Together in Europe

🇬🇧 Upcoming Events 2026

Join our Czech-Ukrainian cultural events in 2026. All events are open to the public and free of charge.

Programs are conducted in Czech and Ukrainian. We look forward to seeing you!

Day of Ukrainian Culture – 2nd Edition
23 Aug 2026 2nd Edition Festival

Day of Ukrainian Culture

A festive cultural day in the center of Pilsen showcasing traditional and contemporary Ukrainian culture.

Program:

  • Concert of Ukrainian singers, poets and dancers
  • Poetry recitation
  • Musical quiz
  • Art and dance workshops for children
  • Art exhibition and market
  • Tasting of Ukrainian cuisine

Date: 23 August 2026

Location: Pilsen Riverbank (Náplavky)

Expected attendance: 150–250 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Thank You Czech Republic – 2nd Edition
19 Sep 2026 2nd Edition Festival

Thank You Czech Republic

A musical-dance event with Czech-Ukrainian program that symbolically expresses gratitude to the host country.

Program:

  • Performances by Czech and Ukrainian ensembles (folk dance, folklore, modern music)
  • Concerts by soloists
  • Art workshops and creative classes
  • Tasting of Czech and Ukrainian dishes
  • Shared singing and closing dance

Date: 19 September 2026

Location: Pilsen Riverbank (Náplavky)

Expected attendance: 200+ people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Co-funded by the Pilsen Region.

Vechornytsi
October–November 2026 Traditional Gathering

Vechornytsi

Traditional Ukrainian evening gathering.

Program:

  • Songs and games
  • Tasting of homemade dishes
  • Sharing of customs and stories
  • Informal gathering of generations

Location: Community center, library, café or cultural hall

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Ukrainian Christmas
December 2026 Christmas Celebration

Ukrainian Christmas

A cultural celebration concluding the entire cycle.

Program:

  • Concert of Czech and Ukrainian carols
  • Craft workshops (Christmas decorations, traditional ornaments)
  • Presentation of Ukrainian Christmas customs
  • Shared Christmas Eve table
  • Folklore program and games for children

Location: Cultural hall, community center

Expected attendance: 50–150 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Supported by the Kaufland Fund, "MILLION FOR PILSEN AND SURROUNDINGS" programme, in cooperation with Nadace Via.

Lunch with Taras – 2nd Edition
March 2027 3rd Edition

Lunch with Taras

A community gathering to commemorate the birthday of Taras Shevchenko – the greatest Ukrainian poet, whose significance can be compared to K.H. Mácha in Czech literature.

Program:

  • Reading of selected poems by Taras Shevchenko
  • Musical performances (Ukrainian folk and original songs)
  • Poetry and prose by contemporary Ukrainian writers living in the Czech Republic
  • Shared lunch and informal gathering of Czechs and Ukrainians

Location: Pilsen

Time: 2027

For: Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, families with children, youth, volunteers

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

City Cleanup — Cleaning Our Shared Home
2027 Community Event Volunteering

City Cleanup "Cleaning Our Shared Home"

Ukrainians in the Czech Republic together for a common European space. A public volunteer event that unites Ukrainian communities across Europe — 16 communities in 11 countries have already joined.

Program:

  • Cleaning public spaces in Pilsen city center along the Mže and Radbuza rivers
  • Meeting, informal communication and interaction among participants
  • Supporting environmental responsibility and integration of Ukrainians in the Czech Republic
  • Our idea: "Europe welcomed us — we take responsibility"

Why join:

  • You contribute to the cleanliness and improvement of Pilsen
  • You become part of a joint European Ukrainian initiative
  • You support a positive image of Ukrainians in Czech society

For: Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, families with children, youth, volunteers

Participation: Free

Partners: Strichka Platform, supported by International Renaissance Foundation

Ukrainian Easter
2027 Workshop

Ukrainian Easter

A cultural and community event dedicated to Ukrainian Easter traditions.

Program:

  • Art workshop (Petrykivka painting)
  • Presentation of customs
  • Tasting of traditional dishes
  • Shared gathering at the festive table

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

Want to see the full calendar?

Check out the complete overview of all planned events for 2026.

Calendar 2026

© Together in Europe – Czech-Ukrainian Cultural Center All rights reserved. Designed by Daniel Cyvenko

Upcoming Events – Together in Europe
Together in Europe

🇬🇧 Upcoming Events 2026

Join our Czech-Ukrainian cultural events in 2026. All events are open to the public and free of charge.

Programs are conducted in Czech and Ukrainian. We look forward to seeing you!

Ivan Kupala
21 June 2026 Traditional Celebration

Ivan Kupala

Traditional celebration of the summer solstice by the water.

