Traditional student´s spring celebrations called “Majáles” are held in May. These open-air festivals are boisterous celebrations of spring, love, student´s life. Prague Food Festival at the Royal gardens of the Prague castle, which is dedicated to promoting international and quality Czech cuisine, attracts large crowds. There are excellent beer drinking opportunities in May in Prague, such as the Czech beer festivals in Letná park or Festival of small breweries at the Břevnov Monastery. Prague Náplavka (Hořejší, Dvořákovo, Rašínovo, Masarykovo nábřeží) comes alive for numerous events from dance parties, to parades to the family-friendly festivals. A cool block party called Korzo Krymská takes place in a picturesque Vršovice neighbourhood and includes concerts, theatre and dance performances, live DJs and activities for kids.
United Islands of Prague
Štvanice Island + venues in Holešovice and Karlín, Prague
30.4. – 2.5.2026
https://www.unitedislands.cz/en
One of the highlights of spring in Prague, the United Islands of Prague returns for its 23rd edition from April 30 to May 2, 2026. This popular multi-genre festival takes place primarily on Štvanice Island, with additional concerts hosted in clubs and venues across the vibrant districts of Holešovice and Karlín. Known for showcasing the best emerging talent from the Czech Republic and across Europe, the festival features more than 100 rising artists performing on open-air stages as well as during the traditional Club Night. Visitors can also look forward to the symbolic Symphony for Humanity concert, along with a diverse accompanying program. Headliners for 2026 include Bilk, DasRADIAL and Yard. Entry is free of charge, with the option to support the festival through voluntary tickets.
Maker Faire at the Holesovice Exhibition Center Prague
Holesovice Exhibition grounds, Prague 7
9.5. – 10.5.2026
https://makerfaire.cz/en/
The festival full of workshops, interactive activities and, above all, enthusiastic and inquisitive people, is a world show of creativity that connects hobbyists and experts, while promising smart entertainment for families with children. At Maker Faire you can try almost everything, make many things or participate in a number of interesting workshops.
International music festival Prague Spring
12/05/2026 – 04/06/2026
https://festival.cz/en/
The Prague Spring International Music Festival returns in 2026 with its 81st edition, taking place from May 12 to June 4, 2026. One of Europe’s most prestigious classical music festivals, it offers more than sixty events across Prague, including orchestral concerts, chamber performances, masterclasses, and special accompanying programs. The festival traditionally opens with Má vlast by Bedřich Smetana, performed at the Municipal House, marking the symbolic start of the Prague musical season.
The 2026 edition brings together nearly 100 artists, ensembles, and orchestras from around the world, including leading international symphonic orchestras, acclaimed soloists, and important festival debuts. A strong focus is placed on major vocal-instrumental projects and collaborations with top European ensembles, alongside appearances by leading Czech conductors and performers.
As every year, the festival combines world-class artistry with the unique atmosphere of Prague’s historic venues, such as the Rudolfinum and Municipal House, making it one of the cultural highlights of the year in the Czech Republic.
Open House Prague18. 5. – 24. 5. 2026
https://www.openhousepraha.cz/
The jubilee 11th edition of the Open House Prague festival will make 115 buildings and spaces accessible for free this weekend and offers a rich accompanying program. A list of open buildings can be found here.
Family festival "Respect and childbirth"
23. 5. – 24. 5. 2026
Holešovice market hall - hall 17
www.respektkporodu.cz
A traditional festival for women and men who want to learn new information from a number of experts and have the opportunity to form their own opinion on topics and choices related to childbirth, pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood itself. For parents who wish to make informed decisions, they will appreciate the inspiration and different perspectives. You can look forward to lectures, an accompanying program, a corner for playing and relaxing, or consultations with doulas or midwives.
Museum Night Festival
15. 5. 2026 — 13. 6. 2026
https://www.cz-museums.cz
From May 15 to June 13, 2026, the 22nd edition of the Museum Night Festival will take place, which is organized annually by the Association of Museums and Galleries of the Czech Republic, z. s., in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and other entities. The festival will offer a rich program and a unique atmosphere in dozens of museums, galleries and cultural institutions. With some exceptions, most objects offer free entry or a voluntary entry fee.
We're open
15.–17.5. 2026
https://www.praha7.cz/temata/art-district-7/
The fourteenth year of the community festival of open cultural places in the Prague 7 district, We are open, will take place on the 15th-17th. May 2026. You can visit galleries, art workshops, museums, design shops, creative centers and other cultural organizations that have prepared an interesting program for their visitors for free.
Book World Prague
14. – 17. 5. 2026
Holesovice Exhibition Grounds Prague
https://svetknihy.cz/
The 31st edition of the international book fair and literary festival Book World Prague will take place from May 14 to 17, 2026 at the fully renovated Křižík Pavilions and the Pavilion on Brussels route at the Výstaviště Praha. The festival programme will also extend into outdoor stages named after classic Czech authors, creating a vibrant literary atmosphere across the entire venue.
The 2026 edition focuses on two main themes: Europe and History. The Europe theme highlights both canonical works and emerging voices connected to the European literary scene, while the History theme—drawing inspiration from Milan Kundera’s idea of memory as a struggle against forgetting—explores how literature preserves, interprets, and shapes collective memory.
Visitors can once again look forward to a rich programme featuring contemporary fiction, comics, children’s literature, philosophy, and journalism, along with discussions, readings, and debates reflecting key cultural and societal topics of today.
Žižkov courtyards
23. 5. 2026 from 13:00
https://www.facebook.com/zizkovske.mezidvorky
The 15th year of the neighborhood multi-genre festival will once again open the yards, courtyards, and gardens of the lower Žižkov area to the general public and bring an interesting program. You can look forward to both traditional and new participants, new backyards to explore, a varied program and meeting local artists and designers! Find the programme on this link.
Khamoro
24. 5. – 30. 5. 2026
https://www.khamoro.cz/
Romani culture from all over the world right in the heart of Europe! The biggest Romani festival in the world, Khamoro (Romani sun) shines on for everyone. This year's festival will bring concerts of traditional Romani music, world-renowned gypsy jazz, classical music, an accompanying program, a children's day full of games and entertainment, exhibitions, film screenings and a popular parade of performing artists who will literally dance and sing their way through the historic center of Prague.
Prague Fringe
22. 5. – 30. 5. 2026
https://www.praguefringe.com/
The English-language theater festival, which takes place every year on several stages of Little quarter, brings "a mix of theatre, comedy, music and entertainment" and introduces visitors to English-speaking theatre.
