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July 3-6: Sabor Latino Festival Brings Latin America to Prague

Prague is set for a Latin American takeover this weekend as the popular Sabor Latino Festival returns to Náměstí Republiky. From Thursday to Sunday, the heart of the city will pulse with live music, street food, and open-air dancing. Visitors can expect a wide mix of performances, with everything from Mexican mariachi and Andean folk music to Peruvian cumbia, Cuban salsa, bachata, rumba, and Brazilian rhythms filling the square. Food is just as much a part of the event as the music. Stalls will serve traditional dishes from across Latin America, featuring flavors from Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Peru. The stalls will serve dishes inspired by Cuban, Mexican, Colombian, Argentinian, and Peruvian cuisine. The drinks menu includes classic Cuban cocktails like mojitos and piña coladas, and also features Peruvian pisco. For something sweet or refreshing, visitors can try ice cream with chili, piña colada-flavored desserts, or gelado with nachos—a mix of Latin ingredients and local creativity. The festival isn’t just about food and music. Market stalls will line the square, offering handcrafted jewelry, talismans, traditional fabrics, musical instruments, and folk-inspired clothing. Many of the items come directly from Latin American artisans, adding an authentic touch to the shopping experience....

 by Jakub Dvorský Jul 02, 2025

The Saturn Revue: A Cosmic Cabaret Premieres This September in Prague

Imagine the iconic Cotton Club, but transported into the orbit of Saturn, where burlesque meets space, jazz collides with acrobatics, and fantasy blurs with reality. This is the essence of The Saturn Revue, a cabaret show set to debut on September 4, 2025, at the New Spirala theatre in Prague. Bringing together art deco, retrofuturism, and vintage burlesque, this production offers a one-of-a-kind spectacle unprecedented in the Czech Republic. Unlike traditional linear storytelling, The Saturn Revue is a kaleidoscope of dance, fantasy scenes, and performances designed to evoke feelings rather than convey a direct narrative. The evening is framed by a narrator—alternating between Czech actors Jan Cina and Kryštof Krhovják—and a guiding character played by Jasmína Houf. The show unfolds in a 360° experience, surrounding the audience and filling the space above and around them. Produced by Deep Side Production (David N. Jahn aka Sonny Vargas and Terézia Bělčáková aka Miss Cool Cat) in collaboration with Nová Spirála, The Saturn Revue brings together leading Czech and international cabaret artists. More than 26 artists will share the stage, including the “Zodiac Dancers” ballet ensemble, singers, acrobats, and international guests. Nová Spirála: Prague’s Futuristic Stage Reopened after 22 years, Nová Spirála stands...

 by Prague Morning Jul 02, 2025

No Ticket Needed: 5 Free Events to Enjoy in Prague This July

Summer in Prague isn’t just about sightseeing and crowded tourist spots. The city offers a wide range of free cultural events where both locals and visitors can enjoy theater, history, and music without spending a crown. Here are five top picks for July 2025. Puppets and Circus at Strossmayerovo náměstí – Every Wednesday From July 2 to August 27, the space behind the Church of St. Anthony on Strossmayerovo náměstí will transform into a lively open-air stage. Starting at 4 PM every Wednesday, families can enjoy a series of puppet shows and creative performances. Expect everything from circus acts and vegetable ballets to magical cabarets and forest fairy tales designed for children but entertaining for adults too. A Rare Glimpse Inside the Liechtenstein Palace – July 5 For one day only, on July 5 from 9 AM to 4 PM, the usually closed Liechtenstein Palace on Kampa Island will open its doors to the public. Normally reserved for government and diplomatic events, the historic 16th-century building will offer guided tours throughout the day. Visitors will hear stories about the palace’s famous guests, including Queen Elizabeth II, King Juan Carlos of Spain, and Emperor Akihito of Japan. No registration is required,...

 by Prague Morning Jul 01, 2025

Czechia’s Biggest Film Festival Returns: What to Expect at KVIFF 2025

Karlovy Vary is preparing for nine days of cinema, conversation, and culture as the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) returns from July 4 to 12, 2025. This year’s edition promises a packed schedule with over 200 films, celebrity guests, concerts, and public discussions, making the spa town once again a temporary capital of world cinema. Hollywood Star Michael Douglas Joins the Celebration A major highlight for 2025 will be the appearance of Michael Douglas, the American actor and producer. Douglas will visit Karlovy Vary to personally present a newly restored digital version of the classic “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” marking its 50th anniversary. The screening will be a special tribute to director Miloš Forman, with members of the Forman family and Paul Zaentz, nephew of the film’s co-producer Saul Zaentz, joining Douglas at the event. What’s on the Screen: Competitions and Premieres The heart of the festival is the Main Competition, where twelve films will vie for the Crystal Globe. Entries include a mix of French and Iranian dramas, standout Czech productions, and independent voices from around the globe. Representing Czech cinema is the drama “Sbormistr” (The Choirmaster) by Ondřej Provazník, inspired by real events surrounding...

