Top 25 Things to Do in May

One of the defining faces of the early dubstep sound and a member of Magnetic Man, today Skream is in high demand at dance events all over the world.

The presitigous classical music cycle returns to Prague for a spring festival of world-class performances from a variety of genres.

Pioneers of the Seattle grunge sound return to Prague with supporting act White Hills from New York and woodsy folk from Barton Caroll.

California psycho-pop duo brings their ’60s-Americana sound to Prague for the first time. Named in Pitchfork Media’s Best New Music line-up, sure to be one of spring’s best shows.

Board Haje metro at at 4pm and brace yourself for a commute of beatboxing and “cruel jams” all the way to Hlavní nádraží. The after party will be at Vzorkovna, which has relocated to Národní 11 (formerly N11).

Monthly underground electronic music showcase featuring a rotating cast of stars from the genre hosted by resident DJs Sebastian Paiza and Agustin Alvarez. 

Every four months this newly opened venue transforms into a themed dance club. In honor of May a blooming garden will set the stage for top DJs and food by White Circus catering.

Celebrate 11 years since the accession of the Czech Republic to the EU with a free open-air music festival showcasing the talents of J.A.R., Youth Carnival, and Kieslowski plus puppet theater for kids.

Venetian gondoliers converge on Prague for a Baroque water concert, processional, and light spectacular beneath the Charles Bridge to commemorate St. John of Nepomuk, the patron saint of the profession.

Gypsy jazz, films, storytelling, exhibitions and parade and gala concert are on the line-up for this year’s highly anticipated Khamoro fest. Venues include Náplavka, Jazz Dock, SaSaZu.

Small-scale festival with great bands and super sound: Bogotasystem, Lucky Losers, The Atavists.

This love story set in the era of flannel and Kurt Cobain, marks the international premiere of playwright Christian Durso.

Subtitled version of this 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film that chronicles Aryanization in Slovakia during World War II.

One of the world’s last great architectural and artistic draughtsmen, Kaplický presented beguiling architectural imagery of the highest order.

For the first time in Prague explore architecturally significant buildings including Dancing House, Quadrio, Lucerna, Florentinum and other unique structures.

Top designers from Brno will be on hand to offer their cool fashion creations. If you haven’t yet checked out the Czech Grand Design winner for shop of the year, now is the time.

Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? Hard Rock Cafe’s roving burger-mobile will be handing out free hamburgers at CVUT (5/19) and Chodov Centrum (5/20).

A debut competition and tasting event that’ll showcase everyone’s favorite creamy concoction. Complete with cocktails. No wonder spaces are limited!

A live re-enactment of an historical medieval battle with full contact and blazing swords and shields. All will play out against the back drop of the requesite Reniassance Faire.

More than 80 tattoo studios from around the world, fashion shows, a Miss Tattoo convention and (really?) activities for little ones at this seventeenth annual event.

A colorful family 5K fun run in which participants are sprayed with a rainbow of colored powder at every kilometer. This year’s event will also have a “foam zone”.