Roztančená ulice (Dancing Street Workshop)
Open to everyone, this interactive workshop invites participants (tourists and locals) to learn and dance traditional steps from Czech and Balkan ensembles.
~13:45
Mezinárodní folklorní festival CIOFF Plzeň
Jun 9 - 13, 2026Expected
Each year, the Czech city of Plzeň fills its squares with folk dancers and musicians for an international folklore festival. Ensembles from across Europe and beyond perform in bright national costumes on open-air stages, bringing the city's own traditions together with the world's since 1997.
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Open to everyone, this interactive workshop invites participants (tourists and locals) to learn and dance traditional steps from Czech and Balkan ensembles.
~13:45
This free afternoon show on a historic central stage is open to all. Visitors can watch large dance and music performances up close, often under colorful folk costumes.
~15:00
Day 5 · Jun 13
Often the festival’s climax, this event is free and outdoors; locals picnic and watch as dancers perform czardas and kolos. Visitors can sit among spa guests and families to observe traditions respectfully.
~19:00
Plzeň, Czech Republic
Open in MapsBasic dance participation
Awareness of folk traditions
Comfortable clothing
Crowd level: high.
Free events are available.
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Mezinárodní folklorní festival CIOFF Plzeň
Plzeň, Czech Republic
Each year, the Czech city of Plzeň fills its squares with folk dancers and musicians for an international folklore festival. Ensembles from across Europe and beyond perform in bright national costumes on open-air stages, bringing the city's own traditions together with the world's since 1997.
Since 1997, Pilsen has hosted this CIOFF-affiliated folk festival, connecting local Plzeň folkloric heritage with ensembles worldwide. It reflects the Czech interest in preserving Moravian and Bohemian dance traditions, with city-wide performances in historic venues, spa parks, and village settings around Plzeň.
Open to everyone, this interactive workshop invites participants (tourists and locals) to learn and dance traditional steps from Czech and Balkan ensembles.
This free afternoon show on a historic central stage is open to all. Visitors can watch large dance and music performances up close, often under colorful folk costumes.
Often the festival’s climax, this event is free and outdoors; locals picnic and watch as dancers perform czardas and kolos. Visitors can sit among spa guests and families to observe traditions respectfully.
first-timer tips
Basic dance participation
Awareness of folk traditions
Comfortable clothing
Follow the dance instructor's lead and do not distract performing groups.
Jun 9 - 13, 2026
Estimated
Plzeň
Pilsen Region
Free public events available
High
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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