Event Details
Welcome to Pilsner Fest 2026 in Pilsen
From October 5 to 10, 2026, the Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen celebrates the 184th anniversary of the first batch of Pilsner Urquell ever brewed. After one edition held in the city center, Pilsner Fest returns to its original home on the brewery grounds and, for the first time in its history, runs for an entire week.
Highlights and Attractions at Pilsner Fest in Pilsen
- A large festival tent in the brewery courtyard with a main stage and a packed music program
- Extra performances and activities at the Na Spilce Pub and in the courtyard by Formanka
- Unfiltered Pilsner Urquell and other beers from the Prazdroj portfolio available across the grounds
- A ceremonial keg tapping and beer toast to open the festival
- Special brewery tours, competitions and a pub quiz
- Stand up comedy evenings and a varied lineup of Czech bands
- Free admission to the entire festival grounds
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Pilsen
The festival grounds open at 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, and already at 11:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. The weekday program runs until 10:00 PM, while the two weekend days continue until midnight. The main stage inside the tent alternates DJ sets with live bands, including tribute acts for well known Czech groups, while the Na Spilce Pub hosts music, stand up comedy and a pub quiz.
Tickets and Admission for Pilsner Fest Pilsen
Admission to the festival grounds and all festival zones is completely free. Since the capacity of the main tent is limited, the brewery also offers an optional VIP Pilsner Fest Pass, which includes guaranteed entry to the tent, unlimited beer and other beverages from the Prazdroj portfolio, a portion of goulash and a festival glass to take home. The pass costs roughly 30 euros (750 CZK) on Friday and Saturday and roughly 18 euros (450 CZK) on all other days. Passes are sold online only in limited numbers and are not available for purchase at the festival itself.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Pilsen
- No parking is available inside the brewery grounds during the festival, so public transport, taxis or nearby parking facilities are recommended
- Card payments only are accepted inside the main tent, while both card and cash work in the rest of the grounds
- Early October in Pilsen tends to bring cool autumn weather, so a warm layer is worth packing for the evenings
- Large luggage is not permitted at the event, and pets should be left at home
- Anyone who wants guaranteed access to the main tent should buy the VIP Pass online early, since each day has a limited allocation
