Thu, 18 Jun 2026 in Ostrava

concert 1 exhibition 15 theater 7 classical 1 lecture 1 festival 4 other 2 all

Jazz Open Ostrava 2026 – Justin-Lee Schultz Band, Boris Band Combination feat. Marcin Żupański & Vít Rokyta, Matyáš Papp Trio feat. Milan Angelo Novák — SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 19:00 SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava free entry

Jazz Open Ostrava 2026 – Justin-Lee Schultz Band, Boris Band Combination feat. Marcin Żupański & Vít Rokyta, Matyáš Papp Trio feat. Milan Angelo Novák

Jazz Open Ostrava celebrates its 20th anniversary with an evening at Slezsko-ostravský Castle. Expect young Czech jazz musicians, pianist Boris Urbánek and guests, plus the star American multi-instrumentalist Justin-Lee Schultz, performing in the Czech Republic for the first time.

Dragonfly as an Advanced Scout — Chamber Club, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 18:00 Chamber Club, Ostrava

Dragonfly as an Advanced Scout

A lecture on dragonflies as sensitive environmental indicators, exploring their role in ecosystem health and their remarkable evolutionary history.

Laundresses — Parochial Garden, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 17:00 Parochial Garden, Ostrava Zaplať, kolik můžeš

Laundresses

A new circus production by the Holektiv ensemble about laundresses, combining dance, acrobatics and humour. Suitable for children from 4 years old and adults, with tickets available on a "Pay what you can" basis.

Spinarka — Petr Bezruč Theatre, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 18:30 Petr Bezruč Theatre, Ostrava

Spinarka

A documentary-fiction drama about legendary singer Věra Špinarová and her music, which defied the political stereotypes of the 1960s.

Jiří Šigut – Inner Light — Fiducia Photography Gallery, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. – Fri 31.7. Fiducia Photography Gallery, Ostrava

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Jiří Šigut – Inner Light

An exhibition of Jiří Šigut's photographic experiments exploring biological traces and light through unique direct-imprint techniques without a camera.

Rocket Bunny — Club Music Bazar, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 20:00 Club Music Bazar, Ostrava

Rocket Bunny

Rocket Bunny performs at Music Bazar club in Ostrava.

I Want You — Mír Theatre, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 19:00 Mír Theatre, Ostrava

I Want You

A wild comedy at the Mir Theatre. A theatrical performance full of humor and unexpected twists.

Bato and Lato — Loutek Theatre, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 10:00 Loutek Theatre, Ostrava

Bato and Lato

A puppet theatre show for children and families at Divadlo Loutek in Ostrava.

Animal Farm — Loutek Theatre, Ostrava

Thu 18.6. 09:00 Loutek Theatre, Ostrava

Animal Farm

A puppet theatre adaptation of Orwell's classic satire about revolution and power, designed for children and adults alike.

Also running

Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Jazz Open Ostrava 2026 - Festival Pass — SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

Wed 10.6. – Thu 18.6. SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava from 745 Kč · ≈ 31 €

(9 days)

Jazz Open Ostrava 2026 - Festival Pass

The 20th anniversary of Jazz Open Ostrava offers a unique Festival Pass covering all club concerts and the main festival day. Headliners include Justin-Lee Schultz Band from the USA, Boris Urbánek, and other top jazz artists.

Music in Churches - Ostrava Přívoz — Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Ostrava

Sun 17.5. – Mon 17.8. Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Ostrava from 300 Kč · ≈ 12 €

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Music in Churches - Ostrava Přívoz

A four-concert cycle of classical music in a church in Ostrava Přívoz, spanning from Baroque to contemporary works with renowned Czech and international musicians.

Summer in the Centre 2026 — Pavilion, Ostrava

Sat 13.6. – Fri 28.8. Pavilion, Ostrava

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Summer in the Centre 2026

The Summer in the Centre festival returns to Černá louka with concerts, theatre, open-air cinema and more in an outdoor setting from June to August.

Cultural Bridges in Europe – Czech and Moravian Nobility after 1945 — SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

Fri 6.3. – Sun 30.8. SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava v rámci běžného vstup…

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Cultural Bridges in Europe – Czech and Moravian Nobility after 1945

A travelling exhibition exploring the lives of Czech and Moravian nobility after 1945, featuring lectures, conversations and a film screening.

Geological Exhibition — Ostrava Museum, Ostrava

Fri 1.1. – Tue 4.2. Ostrava Museum, Ostrava

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Geological Exhibition

A geological exhibition showcasing minerals, rocks and fossils from the Ostrava region, including rare Carboniferous holotypes and historic collections spanning over eighty years.

Natural History Exhibition — Ostrava Museum, Ostrava

Fri 1.1. – Sat 8.2. Ostrava Museum, Ostrava

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Natural History Exhibition

A permanent natural history exhibition showcasing the biotopes and landscapes of the Ostrava region, from agricultural land through floodplain forests to industrial cityscape.

David Macháč – PRIVATE PARADISES (Allotment Gardeners as a Phenomenon) — Futureum, Ostrava

Thu 19.3. – Sun 27.9. Futureum, Ostrava

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David Macháč – PRIVATE PARADISES (Allotment Gardeners as a Phenomenon)

Opening of David Macháč's photographic exhibition about allotment gardening colonies as a cultural phenomenon, featuring vibrant images from across Central and Western Europe.

