Ben Cristovao, born Ben da Silva Cristóvão on 8 June 1987 in Plzeň, is a Czech singer, rapper and producer of Angolan-Czech descent. He rose to wider attention as a finalist on Česko-Slovenská SuperStar in 2009 and went on to build one of the most prominent solo careers in Czech mainstream music, winning the Český slavík award for most-streamed Czech song in 2016 with "ASIO". He represented the Czech Republic at Eurovision twice - the 2020 contest was cancelled due to Covid-19, and in 2021 he placed 15th with "Omaga".
On June 7, 2025, Ben Cristovao performed the largest concert of his career at Fortuna Arena (Eden) in Prague.
Ben Cristovao and Sofian Medjmedj released their second collaborative album of the year DENPASAR and performed two sold-out shows at O2 Universum in Prague (December 21 and 22, 2025).
The collaborative album KHAOSAN (June 2025) with Sofian Medjmedj was created during their road trip across Asia and contains 14 tracks combining pop and electronic elements.
After the sold-out Eden concert, Ben Cristovao embarked on a club tour through Czech cities, including Jablonec nad Nisou (October 25, 2025).
The French version of the single "Brighter Day" reached the TOP 40 of French radio airplay, and Ben Cristovao surpassed one million monthly listeners on Spotify.
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Two-day music festival with a football tournament at Polička stadium. Headliners include Divokej Bill, Harlej, and Ben Cristovao, with a tent village and camping facilities on-site.
The second edition of the MFest music festival on 11 July features headliner Ben Cristovao, Xindl X, Adam Mišík and more, plus a free children's zone and diverse food and drink options.
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Two-day summer music festival with 44 artists across four stages, futsal tournament, children's activities, and food zones on 17–18 July near Tábor.
The sixth edition of the multi-genre MKLV FEST offers an all-day programme featuring headliners like Ben Cristovao, Separ, and Mikolas Josef, complemented by twenty food trucks and premium gastronomy at the Amphitheatre under Turoldem.
Summer festival Night in Chestnuts brings singer BEN CRISTOVAO and other guests to Dačice. Tickets are now on sale at a discounted price.
Brazilian-Czech singer and songwriter Ben Cristovao performs in Olomouc.
The multi-genre festival Hot Springs returns to Karlovy Vary with a stellar line-up. The second edition offers music, street food, drinks, and relaxation zones.
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Multi-genre music festival focused on Czech rap and pop. Over 40 domestic and international artists perform on two stages on Friday and Saturday, June 26–27.
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The 19th edition of a family-friendly multi-genre festival with three stages, dozens of bands, and a children's programme. A charity event in Zámecký park near Slavičín, with proceeds supporting families with disabled children.
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Multi-genre summer festival in Brno featuring dance battles, live music, and stand-up comedy. Free entry.
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The 45th edition of Budišovské Letnice festival features the band Krucipüsk and Czech singer-songwriter PAM RABBIT, an Anděl Award winner.
The fourth edition of Ostrava Majáles is a music festival featuring stars of the Czech and Slovak scene. Headliners include CALIN, BEN CRISTOVAO, CHINASKI, JIŘÍ KORN and more.
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Traditional two-day open-air festival with bands, DJs, and dance programming. Children's attractions, food, and entertainment in the Cihelna area of Pardubice.