Events in Czech Republic

Prague Dance Festival
Prague
June 2008

The Prague Dance Festival has been running since 1989 and features some of the best international dance companies from Europe and beyond. Come take part in this exciting event as visitors from around the world gather at Ponec Theatre for the festival.

Cesky Krumlov Chamber Music Festival
Cesky Krumlov
June - July 2008

The historic beauty of Cesky Krumlov makes it an ideal place for this festival. There are several live concerts to watch from as local musicians and distinguished foreign performers. The high quality performances put this event at the top of the international music concert list.

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Karlovy Vary
4 July - 12 July 2008

Headed into its 43rd year, this event is one of the biggest film events in Central Europe. The event attracts filmmakers from around the world and from the Czech Republic. The festival has made many transitions since its inception and has stabilized into a premier international festival.

Trutnov Open Air Music Festival
Trutnov
August 2008

Trutnov swells in size as thousands gather together in the small town for the largest open air festival in the Czech Republic. What began as a small underground event that was considered anti administration, has now flourished into a multi cultural extravaganza.

Prague Autumn Festival
Prague
12 September - 1 October 2008

Great musicians and artists gather together to welcome the fall season with a huge series of concerts and shows. Orchestras and choirs from around Europe including Russia and Germany perform during this event and the festival continues to expand with musicians from around the world performing everything from opera to jazz.

International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music
Prague
28 November - 30 November 2008

This festival is a celebration of the Czech Republic's most famed composer, Petr Eben. Amateur male, female, and children's choirs play in front of a jury for competitions such as best performance, best conductor, and the Petr Eben Prize.