# Prague Spring International Music Festival: what to do between sessions in Prague

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/prague-spring/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 12 May to 3 June 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Rudolfinum and Municipal House, Prague, Czechia, about 2 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Old Town and New Town: Walk to the sights.
- **Getting there:** Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro.
- **Weather:** In May and June, Prague averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 78 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 15 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Prague Castle tour; Vltava river cruise; Kutná Hora day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In May and June, Prague averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 78 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 15 min of daylight.
- A warm layer for the evenings.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro.

Metro to Staroměstská.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Žižkov and Vinohrady. Cheaper with good pubs.
- **mid:** Old Town and New Town. Walk to the sights.
- **luxury:** Malá Strana. Under the castle.
- Hotels we would book: Czech Inn (budget), Hotel Josef (mid), Four Seasons Hotel Prague (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Prague Castle tour. St Vitus and Golden Lane.
- Eat: Manifesto Market, Food stalls

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Kutná Hora day trip. Bone church and silver town.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Black light theatre. Visual show without words.
- Eat: Lokál, Tank beer and Czech food

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Jewish Quarter.
- Free: Old Town astronomical clock.

## Tours worth booking

- [Prague Castle tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Prague%20Castle%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): St Vitus and Golden Lane.
- [Vltava river cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Prague%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): Charles Bridge from the water.
- [Czech beer tasting](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Prague%20beer%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): Pilsner and dark lagers.
- [Kutná Hora day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Kutna%20Hora%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): Bone church and silver town.
- [Český Krumlov day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Cesky%20Krumlov%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): Fairytale town.
- [Black light theatre](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Prague%20black%20light%20theatre&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-prague-spring): Visual show without words.

## Where to eat

- Lokál: Tank beer and Czech food
- U Fleků: Brewery since 1499
- Manifesto Market: Food stalls

## With kids

- Prague Zoo.
- Petřín funicular and mirror maze.

## Rainy-day backups

- National Museum.
- Jewish Quarter.

## Getting around

- Metro and trams; tickets by time, contactless on the app.

## Questions people ask

### When is Prague Spring International Music Festival 2027?

The next edition is 12 May to 3 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Prague Spring International Music Festival?

In May and June, Prague averages highs of about 23°C and lows of 8°C, with roughly 78 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 15 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Rudolfinum and Municipal House?

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro. Metro to Staroměstská.

### Where should I stay for Prague Spring International Music Festival?

For most visitors the best base is Old Town and New Town: Walk to the sights.

### What can we do between sessions at Prague Spring International Music Festival?

Good short outings in Prague include Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Prague Spring International Music Festival?

Family-friendly picks: Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise, Český Krumlov day trip. Prague Zoo.

### How far is Rudolfinum and Municipal House from Prague centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Metro to Staroměstská.

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