TrutnOFF Open Air Festival

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MusicTrutnov
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFew festivals anywhere have a founding
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CZK
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

TrutnOFF Open Air Festival in Trutnov

TrutnOFF traces back to 1984, when State Security police broke up its first attempted edition near Trutnov and arrested organiser Martina 'Geronimo' Vecheta before the festival could begin; a second attempt in 1987 was also suppressed. Running annually and openly since 1990 following the Velvet Revolution, it is now known as Czech Woodstock and recognised as the country's oldest festival of its kind.

TrutnOFF's origins reach back to October 1984, when a small independent festival planned near Trutnov was broken up before it could even begin, with State Security police arresting organiser Martina Vecheta, known as Geronimo, and his band before they reached the venue, a stark illustration of how underground music was policed under late-Communist Czechoslovakia.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few festivals anywhere have a founding history this directly entangled with state suppression: TrutnOFF's first two attempted editions, in 1984 and 1987, were both broken up by Communist-era State Security police, with the 1984 organiser arrested before reaching the venue

02

The mystery stays covered

That history gives its uninterrupted annual run since 1990 genuine weight as a marker of post-revolution cultural freedom rather than simply a festival's founding date

03

The city starts moving

Its nickname, Czech Woodstock, and its standing as the country's oldest festival of its kind both trace directly back to that suppressed origin rather than to an arbitrary early founding year unconnected to political history

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

TrutnOFF Open Air Festival is documented as a recurring music festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Trutnov, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Few festivals anywhere have a founding history this directly entangled with state suppression: TrutnOFF's first two attempted editions, in 1984 and...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

For TrutnOFF Open Air Festival, plan transport around the exact Trutnov venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Practical festival wear and sturdy shoes suit an open-air multi-day site; pack for variable summer weather with both sun protection and a rain layer.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For TrutnOFF Open Air Festival, stay near the part of Trutnov you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

CZK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map50.56 N, 15.91 EOpen in Google Maps

Trutnov, Hradec Kralove Region, Czechia

Nearest airportPED — Pardubice
TransportFor TrutnOFF Open Air Festival, plan transport around the exact Trutnov venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor TrutnOFF Open Air Festival, stay near the part of Trutnov you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Trutnov via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Trutnov, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearPractical festival wear and sturdy shoes suit an open-air multi-day site; pack for variable summer weather with both sun protection and a rain layer.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Czechia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is TrutnOFF Open Air Festival?

TrutnOFF Open Air Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does TrutnOFF Open Air Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Trutnov, Czechia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Trutnov, Hradec Kralove Region, Czechia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLfestivaltrutnoff.cz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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