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Updated 20.07.2026 10:59 Visitors heading to Colours of Ostrava, taking place from 15 to 18 July in the unique industrial setting of Dolní Vítkovice, can look forward to much more than an outstanding music programme. Throughout the festival, Ostrava offers countless opportunities to explore its culture, architecture, gastronomy and distinctive atmosphere. Once again, the city invites festival-goers to arrive early or extend their stay and discover everything Ostrava has to offer beyond the festival grounds.

With the arrival of summer, Ostrava once again becomes a vibrant centre of music and culture. As every year, the city's biggest attractions are the two internationally renowned festivals Beats for Love and Colours of Ostrava, which traditionally draw tens of thousands of visitors from across the Czech Republic and abroad. Record-breaking attendance and world-class performers confirm Ostrava's long-standing position as one of Europe's most exciting festival destinations.

Updated 02.07.2026 07:42 The latest in the series of educational and information activities organised by the City of Ostrava under the Safer Ostrava programme has just begun. This time, prevention officers are focusing on increasing the safety of visitors’ property at the city’s outdoor swimming facilities. The series of events will take place at Poruba Summer Swimming Pool (Vřesina), the Indoor Swimming Pool in Poruba, the Water Sports Complex Jih, and Water World (Čapkárna).