A former textile factory in Brněnec, east of Prague, where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews during World War II, has been transformed into a new museum. The Museum of Survivors, which opened its doors last weekend, is located on the grounds of what became a Nazi-run concentration camp after the factory was stolen from its Jewish owners in 1938. The launch coincides with the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. The museum showcases the history of Oskar and Emilie Schindler, the Löw-Beer family, and Holocaust survivors who lived and worked there. It includes survivor testimonies, a glass-walled exhibition space, and facilities for lectures, film screenings, and concerts. The glass wall symbolically separates the newly restored area from the still-ruined sections of the site — a visible divide between past and present. The project was led by Daniel Löw-Beer, whose family owned the factory from 1854 until the Nazi confiscation in 1938. “We had to flee for our lives, and lost a part of our history,” he said. “Bringing some of it back, while also highlighting Schindler’s legacy, is what this is about.” Löw-Beer now lives abroad, as do other members of his family. “My grandfather and father lived here....
Prague will once again host the Khamoro Festival, the world’s largest celebration of Roma culture, from May 25 to May 31, 2025. The event will feature a diverse mix of traditional and contemporary Roma arts, drawing visitors and locals into a vibrant cultural experience spread across the city. Over the course of seven days, the public can enjoy concerts, dance and art workshops, fashion shows, film screenings, and exhibitions, all highlighting the richness and variety of Roma heritage. Events will take place at multiple venues throughout Prague, with the full program available on the official Khamoro website. The festival’s highlight is the Khamoro Parade, an annual tradition that brings together musicians in national Roma costumes for a colorful procession through the historic center of Prague. This year, the parade will be held on Friday, May 30, starting at 12:00 p.m. from Wenceslas Square and moving through the city with live music and dancing. Khamoro—meaning “sun” in Romani—is more than a celebration. It also serves as a platform to raise awareness of Roma history, promote intercultural understanding, and celebrate one of Europe’s most unique ethnic identities. The event is organized by Slovo 21 in cooperation with the Studio Production Saga, with...
The Open House Prague festival is returning for its 11th edition, taking place from May 12 to 18. Starting Monday, visitors can look forward to a diverse program of events, including debates, lectures, guided tours, city walks, exhibitions, and more across Prague. The highlight of the festival comes on the weekend of May 17–18, when 125 usually inaccessible buildings and spaces across 13 districts of Prague will open their doors to the public for free. While no registration is required for weekend building visits, some weekday events have limited capacity and require advance booking. A new addition this year is a mobile app, where users can book tickets and plan their weekend routes through the open sites. “This year, we’re offering the most extensive lineup of accompanying events in the festival’s history,” said director Klára Veselá. “Not only have we expanded the program, but we’ve also focused on making it more accessible and engaging for the general public.” The weekend program is a must for architecture lovers and curious explorers. Visitors are invited not only to Prague’s city center but also to lesser-known neighborhoods like Bohnice, Hrdlořezy, Veleslavín, and Suchdol. Most locations are open from 10 AM to 6 PM...
Architecture and design are being redefined—not by aesthetics alone, but by the urgent global need for transformation. That’s the premise behind PULSE Ostrava 2025, Central Europe’s largest architecture and design event, returning May 15–16 under the theme “RESTART”. Held in the industrial space of Dolní Vítkovice, this third edition of the PULSE Festival will explore how creative disciplines can adapt to social, ecological, and economic shifts. More than 1,000 professionals—from architects and designers to business leaders and city planners—will gather to discuss how architecture can respond to today’s fast-changing world with resilience, flexibility, and innovation. Unlike traditional conferences, PULSE brings together theory and practice. Visionary architects will share the stage with developers, investors, and policymakers from across Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, fostering cross-border collaboration. Most events will take place inside the stunning GONG Hall, a symbol of Ostrava’s own architectural renewal. Beyond the talks, PULSE will feature interactive exhibitions and installations that blend architecture, design, and technology. These works will highlight how design can offer solutions—and hope—in an uncertain world. Day 1 – May 15: From Product Design to Architecture This day will follow the journey from small-scale design to full architectural vision. Topics include circular design, material...