 by Prague Morning Jun 30, 2025

Bubny Station Reconstruction Into Holocaust Memorial Starts This Summer

Work on converting Prague’s historic Bubny railway station into a Holocaust Memorial and Dialogue Center is set to begin this summer. The Railway Administration has selected Metrostav DIZ as the contractor, with a winning bid of 186.9 million CZK. The project is expected to take two years to complete. The renovated building will serve as a space for education, commemoration, and cultural programs, aiming to connect the history of the Holocaust with present-day discussions on human rights and social responsibility. Between 1941 and 1945, nearly 50,000 Czechoslovak Jews, along with others identified as Jews under the Nuremberg Laws, were deported from Bubny station to Łódź and Terezín ghettos. The station, originally built in 1873 and rebuilt in the 1920s, ceased operations for passengers and railway staff in 2022. The architectural design for the new memorial comes from ARN STUDIO, based in Hradec Králové and led by architects Jiří and Michal Krejčík. The project will include exhibition halls, multipurpose spaces, a café, and a revitalized public area surrounding the station. Pavlína Šulcová, Director of the Bubny Memory and Dialogue Center, said the reconstruction marks the beginning of a new phase for the site. “We want to create a space that will...

 by Prague Morning Jun 28, 2025
Execution of Milada Horáková

June 27, 1950: The Execution of Milada Horáková

Since 2004, the Czech Republic has commemorated June 27th as the Day of the Victims of the Communist Regime. Exactly 73 years ago, on June 27th, 1950 at 5:35 am in the courtyard of Prague’s Pankrác prison, Milada Horáková, a brave lawyer and a top politician of democratic Czechoslovakia, was hanged by the communist regime. Her opinions and criticism of the regime had made her a target for the Secret Police, who put her in prison on trumped-up charges of conspiring to overthrow the republic. After a disgraceful trial, Czechoslovakia’s “first working-class president”, Klement Gottwald signed the order to murder her, despite lots of polite begging to save her life by Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell, Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, and many others. Each defendant was ordered to read from a script during the debacle that was broadcast over the radio. Horáková defended herself instead. She and three of the 12 others received the death penalty. Milada Horáková was a Czech politician, who was part of underground resistance movement with the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939. Back in politics from 1945 to the Communist coup of 1948 In 1945 she was reunited with her husband. Czechoslovak democratic President Edvard Beneš convinced...

 by Prague Morning Jun 27, 2025

Run Through Hidden Corners of Prague: Archirun Opens Registration

This summer, runners, walkers, and architecture fans can once again discover Prague from a new perspective. The Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning (CAMP) has announced the third edition of Archirun, a unique 8-kilometre route through some of the city’s most fascinating but rarely accessible locations. This year’s race, taking place on August 23, will guide participants through the gardens of the Emmaus Monastery, the Vyšehrad Casemates, the Prague Congress Centre, and the Česká televize headquarters at Kavčí Hory. The route also includes a stop at Veslařský ostrov, offering a close-up view of the ongoing construction of the Dvorecký most, set to open in 2026. Unlike traditional races, Archirun is not a timed event. It’s designed for everyone – whether you’re a casual jogger, an architecture lover, or a family with kids. Children under 15 can join for free, and the course is accessible even for less experienced runners. Organizers highlight that this year’s edition focuses on hidden and underground spots. Runners will experience the cool corridors of the Vyšehrad Casemates, explore historical sites, and get a rare look inside iconic buildings, including the television complex at Kavčí Hory, known for its striking 20th-century architecture. The race will both start...

 by Prague Morning Jun 26, 2025

Myths: A Major Czech-German Art Exhibition Opens in Prague

From June 18 to September 12, the Cermak Eisenkraft gallery in Prague will host a major international exhibition titled MÝTY (Myths), bringing together ten contemporary artists from the Czech Republic and Germany. Set in the historic Topičův dům at Národní 9, the exhibition is free to the public and curated by Tomáš Zapletal Cermak. It runs under the patronage of German Ambassador Andreas Künne. The show reflects on how ancient myths continue to shape the way we understand the world—even in the digital age. In a time dominated by social media, virtual spaces, and rising existential uncertainty, MÝTY explores how myth has evolved from folklore to a modern lens for interpreting identity, reality, and social transformation. “This exhibition is about how myths—far from being obsolete—help us navigate today’s complexity,” said curator Zapletal Cermak. “They’re no longer just ancient tales. For many people, especially the younger generation, they offer emotional truths that feel more real than facts.” Among the Czech contributors is Šimon Brejcha, known for his innovative use of printmaking and graphic experimentation. Jiří Černický, long recognized for blending sculpture, video, and installation, presents works rooted in psychological and cultural mythologies. Karel Štědrý brings a digital precision to abstract geometry,...

