Festivals, celebrations and traditional events in and around Český Krumlov in the coming months. Accommodation sells out fast for the big ones – and with parking by your room you never have to worry about finding a space.
As of 26 October 2026. We add dates as soon as organisers announce them.
2 Oct – 21 Nov 2026
Český Krumlov, wine bars and restaurants · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The 14th festival runs until 21 Nov 2026. November brings winemaker tastings (e.g. 3, 6, 7, 12, 14, 16 and 20 Nov), St Martin's wines and the closing Castle Wine Festival.
1 Nov – 20 Dec 2026, Tue–Sun 9 am – 3:30 pm (last recommended entry 15 min before the ticket office closes)
Český Krumlov State Castle, 2nd courtyard · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The guided castle tours ended on 31 Oct. Until 20 Dec 2026 the Castle Museum and the tower are open without a guide, Tue–Sun 9 am – 3:30 pm.
6 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027, daily 4–9 pm, closed 24 Dec
Brewery Garden, Port 1560, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Light installations in the Brewery Garden: figures from the town's history, a Christmas scene with a big tree, a fairytale forest and a light relief of Krumlov. Open daily 4–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm), closed on 24 Dec. Official prices: Mon–Thu adult CZK 300 online / 320 at the gate, Fri–Sun and holidays CZK 350 online / 360 at the gate; reduced and family tickets on the organiser's site. Children under 2 free.
Wed 11 Nov 2026 at 11:11; St Martin's menus and wines in restaurants 9–15 Nov 2026
Svornosti Square, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
At 11:11 St Martin rides in on a white horse and the young St Martin's wine is ceremonially opened. Restaurants then serve St Martin's menus and roast goose.
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 2 pm – midnight
Castle Riding School, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The climax of the Wine Festival: a tasting of Czech and international wines in the Castle Riding School, with live music from 8 pm. Advance CZK 350 (until 21 Nov, 2 pm), CZK 300 with the Krumlov resident card at the Infocentre, CZK 450 at the door. Wine samples are paid separately.
21 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Svornosti Square and Široká Street, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Stalls with food, drinks, souvenirs and gifts on the main square, with a cultural programme at weekends. Fri–Sun 10 am – 7 pm, Mon–Thu 11 am – 6 pm, 24 Dec until 2 pm.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.
27–29 Nov, 4–6 Dec, 11–13 Dec and 18–20 Dec 2026
Historic centre of Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Four Advent weekends with concerts and events on the square, at Port 1560 and in the Monasteries. Advent Sundays: 29 Nov, 6, 13 and 20 Dec 2026.
Letter box 27 Nov – 6 Dec 2026; White Lady arrives Sun 6 Dec 2026, 3–4:30 pm
Monastery courtyard and the Golden Angel house, Svornosti Square · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
From 27 Nov children can post letters to Baby Jesus in the box in the Monastery courtyard. On Sunday 6 Dec at 3 pm the White Lady arrives to collect them.
28 Nov – 20 Dec 2026, Wednesday–Sunday
Rožmberská Bašta landing, Rybářská Street, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
A 20-minute raft trip on the Vltava with a warm drink, blankets and entry to the rafting museum. Departures Wed–Sun at 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 pm. Adults CZK 590, children under 12 CZK 390, under 5 free; booking at voroplavba.cz.
28 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (exhibitions Wed–Sun), Advent Saturdays 28 Nov, 5, 12 and 19 Dec 2026
Port 1560, Pivovarská 27, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Children's exhibitions (free under 15), food in the courtyard and, every Advent Saturday, workshops, local bands and the tapping of a barrel on the Beer Advent Wreath (28 Nov, 5, 12 and 19 Dec). Closed 24–25 Dec.
Sun 29 Nov 2026, 4:30 pm
Svornosti Square, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
First Sunday of Advent: at 4:30 pm a blessing and the lighting of the Christmas tree on the square, followed at 5 pm by a concert of the local duo GLOW.
Fri 4 Dec 2026, 6–10 pm
Port 1560 courtyard, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
An evening with a DJ, St Nicholas gifts for children at 7 pm and a Krampus parade in a fenced-off corridor at 8 pm. Free entry.
Sat 5 Dec 2026, 5 pm
Svornosti Square and Široká Street, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
St Nicholas, angels and devils arrive in the town centre, played by local residents and the Českokrumlovská scéna theatre group.
Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 Dec 2026
Český Krumlov Monasteries, Monastery courtyard · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Christmas crafts for children, craft workshops and food in the courtyard (10:30 am – 6 pm), plus evening Christmas guided tours of the Monastery Museum at 5 and 7 pm.
Wed 9 Dec 2026, 6 pm
Terraces by Egon Schiele's Garden House, Linecká 343, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Carol singing together with the Krumlov bagpipe band, preceded by children from the Pětilístek folk ensemble. Free entry.
Fri 11 Dec 2026, gathering at 4:45 pm in the Monastery courtyard
Monastery courtyard → Latrán → Svornosti Square → St Vitus Church · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
A procession of angels following the angel Petronel from the film Anděl Páně 2, shot in Krumlov's streets. Prizes for the best children's angel costumes.
