What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Aug. 15–17

Step into an experimental textile universe at 'you want this place to be everything', a live installation by Nik Timková at Kostka Gallery, MeetFactory, running until October. The immersive environment blurs interior and exterior, featuring sculptural fabric architecture infused with digital collage, pop-gothic, esoteric and manga influences, all tactile and interactive. Throughout the exhibition there will be participatory "reading-performances" from the Björnsonova collective.

Immerse yourself in a sizzling summer street-food experience at the Bao Bun Barbecue Pop-Up this Saturday at Dim Sum Spot Anděl. Enjoy fluffy steamed bao filled with Asian-inspired grilled meats and marinated mushrooms, fresh veggies, house-made sausages, signature sauces, and refreshing craft beers from Clock and Bubeneč breweries. With a laid-back garden vibe, this foodie gathering is the perfect excuse to ditch the diet and spice up your weekend.

Štvanice’s tennis court will pulse with two nights of cutting-edge music as the Fuchs2 Summer Open Air Festival returns this weekend. Thursday brings a powerhouse Czech alt lineup—WWW, Post-hudba, P/\ST, Ohm Square—plus the live debut of Rakuskouhorsko with satur99999, before the party shifts indoors to Fuchs for more live sets and DJ-heavy afterhours. Friday’s UGOT – Underground Overtake takes over with politically charged and boundary-pushing acts like Berlin Manson, Fvck_Kvlt, and Cringe Prince, followed by a fiery club finale with Bike Jesus and a stacked DJ roster. Two nights, one brutalist venue.

Experience the elegance and artistry of global ballet at Prague’s Hybernia Theatre this weekend. This second annual gala brings together star dancers from premier companies like Tokyo City Ballet, Staatsballett Berlin, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, performing new works by Czech choreographer Jiří Bubeníček, many debuting in Prague. Adding to the magic, outstanding participants from the Bubeníček Ballet Masterclasses take the stage alongside these international talents.

Dive into a thrilling summer night with an open-air screening of Jaws under the stars at M Lounge Cinema this weekend. Set in a cozy outdoor courtyard, this classic thriller will be projected on the big screen. Grab a drink or snack from the bar, settle into a comfy seat, and feel your pulse rise as the shark lurks just out of sight in the iconic music-filled moments.

Celebrate the return of the vibrant Ukrainian Culture Festival, back for its second edition at the plaza in front of Cross Club in Holešovice. Delight in classic Ukrainian flavors like pelmeni, borscht, shashlik, and kvass, alongside sweet treats and homemade ice cream, all served from a lively lineup of food stalls Ukrainian Culture festival.

Prague’s Letní Letná International Festival of New Circus and Theatre returns for its 22nd edition from August 13–31, transforming the Letná Park into a playground of awe and artistry. The festival kicks off with Creation, a free open-air acrobatic fire and light spectacle by Blackout Paradox, retelling the myth of the world’s birth in dazzling style. Highlights include two Czech premieres: the dreamlike Wild Geese by FysioART & MOVE Ostrava, and the witty Od vedle! by Michaela Stará. With a vibrant festival village, live performances, and a rich kids’ program, Letní Letná is summer in Prague at its most magical.

Embrace the sunshine this Saturday at Flexible Summer Day in the courtyard of Kasárna Karlín—a free, drop-in festival of movement and community energy. Enjoy a lively program featuring breakdance workshops by Prague Breakin School, yoga with Eliška, and a high-energy circuit training session with Markéta.