Attractions
Tours
Refreshments
Accommodation
Site programme
The Neuropolis exhibition by Krištof Kintera is on display in the hall of Gong Gallery in Dolní Vítkovice. Sculptures and reliefs made from fluorescent lights, used batteries, and other discarded components form installations of an urban landscape. Admission to the exhibition is free.
The exhibition "Private Edens – Allotment Gardeners as a Phenomenon" presented David Macháč's photographic project from March 19 to September 27, 2026, which has documented allotment colonies since 2006. It showcased the relationship between people and gardens and cottages as a cultural and social phenomenon.
The exhibition Hail God, friends! at the Gong Gallery from 25 March to 7 June 2026 brought the history of mining in Northern Moravia closer. It showcased works by artists, photographs, chronicles, uniforms, and memories of mining families, as well as an outdoor replica of the last coal cart from the ČSM Mine in Stonava.
The Pojez fest in Dolní Vítkovice offered on Saturday, 9th May 2026 from 10:00 a gastro village with dozens of stalls and food trucks, a live cooking show with tastings, and concerts by Janek Ledecký and the band Adán Sánchez. A Day with Technotrail was prepared for families with children. Entry was free.
9–10
May
12–14
May
14
May
14–15
May
15–30
May–Sep
16
May
16
May
The ninth edition of the wine festival Ostrava Lives Wine took place on 16 May 2026 at the National Agricultural Museum in Dolní Vítkovice. Wineries from Moravia, Italy, Austria, Georgia, and Portugal showcased their wines, complemented by wine workshops, talk shows, and music.
19–21
May
Ostrava for the future!!! was an event that took place on 20 May 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Entry was free, but attendance required prior reservation. Details about the programme and further information were published by the organisers on a separate event page.
Run Rave & Sausage took place on 23rd May 2026 at 9:30 AM at Future Café in Dolní Vítkovice. The morning was filled with movement, music, dance, and food, with breakfast cooked over a fire and a badge included in the ticket price. The atmosphere was provided by Strojovna and DJs Džany and Gabi, with prizes drawn on site.
27–31
May
28
May
Children's Day at Landek took place on 30th May 2026 at the Landek Park area in Ostrava-Petřkovice. Children walked along a trail featuring fairy tales, myths, and legends about Landek Hill, completing age-appropriate tasks at stations with fairy tale characters, and received a sweet treasure at the end.
SpaceBuzz in Dolní Vítkovice transformed the Great World of Technology and U6 into a space base on 30 May 2026. The SpaceBuzz simulator offered a virtual flight to Earth's orbit, an outdoor astronaut training zone with military technology, and lectures and cinema about space inside.
SQUIRT is a provocative erotic show that, according to the organisers, was a success in Las Vegas. It arrived at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on June 6, 2026. The performance intertwined reality with fantasy, art with sensuality, offering the audience a refined provocation and a celebration of human self-expression.
6
Jun
The one-day festival Rock in Ostrava 2026 took place on June 12 in Dolní Vítkovice. The Rock In series brings bands such as Dymytry, Škwor, Horkýže Slíže, Harlej, and Trautenberk to selected cities. Fans enjoyed several rock shows on one stage with a grand set and effects.
13
Jun
Senior Day will take place on 15 June 2026 from 1 PM to 6 PM at the Great World of Technology, offering an afternoon for seniors. The programme, prepared in collaboration with ČSOB, includes a Digital Wisdom Course on safe internet use, a guided tour of the exhibition, and a scientific presentation with experiments.
The Great Boxing organization held its jubilee 10th gala evening titled Great 10: The New Era Starts There on June 20, 2026. The boxing evening began at 16:00 in Dolní Vítkovice, under Blast Furnace No. 1, where spectators enjoyed matches in the unique setting of the industrial complex.
23
Jun
The vernissage of the exhibition Summer Salon 2 or Something for Everyone took place on 23 June 2026 at 5 PM at the Gong Gallery. The exhibition featured paintings, graphics, and objects by authors such as Vladimír Boudník, Zdeněk Sýkora, Ivana Štenclová, Andy Warhol, and Marc Chagall.
The exhibition Summer Salon 2 or Something for Everyone showcased paintings, graphics, and objects at the Gong Gallery from 23 June to 28 August 2026. Works by Boudník, Sýkora, Boštík, Reynek, Kolář, and Knížák, a portrait by Ivana Štenclová, as well as works by Warhol, Chagall, and Vasarely were displayed.
26–28
Jun
27
Jun
1–4
Jul
1–31
Jul–Aug
15–18
Jul
23–25
Jul
The metal festival Ostrava in Flames took place on Saturday, 1st August 2026, for the twelfth time in the industrial area of Dolní Vítkovice. A lineup of world-renowned rock and metal names gathered in this unique industrial setting to prepare another full day of metal programming for their loyal fans.
