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 (non-public) - February 6 at 17:00 - 167th anniversary of the birth of František Ulrich (*1859) - March 7 at 17:00 - 176th anniversary of the birth 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 (non-public) - 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 - Independence Day of the Czechoslovak State - 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 - Feast of St. Clement - December 24 at 21:30 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Midnight Mass (non-public) Participants must gather at least 15 minutes before the ringing time, otherwise admission will not be allowed for safety reasons. The number of participants is limited to 15. Tickets can be purchased at the Hradec Králové Infocentrum on Eliščino nábřeží or as an e-ticket. Gift vouchers for the bell ringing can be purchased at the White Tower cash desk. A tour of the White Tower is not included in the bell ringing ticket.