Jiří Bartoška (1947–2025), one of the most influential figures in Czech cinema and longtime president of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, has died at the age of 78. Bartoška’s death marks the end of an era for Czech film. As the face of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) for nearly three decades, he helped elevate the event into a globally respected celebration of cinema. His presence, charisma, and love for the arts shaped Czech cultural life like few others. In recent years, he had battled a series of serious health issues. In 2014, he was diagnosed with lymph node cancer, which he managed to overcome. However, the disease returned in 2023, requiring another round of treatment. He also suffered a bout of appendicitis in 2020, which forced him to leave the filming of A Wish for Santa Claus and undergo emergency surgery. This year, he is believed to have contracted COVID-19 while attending the Czech Lion Awards. Despite these challenges, Bartoška remained deeply active, regularly appearing at public events and continuing his organizational role at KVIFF. In interviews, he often spoke candidly about his illness: “It was a completely new situation for me. I’ve never really been...
With its new ballet production Sarcasms, the National Theatre offers more than a night at the ballet—it invites audiences to confront the irony, absurdity, and quiet vulnerability of life in the 21st century. The show brings together three very dance pieces: Andrey Kaydanovskiy’s …And How Is Your Life?, Hans van Manen’s Sarcasmen, and Eyal Dadon’s Katastrof. Together, these works explore the human condition through contrasting aesthetics, but with a shared undercurrent of subtle sarcasm and deep emotional insight. The evening is a landmark moment for the Czech National Ballet, which not only debuts two world premieres in a single night, but also brings a legendary European piece to Czech audiences for the first time. “Sarcasm is a form of freedom—and dance is an ideal way of expressing it,” says Filip Barankiewicz, Artistic Director of the Czech National Ballet. “Sarcasms”: A Bold Triple Bill at the National Theatre The first piece, …And How Is Your Life?, comes from Vienna-based choreographer Andrey Kaydanovskiy. Set to a string score by Milko Lazar, it’s a work about modern overload—a physical reaction to everyday pressure, as Kaydanovskiy describes it. In a world where we’re expected to constantly produce, the question he poses is whether we...
Roxette’s timeless pop anthems are returning to Prague’s O2 Arena this fall. On November 6, 2025, founding member Per Gessle will take the stage once again, joined by Swedish pop star Lena Philipsson, whose powerful vocals will breathe new life into Roxette’s greatest songs. Fans can look forward to “It Must Have Been Love,” “Listen to Your Heart,” “The Look,” and other chart-topping classics that helped define a generation. The 2025 tour, titled “Roxette in Concert,” marks a revival many thought would never happen. After what were believed to be their final shows in 2016, the band stepped back—especially after the heartbreaking passing of Marie Fredriksson in 2019, who died of cancer at age 61. Nearly a decade later, Gessle is picking up the torch—not to replace Fredriksson, but to honor her legacy. With Philipsson’s stage charisma and vocal range, the new tour offers a respectful yet energized reinterpretation of Roxette’s catalogue. The first leg of the tour, which just wrapped up, saw more than 75,000 fans attending across several cities. Audience reactions were ecstatic, with both longtime followers and a new generation of listeners singing along to every word. “It was more than just a concert,” wrote Music Festivals...
