The National Theatre Ballet has introduced a new mixed programme titled Avant-Garde, bringing together three choreographic works that explore time, change, and human existence. The evening features Jiří Kylián’s 27’52”, alongside two world premieres: 4 Seasons by Robert Bondara and Lovebirds by Marco Goecke. Artistic Director Filip Barankiewicz describes the programme as a meeting of three distinctive artistic voices. Although each work was created independently, they share a common focus on the passage of time and the fragile nature of life. A Reflection on Life’s Cycles Robert Bondara’s 4 Seasons is inspired by Max Richter’s reinterpretation of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The choreography reflects on the cyclical nature of life, from birth to death, and questions why modern society often avoids confronting mortality. Bondara, a leading Polish choreographer and director of the Poznań Opera Ballet, uses paper elements in the stage design and costumes to symbolise human fragility and the marks left by time. Time Measured and Felt Jiří Kylián’s 27’52” offers a meditation on time and its relativity. Set to music by Dirk Haubrich, based on Gustav Mahler’s unfinished Symphony No. 10, the piece captures the tension between mechanical time and human awareness of mortality. The title refers to...
Prague will once again turn green this March as the Irish Times Bar St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026 brings a week of Irish music, theatre, family events and celebrations to the city. The festival, organised again this year by the Czech-Irish Business and Cultural Association in cooperation with local partners, will culminate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Prague’s city centre on Sunday, 15 March, transforming Wenceslas Square and the surrounding streets into a celebration of Irish culture. Festival organisers say this year’s programme has been designed to showcase the diversity of Irish traditions while welcoming the wider international community living in Prague. “St. Patrick’s Day in Prague has become a wonderful opportunity for Irish people abroad to share their culture with the people of Prague,” said Darragh Price of the festival organising committee. “The festival is growing every year, and we’re delighted to offer events for families, theatre lovers, and anyone who enjoys Irish music, dance and community spirit.” “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and the best way to join in the celebrations this year is to dress in green, white and orange, the national colours of Ireland,” continued Darragh Price of the CIBCA parade organising...
Prague’s Old Town Hall could soon offer visitors a new way to explore the city’s past. As part of a planned reconstruction of the building’s underground spaces, Prague City Tourism is preparing an immersive exhibition called “Guardians of Prague.” The project aims to open areas of the underground that are currently inaccessible while introducing modern audiovisual elements that will guide visitors through key moments in Prague’s history. According to Prague City Tourism, the exhibition will combine projections, videomapping and sound with live commentary from guides. Instead of a traditional tour, visitors will move through the underground spaces while historical scenes are projected onto the walls and surrounding architecture. František Cipro, chairman of the board of Prague City Tourism, said the goal is to expand the existing tours of the Old Town Hall and make additional sections of the building available to the public. “Together with the Prague City Hall, we want to expand our current tours and make new areas of the Old Town Hall accessible to visitors,” Cipro said. “At the same time, we are preparing an audiovisual installation focused on the history of medieval Prague.” City officials say the Old Town Hall remains one of the capital’s most...
The Easter season in Czechia is once again bringing a wide range of traditional markets, castle festivals and folk events across the country. In the capital, the Easter atmosphere will return to Prague’s historic squares. Easter markets will open at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square between 21 March and 12 April. Stalls will sell painted eggs, wooden rattles, ribbons and traditional Easter whips, while stage programmes will feature folk songs and dances reflecting Czech spring traditions. Easter markets are also planned in other Czech cities. In Plzeň, the Easter market at Republic Square will run from 25 March to 5 April. Visitors can browse stands offering painted eggs, handmade whips decorated with colourful ribbons, sausages, stuffing, cheeses and local mead. In Brno, the Easter Festival at Svobody Square will run from 27 March to 5 April. Around forty stands will sell wicker baskets, pottery, jewellery, Easter decorations and traditional painted eggs. The programme will also include performances by Moravian folklore groups, combining dance and live music. The southern Bohemian town of Český Krumlov will host its Easter market at Svornosti Square from 2 to 6 April. Local farmers and artisans will offer seasonal products, wooden crafts, fur sheep toys,...