Program:

  • Songs and folk dances around the fire
  • Wreath weaving and floating on water
  • Demonstrations of folk games
  • Shared feast

Date: 21 June 2026

Location: Mže Riverbank, Na Poříčí, Pilsen

Expected attendance: 50–150 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Supported by the Kaufland Fund, "MILLION FOR PILSEN AND SURROUNDINGS" programme, in cooperation with Nadace Via.

Day of Ukrainian Culture – 2nd Edition
23 Aug 2026 2nd Edition Festival

Day of Ukrainian Culture

A festive cultural day in the center of Pilsen showcasing traditional and contemporary Ukrainian culture.

Program:

  • Concert of Ukrainian singers, poets and dancers
  • Poetry recitation
  • Musical quiz
  • Art and dance workshops for children
  • Art exhibition and market
  • Tasting of Ukrainian cuisine

Date: 23 August 2026

Location: Pilsen Riverbank (Náplavky)

Expected attendance: 150–250 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Thank You Czech Republic – 2nd Edition
19 Sep 2026 2nd Edition Festival

Thank You Czech Republic

A musical-dance event with Czech-Ukrainian program that symbolically expresses gratitude to the host country.

Program:

  • Performances by Czech and Ukrainian ensembles (folk dance, folklore, modern music)
  • Concerts by soloists
  • Art workshops and creative classes
  • Tasting of Czech and Ukrainian dishes
  • Shared singing and closing dance

Date: 19 September 2026

Location: Pilsen Riverbank (Náplavky)

Expected attendance: 200+ people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Co-funded by the Pilsen Region.

Vechornytsi
October–November 2026 Traditional Gathering

Vechornytsi

Traditional Ukrainian evening gathering.

Program:

  • Songs and games
  • Tasting of homemade dishes
  • Sharing of customs and stories
  • Informal gathering of generations

Location: Community center, library, café or cultural hall

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Ukrainian Christmas
December 2026 Christmas Celebration

Ukrainian Christmas

A cultural celebration concluding the entire cycle.

Program:

  • Concert of Czech and Ukrainian carols
  • Craft workshops (Christmas decorations, traditional ornaments)
  • Presentation of Ukrainian Christmas customs
  • Shared Christmas Eve table
  • Folklore program and games for children

Location: Cultural hall, community center

Expected attendance: 50–150 people

Entry: Free

This project is funded by the City of Pilsen.

Supported by the Kaufland Fund, "MILLION FOR PILSEN AND SURROUNDINGS" programme, in cooperation with Nadace Via.

Lunch with Taras – 2nd Edition
March 2027 3rd Edition

Lunch with Taras

A community gathering to commemorate the birthday of Taras Shevchenko – the greatest Ukrainian poet, whose significance can be compared to K.H. Mácha in Czech literature.

Program:

  • Reading of selected poems by Taras Shevchenko
  • Musical performances (Ukrainian folk and original songs)
  • Poetry and prose by contemporary Ukrainian writers living in the Czech Republic
  • Shared lunch and informal gathering of Czechs and Ukrainians

Location: Pilsen

Time: 2027

For: Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, families with children, youth, volunteers

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

City Cleanup — Cleaning Our Shared Home
2027 Community Event Volunteering

City Cleanup "Cleaning Our Shared Home"

Ukrainians in the Czech Republic together for a common European space. A public volunteer event that unites Ukrainian communities across Europe — 16 communities in 11 countries have already joined.

Program:

  • Cleaning public spaces in Pilsen city center along the Mže and Radbuza rivers
  • Meeting, informal communication and interaction among participants
  • Supporting environmental responsibility and integration of Ukrainians in the Czech Republic
  • Our idea: "Europe welcomed us — we take responsibility"

Why join:

  • You contribute to the cleanliness and improvement of Pilsen
  • You become part of a joint European Ukrainian initiative
  • You support a positive image of Ukrainians in Czech society

For: Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, families with children, youth, volunteers

Participation: Free

Partners: Strichka Platform, supported by International Renaissance Foundation

Ukrainian Easter
2027 Workshop

Ukrainian Easter

A cultural and community event dedicated to Ukrainian Easter traditions.

Program:

  • Art workshop (Petrykivka painting)
  • Presentation of customs
  • Tasting of traditional dishes
  • Shared gathering at the festive table

Expected attendance: 30–80 people

Entry: Free

Want to see the full calendar?

Check out the complete overview of all planned events for 2026.

Calendar 2026

© Together in Europe – Czech-Ukrainian Cultural Center All rights reserved. Designed by Daniel Cyvenko