Top 25 Things To Do in July

FESTIVALS

Summer Film School in Uherské Hradiště, July 25–August 2
While lovers of hot springs, colonnade wafers, and celebs head to Karlovy Vary en masse, those with a passion for film history and criticism travel the opposite way to Moravia, where this unique fest aims to create a new generation of film scholars. WIN: 2 x accreditation for the festival here.

Aerodrome Festival, July 8
Metallica is the headliner of this month’s Aerodrome Festival at Holešovice. Buy your tickets online to participate in helping compile this unique Metallica by Request playlist to be played in Prague!

Summer at Jungmann Square in Prague, July 10–August 14
For the second time in a row, Era Svět will transform Jungmann Square in Prague into a summer open-air festival area. Every Thursday, regardless of the weather you can come and listen to various artists such as Iva Bittová (June 10), PRAGO UNION (June 17) or The Tap Tap (August 14) for FREE.

Colours of Ostrava, July 17–20
To me, the line-up at Colours of Ostrava seems richer and richer every year. Robert Plant, Bastille, or John Buttler Trio are my picks for this year. I also highly recommend taking a guided tour through the industrial area and then visiting the First Republic restaurant Pod Věží.

Horňácko festivities, July 18–20
This long trip from Prague is definitely worth it. Located in South Moravia, Horňácko is a region where the traditional is still alive. This annual folklore festival gives you opportunity to experience raw folklore – dances, regional costumes, and people playing instruments everywhere regardless of the weather. A shortage of slivovice is never on the program!

Benátská!, July 24–27
The festival may have lost some of its magic after moving to a new location 2 years ago. On the bright side, you no longer have to worry too much about muddy feet or violation of personal space. Now relocated to Vesec by Liberec, where the world skiing championship 2009 took place, the main star of the line-up is HIM.

MUSIC

Joss Stone, July 23
The grown-up queen of soul deserves a venue like Lucerna Grand Hall. While still working on her 7th studio album in 2012, Stone released The Soul Sessions Vol. 2 which was partly recorded in the Czech Republic (proud). WIN 2×2 tickets to go here. 

Vladimir 518, July 5
Vladimir 518 is one of the most famous and longest-established rappers in the country. He is not only into music, but also street art and comics. He founded the label Big Boss, which has produced albums for DJ Mike Traffic and others who will perform on July 5 at Žluté lázně.

United Choirs of Prague Proms, July 19
A choir composed of 300 voices is a monsterchoir having a monsterconcert on July 19 at the Municipal House. Will your eardrums withstand the onslaught?

Thank you: Go On – Prague without Barriers festival, July 1
There is 630 tram stations in Prague and 245 of them are not accessible for handicapped people. However, the trend of accessible Prague public transportation is rising, as the reopened Národní třída metro station proves. Celebrate it at this festival with Lenka Dusilová, James Harries or Monika Načeva.

SPORTS

Mystic Skate Cup, July 4–6
Skateboarders from 25 countries including some worldwide known legends will compete at a freshly build skatepark on the Štvanice Islands. Tough boys, great music (Wohnout or PSH) and chill-out zone is a promising offer.

Finals of Czech League of American Football, July 15
Yeah, even in the Czech Republic we have kinda of a “Super Bowl”. The best Czech American football teams will compete on July 15. WIN10 tickets to go here.

Jedenáctka VS – Newly opened swim centre
Whether you want to get fit by swimming, have fun with water attractions, or just relax in laid-back surrounds, check out this new swim centre in Chodov. Open every day from 8 am to 8 pm.

THEATRE

Behind the Door 2014, July 14–18
Great artists from all over Europe, city centre setting, late afternoon and evening schedule, 0 CZK admission – in short, the perfect combination for a summer theatre festival! Get out of the house and see what’s happening on the streets outside your door!

The Last Night of Monty Python, July 20
Don’t be sorry you can’t make it back to England to their last show! You can see them live here, too. Thanks to Aerofilms production, the farewell performance of this legendary British comedy troupe will be broadcast in Bio Oko, Aero, and Světozor cinemas. Tickets are almost sold out, but we have 2 for you to WINhere.

Meeting the Odyssey, July 20–30
The Czech branch of the global Meeting the Odyssey project will take you to three special locations (Hybernia Theatre, Mystery boat at Náplavka, and a circus tent at Palackého Square) showcasing dancers from 11 different countries! WIN: Tickets to see a few shows here.

Don Giovanni, July 16–August 17
In 1787, the famous Mozart’s opera piece premiered in the Estate Theatre in Prague. In 2014, it’s getting back there and you can see it every evening for a whole month.

FASHION

Moment with Recycle with Love, July 4
Recycle with love is an online shop with vintage clothing, which materializes for a “moment” on July 5 at the all-vegan Moment Café in Vinohrady. Vintage, vegan, Vinohrady = great weekend event.

Vintage Market Vol. 03, July 26
Prague loves to dress retro so July brings another market aimed at rediscovering grandma’s wardrobe. The beer and cider at Containall taste great, so you have another reason to come.

FOOD

Tasting Day at Chefparade, July 19
Does your sushi still look like blobs of rice? Does your pasta resemble a science experiement? Visit Chefparade on location at the market place in Holešovice and learn some useful cooking tips while tasting delicacies for FREE!

French Market, July 10–14
Grab a glass of French wine together with a sampling plate of French cheese and sausages and sit down to listen to a French band. And for dessert – real Crêpes and a French kiss!

MISC

Smetanka Garden
Community gardening is becoming a real hit among Prague inhabitants. Not only do we want to eat healthy, but we want to beautify our city and get to know our neighbours. Smetanka Garden in Prague 2 gives you a chance to do so and is English friendly! Plus they have morning yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Prague Burlesque, July 24
Are you tired of all the easily accessible obscenities online? Get some special excitement at burlesque at Bar and Books. Actually, you will see nothing, but that is how it should be, right? WINsome tickets here.

Jan Pfeiffer: Ostentatious Abstraction, June 4–August 31
Geometric forms in baroque surroundings create unique form of space perception. As you can see in the video below, visual arts can be formed by musical equipment as well!

Advik, July 24 – 27
Annual international festival of Japanese culture, anime, manga, music, games, and everything that relates to Japan is the biggest event of its kind in the Czech Republic. Bar, teahouses, and restaurants included.

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Have I forgotten anything? Please let me know at eva.samsukova@expats.cz or at @evinosaurus.