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Summary for: 30+ English-friendly events worth your time this week in CzechiaEach week, our editors will be rounding up the best events for the English-speaking community: places to meet new people, test your knowledge, learn something, or just get out of the house.
This week’s calendar runs from Aug. 10 to 16, with tips for an open day at Czech castles and chateaux, a Prague landmark's birthday party, outdoor wine festivals, and much more.
We're also asking you to help build the calendar each week. Use this form to tell us about a great upcoming hang, talk, workshop, potluck, open mic, or class. And while we're based in Prague, we welcome tips from across the country.
LANGUAGE & LEARNING
- Aug. 17: Practice your Czech at Come and Speak Czech Mondays at Večernice, a free meetup for expats to practice Czech through relaxed conversation.
- Aug. 17: The Bar Education Symposium at Spojka brings bartending and hospitality professionals together for talks, panels, practical sessions, networking, and an evening afterparty.
- Aug. 20: Speed Portraying at Kafe a Hrnky offers a playful drawing workshop where participants sketch one another, learn portrait techniques, and leave with a notebook of portraits.
- Aug. 20: The Famous Women of Prague walking tour takes visitors through Prague’s New and Old Towns, exploring the lives and legacy of famous local residents.
- Aug. 20: The Prague Book Club at Globe Bookstore and Cafe discusses Chuck Palahniuk’s Survivor, a dark satire about fame, media, and modern society.
- Aug. 22: Castle and Chateau Night opens historic sites across Prague and Czechia after dark, with special night tours, theater, music, and other cultural programs.
FOR FOODIES
- Aug. 18: Pinot Noir Day at Prague Botanical Garden’s Fata Morgana greenhouse offers a free mini-tasting of four Pinot Noir wines from St. Clare’s Vineyard.
- Aug. 20: Bread & Wine at EMA espresso bar in Holešovice pairs local food with sparkling and still wines from Veltlín, accompanied by a DJ set from Koshmarowski.
- Aug. 21–22: The Wine Festival on Střelecký Island showcases Czech and international wines from small wineries, accompanied by live music, food, and summer activities.
Community
- Aug. 20: Petřín Lookout Tower celebrates 135 years with period-costumed staff, commemorative tickets, a history quiz, and family activities at the Mirror Maze.
- Aug. 21: NeverMore 68 at Výstaviště Praha commemorates the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion with panel discussions, documentary screenings, exhibitions, and more, with free admission.
- Aug. 22: Royal Day at Vyšehrad marks the 940th anniversary of Vratislaus II’s coronation with medieval processions, combat demonstrations, traditional crafts, and activities for children.
Networking
- Aug. 20: Queer Men Connect at Zen Den Yoga combines physical yoga, a queer heart circle, and guided questions to encourage deeper connections.
- Aug. 20: The Uninstall Duolingo language exchange night at Tequila Tales offers relaxed multilingual conversation and socializing in an international group.
- Aug. 22: Prague Rooftop Festival’s party at Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge offers house music, sunset views, drinks, and a rooftop setting overlooking Prague.
- Aug. 22: The weekly Saturday networking meetup at Globe Bookstore & Café features drinks, dinner, and socializing for expats and travelers.
ENTERTAINMENT
- Aug. 18: The St. Vitus Organ Evenings festival presents organist Jaroslav Tůma at St. Vitus Cathedral, part of the summer concert series featuring the cathedral’s new organ.
- Aug. 18: Xindl X celebrates his birthday with a Prague Open Air concert at Riegrovy Sady, joined by Láska, special guests, a full band, and film projections.
- Aug. 19: David Koller brings his Prague Open Air concert to Areál7 in Holešovice, combining career-spanning hits with new songs and a celebration of his band’s 20th anniversary.
- Aug. 19: Anishort 2026 at Karlín Barracks screens 16 of the best short animated films from around the world, spanning different genres, stories, and animation techniques.
- Aug. 20: Waldstein Summer brings live music and theater to Prague’s Wallenstein Garden, with Czech ensembles performing in the historic open-air setting.
- Aug. 20: Swiss-Ecuadorian guitar duo Hermanos Gutiérrez make their Czech debut at Lucerna’s Great Hall, blending Latin American influences with atmospheric, cinematic guitar music.
- Aug. 20: Czech rock band Vypsaná fiXa returns to Areál7 in Holešovice to celebrate the release of its new album with a live concert and party atmosphere.
- Aug. 21–23: Alt Babylon at Altenburg 1964 brings nearly 40 hours of international music, art, exhibitions, workshops, pop-ups, and performances together with artists from around the world.
- Aug. 22: Synthpop legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) bring their hits and four decades of electronic music to Prague Open Air at Areál7.
- Aug. 23: Ukrainian DJ and producer Miss Monique brings a sunset set to Křižíkova Fountain at Výstaviště, with an atmospheric outdoor show featuring light and water effects.
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TRIVIA & GAME NIGHTS
- Aug. 19: The weekly pub quiz at Philly & Co’s Original Cheesesteaks presents general trivia covering topics from music to sport every Tuesday.
- Aug. 19: Now in its 17th year, The Globe Quiz Night takes place at Globe Bookstore & Café every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m.
- Aug. 20: The Down Under hosts its weekly pub quiz every Thursday with a relaxed Aussie-themed atmosphere from 7 p.m.
- Aug. 20: The Under the Sauce Pub Quiz takes place on Wednesdays at Third Coast Pizza in Žižkov from 7 p.m.
