Mezinárodní hudební festival Pražské jaro (Prague Spring International Music Festival) is a landmark classical music festival held each year in Prague, Czech Republic, bringing leading international orchestras, ensembles, and soloists to the city for a concentrated season of concerts and special projects; founded in 1946, it traditionally opens on May 12—the anniversary of composer Bedřich Smetana’s death—often with his cycle Má vlast (My Country) as a signature statement of Czech musical identity. In 2026, the festival runs from 12 May to 4 June 2026, and it also encompasses the respected Prague Spring International Music Competition, reinforcing its role as both a major performance showcase and a platform for emerging talent.
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DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Tuesday, May 12–Thursday, June 4, 2026. Official program (all concerts) · 2026 program brochure (PDF).
• Start times vary by concert—confirm each listing in the official program. Program.
• Examples: Opening Concert (May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM) · Closing Concert (June 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM).
LOCATION
• Prague, Czech Republic — concerts across multiple venues. Official venue list & addresses · Open in Google Maps.
• Key halls include:
• Municipal House – Smetana Hall (náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1). Map.
• Rudolfinum – Dvořák Hall (náměstí Jana Palacha 1, Prague 1). Map.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Buy online via the festival website (program listings) or at Prague Spring box offices during the festival. All about tickets · Where to buy tickets.
• Ticket sales for Prague Spring 2026 began on November 5 at 11:00 AM (festival time). Ticket-sale info.
• Delivery options include e-ticket (email; Apple/Google Wallet supported) and postal delivery within the Czech Republic. Delivery methods.
• Purchase limit: maximum 6 tickets per event per person/entity. Limit details.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Box office windows are published by venue (Rudolfinum and Municipal House), including extended hours on concert days. Box office hours.
• If a concert is sold out, the festival offers a Ticket Watch waiting-list feature for selected events. How Ticket Watch works.
• For the most accurate start times, ticket availability, and any updates, use the official program listings. Program.
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