the Marketa Stadium.

Prague is famous for opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances take place in magnificent opera houses, stunning concert halls, and in an array of historic churches. Tickets are reasonably priced, so shows often sell out. Advance reservations are therefore highly recommended.

Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre is a mix of dynamic dance routines, mime artists, animated film, and state-of-the-art visual and sound effects. While marionette theatre features giant puppets. Shows are highly visual, so appeal to adults and children of all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are highly recommended.