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Summary for: Prague plans 2027 events honoring Czech patron St. AdalbertPrague will join the Central Bohemian and Plzeň regions in organizing events commemorating 1,030 years since the death of St. Adalbert, one of the patron saints of the Czech lands.
Representatives of the three regions will sign a cooperation agreement to coordinate cultural, educational and religious activities planned for 2027.
The program’s highlights will include:
- A Plzeň Philharmonic concert at St. Vitus Cathedral
- Cultural and educational events across three regions
- Development of an international pilgrimage route
- A live broadcast of the cathedral concert on Czech Television
Anniversary to connect three Czech regions
Known in Czech as svatý Vojtěch, Adalbert was the second bishop of Prague, as well as a scholar, diplomat and missionary.
He was born into the Slavník dynasty at Libice nad Cidlinou in Central Bohemia and helped establish Břevnov Monastery in Prague. He was killed during a mission to convert the pagan Prussians in 997.
His remains are held at the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert at Prague Castle.
The Plzeň region will highlight locations around Nepomuk and Zelená Hora, both important pilgrimage destinations.
“St. Adalbert is a figure whose significance extends far beyond the borders of Prague and the Czech Republic,” Prague culture councilor Tomáš Slabihoudek said.
Officials hope the anniversary will introduce the saint’s historical and spiritual legacy to a wider audience while encouraging interest in shared European heritage.
Prague City Tourism has published a guide to places connected with St. Adalbert, including Břevnov Monastery, Charles Bridge and the Church of St. Adalbert in Prague’s New Town.
Cathedral concert set for April 2027
A ceremonial concert by the Plzeň Philharmonic will take place at St. Vitus Cathedral on April 22, 2027.
The date falls on the eve of St. Adalbert’s feast day and the anniversary of his martyrdom.
The concert is being prepared with the Prague Archbishopric, the Metropolitan Chapter of St. Vitus and the Office of the President. Czech Television will broadcast it live.
The participating regions will also support the development of Via Sancti Adalberti, or the Way of St. Adalbert.
The pilgrimage route is intended to connect important locations associated with the saint, including Břevnov in Prague, his birthplace at Libice nad Cidlinou and Gniezno in Poland, where he was originally buried.
Officials hope the route will support sustainable tourism, regional development and the preservation of shared European heritage. It will complement other pilgrimage routes passing through Prague.