 by Prague Morning Jun 19, 2025

DOX Opens Large-Scale Exhibition of Works by David Lynch

The exhibition Up in Flames is the first and largest presentation of David Lynch’s work in the Czech Republic to date. The exhibition of the American artist David Lynch will present the artistic work of this icon of world cinema for the first time in the Czech Republic. The exhibition project, which is being prepared in collaboration with the Paris-based studio Item éditions and his representative gallery Pace in Los Angeles, is conceived as a retrospective of Lynch’s artistic output, with an emphasis on his most recent works from the last seven years. David Lynch’s expressive range of artistic work is very diverse, having worked in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking techniques, design, and animation over the course of nearly six decades. All these areas will also appear in the exhibition in representative collections, including experimental short films. The exhibition is not designed chronologically, but will follow specific formal or thematic connections that, among other things, characterise David Lynch’s work. The project will also include music, film and literary programmes. Lynch, widely known for directing Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, and Twin Peaks, played an active role in planning the 2024 exhibition. He met with curator Otto M. Urban to approve the final...

 by Prague Morning Jun 19, 2025

Czech Philharmonic to Perform Free Outdoor Concert in Prague

The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra will host its traditional free open-air concert this Thursday, June 19, marking the close of the 2025 music season. The performance will take place at Hradčany Square, directly across from Prague Castle. The concert begins at 20:15 and will last around 70 minutes. Admission is entirely free of charge, with no tickets required. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot, especially as seating is limited. This year’s event will be conducted by Dalia Stasevska, with a rich program that blends French classical works with celebrated pieces by Czech composers. The concert will also include a world premiere by Czech composer Jiří Gemrot. To ensure accessibility, the organizers have arranged 700 reserved seats, primarily for seniors, people with disabilities, and expectant mothers. Other attendees are welcome to bring blankets or cushions and enjoy the show from the cobblestones or nearby lawn. Program Highlights: Bohuslav Martinů — Overture for Orchestra H 345 Leoš Janáček — Lašské Dances: Starodávný II, Čeladenský Maurice Ravel — Pavane for a Dead Princess, Bolero Lili Boulanger — D’un matin de printemps Georges Bizet — Danse Bohéme and Nocturne from Carmen Suite No. 2 Jiří Gemrot — Pauliana for clarinet and...

 by Melissa Santoyo Jun 18, 2025

Farewell, Nona: Café at National Theatre’s to Close Ahead of Major Renovation

The New Stage of Prague’s National Theatre will close at the end of the upcoming theatre season. A full-scale reconstruction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2025, with completion targeted for 2028. As part of the overhaul, the theatre complex’s interior will be modernised, while key elements of its original brutalist design will be preserved. The three interconnected buildings — opened in 1983 under intense political pressure — will finally be adapted to meet the functional and artistic needs of the theatre. Among the most visible changes will be the relocation of the iconic Café Nona, which will be replaced by a new entrance to the main hall on the first floor. Post-renovation, the auditorium will offer around 100 additional seats and flexible configurations to accommodate different types of performances. “We’ll transform the space into a cultural hub where audiences can engage with directors and performers,” said Tomáš Staněk, spokesperson for the National Theatre. History The original design of New Stage came from architect Bohuslav Fuchs, whose 1960s vision featured a glass facade facing Národní třída. But following his death in 1972 and the fallout of the 1968 invasion, his plans were shelved. The project was handed to Pavel Kupka,...

 by Richard Golbeck Jun 16, 2025

Michael Douglas to Present Newly Restored ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’

Michael Douglas will present a newly restored print of Miloš Forman’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Karlovy Vary Film Festival next month. The 1975 classic, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, will screen as part of the festival’s Out of the Past section. The film was restored by the Academy Film Archive. Douglas will be joined at the Gala Screening by Paul Zaentz — nephew of the late Saul Zaentz, who produced the film with Douglas — as well as members of Forman’s family. The film made Oscar history as only the second to win all five major Academy Award categories: picture (Douglas and Zaentz), director (Forman), actor (Jack Nicholson), actress (Louise Fletcher), and adapted screenplay (Lawrence Hauben and Bo Goldman). The screening also honors Karlovy Vary’s ties to the film. Forman was a loyal supporter of the festival, and he, along with Douglas, Zaentz and actor Danny DeVito, who also appeared in the film, are all recipients of the festival’s Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema. “We are truly honored to present ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ on its 50th anniversary,” said the festival’s executive director Kryštof Mucha. “The presence of Michael...

 by Prague Morning Jun 12, 2025

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