Sat–Sun 12–13 Dec 2026, tours 10 am – 3:30 pm every 30 minutes
Hluboká nad Vltavou State Castle
Special tours of the last Schwarzenbergs' private rooms and the castle kitchen, ending with a tasting of Kaiserschmarrn and castle punch. Single ticket price CZK 340.
Wed 23 Dec 2026 at 4:15 and 6:30 pm
2nd castle courtyard, Český Krumlov Castle · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The traditional nativity play with carols, performed by local residents and ensembles.
Thu 24 Dec 2026, 10 am
Bear moat, 2nd castle courtyard, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The castle bears get decorated trees full of treats; at 10 am the keeper lets them into the moat. Small gifts for children and punch for adults.
24 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass in St Vitus Church (26 Dec, 4:30 pm), concerts on the square on 27–30 Dec and 2 Jan, and holiday tours of the Monastery Museum on 29–31 Dec at 5 pm.
Thu 31 Dec 2026, 5 pm – 1:30 am
Svornosti Square, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
An open-air New Year's Eve party with DJ Martin Procházka (oldies) on the main square.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.
Christmas market until 3 Jan 2027, Three Kings 6 Jan 2027, Light Park until 10 Jan 2027
Český Krumlov, Svornosti Square and Brewery Garden · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The close of the 2026/27 Christmas season. The Light Park is an illuminated installation open daily 4–9 pm.
Weather-dependent: the trail opens once the ice reaches about 18 cm, usually between Christmas and February.
Lipno nad Vltavou, Frymburk, Přední Výtoň
A groomed skating trail on the frozen lake, usually 11–12 km and up to about 38 km in ideal conditions.
5 – 9 February 2027
Český Krumlov, Zlatá Koruna, Větřní · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Masked parade, traditional pig-slaughter feasts, carols and village carnivals nearby. The exact day of the town parade will be announced.
25 – 29 March 2027
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Craft market, concerts, children's programme, Easter food and beer.
Usually 1 April to the end of October (2026: 1 Apr–31 Oct). The castle museum and tower are open all year.
Český Krumlov State Castle and Château · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Castle tours, the Baroque Theatre and the castle gardens.
May 2027, programme to be published (in 2026 the main Brewery Day was 16 May).
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Tastings, a pub trail and brewery tours.
The main race is usually in May (2026: 22–23 May).
Český Krumlov region
Czech Rally Championship round with South Bohemia Classic and Revival. Accommodation nearby fills up quickly.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.
June–September 2027. Premiere of Alice in Wonderland on 3 June 2027, Malované na skle on 28 June 2027. Tickets on sale from 2 Nov 2026.
Castle gardens, Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium in the castle gardens. The repertoire also includes The Little Prince, Da Vinci and The Hound of the Baskervilles.
4 June 2027
Český Krumlov and around · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Churches open in the evening with concerts and guided tours.
4 – 6 June 2027
Lipno, Vyšší Brod, Loučovice, Frymburk
A cycling and family festival around Lake Lipno, free entry.
11 – 13 June 2027
Town park and centre of Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Acrobatics and open-air shows, circus workshops and a parade through the streets. Great for families.
18 – 20 June 2027
Historic centre of Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The biggest event of the year: a Renaissance festival with costumed processions, sword fighters, markets and a night-time fire show.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.
25 June – 4 July 2027
Český Krumlov Castle and other venues · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The town's longest-running music festival. Baroque Night combines opera in the castle theatre, music in the gardens and fireworks.
July–August 2027, programme out in November 2026 (2026: 17 Jul–8 Aug).
Český Krumlov and around · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
More than 40 classical and crossover concerts in the town's unique venues.
Usually the second half of July (2026: 19–25 July).
České Budějovice, Hluboká nad Vltavou
Jazz concerts in streets and halls across South Bohemia.
Usually the last weekend of July (2026: 24–26 July).
Holašovice (UNESCO)
A market with over 200 craftspeople, music and a children's programme in a unique UNESCO village.
13 – 22 August 2027
Marina Lipno
Ten days of free sports, races and concerts by Lake Lipno.
21 August 2027
Český Krumlov Castle, Rožmberk Castle and other sites · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Evening and night-time costumed tours of castles and châteaux.
17 – 19 September 2027
Baroque Theatre, Český Krumlov Castle · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
A Baroque opera premiere in the original 18th-century theatre, fireworks and the illuminated castle gardens.
24 – 26 September 2027
Historic centre of Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
St Wenceslas market, folk ensembles from home and abroad, Night of Open Museums and Galleries. Free entry.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.
September 2027, exact days to be announced.
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Monuments open free or at reduced prices, often including places normally closed to the public.
9 October 2027
Vyšší Brod / Rožmberk → Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
The most popular canoe race in the Czech Republic, finishing by the Krumlov brewery. A great spectacle for spectators too.
Usually October to November (2026: 2 Oct–21 Nov).
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Tastings, meet-the-winemaker events, St Martin's wines and the closing Castle Wine Festival.
Usually mid-November to early January (2026/27: Light Park from 6 Nov, market 21 Nov–3 Jan).
Český Krumlov · In Český Krumlov, walking distance
Christmas market on the square, Krampuslauf, St Nicholas, Angel Procession, Living Nativity and the Bears' Christmas.
Tip: book early for this event – accommodation in Český Krumlov sells out quickly.