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United Islands 2026
We continued on Štvanice, with the festival gradually evolving into an event with a broader social and cultural reach. More than one hundred emerging music acts from across Europe performed. For the first time, we introduced the Islands Forum stage, alongside a screening of the Oscar-winning film Mr. Nobody Against Putin and discussions reflecting current issues.
- number of visitors: 41 000
- date: 30.4.–2.5. 2026
- venues: Štvanice, Burza #4, Dva Kohouti, Portheimka and 11 clubs
- line-up: Min Taka (NL), YARD (IE), LPS (SI), Błoto (PL), Toyota Vangelis & Wierdsky (CZ), Lifespark. (DE), Curtisy (IE), BAITS (AT), Skardu (CZ), DeadWax (UK), Naty Hrychová (CZ), and more
- general partner: ČEZ Group
- partners: Stavební Spořitelna České spořitelny, Aquila, Pivovary Staropramen, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, Czech-German Future Fund, Cultúr Ireland, Austrian Cultural Forum, Prague 5, Prague 6, Leo Express, Expres FM, and more
United Islands 2025
In 2025, we moved to Štvanice and its surrounding areas on the Karlín and Holešovice sides of the river. It was a big step into the unknown for us, but you stood by us and showed us that sometimes taking a leap into the unknown can be the best decision.
- number of visitors: 35 000
- date: 1.–3. 5. 2025
- venues: Štvanice, Burza #4, Přístav Karlín 18600, Dva Kohouti and 10 clubs
- line-up: Cloudy June (DE), Qbanaa (IE), Kimyan Law (CD/AT), FVCK KVLT (SK), Fernando Brox (ES), Sawsane (IR/CZ), CHIEFLAND (DE), Marsell Bendig & Lucie Bikárová (CZ), Kosmos (PL), Viktor Ori (SK), and more
- general partner: ČEZ Group
- partners: Serge Borenstein, Prague Public Transit Company, Pivovary Staropramen, Philip Morris ČR, Stavební Spořitelna, Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, Prague 5, Prague 7, Czech-German Future Fund, Cultúr Ireland, Fajn Radio, and more
United Islands of Prague 2024
In 2024, more than one hundred artists from across Europe performed on 23 stages. The main stage was built directly on the Vltava at the tip of Střelecký Island and could even be seen from Charles Bridge. Through the Symphony for Humanity concert programme, we sent a clear message to the world against homophobia.
- number of visitors: 45 000
- festival dates: 2.–4. 5. 2024
- venues: Střelecký Island, Slovanský Island, Janáčkovo Embankment and 10 clubs
- line-up: MC Gey (CZ), AJ Wander (UK), Ben Cristovao & Sofian Medjmedj (CZ), Rohony (CZ), Dives (AT), Sam Quealy (F), Joe & The Shitboys (FO), Lonely Spring (DE), Deti (SK), and more
- partners: City of Prague, Ministry of Culture, National Recovery Plan, Prague 1, Prague 5, Czech-German Future Fund, Cultúr Ireland, ČEZ Group, Serge Borenstein, Prague Public Transit Company, Stavební spořitelna, KPMG, Philip Morris ČR, Pražská plynárenská, Radio 1, Klubovna, and more
Celebrating 20 Years of Czechia in the European Union 2024
- number of visitors: 10 000
- date: 1. 5. 2024
- venues: Střelecký Island, Václav Havel Square, Europa Experience
- line-up: LPS (SLO), Freakin' Disco (HU), INSPO (LV), Meelik (EE), Baasch (PL), Tautumeitas (LV), Glad For Today (CZ) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic, Díky, že můžem, and more
United Islands of Prague 2023
In 2023, we celebrated our twentieth birthday with a new visual identity, stayed in the city centre, and welcomed Europe Day as part of Friday’s festival programme – the annual celebration of peace and unity in Europe.
