Svátky písní Olomouc (Festival of Songs Olomouc) fills Olomouc, Czech Republic each first week of June with a citywide celebration of choral singing and vocal art, drawing amateur choirs from around the world into the UNESCO-listed historic center. The headline draw is Mundi Cantant, an international competition where ensembles perform across styles—from sacred and folklore to popular/jazz and contemporary—culminating in an Absolute Winner finale, alongside public concerts that let you sample soaring harmonies in elegant halls and churches.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, June 4–Sunday, June 7, 2026. Official festival website.
• Official city listing: Thursday, June 4, 2026 (6:00 PM)–Sunday, June 7, 2026 (11:00 PM) (local time). Olomouc Tourism event listing.
• Daily concert and competition schedules vary by venue; confirm the latest program and any time changes via official updates.
LOCATION
• Olomouc, Czech Republic (events take place at venues across the city). Open in Google Maps.
• Main competition venue (Reduta): Reduta Hall (Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc) (Horní náměstí 424/23, 779 00 Olomouc). Reduta map · Venue info.
• City visitor info: Olomouc Tourism portal.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Per the Olomouc Tourism listing, the traditional choir competition at Reduta (Friday & Saturday) is free for the public. Source.
• Admission for other concerts may vary by event and venue (free, voluntary admission, or ticketed); check official program updates for the latest details.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Event details (venues, start times, and any schedule changes) are published by the organizer as the festival approaches. Official website · Updates.
• Getting around Olomouc: Public transport (trams & buses) · Transport overview.
• Local tourist information center contacts: Olomouc Information Centre.