14–15
Aug
The DJ JuVi 3 Hours Morning House Set took place on 15th August 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The PECKA DOV event combined DJ JuVi's house set with artisan pizza baked on-site, specialty coffee, and prosecco in an industrial setting, as an unconventional alternative to traditional parties.
The Folklore Without Borders Ostrava festival took place from 17th to 21st August 2026 in several districts of Ostrava, showcasing folklore traditions, dances, songs, and costumes from the Czech Republic and around the world. On the final day, 21st August, it also visited the Agricultural Museum in Dolní Vítkovice.
The outdoor sketching event at Bolt Tower took place on 22 August 2026 in Dolní Vítkovice. Participants sketched the industrial architecture, structures, and nooks of the area, concluding their walk with a trip up Bolt Tower for a view of the entire site. No prior drawing experience was necessary.
28–29
Aug
Gallery Gong hosted the exhibition Graphic of the Year 2025 and the 31st Vladimir Boudník Award from 3rd to 28th September 2026. The opening took place on 3rd September at 18:00. The exhibition showcased a selection of the best graphic works and author books from 2025, complemented by guided tours with the curator.
5
Sep
12
Sep
15
Sep
Albi Game Day Ostrava 2026 offered a weekend of board games for the whole family from 18th to 20th September 2026 at the Great World of Technology. The programme included a large gaming area with hundreds of games, Albi news with instructors, tournaments for prizes, crafting for children and adults, Magical Reading, and puzzles.
The Gluten-Free Fair and national meeting of coeliacs took place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00 at the National Agricultural Museum Ostrava in Dolní Vítkovice. The meeting and fair were organised by the Coeliac Club for Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian Region.
The Living Library of Professions at the Great World of Technology presented professions from robotics and programming to metallurgy and journalism on Monday, 21 September 2026, from 9:00 to 18:00, directly from the people who do them. VŠB-TUO and secondary schools from Ostrava also added their offerings.
The Night of Science on the theme of Communication took place on Friday, 25 September 2026 from 16:00 to 21:30 at the World of Technology. The free programme for children and adults offered an escape game about Professor Zmizík, chemistry, a science show, encryption with robots, crafting, and games for the little ones.
The creative workshops at the Great World of Technology on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at 14:00 focused on bookbinding. Teams made up of an adult and a child aged 9 and over, guided by instructors, went through the entire process of creating a book, from folding papers to decorating the covers, and took home their own diary.
The original Slovak dance-theatre show LOVE2DANCE was presented on 27 September 2026 in the multifunctional hall Gong. It drew the audience into the world of standard and Latin American dances in a modern, dynamic, and visually impressive performance.
4
Oct
The ninth edition of the Colors of Finance conference took place on 7 October 2026 at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Financial professionals, business owners, and managers enjoyed panel discussions, inspiring stories, practical workshops, all-day networking, and a closing afterparty.
The opening of the exhibition Light – A Tribute to Milan Dobeš took place on 8 October 2026 at 17:00 in the Gong Gallery. The exhibition commemorated the work of a leading figure in op-art and kinetic art and also showcased the works of ten artists who work with light and optical illusion.
The exhibition Light – A Tribute to Milan Dobeš at Gallery Gong will run until 6 December 2026. In addition to the optical and kinetic works of visionary Milan Dobeš, including the entire series of graphics Central Attraction, it showcases the works of ten contemporary authors on light.
9–11
Oct
9
Oct
The World of Technology celebrated its 12th anniversary over the weekend of 10th and 11th October 2026. The programme featured a lecture by Dušan Majer on life in the Solar System, board games, an escape room, chemical experiments, the creation of a paper robot, and a chemical fairy tale at the Theatre of Science.
The Talent City 2026 conference took place on 14th and 15th October. For the first time, a stage dedicated to science centres and informal education opened at the Great World of Technology, prepared by the World of Technology in collaboration with the Czech Association of Science Centres. The first day was dedicated to workshops for schools, with free participation.
15
Oct
17
Oct
The Beauty Days Ostrava festival will take place on Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 10:00 to 18:00 at the Multifunctional Hall Gong. It is intended for women interested in health, cosmetics, anti-ageing, and a healthy lifestyle. You can expect lectures, workshops, and brand news.
18
Oct
Lucie Bílá is celebrating her sixtieth birthday with the Ordinary Girl tour, and on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 19:00, she will perform at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. She will be accompanied by Petr Malásek's band, the White Choir, and the Epoque Quartet. Her well-known hits and songs from her new album will be performed.
The recital The Little Prince will take place on 19 October 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Actor Jan Cina will join forces with singer and the Unique Orchestra string ensemble to combine words with original songs by Kryštof Marek. The performance lasts 90 minutes and is suitable for audiences of all ages.
