What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for May 16–18

Celebrate International Museum Day with free admission to numerous museums and galleries across Prague. The National Gallery Prague invites visitors to explore its permanent exhibitions at venues including the Trade Fair Palace, Šternberk Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace, and the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia. Highlights feature collections such as Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe 1200–1550, Old Masters I & II, 1796–1918: Art of the Long Century, 1918–1938: The First Czechoslovak Republic, 1939–2021: The End of the Black-and-White Era, and 1956–1989: Architecture for All. Additionally, special exhibitions like Silent Spring: Art and Nature 1930–1970 and Echoes of the Venice Biennale: Eva Koťátková will be accessible free of charge.

Experience the vibrant flavors and culture of Korea at the inaugural K-Food Festival: Taste of Korea 2025. This unique event combines authentic Korean cuisine, K-pop dance performances, and interactive Squid Game-inspired mini-games, offering a dynamic celebration of Korean culture. Attendees can also look forward to a raffle and the opportunity to engage with international guests. The festivities continue with a K-Pop Afterparty at Onyx Club starting at 9 p.m., where festival ticket holders receive a discount.

On May 18, Karlínské náměstí will host the 10th annual Pivo a Burger Festival—Prague's beloved celebration of craft beer and gourmet burgers. Visitors can sample an impressive variety of top- and bottom-fermented brews from Czech microbreweries and indulge in juicy burgers prepared by top local restaurants and food trucks. The event also features a lively music lineup with performances by DJ Jakobeen, Lumík & band, and Metrodezert. Entry is 100 CZK and includes a festival tasting glass.

Přístav 18600 in Prague's Karlín district will host the opening of its 11th season with a free open-air concert featuring Marie Kieslowski and Kvietah. Kvietah, the 2024 Anděl Award winner for Best New Artist, will commence the evening at 7 p.m. with her genre-blending performance that combines alternative rock, pop melodies, electronic beats, and piano ballads. At 8 p.m., Marie Kieslowski, known for her work with the duo Kieslowski and the group Zvíře jménem Podzim, will present her solo material, including songs from her debut album 'Je všechno dobrý?' and the 2024 EP 'Je to složitější.'

This weekend, the Prague Spring Festival offers a rich lineup of classical music events. On Friday, violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Camerata Bern present 'Time & Eternity,' a program spanning six centuries of music, enhanced by lighting design. Saturday includes a morning piano recital by Jan Čmejla at St. Agnes’ Convent and concludes with Kopatchinskaja starring in Schönberg's 'Pierrot lunaire' at the Rudolfinum. On Sunday, the Wihan Quartet celebrates its 40th anniversary with a concert featuring Mozart and Beethoven's late quartets and the world premiere of Jindřich Feld's song cycle with soprano Lucie Kaňková at the Carolinum.

Kick off the summer season with the Mamma Mia! Opening Party at Sunset Cinema Prague on Friday. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a lively DJ set, accompanied by a welcome drink and sweet refreshments. As the sun sets, enjoy an open-air screening of the beloved musical film Mamma Mia!, featuring ABBA's timeless hits and a heartwarming story set on a picturesque Greek island. Tickets are priced at 350 CZK and include access to both the pre-show festivities and the film screening.

This weekend, Westfield Chodov will transform into a hub of sustainable fashion. This four-day event features a curated pop-up by Secondhand 1981, offering vintage treasures and exclusive upcycled pieces designed in collaboration with Czech singer Klára Vytisková. Attendees can also explore the Bloges Market, where influencers like Aneta Vignerová and Natálie Kotková sell pre-loved items from their wardrobes, with proceeds benefiting the Veronika Kašáková Foundation. The festival includes hands-on workshops in sashiko embroidery, spoon ring crafting, and paper accessory making, alongside sustainable food and drink options.

The Ctěnice Castle grounds in Prague 9 will host the annual Květinové slavnosti (Floral Festival), a vibrant celebration of spring organized by the Prague City Museum. Visitors can explore a diverse selection of plants for sale, including peonies, azaleas, herbs, and rare perennials, while enjoying live jazz performances by the Jan Kučera Trio. The festival also features puppet shows by Divadlo Toy Machine, creative workshops for children, henna art, and guided tours highlighting the history of the Ctěnice park. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets.

On Saturday, the 14th annual Růžový máj festival will enliven Prague's Rašínovo nábřeží with a celebration of rosé wines and clarets. Over 25 Czech and Moravian wineries will present more than 7,000 bottles for tasting, served exclusively in elegant, reusable Czech-made glassware to minimize plastic waste. Complementing the wine offerings, 18 gastronomic stalls will serve dishes like French cheeses, Balkan specialties, Mediterranean delicacies, artisanal pizza, and traditional Czech grilled sausages.