More than just stories between pages, the Human Libraries Project is about bringing people together through experience, discussion, and inclusion. Human Libraries encourage people not to judge a book by its cover – the book being a human with individual experiences, rather than a paperback edition text. Since the early 2000s, the ideas of becoming a “human book” or a “reader” have been circulating globally, through various organizations, and continue to grow. In 2013, Amnesty International Czech Republic implemented this format, aligning with the belief in universal human rights, while actively working to combat discrimination and prejudice. Since then, thousands of human books have been invited to share their experiences in open conversations tackling racism, extremism, and xenophobia. “86% of children who experience Human Libraries consider themselves to be more empathetic towards others, as conversation deepens and more difficult questions arise,” states Natálie Ficencová, Coordinator of Human Libraries Amnesty International Czech Republic. “Human Libraries aim to improve empathy and understanding of human rights within society.” Just like turning a page from one chapter to the next, discovery is endless. As conversations deepen, comfort increases between participants and their curiosity. Human books come from many backgrounds, where everyone is safe and...
Two well-known Prague venues — Lucerna Cinema and Edison Filmhub — have been included in a global ranking of the 100 best cinemas in the world, compiled by the international publication Time Out. The list places the Czech capital alongside major film cities such as Tokyo, Paris, and Los Angeles, highlighting Prague’s long-standing cinema culture. The historic Lucerna Cinema, located inside the Lucerna Palace near Wenceslas Square, ranked 62nd in the list. The venue has operated as a cinema since 1909 and remains one of Prague’s best-known film spaces. Time Out praised its distinctive early 20th-century atmosphere and its combination of Art Nouveau and Art Deco architectural elements. Over the years, the cinema has hosted premieres, festivals, and cultural events. Recently it also served as the site of the farewell ceremony for renowned Czech actress Jana Brejchová, highlighting the venue’s symbolic cultural role in the city. Edison Filmhub placed 75th in the ranking and was described by the publication as a Prague hub for thoughtful and independent film programming. The cinema is situated in a functionalistic building near the Jindřišská Tower, formerly used as a transformer station. It was created by brothers Ivan Hronec and Dominik Hronec, founders of Film...
Prague’s annual audiovisual festival Spectaculare returns on March 5 with a program that spans concerts, film screenings, workshops and exhibitions across the city. Now in its thirteenth edition, the event presents seventeen programs, including eight Czech premieres and several first-time appearances in Prague. The festival’s strongest draw comes at the end. On April 8, Berlin-based producer Apparat will perform at SaSaZu, introducing his new album A Hum of Maybe. Known for moving between club-driven electronics and restrained, song-based material, Apparat will appear with a live band, a format that has become central to his recent work. Two days later, the closing night shifts to Palác Akropolis, where Canadian composer Flore Laurentienne will perform in Prague for the first time. His music blends orchestral writing with analog synthesizers in slowly unfolding compositions. The evening opens with Polish pianist Zuzanna Całka. The opening night on March 5 brings British producer Rival Consoles and German composer Ben Lukas Boysen to MeetFactory. Both artists are known for carefully structured electronic compositions that build intensity through repetition and dynamic contrast. On March 7, French producer Thylacine performs at Lucerna Music Bar, accompanied by pianist Bravin Karunanithy. The program also includes Czech pianist Beata Hlavenková in...
Prague’s Exhibition Grounds are preparing for one of their busiest years in decades, with the long-awaited reopening of the Industrial Palace scheduled for September 2026. After 18 years of closure and extensive reconstruction, the building will once again host trade fairs, exhibitions and public events, returning to the cultural and economic life of the capital. The reopening will be accompanied by guided tours for the public. One of the first major events to partially take place in the restored palace will be Designblok in early October. Organizers say the building’s return marks a turning point for the entire complex, which has undergone gradual modernization while continuing to expand its event program. The 2026 calendar confirms the site’s role as one of Prague’s main venues for sport, culture and large public gatherings. Among the first major events of the spring will be the Running Expo, scheduled for March 26–27 in the Křižík Pavilions C, D and E. The event is free to attend and will bring together sports brands, technology companies and experts offering lectures and workshops for runners of all levels. The Marathon Expo will follow on May 1–2 in the Křižík Pavilions B and C, also with free admission. Both...
