Sametový Hradec 2026
- Where
- město Hradec Králové
The event Sametový Hradec 2026 celebrates the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day and International Students' Day. The programme was prepared by a group of students from the University of Hradec Králové, Charles University and the University of Defence in cooperation with cultural institutions in Hradec Králové. The programme culminates in a candlelit procession through the city centre with the following stops: - 17:11 University of Hradec Králové Campus, náměstí Václava Havla: Start of the candlelit procession with the song Modlitba pro Martu. - 17:25-17:45 Charles University Campus, Zborovská 2207/4: Musical performances by students, warm refreshments. - 18:10-18:20 Faculty of Arts building UHK, náměstí Svobody 331: A brief stop to light a candle. - 18:30-18:45 Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Eliščino nábřeží 465/7: Projection commemorating key events of November days. - 19:00-20:00 Happening at Klicperovo divadlo, Dlouhá 99/9: Readings of poetry, concert by the theatre band. Programme changes are reserved. The event takes place on November 17, 2026. More information: https://www.uhk.cz/cs/univerzita-hradec-kralove/uhk/aktualne/pojdte-oslavit-svobodu-na-sametovy-hradec-2026