20
Oct
BLACK MILL TABLE II. is an evening at a single table for fourteen guests in the former mill of Futurea in Dolní Vítkovice. On Tuesday, 20th October 2026, an authorial tasting menu will be served over an open fire, accompanied by music and stories.
Celine The Show is returning to the Czech Republic. On Tuesday, 20th October 2026, singer Lisa Harter will perform at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice with a live band, singing songs by Celine Dion, such as My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me. Tickets are sold by Ticketportal.
24
Oct
On Saturday, 24th October 2026 at 14:00, the Great World of Technology in Dolní Vítkovice will transform into a slime laboratory. Parents with children aged 5 and over can mix their own slime in teams of 1 adult + 1 child under the guidance of instructors and take it home. No experience is necessary.
The Light Park Era of Inventions will illuminate Dolní Vítkovice from 24 October to 31 December 2026. Visitors can expect hundreds of thousands of LED lights, large light sculptures, and kilometres of light chains from DECOLED. The park is designed for the whole family, from children to grandparents.
The legendary British rockers Uriah Heep will perform in Ostrava for the last time as part of their farewell tour The Magician’s Farewell. On Thursday, 29 October 2026, they will play classic songs from their entire career, which began in 1970 with the album Very ’Eavy, Very ’Umble.
Spooky DOV on Saturday, 31 October 2026, will offer families a day full of spooky fun. From 16:00, the Bolt Tower will transform into a haunted tower, the World of Technology will celebrate Día de los Muertos with a Coco programme, a zombie apocalypse will erupt in U6, and a workshop will take place in the Gong Gallery.
The True Crimes podcast will bring its Blackout tour to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 1st November 2026. From 19:00, the evening will be full of the toughest true crime stories and dark humour. This is the only tour of the podcast this year, and tickets are available for online pre-sale.
Vojtěch Dyk will perform on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at the Multifunctional Hall Gong with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava and the CUTE band under the baton of Stanislav Vavřinek. His interpretations of works by Bernstein, Gershwin, Karel Svoboda, and Petr Novák will be featured.
Vojtěch Dyk will perform on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava and the CUTE band. Symphonically arranged pieces by Bernstein, Gershwin, as well as Karel Svoboda and Petr Novák will be performed under the baton of Stanislav Vavřínek.
Čechomor will celebrate 25 years of the album Transformations with a tour that will visit Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 14 November 2026. The band will be joined by Lenka Dusilová and the Prague Philharmonia, performing the entire album along with new songs. Concerts will start at 15:00 and 20:00.
The holder of the Golden Nightingale, Václav Noid Bárta, will perform on Wednesday, 18th November 2026, at a Christmas concert in the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The evening will offer a festive atmosphere presented by the singer, composer, and soloist of the Musical Theatre Karlín.
22
Nov
A tribute to singer Adele performed by Stacey Lee, her London band, and musicians from the Czech Live Symphony Orchestra was scheduled for 22 November 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. According to the event's designation, the concert has been cancelled; ticket information will be provided by the seller.
Sergio Cortés, the most famous Michael Jackson impersonator, will bring a two-hour Live Tribute Show to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 24th November 2026. Hits like Bad, Smooth Criminal, and Thriller will be performed, and you will see faithful replicas of Jackson's costumes.
The Japanese drumming group YAMATO will bring their new show Hito no Chikara – The Power of Humanity to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 25 November 2026. Traditional taiko drums will resonate with you through their power, precision, and emotions. Tickets are on sale now.
On Thursday, 26 November 2026, a Symphonic tribute to METALLICA will take place at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Orion Orchestra, along with the tribute band and frontman Tobias Regner, will merge Metallica's hits with symphonic arrangements in a 110-minute show inspired by the album S & M.
ALICE AMAZING CIRCUS SHOW will arrive on 27th November 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Modern circus, acrobatics, choreography, and multimedia technology will bring to the stage Lewis Carroll's story of Alice and her journey through Wonderland.
Musicals Upside Down will arrive on 28 November 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Josef Vágner, Jan Kopečný and Petr Ryšavý, accompanied by a live band, will sing hits from Czech and world musicals and intersperse the concert with backstage stories. Tickets are available for online pre-sale.
The multimedia 3D show VIVALDIANNO Shining Venice will arrive on 29 November 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The story of Antonio Vivaldi in Venice combines baroque music, rock, and new 3D projections. The author is Michal Dvořák from the band Lucie.
On Thursday, 3rd December 2026, the Slav Epic by Alfons Mucha will come to life at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, artists from BoCirk Company, and director Petr Forman will combine live music by Stravinsky, Dvořák, and Smetana with acrobatics, dance, and light.
On Friday, 4 December 2026, the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, BoCirk Company, and director Petr Forman will transform the Gong in Dolní Vítkovice into a world of images from the Slavic Epic by Alfons Mucha. Expect live music, acrobatics, dance, folklore, and light.
