Top things to do in Prague in July. Find out what is happening this month in Prague. The best events in Prague, activities for kids, concerts, festivals, sports events.
1. French market in Prague
2. Prague Folklore Days
3. Summer Shakespeare Festival
4. Summer Festivities of Early Music
5. Children Festival Bambule
6. Street food on the Embankment
7. Design Market Holidays
8. Musical Garden Walks
9. Summer Wine Festival
10. Matamar Boat
Experience a little bit of France this July in Prague at the traditional French Market, which will take place from 13 to 16 July 2023 in the French Garden of Troja Castle. You can look forward to a selection of delicacies of French cuisine and excellent wine, which are inseparable from this beautiful country. For all hungry stomachs, the organisers have prepared a wide range of cheeses, cured meats, pates, olives and olive oil, wine and desserts such as ice cream and French crepes. The whole event will be accompanied by French music, which will perfectly illustrate the experience.
In July, you may look forward to another edition of the traditional folk festival, which is going to take place in Prague. This festival is the largest folk dance event in Central Europe, which guarantees spectacular dance performances and great traditional music from various countries around the world such as Europe, Africa or Asia. During this four-day festival, more than 1000 singers, dancers and musicians will perform!
This open-air festival which celebrates the works of William Shakespeare is an inseparable part of summer culture in Europe. In July, you may look forward to this unique experience again at various dates in Prague, specifically, Prague’s castle with the performances of the well-known works such as Hamlet, As You Like It, or The Temptest. Do not miss this unique experience which combines classic stories, great theatre performances, and open-air all in one!
Come from 18 June to 8 August to this festival and experience the unique concert that celebrates the early music which will teach you more about the way how the music has been performed before the modern musical instruments has started to be used. The music is going to be performed by the top-notch perfomers from all over the world. The event is going to be held at the beautiful venues throughout Prague, which will even intensify the great musical experience.
During the first weekend of July (on 1 July), you will have a perfect opportunity to bring your children to Festival Bambule which will guarantee you a day full of fun and movement. This year, the festival moves to Žluté Lázne in Prague 4, where in cooperation with Wannado the organisers have prepared a packed programme. It is going to include various shows, face painting and of course a special zone full of sporting activities for children to try out and thus find out what sport is ideal for them.
In case you would like to try out some delicious bits during free Saturday‘s afternoon, you can come on 22 July to Smíchov embankment, where the populať Street Food will take place. As always you may look forward to the favourite vendors as well as to a few newcomers who will be offering modern street food gastronomy. For example, you will have the chance to try spicy pljeskavica, spicy delicacies rich in chilli and even insects. The great (also live) music will accompany the whole event.
For those who would like to support local creators from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and Germany, the Prague Exhibition Centre will once again host the holiday edition of the Design Market. During last July’s weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to buy original works from designers of jewellery, accessories, handbags and backpacks, art objects, porcelain, decoration, fashion toys or stationery. In addition, you can come and enjoy a selection of coffee, sweet and savoury treats, drinks and proper meals for meat eaters and vegans.
Immerse yourself into the amazing world of classical music during Sunday’s days in July. As every year, Prague’s Botanical garden has prepared for all music lovers their annual Garden Walks, which will happen every Sunday, starting on 2 July. Visitors who will come will have the chance to listen to Mozart, Smetana, Verdi, Haydn, L. van Beethoven and more. In comparison to the last years‘ location, this year’s cycle moves to the oasis of the Ornamental Garden. Do not hesitate to come to this nice event full of music in a beautiful and unique venue!
Come and taste quality frest wines during the last July’s weekend (28 – 30 July) where you will have the opportunity to discover the world of frizzante and prosecco! 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 accomapnied by the cheerful music and great modern chastronomy that greatly intensifies the experience. Cheers!
On Saturday 22 July, the show of Matamar is back! Do not miss the opportunity to experience this great event at one of the biggest boats from the Prague Boats fleet on the clever ship “Cecílie”. This four-hour-cruise will take place on Vltava River, where you will enjoy great drinks, music and stunning sunset all in one during one evening! As the number of the tickets is limited, do not hesitate and buy one for yourself or for your friends and go there together.
Photo of Dancing House in Prague by Peter Čech Photography
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