What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for June 6–8

Indulge your love for all things paper at Papír Fest, Prague’s premier stationery and design festival. This curated marketplace brings together over 80 local creators, offering everything from handcrafted notebooks and planners to washi tapes, stickers, art prints, and unique paper goods. Set in a beautifully restored functionalist building, the festival invites visitors to explore, shop, and connect with Czech illustrators, calligraphers, and designers.

This huge street food festival features 56 participating countries, each presenting authentic dishes, traditional drinks, and cultural performances. Many embassies actively participate, with ambassadors and their families often involved in preparing and serving their national specialties. Beyond the gastronomic delights, attendees can enjoy a rich cultural program, including music and dance performances from around the world.

Experience the vibrant pulse of Prague at Praha Žije Hudbou, the city's largest street art festival, returning on June 6–7. Over two days, more than 100 performances will transform over 20 locations—from bustling squares to hidden courtyards—into stages for musicians, actors, acrobats, and slam poets. Notable artists include rapper Annet X, singer-songwriter Rozálie, and the award-winning Kvietah. The festival is free to attend, embracing the spirit of busking with optional "hat donations" to support the performers.

This immersive, open-air spectacle by V.O.S.A. Theatre transforms Prague's exhibition grounds into a luminous solar system, featuring glowing models of planets, a six-meter Sun, and a Moon within arm's reach. Experience acrobats soaring through space via a kinetic crane, encounter mythical space creatures brought to life by giant puppets, and enjoy live performances, including a concert by Jakub König.

Sit back and take a journey of introspection with The Wisdom of Happiness, a compelling 2025 Swiss documentary directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis. Featuring the 14th Dalai Lama, the film delves into the essence of happiness and the pursuit of inner peace. The 90-minute film is in English with Czech subtitles and is part of the 'Film za stovku' series, with tickets available for just CZK100.

Raise your glass to summer at the Žižkovské Pivobraní, Prague's beloved craft beer festival, returning for its 12th edition in the scenic Parukářka Park. Sample over 100 unique brews from more than 30 Czech microbreweries, ranging from crisp lagers to bold IPAs and inventive fruit infusions. The festival also features a lively lineup of live music, including performances by bands like The Silver Spoons, The Atavists, and TH!S, as well as quirky competitions like the Žižkov Beer Coaster Turning Championship.

Celebrate Children's Day with creativity, rhythm, and flavor at Holešovice Market on Saturday. The vibrant family program transforms Prague’s largest vegetable market into a dynamic playground, featuring freestyle scooter trials, mossy art workshops, hands-on cooking with Chefparade, and musical storytelling. Kids can explore historical trails, paint giant coloring books, or dance to live music from acapella to Brazilian drums.

Get ready for an electrifying afternoon of rhythm and movement at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier on Saturday. This open-to-public event invites dancers to showcase their freestyle skills in spontaneous 1-on-1 battles. The top two performers will secure their spots in the national final, moving one step closer to representing the Czech Republic on the world stage. Adding to the day's festivities, Czech pop sensation Ben Cristovao will perform his biggest concert yet.