Pardubice – Hradec Králové Folklore FestivalFolklorní festival Pardubice - Hradec Králové

Folklorní festival Pardubice – Hradec Králové is a major annual folk music and dance festival showcasing traditional ensembles from the region 1. It brings together diverse folk dance and music forms in an open-air festival setting, drawing creative inspiration from local folklore groups and providing a space for community gatherings 1 2. A highlight is the "Pernštýnská noc" (Pernštýn Night) – an old-Bohemian style market with live folk music held in Pardubice’s historic center (Pernštýn Square and surrounding sites) 2. Attendees can expect multiple performances on stage and in the streets of Pardubice and Hradec Králové over a weekend in early June 3.

This festival celebrates the living folk culture of East Bohemia, rooted in village and rural traditions. It reflects the region’s heritage of folk song, dance, and costumes, and serves as a meeting point for folk groups from across Czechia. The festival environment emphasizes communal participation and preserves Moravian-Bohemian traditions through music and dance.