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Regular events in the Region of Karlovy Vary

Popular cultural, social, and sports events take place annually in the Region of Karlovy Vary. One of the most prominent is the International Film Festival Karlovy Vary, but there are many more events worthy of visiting here.

January

New Year's concerts

April

Easter markets at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square in Cheb
NOBILITY KARLOVY VARY WEEKEND – a meeting of the European nobles
Witch burning at Špičák (Lázně Kynžvart)

May

Spa season opening – Opening of springs – Festive parade of Charles IV through the town of Karlovy Vary
Spa season opening in Mariánské Lázně
Spa season opening in Františkovy Lázně
Spa season opening in Jáchymov
FOOD festival Karlovy Vary

June

Cheb's Backyards – Regional festival of art projects with international participation
FIJO Cheb – non-competitive show of young brass orchestras with additional programmes by dance groups
Children's day in the region
International Chopin Piano Competition in Mariánské Lázně

July

International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary with international participation of filmmakers and films
Parties, concerts, social and sports events as part of the festival
St. Margaret's Pilgrimage in Lázně Kynžvart
Historical festival in Bečov nad Teplou
Jazz Spa in Mariánské Lázně

July – August

Mariánské Lázně cultural summer

August

Wallenstein festival in Cheb – traditional spectacular historical festival in the town's centre and the vicinity of Cheb Castle, including a period market, shows of crafts and rich cultural programme
Fresh Film Fest in Karlovy Vary – international students film competition
Burgrave Půta's festival – Medieval market with fencers, musicians and acrobats in Loket
Mitte Europe – international music festival – traditional Classical music concert in the chateau chapel in Bečov nad Teplou
Good-bye to holidays in Lázně Kynžvart
Frederic Chopin Festival in Mariánské Lázně
Digital Sun Festival, the biggest music festival for all generations in Western Bohemia
Beethoven's days - music festival

September

The Karlovy Vary Folklore Festival
Dvořák's Autumn Festival in Karlovy Vary
Loket Cultural Summer
Mariánské Lázně Autumn – folklore festival in Mariánské Lázně

CCB TIP: The open-air amphitheatre in Loket – it has been one of the most attractive ones in Europe since the 1940s. Opera, musicals, and other music performances of the most famous Czech and world composers take place here every year.