Dvořák Prague Festival 2026 Launches Ticket Presale

The Festival opens with cellist Julia Hagen and the Filarmonica della Scala under the baton of Riccardo Chailly. Other highlights include the Vienna Philharmonic with the exceptional violinist Hilary Hahn, Tonhalle‑Orchester Zürich conducted by Paavo Järvi, and the Festival debut of 22‑year‑old piano sensation Yunchan Lim.

For those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, the popular No Tie series returns with its trademark mix of various styles, humour and a sheer enjoyment of music. The first concert in the series will feature an inspiring musical dialogue between Brad Mehldau and Kirill Gerstein.

Songs, opera and chamber music

In the Dvořák Collection series, the Festival’s artist‑in‑residence and curator Magdalena Kožená will place Dvořák’s songs alongside works by Janáček, Ravel and Schubert. The Festival will also present Dvořák’s opera The Jacobin in a concert performance. Chamber music highlights will include the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic and the Alinde Quintet, winner of the ARD International Music Competition.

Young artists in the spotlight once again

Supporting the next generation of musicians remains one of the Festival’s long‑term commitments, reflected in the For the Future series, collaboration with the prestigious Concertino Praga competition and masterclasses. Last year’s winner was violinist Yeonah Kim, only 12 years old at the time, who appeared as a soloist with the Brno Philharmonic this year.

Tickets are available directly on the festival’s programme page.