On Wednesday, May 8th, commemorate Victory Day (Den vítězství) in Prague by exploring historical sites that are typically inaccessible to the public. Here are some of the locations opening their doors for free: Liechtenstein Palace Residents and visitors to Prague will also be able to see the interiors of the Liechtenstein Palace (Lichtenštejnský palác) on Prague’s Kampa Island, which is usually not accessible to the general public. Currently, the historic building is used to host state events and to accommodate prominent political figures. During their official visits to the Czech Republic, the palace was home to the Spanish King Juan Carlos and his wife, the British Queen Elizabeth II, and the Emperor of Japan Akihito. Address: Lichtenštejnský palác, U Sovových mlýnů 506/4 , Prague 1 Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament Take a one-hour tour of the Chamber of Deputies, including the main meeting room, committee conference rooms, and other areas. Opening hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Address: Thunovský palác, Sněmovní 4, Prague 1 Czech Senate Explore the Waldstein Palace, the Senate’s main building, and the Kolovrat Palace, where the Czechoslovak government was informed about the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938. Both...
May 5th is the 75th anniversary of the Prague Uprising that saw Czechs engage their German occupiers in deadly battle,
Agatha Christie’s rarely staged mystery Black Coffee will be performed in Prague on May 5 and 7 at Rock Café (Národní 116), and on May 17 at Divadlo D21 (Záhřebská 468). All shows start at 20:00. Tickets are available here The only play Christie wrote exclusively for the stage featuring Hercule Poirot, Black Coffee plunges audiences into a suspense-filled country estate, where manners are polished and motives are murky. The story begins when a revolutionary scientific formula is stolen, and its creator, Sir Claude Amory, is found dead just before Poirot arrives. The detective must unravel the truth before the formula falls into the wrong hands. Following the success of Murder on the Orient Express, The Mad and Merry Men theatre troupe brings this rarely performed gem back to life. Actor and producer Gordon L. Schmitz, reprising his role as Poirot, says the play reveals an earlier, less refined version of the detective. “Christie hadn’t yet pinned down all his characteristics,” Schmitz explains. “In one scene, he’s meant to use jiu-jitsu—which is wildly un-Poirot. We came up with a more elegant solution.” Written in the late 1920s and first staged in 1930, Black Coffee even touches on atomic science long...
The Wallenstein Garden in Malá Strana will once again host its season of free classical concerts, beginning this May and continuing through September 2026. Organized by the Senate of the Czech Republic, the event—known as Valdštejnské léto—offers the public a chance to enjoy live music in one of Prague’s most atmospheric settings, all free of charge. This year’s first concerts are set for May 7, 14, 21, and 28, each starting promptly at 5:00 PM. The garden is located right next to the Malostranská metro station, making it easily accessible for both locals and tourists. These concerts attract not only music lovers but also families, students, and passersby looking to enjoy an evening in one of Prague’s most elegant gardens. The summer-long concert series has become a fixture of Prague’s cultural calendar, with performances often featuring top musicians and ensembles from around the Czech Republic. This early Baroque garden was commissioned in parallel with the construction of the Wallenstein Palace from 1623 to 1629 by Albrecht of Wallenstein who was at that time one of the most powerful Czech nobleman. In the garden which is divided into several sections, you can admire peacocks, observe beautiful fish and ducks in the garden pond, and...
Eighty years after the Prague Uprising, the city will mark the anniversary with a powerful mix of remembrance and celebration. Prague 1 is organizing two days of events that will take over some of the city’s most iconic spots on May 5 and May 8. “We’re not just marking a date—we’re remembering the bravery that stood firm when everything seemed lost,” said Terezie Radoměřská, mayor of Prague 1. “These moments shaped our identity. And they remind us that freedom isn’t something to take for granted—it was paid for with lives.” May 5: Commemorating the Start of the Uprising The commemorations begin at 10 a.m. on May 5 at the Old Town Hall, where officials and members of the Czechoslovak Legionary Community will gather by the memorial plaque to honor those who died during the 1945 uprising. A short ceremony will also be held in the nearby Cross Chapel and courtyard. Later that afternoon, the Old Town Square will turn into a kind of living history experience. At 2 p.m., an event titled “Old Town Square in Flames” will bring the past to life through sound, visuals, and performance. Organized by Prague City Hall, Prague 1, Media Park, and the Museum...
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