Top 25 Things to Do in June

Summer is in full swing this month with open-air cinemas, festivals, and concerts galore

Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas

Written by Elizabeth Zahradnicek-Haas Published on 29.05.2015 10:15:42 (updated on 29.05.2015) Reading time: 4 minutes

Music

The British DJ and producer, one of the biggest names in the deep house music biz, makes his Prague debut.

Hot Since 82 / Roxy
Hot Since 82 / Roxy

Catchy, riff-driven tunes from the original riot grrrls, recently reunited and touring with a documentary to promote.

Having swept away critics and fans alike with their unique songwriting and eloquent lyricism, the Mercury-Award winners are at long last playing Prague.

The Czech Philharmonic closes its season with an open-air performance against the breathtaking backdrop of Prague Castle. Admission is free.

Part dance party, part light show, and all awesomeness, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra will perform music from famous video games.

Open-air concert at Prague Castle / Image: www.ceskafilharmonie.cz
Open-air concert at Prague Castle / Image: www.ceskafilharmonie.cz

Infectious and enthusiastic pop gems (trying getting “Geronimo” out of your head) from down under by Brisbane-based indie-pop outfit.

Festivals

Rock for People – June 4-6/Hradec Králové

Headliners at this annual out-of-town rockfest include Limp Bizkit, Faith No More, and former Stroke Julian Casablancas’ new band The Voidz.

Respect Festival – June 13-14/Ladronka Park

The 18th Respect Festival brings together an international melting pot of genres and musicians in celebration of world music.

Image: Rock for People Facebook page
Image: Rock for People Facebook page

Five stages will present over 150 bands and music projects at the biggest outing of this highly anticipated Prague music festival yet. 

From stage and costume design to lighting and sound design, PQ is the world’s largest exhibition of scenography and theatre architecture.

Image: Prague Quadrenniale Facebook page
Image: Prague Quadrenniale Facebook page

For more June festivals see 9 Summer Festivals Celebrating Diversity.

Parties

French Rendezvous – June 11/The French Institute

Explore the open-roofed terrace of the French Institute, enjoy BBQ, DJs, and play a round of Pétanque. And what would a summer party be without karaoke?

Image: French Institute Facebook page
Image: French Institute Facebook page

Summer vibrations, house, and UK garage on a 300-capacity boat on the Vltava. With DJs Yaw & Kurt Steinwald, Vidras & Drumax, Rudeboy.

Theater & Dance

The international festival of contemporary dance and movement theater alights on Prague with innovative artistry from all over the world. 

Theatrical adaptation of the novel by Nobel Prize winner Imre Kertész Kaddish for an Unborn Child. Co-produced by the Jewish Museum.

Tanec Praha / Image - Tanec Praha Facebook page
Tanec Praha / Image – Tanec Praha Facebook page

Film

Brews and views with free movies screening throughout the summer, most of them English-friendly, debut this month at Riegrovy Sady.

Kick off summer with a road movie that definied the genre. Drugs, deserts, choppers, and Steppenwolf brought to the big screen. Costumes encouraged!

For more summer cinema tips see Cinema Under the Stars.

Easy Rider / Image: Uncut.com
Easy Rider / Image: Uncut.com

Art & Design

Free entry to dozens of museums plus free public transport makes this annual event one of summer’s most anticipated, if crowded, traditions.

A remarkable restrospective and the first exhibit of the late 19th-century Belgian surrealist painter outside of Belgium.

National Technical Musuem / Image: Museum Night Facebook page
National Technical Musuem / Image: Museum Night Facebook page

Food & Drink

Pop-up project TamarindTree is bringing small bites of larger-than-life Asian flavor to kitchen or food fest near you!

Day-long riverside grilling and chiling with live bands, a farmer’s market, kid’s corner, and beer in addition to grilled meat, fish, and veggie delights.

Galetka creperie is throwing a garden party with 120 CZK all you can eat pancakes, French wine, cider, and live music on the waterfront. Kid friendly.

Image: Galetka Facebook page
Image: Galetka Facebook page

Refresh with a glass of bubbly at this festival devoted to Italian food, design, and fashion. Over 100 varieties available to sample.

For more June food fests see Spring Food Festivals in Prague.

Random Fun

Traditional rowing races start at Rowing Island with a finish at the Railway Bridge. Held since 1910 this is one of the oldest annual sporting events in Europe.

Vrtbovská Zahrada / Image: Wiki - Juan de Vojníkov
Vrtbovská Zahrada / Image: Wiki – Juan de Vojníkov

Wearing your pj’s in public is a thing now. Show up for frisbee, frolicking, and picnicking in the park in your nightie.

Parks, gardens, orchards, and squares that are typically closed to the public welcome, for free, visitors on this weekend celebrating Prague’s glorious green spaces.

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