Whether you want to stay urban and enjoy watching Prague emerge from a wintery slumber, or take the good weather as an excuse to explore the surrounding countryside, we’ve compiled a list of events and festivals with something for everyone.

Even if you don’t set off for a particular event, keep your eyes peeled in April for zelene pivo, or green beer. This Maundy Thursday tradition originated at the Starobrno brewery, but can be found throughout the country. Unlike green beers found elsewhere celebrating St Patrick’s Day, zelene pivo doesn’t just come down to a chemical dye, and should be flavoured and coloured with a herbal concoction including nettles.

Check out some of the events below, and get ready to enjoy a cold beer - yellow, brown, black, or green - with some very welcome sunshine.

Easter at Počernický Pivovar

Kick off Easter celebrations early with an event filled day in the park. Počernický brewery are putting on a day of live music, brewery tours, creative workshops for kids, and of course food and beer. Activities start at 2pm and entry is free.

April 1st, 2pm

Národních Hrdinů 3, 190 12 Prague

Run and a Beer

For those who don’t know the Mikkeller Running Club meet monthly (more or less) for a run and a beer! This month they’ll be meeting at Craft House Prague for a 5km run, with finishers receiving a free craft brew! All levels and abilities are welcome, and your speed really doesn’t matter!

April 1st, 11am

Navrátilova 1421/11

Branický Microbrew Festival

This two day event promises the wares of over 10 micro-breweries, live music, and great food - all just 20 minutes from the heart of Prague. Don’t miss out on this rare event in a historic setting.

7th - 8th of April

Branická 44/44, 147 00 Praha 4

Prague Homebrewing Competition

For the first time this April Prague will play host to a (hopefully to be annual) homebrewing competition. Three categories (Black IPA, Weizenbock, and Czech Amber Lager) will be judged according to BJCP regulations.

April 8th, 10am - midnight

Korunní 2506/106, 101 00 Prague

BeerGeek Tap Takeover

BeerGeek bar will be playing host to a whopping 33 tap takeover from Raven Pivovar. Raven’s wares are regularly available at a host of pubs in Prague but rarely (if ever!) with this kind of variety, head down and see what’s on offer.

April 8th

Vinohradská 988/62

Chodovar Beer Season Opening

Head west of Prague for the day for this traditional event from Chodovar brewery. Highlights will include a bartending competition and the intriguing running of an oak beer cask from Bavaria into the brewery courtyard itself.

April 22nd

Pivovarská 107, 348 13 Chodová Planá
 

Tasting at První Pivní

První Pivní, located less than a half hour from Prague in Říčany. Just 250kc covers the tasting as well as a generous selection of snacks to keep you going throughout the evening. Reserve your spot by phone or e-mail.

April 21st, 7 - 10pm

Černokostelecká 57/49

Litomyšl Small Beer Festival

If you’re looking to get out of Prague and enjoy the spring weather, the scenic town of Litomyšl is an ideal getaway. Their Veselka Microbrewery will be hosting a home brewing competition, as well as tastings and workshops.

April 22nd

T. Novákové 64, 570 01 Litomyšl

Scottish Culture at Únětický Pivovar

Aside from the live music (provided by the Bohemian Pipe Band among others), whiskey tasting, and archery, you can be sure that like any other event at Únětický pivovar there will be excellent beer and a lively atmosphere on offer. Admission is 120kc with kids under 12 going free.

April 22nd

Rýznerova 19 252 62 Únětice