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Start: 08.08.2026 10:00 Add to Google calendar

Venue: Dostihové závodiště / Hipodrom Pardubice

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FRIENDS FEST 2026

The 11th edition of the popular multi-genre festival for the whole family!

 

What have the organizers prepared for the 11th edition? Many great new features.

The biggest of these will be an imaginary journey across the famous Route 66 with thematic elements and competitions, as this iconic highway celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Visitors will see RODEO, the traditional sport of North American cowboys, in the new arena. The newly reconstructed arena will host rodeo, barrel racing, show jumping exhibitions, and hobby horsing competitions. The AUTO MOTO sector will feature HOT RODS, INDIAN motorcycles, and a genuine American DRAGSTER. A new unique show, Bambuláček's World – a new phenomenon of children's entertainment, is prepared for children. The adrenalin-fueled MOTO arena with the unique PODMOL BROS FMX SHOW will be excellent, as will demonstrations of hundreds of American cars and motorcycles, including the most famous legends and vintage vehicles.

 

Festival attendees will also experience the exciting lumberjack Czech Lumberjack show, a Strongman show, and other action-packed performances. A big children's day with many new attractions and a music group will be prepared for the youngest visitors. The gentle part of the audience will have the opportunity to be inspired by stylish fashion shows. For fans of history and military, demonstrations of historical and contemporary military equipment will be attractive. American dragoons and a unit of the Army of the Czech Republic will arrive at the festival. The entire day will be refreshed by sports demonstrations and thrilling competitions, including burger-eating and changing tires on the NASCAR ORION – RACING TEAM racing car. The main festival promenade will feature many food and drink stalls, where you will have the opportunity to taste some American gastronomy. The culmination of the festival program will be a music performance by David Koller and the legendary Slovak band TUBLATANKA. The festival will conclude with a magnificent fireworks display.

 

Everyone will surely find something they enjoy, from the smallest toddlers to the oldest generations. So don't hesitate and come to the Pardubice racecourse on August 8, 2026.

 

Follow the current program and festival information at www.friendsfest.cz