A career building opera & orchestra young artists music festival
in the iconic and prestigious venues of Czech Republic

About Prague Summer Nights

Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival offers aspiring opera and orchestra professionals the opportunity to work and perform in the cultural heart of Europe.

Join our four week festival beginning with rehearsals, coaching, masterclasses and concerts in Tábor, and ending with performances of Puccini and Mozart operas in Prague. Perform in some of the most iconic and historic theatres, concert halls and venues, and perform in opera productions, symphonic and chamber music concerts, opera scenes, and a cabaret concert.

PSN also provides experience and opportunities for apprentice Conductors, Coaches, Stage Directors and Arts Administrators.

Prague Summer Nights is an intense and extensive Summer Music Program with full days and training with esteemed faculty from esteemed music schools such as Juilliard, NEC, Peabody, the Czech National Opera, Oberlin, University of Michigan, MSM and other.

Programs

  • Opera

    PSN's opera program offers performances in Mozart operas with full orchestra, singing in an opera scenes performance, and a Cabaret Night. Receive coaching and vocal training from PSN faculty.

  • Vocal Academy

    Vocal Academy will receive personalized coaching and voice lessons from PSN faculty and will go on to perform in all four Mozart opera performances. Academy students will perform featured roles in the opera scenes performance, sing a supporting role in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, and sing in the festival’s Cabaret Night.

  • Orchestra

    The orchestra program provides opportunity for instrumentalists to participate in up to 10 performances in Tábor & Prague, including 3 symphony concerts, a chamber music concert, 2 Puccini and four Mozart opera performances in the historic Estates Theatre. Sectional coaching from faculty & clinicians, group masterclasses, and perform side-by-side with festival faculty & clinicians.

  • Conducting

    Assistant conductors will conduct scenes in the opera scenes performance, and participate in the preparations for the Mozart and Puccini operas, conducting in both opera staging and orchestra rehearsals, as assigned.

  • Coaching

    Assistant coaches will be assigned to an opera and will assist faculty coaches in rehearsals, working side-by-side with singers to assist with preparations. They will accompany singers during the opera scenes performance and the cabaret night, as well as during voice lessons.

  • Stage Directing

    Assistant Directors will be assigned to an opera, working closely with directing faculty to assist with the preparation of PSN's opera productions.  They will also have an opportunity to direct scenes in the opera scenes program and concert.

  • Arts Admin

    The PSN Arts Administration Program aims to provide students practical experience on the logistical and operational needs required for the successful completion of an international summer music festival in Europe.

Explore Prague in high definition

An immersive walkthrough of the Prague Summer Nights festival

This video showcases the beauty of Prague’s historic streets, breathtaking venues, and exclusive behind-the-scenes moments with performers and staff. See artists preparing for concerts, rehearsing in iconic spaces, and get a close-up look at how each element of the festival comes together in this vibrant city. Join us as we reveal the magic of Prague Summer Nights, where music and history intertwine in unforgettable ways.

  • I had such an incredible experience being a part of PSN2025! From the incredible coaching to amazing performance opportunities, I would highly recommend this program to any young singer who might be looking to further their artistry. Not only will you get to work with other talented singers, but also get to work with a faculty that are just amazing human beings, which I must say has been hard for me to find at other programs/festivals.

    Jacob Lann (Opera)

  • Prague Summer Nights is the highest quality complete opera learning experience I have had in any summer program. I had a great time working with the faculty and a lot of fun traveling with everyone!

    Anthony Larson (Opera)

  • It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of PSN 2025. Each day I learned something new from a colleague or faculty member. I was in awe of not only the locations we worked in, but of the dedication of the musicians surrounding me. I loved being able to share my joy and love of music with so many incredible musicians and people both on and off stage. I hope to return in the future, and PSN has earned a spot on the top 10 coolest experiences I've had to date!

    Kate Kaczmarek (violinist)

“It’s much like taking lessons within a living, breathing music-history museum. If you think it sounds both dreamy and intense, you’re 100 percent correct.”

Heather K. Scott, Strings Magazine

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