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Prague Events in May 2026Prague hosts a wide range of events in May 2026. Discover food, beer and wine festivals, cultural and sports events, exhibitions, markets, live music, pop concerts and seasonal celebrations. Find out what’s on in Prague with our up-to-date city guide.
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| | Swan Lake at Prague State Opera - Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 01 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 | |
Performances Available: 7,8,10 May 2026.
Tchaikovsky’s moving story about the love of a Prince and the gentle Odette runs for a limited period at the Prague State Opera. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 890 CZK-1490 CZK | |
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| | Festival of Rosé Wines at St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle | |
| DATE(S): 01 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 11:00-19:00 | |
| Celebrate the month of love with a glass of rosé and take in the views over Prague. The annual wine festival at St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle mixes wine tasting with festival music and gastronomic delicacies. The event is held at the oldest vineyard in Czechia, set on the slopes below Prague Castle.
There are over 100 different wines to taste from several dozen wineries. | |
| WHERE: St. Wenceslas Vineyard (Svatováclavská vinice) at Prague Castle, Staré zámecké schody 6, Prague 1 - St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle Map | |
| PRICE: Free Entry | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). From the metro, walk out to the main road and turn left. Walk 75m. On the left, just before the pink building, take the Stare zámecké schody (Old Castle Steps). The vineyard is a short distance up the steps on the right-hand side. | |
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| | Al Bano - Pop Concert | |
| DATE(S): 02 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 19:00 | |
| Al Bano, one of the greatest Italian music legends, is coming to Prague to celebrate 50 years on stage. | |
| WHERE: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4 | |
| PRICE: 1990 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). | |
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| | Eric Clapton - Concert | |
| DATE(S): 04 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| Eric Clapton returns to the O2 in Prague as part of his European tour. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 | |
| PRICE: 3010 CZK-5724 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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| | Spring Wine Festival | |
| DATE(S): 15 May 2026 - 17 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-21:00 | |
| The Spring Wine Festival brings together wine lovers, food enthusiasts and music fans at Písek Gate, near Prague Castle. Visitors can sample wines from Moravia, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Spain and France. Taste Czech and European food, including cheeses, pizza, BBQ meats, fish and seafood. Listen to live jazz, soul, folk, pop and rock music. Bring cash to pay for wine tastings. | |
| WHERE: Písek Gate (Písecká brána), K Brusce 5, 160 00, Hradcany, Praha 6. | |
| PRICE: Free Entry. Tasting Glass 100 CZK. | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A), then tram to Tram stop: Chotkovy sady (trams 22,23). | |
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| | National Gallery Prague - Free Entry Day | |
| DATE(S): 17 May 2026 - 18 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| The National Gallery Prague offers free entry to its permanent exhibitions, allowing visitors to explore three major art galleries. | |
WHERE: Schwarzenberg Palace Art Gallery, Hradčanské náměstí 2,
Castle District, Prague 1;
Sternberg Palace Art Gallery, Hradčanské náměstí 15,
Castle District, Prague 1;
St. Agnes Convent Medieval Art Gallery, U Milosrdných 17,
Old Town, Prague 1 | |
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| | Speedway FIM Grand Prix of Czechia | |
| DATE(S): 22 May 2026 - 23 May 2026 | |
| The first Czechia 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. | |
| WHERE: Marketa Stadium, U Vojtesky 11, Prague 6 | |
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| | Children's Day at Prague Castle - Festival | |
| DATE(S): 23 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-17:00 | |
| Immerse yourself in the magic of traditional folk crafts. See swordsmen, merry jugglers and brave legionnaires. Enjoy a fairy-tale theatre performance. Ride the historic wooden carousel. And meet the soldiers of the Castle Guard. You can also look forward to a personal audience with Emperor Rudolf II and his retinue, as you travel back to the time of Rudolf II. For refreshments, food and drink stalls are available. | |
| WHERE: Royal Garden and Stag Moat at Prague Castle | |
| PRICE: Free Entry. No tickets required | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). Then take tram 22 or 23 up the hill and alight at Tram stop: Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle). | |
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| | Rumfest - Drinks Festival | |
| DATE(S): 23 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 12:00-21:00 | |
| Rumfest is an annual festival dedicated to the popular spirit, rum. More than 400 rums from around the world are represented. Enjoy rum tastings, signature rum cocktails, workshops and tasty festival cuisine. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced by live Latin music. | |
| WHERE: Vnitroblock, Tusarova 31, 170 00, Holešovice, Prague 7 | |
| PRICE: Tickets are available on the day | |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Tusarova (trams 1,6,14) | |
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| | Beer & Burger Festival | |
| DATE(S): 24 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:30-20:30 | |
| Enjoy top-fermented beers, exceptional lagers and gourmet burgers in Prague. Craft breweries from Bohemia and Moravia join forces with Karlin restaurants and established street food stalls. Live music by Clove, Václav Koubek and HM. | |
| WHERE: Karlin Square (Karlínské náměstí), 186 00, Prague 8 | |
| PRICE: 150 CZK. Includes tasting glass. Tickets are available on the day | |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Karlínské náměstí | |
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| | Beth Hart - Pop Concert | |
| DATE(S): 28 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| American singer Beth Hart is plays Prague as part of a European tour. | |
| WHERE: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4 | |
| PRICE: 1890 CZK-3590 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). | |
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| | Night of Churches in Prague | |
