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Prague Events: What's on in May 2026
Your guide to the best events in Prague: food and drinks festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and the local and festive markets. Find out what's on in Prague in May 2026. |
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Labour Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 01 May 2026 | | | Public Holiday. Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening hours. | |
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May Rituals
DATE: 01 May 2026 | | | Petrin Hill is the romantic setting for couples in love to spend a few hours together, after placing flowers at the feet of a statue of the celebrated 19th century poet, Karel Hynek Macha. Macha created several myths, a few illegitimate offspring and an epic poem called 'May'. Thus, lovers make a pilgrimage in his name and find a quiet corner to, well, er, let's say no more. | |
| WHERE: Petřín Tower & Hill, Petřínské sady 633, Prague 1 |
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Rosé Wine & Bubbles Festival at St. Wenceslas Vineyard, Prague Castle
DATE: 01 May 2026
TIME: 11:00-19:00
PRICE: Free Entry | | | 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 |
| 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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Spring Wine Festival
DATE: 07 May 2026 - 10 May 2026
TIME: 10:00-21:00
PRICE: Free Entry. Tasting Glass 100 CZK.
| | | 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. |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A), then tram to Tram stop: Chotkovy sady (trams 22,23). |
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Liberation Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 08 May 2026 | | Public Holiday. Celebrates the end of World War II. Although Soviet tanks rolled in to liberate Czechia a day later than elsewhere, on the 9th May 1945, VE Day is celebrated on the 8th May in line with other former Communist countries "liberated" by the Russians.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening hours. | |
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Open Day at the Senate, Parliament of Czech Republic
DATE: 08 May 2026
TIME: 08:00-17:00
PRICE: Free Entry | | | The Senate of the Parliament opens its doors to the public. Visit the seat of the Senate, the Meeting Hall, the magnificent Wallenstein Palace and Kolowrat Palace. | |
| WHERE: Valdstejnský palác (Wallenstein Palace), Valdstejnské Square 4, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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St. John's NAVALIS Baroque River Festival
DATE: 15 May 2026
TIME: 19:00-22:30 | | Dating from 1627, the St. John's NAVALIS Festival features a flotilla of colourfully lit historical Venetian
boats sailing on the Vltava River near Charles Bridge. Venetian gondoliers travel to Prague to take part in the celebration. An open air Baroque concert provides music for the event.
The evening starts with a religious procession from Prague Castle, winding its way down the Royal Route to Charles Bridge.
To watch, head for Prague Castle at 19:00 or Charles Bridge (or the river embankment nearby) at 19:45.
TIMETABLE: 19:00: Procession leaves Prague Castle, winding its way down through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge.
19:45: Regatta of historical boats on the river around Charles Bridge.
20:30: Baroque music concert played from a pontoon on the river, accompanied by a light show. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 |
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| | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in May 2026
DATE: 01
May 2026 -
31 May 2026 | | | Prague is famous for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are staged in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and ancient churches. Performances are popular, so tickets often sell out. Advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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| | Prague Theatre in May 2026
DATE: 01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026 | | | Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre features vibrant costumes, energetic dance routines, mime, ballet, visual effects, and dramatic sounds. Shows are suitable for all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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