IVA MRÁZKOVÁ - Pictures from Japan — Atlantik Club, Ostrava

Tue 12.5. – Tue 30.6. Atlantik Club, Ostrava

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IVA MRÁZKOVÁ - Pictures from Japan

Opening of an exhibition of Iva Mrázková's watercolours with Japanese motifs. The academic painter and sculptor presents her impressions from a stay in Japan.

Vilém Wünsche - From the Life of a Miner — SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

Wed 22.4. – Sun 30.8. SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

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Vilém Wünsche - From the Life of a Miner

Vilém Wünsche's paintings capture the lives and labour of miners in industrial Ostrava. Fourteen previously unseen works from 1946–1949 are complemented by a children's section with illustrations and an interactive space.

Days of a Great Family — Důl Michal v Ostravě, Ostrava

Fri 15.5. – Sun 21.6. Důl Michal v Ostravě, Ostrava Většina akcí free or …

(38 days)

Days of a Great Family

The seventh edition of this family festival offers over 116 events across Ostrava from May to June, featuring creative workshops, sports, a fairy-tale forest, and special programmes at museums and the zoo.

Trace (1926–2026) at the House of Art in Ostrava — Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava

Thu 14.5. – Sun 30.8. Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava from 60 Kč · ≈ 2.5 €

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Trace (1926–2026) at the House of Art in Ostrava

The exhibition traces a century of the House of Art in Ostrava through the concept of trace—from physical imprints to the search for lost elements of the collections and the institution's identity.

BookVision V. — Concert Hall of the Faculty of Arts OU, Ostrava

Thu 28.5. – Mon 22.6. Concert Hall of the Faculty of Arts OU, Ostrava

(26 days)

BookVision V.

The fifth edition of an international student book competition featuring 94 selected works from universities across 18 countries.

Timur Zakiullin – No One Ever Returns to 2007 — Jáma 10 Gallery, Ostrava

Wed 27.5. – Sun 26.7. Jáma 10 Gallery, Ostrava

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Timur Zakiullin – No One Ever Returns to 2007

Timur Zakiullin's thesis exhibition about childhood in Russia combines painting, video art, and installation. The artist explores the cultural context and mood of his homeland.

Krištof Kintera: Neuropolis (Galerie Gong) — Multifunctional Hall Gong, Ostrava

Thu 14.10. – Thu 31.12. Multifunctional Hall Gong, Ostrava

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Krištof Kintera: Neuropolis (Galerie Gong)

Krištof Kintera's sculptural installations made from recycled electronic waste create a futuristic urban landscape that critiques technological progress and consumer culture.

Cultural Bridges in Europe: Czech and Moravian Nobility after 1945 — SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

Fri 6.3. – Sun 30.8. SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD, Ostrava

in progress

Cultural Bridges in Europe: Czech and Moravian Nobility after 1945

A travelling exhibition exploring the lives of Czech and Moravian nobility who built cultural bridges across political and national boundaries after World War II. The programme features lectures, discussions, documentary screenings, and a podcast visit.

Guided Animal Encounters and Feeding at Ostrava Zoo 2026 — Ostrava Zoo, Ostrava

Sat 28.3. – Wed 30.9. Ostrava Zoo, Ostrava free entry (součást v…

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Guided Animal Encounters and Feeding at Ostrava Zoo 2026

Guided animal encounters at Ostrava Zoo starting in late March. Visitors learn fascinating facts about animals directly from keepers and can observe them from close range.

Open Temples 2026 — Ostrava-Opava Diocese, Ostrava

Wed 8.4. – Wed 30.9. Ostrava-Opava Diocese, Ostrava free entry

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Open Temples 2026

The Open Temples project celebrates its tenth anniversary by offering free access to 57 churches and sacred monuments across the Ostrava-Opava Diocese with expert-guided tours.

Simona Ticháčková – I Hear Sirens — Michal Mine, Ostrava

Wed 8.4. – Tue 30.6. Michal Mine, Ostrava

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Simona Ticháčková – I Hear Sirens

Simona Ticháčková's exhibition explores violence against women as a cultural phenomenon through artistic language and classical mythology, reflecting the female voice and body in history.

Trace (1926–2026) — Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava

Thu 14.5. – Sun 30.8. Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava

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Trace (1926–2026)

An exhibition celebrating a century of the House of Art Ostrava, tracing its evolution, collections, and pivotal moments from its founding to the present day.

The Jurecek Collection — Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava

Thu 14.5. – Sun 28.6. Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava, Ostrava

(46 days)

The Jurecek Collection

An exhibition showcasing part of the collection of Ostrava builder and collector František Jurečka, which inspired the establishment of the local gallery of fine arts.

David Macháč: Private Paradises — Multifunctional Hall Gong, Ostrava

Thu 19.3. – Sun 27.9. ✨ New Multifunctional Hall Gong, Ostrava

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David Macháč: Private Paradises

A performance by David Macháč exploring the theme of private paradises.

Eduard Halberštát – Konfigurace / Odpich rychlotavby — Galerie výtvarného umění v Ostravě, Dům umění Ostrava, Ostrava

Thu 14.5. – Sun 30.8. Galerie výtvarného umění v Ostravě, Dům umění Ostrava, Ostrava

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Eduard Halberštát – Konfigurace / Odpich rychlotavby

A single painting by Eduard Halberštát from the GVUO collection, part of the STOPA project exploring a century of Czech art.