Events
Prague Writers Festival
April
Drawing respected writers and journalists from the Czech Republic and further afield, this festival offers much for visitors of a literary bent, with public readings and numerous side events, some in English. It takes place in various venues across the city.
Prague International Marathon
May
One thing Prague provides in spades is inspiring scenery – perhaps a key reason why its springtime marathon draws so many overseas participants. It starts and finishes on the Old Town Square, taking runners through all the key neighbourhoods.
Prague Fringe Festival
May-June
A rollicking week of cabaret, theatre and comedy, the Fringe Festival sees Prague in full creative mode. The programme tends to be unpredictable but richly enjoyable, with a number of English-language productions always part of the schedule.
Prague Spring
May-June
Approaching its eighth decade, this spring festival is widely considered the most important cultural event in the city’s calendar. There’s an emphasis on ‘serious’ music, with classical performers, jazz musicians and big-name conductors all sharing the bill.
Khamoro
May-June
A fast-moving celebration of the Roma way of life, Khamoro entwines the various strands of an often-misunderstood culture, from its music to its fashion. There are evening concerts across the week, with a colourful street parade also held.