Top things to do in Prague in August 2023. Find out what is happening this month in Prague. The best Prague events, activities, concerts, festivals, things to do in Prague. Enjoy!
1. Letní Letná – festival of new circus
2. Čajomír a Shisha fest Prague
3. Vegan Feast Prague
4. Wannado Festival Prague
5. Magic Fountain Show
6. Summer street food
7. Prague Pride Festival
8. Picnic in the Botanical Garden
9. Summer Wine Festival
10. Prague Polo Fest
August will celebrate the new circus, theatre, music and visual arts! Come to Letenské sady during 17 and 3 September and enjoy the best from this art and craft all in one place! This year, a selection of leading new-circus stars from all over the world will descend – for example, Czech Losers Cirque Company, Canadian Cirque Alfonse, French Cirque Aïtal, or Belgique Collectif Malunés a Movedbymatter.
From 19 to 20 August, you will have the chance to discover the world of tea and sisha here in Prague. Čajomír and Sisha Fest will take place in Výstaviště Holešovice with its 15th edition and it is going to be the the largest open-air tearoom in Europe. The main point of the programme is a large tasting of teas and herbs in the festival’s open-air teahouses. On the main stage there will be a showcase of tea styles and a rich accompanying programme.
In case you are a vegan or you simply would like to explore this world, you should come on 26 August to Central Park Pankrác at Prague Café Na půl cesty. Vegan feast will host a great and rich programme which will offer various lectures by experts in animal testing of cosmetics, how (not) to do sports on a plant-based diet. The accompanying programme will morning yoga lessons, picnic or vegan meetup in English or sports activites. Whatever you choose, you will definitely spend a day full of fun and maybe a start of new (vegan) friendships.
In case you would like to indulge your children with some movement, do not hesitate to bring them to Wannado Festival in Prague! On 9 August, there is going to be a true celebration of fun and sports. For the 13th year, it inspires the Czech population to move and helping them choose the right sport. Whether your child plays sports or is just about to, you must have solved the dilemma of what sport is ideal for him or her. This event is an ideal space where you and your children will not only find the answer, but also broaden your horizons and discover what options are available in the area.
The show which guarantees a spectacular experience made by the Czech producers from Pyroterra! This August, come and see with your own eyes the monumental work of Czech genius František Křižík, who combines cutting-edge technology with the acrobatics, fire and dancing within one evening. During the show, you will undergo travelling through time to learn about the origins of humanity and its development up to the 19th century Industrial Revolution.
In case you are a food lover or you just want to taste new things, do not forget to come at Smíchov Embarkment this Saturday on August 19. You will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of street food specialties from throughout the world, such as seafood, hummus, falafel, sushi, vegan and vegetarian-friendly meals! For those who enjoy eating of sweets, the organisers have prepared ice-cream, crispy waffles, light macaroons a large selection of exotic fruits or freshly squeezed juices.
This year we are expecting another edition of the biggest LGBT+ festival in Central and Eastern Europe in Prague! The week-long programme, which will start on 7 August and end on 13 August, will be packed with events including music, concerts and great parties taking place all over the capital. The festival will culminate on Saturday 13 August with a rainbow parade through Prague on the well-known place Střelecký ostrov.
The annual event by Prague’s Botanical Garden is here again! Come from 12 to 13 August and celebrate with them celebration of the feast of the patron saint of the Vineyard, St. Clare, which will be held in a picnic spirit. The picnic is also open on Sunday. St. Clare’s Wine Shop will prepare picnic baskets with refreshments and local wine. It is recommended to reserve picnic baskets in advance, so do not hesitate and do so!
Come and taste quality frest wines during one of August weekends (12 August) where you will have the opportunity to discover the world wine and cheese from all over the world! The event will offer the best wines from South Moravia as well as those from other countries around the world. As each winemaker and each bottle is original, the emphasis is on minimal production, where the winemaker encloses not only the wine but also his heart in the bottle. The degustation will be accompanied by the cheerful music and great modern chastronomy that greatly intensifies the experience. Cheers!
From 10 to 13 August, you will have the chance to uncover the world of the Royal Game of Horse Polo, a music festival, a food festival and an open-air sales exhibition within the Chuchel horse racing complex in Prague. The accompanying programme will bring sports, fair-play, thematic music, stylish informal presentation of products or services combined with a great culinary experience. The exhibition will present brands, products and companies related to all equestrian sports and outdoor activities trailers for transporting horses, stables and other equipment for equestrian sports.
Photo Vrtbovska garden by wphotocz
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