Krampus Show at Švihov Castle

Description

KRAMPUS SHOW ŠVIHOV 2026 – 3RD EDITION Hell awakens once again after a year! Come enjoy the third edition of the Krampus Show in Švihov, an afternoon full of music, drums, bagpipe shows, fire, masks, and above all, a proper Krampus atmosphere. There will be a program for both young and old visitors, featuring musical performances, a fairy tale story, a fire show, and of course, the Krampuses themselves. PROGRAM: 16:00 – START OF THE EVENT 16:15 – DOZŠ ŠVIHOV – Wind Orchestra of ZŠ Švihov p. Babka
Musical opening of this year's Krampus Show 17:00 – BAGPIPE SHOW MARTIN ŠKANTA
An energetic show that will resonate in Švihov with the traditional sound of bagpipes. 17:40 – ŠAMANAMAYA
A drumming group that will set the stage for a proper hellish atmosphere. 18:00 – KRAMPUS FAIRY TALE
A fairy tale story full of tension, mystery, and of course, Krampuses. 18:30 – ŠAMANAMAYA
The drums will take over the space again, and the energy will start to rise! 19:00 – FIRE SHOW
Fire, lights, and a proper dose of adrenaline. 19:20 – MASK EXHIBITION
A detailed look at original Krampus masks and their bearers. Hell will present itself in all its glory! END? ONLY WHEN IT'S OVER… ŠVIHOV AND ŠUMAVA THROUGH MILAN JANOCH'S LENS Throughout the event, there will be a guided exhibition of photographs by Milan Janoch on the theme of Švihov and Šumava. Come take a moment to stop, see familiar and lesser-known places through different eyes, and listen to the stories that the photographs hide. DEVILISH CREATIVE WORKSHOP Children will also have their fun. In the creative workshop, they can make their own devilish pillows and other hellish products – and if they don't feel like creating, they can buy some products right away. HELLISH REFRESHMENTS And because such a program will make you quite hungry, the Hellish Goose will take care of the refreshments. You can look forward to:
hot goulash soup, Farmer's fries, Sausages, Potato pancakes,
proper hamburgers, Grog, mulled wine, non-alcoholic hot apple with cinnamon,
and other goodies that will keep you alive even during your visit to hell. Come experience Švihov a little differently! An afternoon full of music, drums, traditions, fairy tales, fire, flares, and terrifyingly beautiful masks awaits you. KRAMPUS SHOW ŠVIHOV 2026 – 3RD EDITION
Teufel der Šumava and their foreign guests Hell is back! And this year, you have something to look forward to!

Highlights

• Third edition of the Krampus Show
• Features music, fire shows, and a fairy tale
• Exhibition of original Krampus masks

General Information

The Krampus Show at Švihov Castle returns for its third edition, offering an afternoon filled with music, performances, and a unique Krampus atmosphere. The event includes a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including a bagpipe show, drumming, and a fire show, along with a guided exhibition of photographs by Milan Janoch.

Location

Žižkova 1, 340 12 Švihov, Czech Republic

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