Khamoro is born. Among the guests at its very first debut were the queens of Romani music—Věra Bílá from the Czech Republic and Esma Redžepova from Macedonia

Khamoro became part of the Prague – European city of culture 2000 project. The second year of the festival was held under the patronage of President Václav Havel, who attended the event in person

In addition to traditional Romani music, Khamoro visitors can now enjoy performances of world-renowned gypsy jazz. For the first time ever, the festival will also feature a lively street parade through the heart of Prague.

Khamoro is becoming one of Prague’s most beloved festivals, gaining attention from well-known Czech media outlets. For the first time, the festival will welcome international groups such as Ciganos d'Ouro from Portugal.

Five years with Khamoro. Part of the accompanying program includes three publicly accessible seminars that follow the topics of  traditional Romani music, the Holocaust, and the integration of socially excluded communities.

Khamoro welcomes more World-class Roma musicians such as, Louis Band from Serbia and Montenegro, Viktor Buzyljov and the Golden Gypsies from Russia, and even Drom from Hungary.

Khamoro is gaining international prestige and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Khamoro brings jazz stars to Prague. These gypsy jazz concerts include renowned artists like Trio Johnny Rosenberg, Harri Stojka, and Angelo Debarre.

The Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek hosts the Khamoro delegation at his residence, the Kramář Villa. During the traditional Romani music concert Věra Bílá, among others, was one of the main performers. 

We are celebrating Khamoro’s 10 anniversary. For the first time a concert of contemporary Romani music is being feature in the program.

Shortly before the festival begins, Khamoro’s organizers are shaken by a horrific arson attack on a Romani family in Vítkov. “These recent events only deepen our commitment in continuing our mission,”  they declare.

Amongst many features, Khamoro offers a world premier of Romani opera “Invisible Gypsi” from the Serbian composer Zoran Tairović. Along with many other known musicians, Khamoro also welcomes Mahala Rai band from Romania.

For the first time ever, visitors of the festival will experience an reenactment of a traditional Romani wedding – an events that draws an enormous interest. The role of the groom is played by singer Jan Bendig.

For the first time an incredible fashion show is part of Khamoro, where a well-known fashion designer Osmany Laffita presented his designs. Khamoro also shares experience — launching a cultural management training program for selected young Roma students.

Fifteen years with Khamoro! Part of the anniversary celebration is also a live installation of a 300-kilogram Mandala cake at the Republic Square, made out of 3,350 eggs and 135 kilograms of flour.

Khamoro is also for kids. The biggest Roma festival is for the first time including a children’s day in the program.

Apart from Prague, Khamoro is also heading to Plzeň, the European Capital of culture. Exclusively for Khamoro, Romani singer Mário Bihari is performing, joined by Vladimir 518 who is the longest-active rapper in Czech Republic.

Khamoro is officially an adult. During its 18th year, legendary Balkan group, Kocani Orkestar, is attending the festival.

Alongside traditional Romani music, gypsy jazz, and other contemporary Romani performances, this year’s program also includes classical music concerts for the first time. In another exciting first, the festival will host a football tournament, bringing a new dimension to the celebration.

Twenty years of Khamoro! After many years, gypsy jazz and swing legends Stochelo Rosenberg, Angelo Debarre and Tchavolo Schmitt, will be seen performing on one stage together.

Khamoro is receiving a prestigious award EFFE Label, granted by the European Festival Association.

Even Khamoro was affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the unexpected epidemiological situation, we are forced to move the program from May to autumn. Most of the concerts will be held online.

The 23rd year of Khamoro continues to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The festival is split into two parts – just like the previous year, spring and autumn.

Khamoro is impacted by the Russian invasion in Ukraine. In addition to the May program, we are organizing a beneficial concert in summer to support Ukrainian Roma.

Khamoro is celebrating its 25th anniversary! After a long hiatus, the festival once again has the patronage of the President — Petr Pavel. Khamoro has also received the prestigious European EFFE Label of quality.

Khamoro once again welcomes many world-renowned Romani artists, including Ciganos d'Ouro. For the first time, the program features a gastronomic show by the Czech and Slovak Republic's biggest Romani culinary star, Pavol Berky.