The beginning of October in Pilsen is traditionally marked by celebrations of its world-renowned beer. The Pilsner Urquell Brewery will come alive with live music and a diverse cultural programme. There will also be plenty of good food and, of course, beer, giving you the chance to taste Pilsner Urquell in its unfiltered version. This year, the festival is changing its format and, for the first time, the celebrations will last an entire week instead of just a weekend. The rich programme will take place not only in a large main tent at the brewery courtyard, but also at the Na Spilce Pub and at the courtyard by Formanka. Be there and raise a toast to the 184th birthday of the famous Pilsen lager!
Musical programme on the main stage (large tent)
Monday – Circus Problem, Wanastowi Vjecy Revival
Tuesday – Benjaming’s Clan, IMODIUM
Wednesday – Brass Avenue, Kabát Revival West
Thursday – Cheers!, Lucie Revival
Friday – Zooblasters, Doctor P.P., Morčata na útěku
Saturday – Terne Čhave, David Kraus & Gipsy Brothers, Visací zámek
Accompanying programme
- a stand-up show (Nikola Džokić, Anna Bednářová a Jaroslav Cerman)
- pub quizes at the Na Spilce Pub
- DJ sets between main performances, live music at the Na Spilce Pub
- a beer toast on Monday at 6:42 pm as opening of the festival – tapping an oak barrel of unfiltered beer in honour of the year 1842 when the first batch of Pilsner Urquell was brewed
- a butchery show “Butcher Wars”
- beer tapping courses
- guided tours of the Pilsner Urquell Brewery and the Historical Underground
- special guided tours only during the Pilsner Fest
- throughout the festival, the unfiltered lager Pilsner Urquell & other beers by the brewery will be available
The complete programme of the Pilsner Fest including the timetable can be found here.
What about admission and payment at the festival?
Admission is free. However, you have the option to buy a special VIP Pilsner Fest Pass that includes guaranteed entry to the main tent, unlimited beer and other beverages from the Pilsner Urquell Brewery during the day, a portion of goulash, and a festival glass. The VIP tickets are sold solely online and are valid for one selected day only.
Only cashless payment is possible at the festival.