- number of visitors: 35 000
- date: 5.–6. 5. 2023
- venues: Kampa, Střelecký Island, Janáčkovo Embankment
- line-up: The Magnettes (SWE), Someone (NL/UK), Enola Gay (IE), P/\st (CZ), The Valentines (CZ), Edův Syn (SK), Pam Rabbit (CZ), MAZ (LU), Sparkling (D), Eugénie (FR), Platon Karataev (HU), Brighter Days (CZ), Baby G (CZ), Mat213 (CZ), Ria Rua (IE), and more
- partners: City of Prague, National Recovery Plan, Prague 1, Prague 5, Czech-German Future Fund, OSA, Culture Irelands, Institut Francais, Lisztův institut Praha, Radio 1, Stavební spořitelna, DPP, Innogy, Trigema, Moneta Money Bank, Sekyra Group, Big Schock!, JTI and more
United Islands of Prague 2022
In 2022, in response to the war in Ukraine, we organised United Islands of Europe: Freedom Edition and, in a show of solidarity, invited artists from Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Lithuania and other countries. The non-music programme Ostrovy Inspirace also explored the themes of Freedom, Sustainability and Diversity.
- number of visitors: 30 000
- date: 10.–11. 6. 2022
- venues: Kampa, Střelecký Island, Janáčkovo Embankment, Dětský Island, Portheimka, Nový Smíchov Shopping Centre Terrace
- line-up: Albi X (DE), Dlina Volny (BY), Dmitrievna (CZ), Gapochka (UA), Immortal Onion (PL), Annet X (CZ), YELLOWL (IE), Luisa (SK) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Institut Adama Mickiewicze, Polish Institute, Embassy of Lithuania in the Czech Republic, Kooperativa, Stavební spořitelna České spořitelny, Prague Public Transit Company, Prague 1, Prague 5, Czech-German Future Fund, OSA, Trigema, OREA hotels and more
United Islands of Prague 2021
In 2021, under the slogan “We’re Sailing Back to the Islands!”, we successfully returned to the city centre and completed the second half of the German Edition. A new team took over the festival, and the Ostrovy Inspirace concept was created in cooperation with the Scout Institute, Museum Kampa, Amnesty International Czech Republic and Werich Villa.
- number of visitors: 30 000
- festival dates: 25.–26. 6. 2021
- venues: Kampa, Střelecký Island, Janáčkovo Embankment, Dětský Island
- line-up: Shelter Boy (DE) Drens (DE), Redzed (CZ), The Curly Simon (SK), Amelie Siba (CZ), LOR (PL), Good Times Only (CZ), Alicia Edelweiss (AT) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Ministry of Culture, Czech-German Future Fund, Goethe Institut, Austrian Cultural Forum, Moneta, Pillsner Urquell, Philips, Mattoni, Pepsi, Bageterie Boulevard, OREA hotels and more
United Islands of Prague 2020
2020 was shaped by the difficult circumstances of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite numerous restrictions and changes of venue and date, we managed to stage an event that allowed us, at least for a while, to forget the difficult times. United Islands of Prague became part of the Praha ZÁŘÍ project, with the Islands shining in September at the Prague Exhibition Grounds in Holešovice. The event took the form of the first half of the German Edition.
- number of visitors: 7 000
- date: 11.–13. 9. 2020
- venues: Prague Exhibition Grounds
- line-up: Nina Rosa (SK), Prago Union (CZ), Tomáš Klus (CZ), Genuine Jacks (SK), Dalekko (CZ) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Moneta, Škoda Auto DigiLab, Lenovo, Volkswagen, Czech Television, Czech Radio Jazz, Radio 1 and more
United Islands of Prague 2019
In 2019, in cooperation with the British Embassy, we organised the festival’s British Edition.
- number of visitors: 45 000
- date: 31.5–2.6. 2019
- venues: Karlín
- line-up: The LaFontaines (UK), Husky Loops (GB), Trupa Trupa (PL), Island (UK), Robocobra Quartet (UK), Kapitán Demo (CZ), The Activists (CZ), The Truck Inspection (CZ) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Prague 8, Karlín Group, British Embassy in Prague, Czech Television, Radio 1, Reflex, Costa Coffee, Becherovka Original and more
United Islands of Prague 2018
- number of visitors: 20 000
- date: 22.–24. 6. 2018
- venues: Karlín
- line-up: Nordmann (BE), Gospel Dating Service (AT), Toxic People (CZ), David Koller (CZ), Baset (CZ), Vypsaná fixa (CZ) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Czech Television, Prague 8, Karlín Group, Radio 1, Reflex and more
United Islands of Prague 2017
- number of visitors: 25 000
- date: 22.–24. 6. 2017
- venues: Karlín
- line-up: Thores + The Shine (PT), Adulescenc (DE), TAMIR (IL), Thom Afrtway (CZ), Silver Springs (CZ), Bratři Orffové (CZ) and more
- partners: City of Prague, Czech Radio, Prague 8, Kooperativa, Člověk v tísni and more
United Islands of Prague 2016
In 2016, the Islands moved once again. The festival relocated to Prague’s Karlín district, where it remained in the following years.