| DATE(S): 29 May 2026 | |
| On this one night of the year, many churches in Prague open their doors to offer visitors a unique night-time view of their premises. | |
| WHERE: Most churches in Prague | |
| PRICE: Free Entry. No advance booking, join the queue at any of the participating churches | |
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| | Depeche Note Symphonic Tribute - Concert | |
| DATE(S): 29 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 19:00 | |
| Where classical music meets electronic music - a symphony orchestra lends a new dimension to the greatest hits of the legendary group Depeche Mode. | |
| WHERE: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4 | |
| PRICE: 1190 CZK-2490 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). | |
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| | Bubble Wine Festival at St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle | |
| DATE(S): 30 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 12:00-20:00 | |
| Enjoy a glass or two and take in the views over Prague. The Bubble Wine Festival at St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle mixes wine tasting with festival music and gastronomic delicacies. The event is held at the oldest vineyard in Czechia, set on the slopes below. | |
| WHERE: St. Wenceslas Vineyard (Svatováclavská vinice) at Prague Castle, Staré zámecké schody 6, Prague 1 - St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle Map | |
| PRICE: 250 CZK. Includes tasting glass and entry. Pack of 10 tasting tokens 400 CZK. Tickets are available on the day | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). From the metro, walk out to the main road and turn left. Walk 75m. On the left, just before the pink building, take the Stare zámecké schody (Old Castle Steps). The vineyard is a short distance up the steps on the right-hand side. | |
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| | Prague Vineyards 2026 at Strahov Monastery - Open Weekend | |
| DATE(S): 30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| Strahov Monastery opens its small vineyard to the public. Visitors are free to stroll around the vines or take a guided tour and taste a variety of wines produced on site. | |
| WHERE: Strahov Monastery Vineyard, Strahovské nádvoří 1,
Castle District, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: Free Entry | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). Then, tram to tram stop Pohorelec (tram 22,23). Then, walk 10 minutes via Strahovska street. | |
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| | Prague Vineyards 2026 at St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle - Open Weekend | |
| DATE(S): 31 May 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle opens its terraces to the public. Visitors are free to stroll around the vines or take a guided tour and taste a variety of wines produced on site. The event is held at the oldest vineyard in Czechia, set on the slopes below Prague Castle. | |
| WHERE: St. Wenceslas Vineyard (Svatováclavská vinice) at Prague Castle, Staré zámecké schody 6, Prague 1 - St. Wenceslas Vineyard at Prague Castle Map | |
| PRICE: Free Entry | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). From the metro, walk out to the main road and turn left. Walk 75m. On the left, just before the pink building, take the Stare zamecke schody (Old Castle Steps). The vineyard is a short distance up the steps on the right-hand side. | |
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| | Tropical Butterflies at Prague Botanical Garden - Nature Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 May 2026 - 17 May 2026 | |
| TIME: Tue-Sun 09:00-19:00 | |
| The Tropical Butterflies exhibition is held in the Fata Morgana Greenhouse at the Prague Botanical Garden. This tropical greenhouse offers visitors the unique experience of stepping into a jungle within the city. It showcases a wide variety of plant species, including several endangered ones, and is also home to chameleons, frogs, fish and an impressive array of tropical butterflies. You can also witness the magical transformation from chrysalis to butterfly. | |
| WHERE: Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha), Trojská 196, Troja, Prague 7 - Botanical Garden Map | |
| PRICE: Adult 180 CZK. Child/Senior/Student 120 CZK. Tickets are available on the day | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C). Then, bus 112 direction Prague Zoo and alight at bus stop Kovarna. | |
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| | Beyond the City of Time at Galerie Rudolfinum - Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 | |
| TIME: Tue-Wed 10:00-18:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 | |
| Beyond the City of Time is a thought provoking art exhibition by Sahej Raha. It is a place where ‘weird’ things exist - technologies mix with other times, other places, speaking objects and hybrids that remind us we never truly left the premodern world. In a series of rooms, the exhibition features paintings, drawings, audiovisual installations and sculptures encompassing key works from Rahal’s evolving oeuvre. | |
| WHERE: Galerie Rudolfinum, Alsovo nabrezi 12, Old Town, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: Free Entry | |
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| | | The Four Seasons Concerts in May 2026 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout May 2026 | | | Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is a perennial favourite in Prague's Baroque churches, palaces and grand concert halls. Performances range from the complete masterpiece to mixed programmes featuring other popular classical works. The historic venues transport audiences back to the world of Vivaldi’s time. Advance booking is highly recommended. |
| WHERE: Klementinum, St. Giles Church, St. Clement’s, Municipal House | |
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| | | Classical Concerts, Opera & Ballet in May 2026 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout May 2026 | | | Prague is renowned for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are held in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, beautiful old churches and Baroque palaces. Tickets often sell out, so advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | | Black Light Theatre in May 2026 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout May 2026 | |
| Black light theatre shows offer a uniquely Czech theatrical experience, combining colourfully dressed mime artists, visual illusions, comedy, energetic dance routines, acrobatics and dramatic sound and lighting effects. Performances are ideal for international visitors, as they feature little or no spoken dialogue. Advance reservations are recommended. | |
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