Old Czech Craft Fair 2026

The Old Czech Craft Fair takes place on 30–31 May 2026 in Turnov. Approximately 150 artisans will gather in one place – Masters of traditional handicrafts, Bearers of folk craft traditions, holders of regional awards, and representatives of crafts listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage register (indigo printing, pearl-making). The fair offers visitors the chance to watch craftspeople at work and discover traditional materials and techniques.

A cultural programme runs on two stages – in the City Park and in the Museum Atrium. Children can enjoy wooden swings, a historic carousel, or solve puzzles.

Programme

Saturday 30 May 2026

City Park
* 9:00–10:00 Big Band ZUŠ Turnov
* 10:00 Official opening of the fair
* 11:00–12:00 Funny Grass – bluegrass, country
* 13:00–14:00 Děda Mládek Illegal Band – country rock
* 14:00 Presentation of the Master of Traditional Handicraft award
* 15:00–16:00 Lovesong Orchestra – world music, brass band
* 17:00–18:00 Moravians – folk rock, world music

Museum Atrium – Stage (not only) for children
* 10:00–10:30 Miza in scena – Cinderella
* 11:00–12:00 Divadlo U plotny – The Three Little Goats
* 13:00–14:00 Divadlo U plotny – Circusarium
* 15:00–16:00 Bombarďák – wild songs and crazy dances
* 17:00–18:00 Divadlo U plotny – Quack and Splash

Sunday 31 May 2026

City Park
* 9:00–10:00 The Boband – Bob Dylan songs in rock and acoustic versions by a Czech-German-Australian band
* 10:30–12:00 The People – musical tribute to Czech Radio
* 13:00–14:00 Rozálie Havelková with band – original modern chanson with cabaret energy
* 15:00–16:00 Vesna – modern pop inspired by Slavic folklore
* 17:00–18:00 Michal Hrůza and band Hrůzy – pop, rock

Museum Atrium – Stage (not only) for children
* 9:30–10:30 Divadlo Pruhované panenky – The Three Little Goats
* 11:00–12:00 Divadlo Pruhované panenky – Kitchen Cabinet
* 13:00–14:00 Nosálci – Dášenka
* 15:00–16:00 MÍŠA RŮŽIČKOVÁ – cheerful interactive dance and music show for children
* 17:00–18:00 Divadlo b – The Big Man