그만큼 발렌슈타인 정원 (Valdštejnská zahrada) is the walled baroque garden behind the Czech Senate in Malá Strana — loggia, pond, free-roaming peacocks and the Castle rising directly above it. From May to September it also hosts a programme of free open-air concerts, and most visitors have no idea they exist.
The Prague Symphony Orchestra Concerts
| 2026 dates | Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Time | From 17:00 |
| 가격 | 무료 |
| Where | Wallenstein Garden, Letenská 123/4, Malá Strana |
| Metro | Malostranská (line A), two minutes’ walk |
그만큼 Prague Symphony Orchestra (FOK) closes the summer season here each August. The 2026 open-air programme is built around the orchestra’s three pillars — Film, Opera and Concert — with operatic highlights by Verdi and Leoncavallo, Bernstein, and film scores including The Magnificent Seven, Titanic 그리고 Out of Africa. Soprano Zuzana Marková appears as guest soloist.
The Wider Free Programme
Between May and September the Senate opens the garden to musicians and theatre groups from across the country, with concerts on selected days usually starting at 17:00. Programmes range from chamber ensembles and brass bands to folk and jazz. Entry is free and unticketed — you walk in.
How to Get a Good Spot
- Arrive 30–45 minutes early for the FOK concerts. These are the busiest evenings of the garden’s year.
- Seating is limited. Much of the audience stands or sits on the grass; bring something to sit on.
- The garden closes at dusk outside concert evenings — check hours if you are visiting during the day.
- It is a working government building. Bags may be checked at the gate.
The Garden Itself
Even without a concert the garden is one of the quietest and most beautiful corners of Malá Strana, and it is free all season. The monumental loggia, the artificial grotto wall and the peacocks make it a favourite for photography — see our guide to the Wallenstein Garden 그리고 photographs from the garden in spring.
자주 묻는 질문
Are the concerts really free?
Yes. The summer programme in the Wallenstein Garden is free and unticketed, including the Prague Symphony Orchestra evenings.
When is the Prague Symphony Orchestra playing in 2026?
26 and 27 August 2026, from 17:00.
Do I need to book?
No booking, but arrive early — the orchestra evenings fill up.
Is the garden open otherwise?
Yes, from April to October, free of charge, with seasonal opening hours.
More on the season in our August guide 그리고 구월.
Dates last verified in August 2026.