The duo Krhut & Kozub will perform on 7 December 2026 at 19:00 in Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Singer-songwriter Jiří Krhut and actor and singer Štěpán Kozub will play with the band and Johana Freywaldová songs from the albums Prásknu bičem and Přeježděný vztah.
The duo Krhut & Kozub will perform with their band on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 19:00 in Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Singer-songwriter Jiří Krhut and actor and singer Štěpán Kozub will play songs from the albums Prásknu bičem and Přeježděný vztah, with guest Johana Freywaldová.
The concert Tribute to Petr Hapka will take place on 9 December 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Accompanied by a band and a symphony orchestra in arrangements by Petr Malásek and Haštal Hapka, performers Michal Malátný, Jitka Čvančarová, Jan Maxián, and others will sing. The concert lasts 125 minutes with an intermission.
Marie Rottrová with guest Petr Němec and the Septet Plus Orchestra will bring a Christmas gala concert on 10 December 2026 to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Christmas songs, well-known duets, ballads, and hits like Markétka and Řeka lásky will be performed.
Queenshow, one of the most faithful tribute projects of the band Queen, will perform on Sunday, 13 December 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. With original instruments and period equipment, they will take you back to the golden era of stadium concerts in the 80s.
Finnish singer Tarja Turunen will perform on Wednesday, 16 December 2026, at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice with her Christmas concert "The Spirit Of Christmas". This time she will be accompanied by a string quartet. Tickets are sold by an external presale.
Adam Plachetka with the Melody Makers orchestra and the vocal trio Prime Time Voice will bring the Christmas program Let It Snow! to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on December 17, 2026. Famous American Christmas evergreens will be performed in a jazz and swing style.
Vojtěch Dyk will bring his Christmas program Dyk sou Vánoce on Saturday, 19 December 2026 to the Multifunctional Hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Classic, chanson and original songs will be performed in a symphonic arrangement with the D.Y.K band, the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava and a guest.
On Sunday, 20th December 2026, a Christmas concert by Petr Tomeček and his Pan flute will take place at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. With an orchestra, band, children's choir, singer, and ballet, Christmas melodies and themes from classical masters will be performed in modern arrangements.
The football podcast Where the Hare Runs will come live to the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on Tuesday, 12 January 2027. The team will evaluate the league season, Baník and the national team, and the evening will be full of football, stories, and laughter. Tickets are sold by an external presale.
A symphonic tribute to Michael Jackson will take place on 27 January 2027 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. His hits will be performed by Dasha, Naďa Wepperová, Dušan Kollár, and Dušan Marek with the Moondance Orchestra and the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava conducted by Martin Kumžák.
On Saturday, 20 February 2027, Gong in Dolní Vítkovice will resonate with the songs of the Nedvěd brothers. The concert When the Nedvěds Played Together will feature Stánky, Valčíček, or Růži z papíru, hits from Spirituál kvintet, Brontosaurus, and Příbuzní, as well as new original songs.
The Piano Battle with Orchestra will arrive on 21 February 2027 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Ondřej Brzobohatý and Ondřej Brousek will enhance their musical dialogue at two pianos with a symphony orchestra conducted by Jan Kučera. Expect improvisation, humour, and entertaining education.
Dalibor Janda, the author of hits such as Kde jsi, Žít jako kaskadér, and Oheň, voda, vítr, will perform on 10 March 2027 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The concert will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the album Hurikán and will feature an impressive light show.
Bára Poláková will bring the project Něhy26 to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on Thursday, 8 April 2027. The concert and performance will feature songs in original and new arrangements, six vocalists, a four-member band, original light design, and guests.
The female band Vesna will bring their Morava tour to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on Monday, 12 April 2027. They will present a concert show inspired by Moravian folklore and a new song Vínečko, for which a music video was filmed in Pálava with Jan Polívka.
The British glam rock band Smokie will perform on Friday, 15th October 2027, at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Hits like Living Next Door to Alice and Oh Carol will be played. The band was formed in 1965 in Bradford and is brought to the Czech Republic by the agency Brnokoncert.
Where next
See exactly where the events take place.
Search
Enter what you're looking for — a tour, an event, a place on site or a news item.
We need necessary cookies for the website to work. With your consent, we add analytical and marketing cookies, which help us improve the website and show relevant content. You can change your consent at any time. Cookie policy
Choose which cookies we may store. Necessary cookies are always active. Cookie policy
They ensure the basic functioning of the website, for example navigation, security or remembering your cookie choice. They cannot be switched off.
They help us understand how visitors use the website, so that we can simplify and improve it. The data are aggregated and used only to improve the website.
They allow us to measure the effectiveness of our promotion and show you offers of events and services in the area that might interest you.
