The Spectacular 2026 Festival in Prague brings together contemporary music, film, and architecture
Festival Spectaculare traditionally connects music, which is the core of the entire festival, with other forms of visual arts (such as film, theater, video art, video mapping, and photography). The festival aims to showcase the latest trends in the field of audiovisual culture. The programming blends contemporary electronic and acoustic music, modern classical compositions, the latest styles of ambient music, post-rock, jazz, and also includes connections with movement theater and performance dance. The festival promises to deliver unforgettable moments and will particularly appeal to those who are searching for novel musical and visual experiences.
The 13th edition of the Spectaculare festival will kick off at MeetFactory with two exceptional names from contemporary electronic music. Rival Consoles, a key figure from the Erased Tapes label, will perform a live set featuring his latest album, Landscape from Memory, which blends euphoria, intimacy, and the restless pulses of modern life. Alongside him, for his Czech premiere, will be Ben Lukas Boysen (Hecq), a German composer who will showcase his hypnotic fusion of electronic and classical music.
Among the key acts at this year’s festival are British producer Rival Consoles together with Ben Lukas Boysen, French live act Thylacine collaborating with Beata Hlavenková and HRTL, British ambient duo Blue Lake and Akusmi, and German music creator Apparat, who will present his latest works in a grand concert at SaSaZu.
In addition to the concerts, this year’s festival will also feature unique film screenings, ranging from a portrait of the classic composer Ryuichi Sakamoto to various other audiovisual forms, along with accompanying events such as club nights, workshops, and discussions. These activities foster a vibrant connection between attendees and the creators of contemporary music and visual art.