- number of visitors: 30 000
- date: 23.–26. 6. 2016
- venues: Kinský Garden, Střelecký Island, Kampa, Janáčkovo Embankment
- line-up: Get Your Gun (DK), L'Aupaire (DE), Playground Zero (NL), Killiekrankie (CZ), Nano (CZ), Jazzevec (CZ) and more
- partners: Reflex, Radio 1, Beat Radio, City of Prague, Czech Television, Staropramen and more
United Islands of Prague 2015
2015 brought the Czechoslovak Edition.
- number of visitors: 50 000
- date: 18.–20. 6. 2015
- venues: Kinský Garden, Střelecký Island, Kampa, Janáčkovo Embankment
- line-up: East India Youth (UK), Birth of Joy (NL), Wild Tides (CZ), Monkey Business (CZ), Gagarin (CZ), PSH Live Band! (CZ), Midi Lidi (CZ) and more
- partners: Reflex, Radio 1, Beat Radio, City of Prague, Czech Television, Excelent Gambrinus and more
United Islands of Prague 2014
2014 saw our first successful crowdfunding campaign and, most importantly, the festival took place for the first time in the beautiful setting of Kinský Garden. The 2013 and 2014 editions also featured an Israeli focus and celebrations of Jerusalem Days.
- number of visitors: 60 000
- date: 19.–21. 6. 2014
- venues: Kinský Garden, Střelecký Island, Kampa, Janáčkovo Embankment
- line-up: When we are wild (NL), Ela Air (UK), Bachofondo (ARG), Bajofondo (ARG), Voila! (CZ), Heymoonshaker (UK), Mydy Rabycad (CZ) and more
- partners: Reflex, Radio 1, Beat Radio, City of Prague, Česká spořitelna and more
United Islands of Prague 2013
A major music event was held in 2013 to celebrate the festival’s 10th anniversary. As flooding hit central Prague, we moved to Ladronka in agreement with the Prague 6 municipal district. The tenth edition was a huge success: 60,000 music fans came to enjoy extraordinary experiences and unique music – the highest attendance in the festival’s history.
- number of visitors: 60 000
- date: 20.–22. 6. 2013
- venues: Ladronka
- line-up: Kazety (CZ), Piano (CZ), Zrní (CZ), Dazkarieh (PT), Aloe Black a kolektiv (US) and more
- partners: Česká Spořitelna, Reflex, Radio 1, Czech Radio and more
╰┈➤ From 2010 to 2012, the festival continued its tradition of showcasing emerging musical talent.
╰┈➤ In 2009, United Islands of Prague celebrated the conclusion of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. Performers and artists from 25 European countries took part, including NoJazz (FR), No Blues (NLD) and many more.
╰┈➤ By 2008, the United Islands of Prague tradition had firmly taken shape, and for the first time the programme began focusing on emerging musical talent – promising new artists with the potential to one day conquer stages around the world. That year’s discoveries included La Shica (ES), N.O.H.A. (CZ) and Orka (FRO). Střelecký Island was overflowing with visitors, and for the first time traffic on the Bridge of Legions was suspended during the festival.
╰┈➤ In 2007, we staged what we thought would be the final edition – and, for the first time, admission was free. Attendance was a great success and we finally found a sustainable model for organising the festival. Artists performing that year included So Cold (Canada) and Peppe Voltarelli (ITA).
╰┈➤ In 2006 came the first, not entirely successful, attempt at a ticketed festival in Prague. Nevertheless, the line-up featured internationally renowned acts such as Placebo, Khalet, Medeski Martin and Wood (US), Tito & Tarantula (US) and Fishbone (US).
╰┈➤ 2005 was the first attempt to establish United Islands of Prague as a recurring festival.
╰┈➤ The first edition of the festival was organised in 2004 by David Gaydečka and Martin Voňka to celebrate the Czech Republic’s accession to the European Union. The event took place on 10 islands, featured 10 different genres and represented all EU member states along the Vltava. Performers included Leningrad Cowboys (FIN), Gypsy Kings (FR), The Levellers (UK) and many more.
