ZVON AUGUSTIN 2026
- Organiser
- Destinační společnost Hradecko, z. s.
The event offers the opportunity to witness the ringing of the third largest historical bell in the republic during significant days and public holidays. Ringing dates in 2026: - January 1 at 16:30 - First Day Together (private) - February 6 at 17:00 - 167th birth anniversary of František Ulrich (*1859) - March 7 at 17:00 - 176th birth anniversary of T. G. Masaryk (*1850) - April 2 at 9:50 - Maundy Thursday - Missa chrismatis - April 5 at 12:00 - Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord - May 8 at 17:00 - Victory Day - May 24 at 12:00 - Solemnity of Pentecost - July 4 at 15:30 - 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chlum 1866 - August 28 at 18:20 - Feast of St. Augustine - September 5 at 19:50 - Queen Eliška Festivities (private) - September 28 at 9:30 - Statehood Day, Feast of St. Wenceslas - October 24 at 16:30 - Visit of Emperor Franz Joseph I - October 28 at 9:00 - Independent Czechoslovak State Day - October 30 at 17:50 - Anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit - November 17 at 18:20 - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day - November 23 at 9:50 - Festivities of St. Clement - December 24 at 21:30 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Midnight (private) Participants must gather at least 15 minutes before the ringing time, otherwise entry will not be allowed for safety reasons. The number of participants is limited to 15. Tickets can be purchased at the Hradec Králové Information Centre on Eliščino nábřeží or as an e-ticket. The tour of the White Tower is not included in the bell-ringing ticket. Gift vouchers for the bell ringing can be purchased at the White Tower ticket office.