Festival with Children

Once again this year, visitors young and old can look forward to a varied programme combining film, theatre, games and open-air entertainment. Enchanting fairy tales, adventurous walks, creative workshops and sporting activities await you. Children can enjoy their own festival full of joy and discovery, while parents relax or attend film screenings. There will also be a children's zone, childcare, special workshops and evening screenings of popular animated films. Come and be inspired, and enjoy unforgettable moments again this year!

Film Screenings

Once again this year, we will delight our youngest viewers with a selection of entertaining animated films.

Pragueshorts for Children

The Rumble-Bumble Rally

Bobel’s Kitchen

Mushroom’s Life

Capybaras

Mojappi -It’s mine!-

Snip Snap

Tuu Tuu Til)

on Saturday, July 4, from 9:00, Monday, July 6, from 12:00, and Friday, July 10, from 13:30

in the programme

Papaya

on Sunday, July 5, Tuesday, July 7, and Saturday, July 11, in the cinemas at Hotel Thermal, always from 9:00

here

Born in the Jungle

on Friday, July 3, from 10:00, Saturday, July 4, from 12:00, Monday, July 6, from 9:00, and Thursday, July 9, from 9:00

here

Theatre and Circus Performances

Every day (July 3–11), children can look forward to as many as three theatre performances:

Rohlík Park (Smetana Gardens)

10:00 – Morning theatre performance
14:00 – Afternoon theatre performance

Summer Theatre Stage (Under Cheb Bridge)

16:00 – Puppet show

Special Performance

Sunday, July 5, from 19:00 | innogy Point
A circus performance by Losers Cirque Company.

💡 Details of the individual plays and performing companies can be found in the accompanying programme.

Entertainment Throughout the Festival

Czech Television House, every day 9:00–22:00, free admission

Children can enjoy arts and sports activities, meet and take photos with fairy-tale characters, or join movement and dance games (see the Workshops section for more). You will also find the ČT :D photo studio, the Czech Television Editions shop, a café, bistro, bar and relaxation terrace here.

CCM Hockey Goal, KVIFF.TV Park, every day from 11:00 to 19:00, free admission

At the CCM hockey shooting range, you can take a shot at the goal – and help a good cause at the same time. For every successful shot that hits the post, the top corner or goes between the goalie's legs, CCM will donate money to this year's foundation. Come and take a shot at the goal and support a good cause!

Balloon Fun, Dubbing and Quizzes take place at innogy Point on July 3 from 12:00–20:00, July 4 from 11:00–20:00, and July 7–11 from 11:00–20:00; admission is free

Face Painting, Dubbing and Quizzes take place at innogy Point on the remaining two days, July 5–6, from 11:00 to 20:00

Karlovy Vary Heritage, Castle Tower, July 3–12, every day from 11:00 to 19:00, admission CZK 150/75

Discover the key pillars of the spa town, master nine interactive game elements and speak with the Spirit of the Springs. The latest technology and challenges will draw you into the game.

Outdoor Thermal Pool and Sauna World at Hotel Thermal, hourly admission CZK 699 / adult, CZK 499 / child under 15; all-day admission CZK 1,199 / adult, CZK 899 / child under 15. Open Monday to Sunday, 9:00–23:00.

Photo Booth – Reflex, 1st floor of Hotel Thermal, open around the clock

A popular photo booth where you and your children can have your picture taken and become the stars of a Reflex magazine cover.

ČEZ World of Energy, Municipal Savings Bank on Theatre Square, Friday, July 3, 10:00–22:00

A unique experience during which you and your children can visit the largest power plants in the Czech Republic – simply put on a special virtual-reality headset.

Once again this year, part of the programme for children will take place in the pink Profimed pop-up container on Stará Louka, open Monday to Friday from 10:00–18:00.

Workshops

Traditional Czech Crafts, Hot Spring Colonnade, July 3–11, every day from 10:00 to 18:00, free admission

Would you like to try decorating festival mugs or Christmas ornaments, or learn how to work with glass like a master glassmaker? Take a look behind the scenes of traditional Czech craftsmanship.

Dance Fun with Michal Padevět – a dance school for children, Czech Television House, July 4–11, every day at 10:00 and 14:00, free admission
Movement Games, Czech Television House, July 4–11, from 16:00, free admission

Face Painting with Déčko, Czech Television House, July 4–11, every day at 11:00 and 15:00, free admission

Music Time with Míša, Míša from Kindergarten, Rohlík Park, July 5 and 11, from 14:00, free admission

Theatre Workshop, Rohlík Park, July 8 and 9, from 10:00, free admission

Childcare and Children's Corners

Children's Centre at Hotel Thermal

Whether you are going to a film or a romantic dinner, we will be happy to look after your children aged 1.5 to 12 at the Children's Centre in Hotel Thermal.
The Children's Centre is open on July 3 from 12:00 to 20:00 and from July 4–11 from 8:45 to 20:00
The maximum capacity is six children, and each child can stay for up to three hours.
Drinking water is provided; for a longer stay, we recommend packing a snack.

Best Nanny Agency

The Best Nanny agency provides individual, professional childcare, including in foreign languages, during the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Because the number of available nannies is limited, we recommend booking your preferred time as early as possible.
More information about the Best Nanny agency can be found on its website: bestnanny.world.

Rohlíček Zone

Facilities for families with children are part of Rohlík Park in Smetana Gardens. They include not only a nursing and changing area, but also warmers, sterilisers and toys.
Childcare and an entertainment programme are also available on site.