Summer Rock Festivals 2004

PTV's guide to gigging in the great outdoors, across the Czech Republic

Summer lures musicians across the country onto the stages of a bewildering variety of Czech festivals.

From the punk-rock Antifest to the folkie Festival Slunce to the more experimental sounds of Boskovice, most musical bases are covered.

Occupying the middle-ground, Rock for People remains the country's biggest music festival while the newer Colours of Ostrava festival also has one of the summer's most impressive line-ups. You can also expect a mighty set from Motörhead in Trutnov and get to know one of New Zealand's biggest bands, The Feelers, at Trnkobraní.

Add to that the frankly terrifying prospect of Europe and Helloween occupying the same stage at Masters of Rock, and we're sure that adventurous music-lovers visiting the Czech Republic will be able to find some fun in the sun this summer.

Have we missed something significant? Please email us at content@prague.tv and let us know.

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Hours extended for Richter and Skála exhibits by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: Tereza Křenová / ngprague.cz)
Due to high demand two National Gallery venues will be open later and on Mondays
National Gallery announces long-term plans by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV
Works by Henri Matisse coming in 2020, but lots of changes before that
Prague planning a sculpture park by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: wikipedia)
Some controversial artworks may be moved to single location outside the center
A live orchestra accompanies The Return of the King by Klara Chmelarova - Prague.TV (Foto: jvagentura.cz)
The conclusion of the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be at O2 Arena
Ennio Morricone to play one last time by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: enniomorricone.org)
The Italian composer will have a final stadium concert in Prague
Nulty Bod starts July 17 by Klara Chmelarova - Prague.TV
New theater trends are explored in a week-long festival
Letní Letná returning in August by Klara Chmelarova - Prague.TV (Foto: Letní Letná FB)
The festival of contemporary circus is in its 13th year
Lisa Wolpe reprises her Shakespeare and gender show by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV
The LGTB activist and director will present her solo show blending biography and the Bard
Summer Festivities of Early Music starts July 11 by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV (Foto: Letní slavnosti © Martin Divíšek)
The festival brings international performers to some splendid venues
Amadeus to premiere at the Estates Theatre by Raymond Johnston - Prague.TV
The play that inspired the film will be live in English for the first time