Plan your 2026 in Pilsen! From festivals and live music to theatre and street performances, discover the city’s can’t-miss cultural highlights.
Category: Culture
Articles about Czech culture, culture and cultural events in the Czech Republic, or culture of expats and minorities living in the Czech Republic. Basically anything culture-related.
February in Czechia Through Folk Traditions and Weather Wisdom
February in Czechia can feel slow and grey, but beneath the frost lies a month full of stories, traditions, and quiet joy. From Masopust parades to old weather sayings, discover how Czechs experience winter before spring arrives.
Welcoming the New Year the Czech Silvestr Way
Celebrating New Year’s in the Czech Republic? Discover Silvestr traditions and tips so you can welcome the New Year like a local!
10 Czech Grandma’s Secrets for Beating a Cold the Local Way
Feeling under the weather? Learn how Czechs treat a cold the traditional way with babské rady — grandma’s home remedies full of garlic, honey, herbs, and humor. A funny cultural guide for expats living in Czechia.
Breakup or Divorce in Czechia – What Happens to Your Residence Permit?
If your relationship ends in Czechia, your residence permit may no longer be valid. Learn what rules apply in case of breakup or divorce and how to stay legally in the country.
Things I Can Do in Czechia That I Couldn’t Do at Home
Before moving to Czechia, I had imagined living in Europe would just be castles, trams, and maybe some better food. And yeah – it includes all that. But what surprised me the most were the things I could do here that felt impossible back home in the United States. From crossing borders on the weekends to actually being able to take days off. Life here gave me back time, freedom, and perspective.
Brno on a Budget: Affordable Activities
Doing an internship in Brno has been one of the best surprises, not just for the experience, but for how affordable the city is. From castles to cathedrals to swimming to entertainment, there are tons of ways to explore Brno without spending much. Whether you’re here for a study abroad semester, a work placement, or just visiting, check out my go-to list of budget-friendly activities with prices, local tips, and a few hidden gems you won’t want to miss.
Handling Culture Shock: What No One Tells You
Moving abroad is exciting – new food, new people, new adventures. But after that excitement has faded, you may just find yourself standing in a Czech supermarket looking around confused, wondering what tvaroh is and why it seems like nobody is smiling.
Opening of the New Spa Season in the West Bohemia
Celebrate the start of the spa season in the Czech Republic’s most charming spa towns!
Spring brings not only warmer days and blooming nature but also festive traditions in Carlsbad, Františkovy Lázně, Mariánské Lázně, and Konstantinovy Lázně. Each town offers a unique atmosphere, cultural performances, concerts, and time-honoured rituals like the blessing of the springs. Discover where to go, what to see, and how to enjoy this year’s spa openings in style.
Liberty Festival in Pilsen 2025
At the beginning of May, the city of Pilsen will celebrate the 80th anniversary of its liberation and the end of World War II in Europe. The city will host five unforgettable days filled with cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and living history.