The name Giacomo Casanova has become synonymous with philanderers, seducers, and lovers of all pleasures. The renowned Italian adventurer spent the final years of his life at Duchcov Chateau (Ústí nad Labem Region). But why did he spend his last years there? Giacomo Casanova was born on 2 April 1725 in Venice into a family of actors. Although he did not come from the nobility, his intelligence, charisma, and ability to move among the elite allowed him to establish connections across Europe. His life was filled with love affairs, travels, and encounters with figures such as Voltaire, Mozart, and Empress Catherine the Great. Besides that, he worked as a diplomat, spy, philosopher, writer, and violinist. His charm was said to be irresistible, as evidenced by the more than 130 women he mentioned as his lovers in his memoirs. Giacomo Casanova arrived in Duchcov after being exiled from Venice, thanks to his friend Count Josef Karel of Waldstein, who offered him the position of librarian at his chateau in 1785. By then, Casanova was famous across Europe not only for his romantic escapades but also for numerous scandals and conflicts due to his fiery temperament. It was in Duchcov that Casanova...
Masopoost 2026 will take place on February 28 at Prague’s Výstaviště, bringing together folklore, contemporary club culture, and live performance under one roof. The event is organized by the Ploom brand in cooperation with the Nebál collective. The evening will explore the theme Roots & Riots, which combines traditional folklore elements with modern digital and club aesthetics. Masks remain the central symbol of Masopust culture, representing transformation and collective celebration. The visual concept of the event will blend ancestral motifs such as ribbons and folk details with darker underground styles, including leather, chains, and rave-inspired imagery. The Roots stage will feature cellist Terezie Kovalová, who will present a fusion of classical instrumentation and alternative music. Kovalová has built her career by moving between classical and contemporary scenes, starting her musical journey at a young age before later exploring band projects and experimental work. The program will also include the Czech duo James Cole & Idea, the alternative hip-hop project Mutanti hledaj východisko, the band Tygroo, and a traditional cimbalom ensemble. The Riot stage will focus on electronic and experimental music. Berlin-based producer Logic1000 will bring a mix of UK garage and house, while French artist Roland Cristal will present an...
The exhibition “Labyrinth of the Heart and Paradise of the World” brings the work of Romanian painter Radu Băieș to Prague for his first large solo presentation in the city. The show opens on March 4, 2026, at Bold Gallery and will remain accessible until April 4. The project reflects the artist’s long-term interest in human inner space and the fragile search for calm in a world marked by uncertainty. Băieș works with painting as a form of meditation, blending figurative traditions with symbolic landscapes that carry emotional and historical memory. Born in Cluj, Romania, in 1988, Băieș studied painting at the University of Art and Design in his hometown. The artistic environment of the city is often associated with what is informally called the Cluj School, a loosely connected group of artists rather than a strictly defined movement. Băieș builds on these foundations but moves beyond them through personal symbolism and atmospheric light. His paintings often show solitary figures in rural or semi-mythical landscapes, where the boundary between reality and dream becomes unclear. Shepherd-like characters appear frequently, sometimes resembling saints, sometimes anonymous travellers moving quietly through vast terrain. Light plays a central role in the artist’s work. Dramatic illumination...
After captivating audiences across the globe for more than three decades, Slava’s Snowshow is coming to Prague. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production will run for seven performances at the Divadlo Hybernia from March 4 to 8, 2026. Tickets available here. Created in 1993 by Russian artist Slava Polunin, Snowshow has toured dozens of countries and hundreds of cities, drawing millions of spectators. Over the years, it has built a reputation as a show that speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, combining visual poetry, clowning, and large-scale stage effects in a way that feels both intimate and spectacular. Snowshow is often described as a genre of its own. Though it has been performed thousands of times, the production retains a sense of spontaneity that makes each evening feel unique. From the opening moments, the audience is drawn into a dreamlike world where logic gives way to imagination. Adults are invited to rediscover a sense of childlike wonder, while children find themselves immersed in a universe that feels tailor-made for their curiosity. Giant balloons float above the crowd. Nearly 100,000 soap bubbles fill the theatre. Paper snow drifts across the auditorium, turning the space into a temporary winter landscape. By...
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