On October 31, the Prague Market (Holešovická tržnice) will once again come alive with the vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors of Mexico as it hosts its third annual Día de los Muertos. From 11 a.m. until nearly midnight, the event promises a festive atmosphere with activities for all ages. The heart of the festival will be its outdoor Gastro Zone, offering authentic Mexican cuisine. Visitors will have the chance to taste popular street foods, such as tacos, churros, and burritos. For those looking for something more unique, there will be traditional pan de muerto paired with rich hot chocolate—a classic treat during Día de los Muertos. Hall 13 will host a market with Mexican products, crafts, and activities for all ages. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors can make masks, get their faces painted in Mexican designs, or create flower crowns and headdresses. The craft zone offers a way for both kids and adults to explore Mexican traditions and participate in the holiday’s customs. Music to Celebrate Día de los Muertos will feature performances by Mariachi Azteca de Praga, both at the Mexican pop-up and in Hall 13. DJ Gadjo will also perform, bringing his beats to keep the atmosphere...
Prague is a hub for startup activity in the region, and will now finally get its first conference focused on connecting founders with venture capital firms and more experienced entrepreneurs on Tuesday, October 22. The very first Tech Happy Hours is a daylong event set to put Prague on the European startup map. The event will feature speakers from a number of Prague-based startups, among them local unicorn Productboard, as well as national and international venture capital firms. Tech Happy Hours is a part of the Czech Startup Week, an initiative from Startup Kitchen and CzechInvest. Startup Kitchen is a platform that aims to mentor first-time founders as they start their startup journey, while CzechInvest is the state-funded investment and business development agency. Speakers will include Martin Felcman, head of product at Productboard, as well as serial entrepreneur Jan Rezab. The headline speaker is Linn Kretzschmar from CERN Venture Connect, the Swiss research organization’s program to connect startups, capital, and cutting-edge tech. Speakers will focus on a number of topics, most of them centered around how to get and keep funding, as well as how to run a startup as a first-time founder. Special attention will go out to startups...
The Smetana Hall of the Municipal House will be the setting for an extraordinary musical experience. On October 30, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., a special concert will take place to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Antonín Dvořák’s famous cantata “The Spectre’s Bride”. This project will feature one of the leading Czech orchestras, the Prague Philharmonia, under the baton of renowned conductor Petr Altrichter. The atmosphere will be further enhanced by the performance of the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno, led by acclaimed choirmaster Petr Fiala. The solo parts will be performed by Czech artists – soprano Veronika Rovná, baritone Roman Janál, and tenor Richard Samek. The cantata The Spectre’s Bride is one of the most significant works of 19th-century Czech music. Antonín Dvořák composed it to the text of a ballad by Karel Jaromír Erben, which is part of his famous collection Kytice. The work tells a dramatic and mystical story of love, death, and supernatural forces. The Spectre’s Bride was originally commissioned for the Birmingham Musical Festival in 1885, but Dvořák insisted that the premiere take place in Bohemia first, and only afterward in England. The intention to perform and record The Spectre’s Bride in concert, with a CD release...
One of Prague’s most overlooked areas, Palmovka, is about to undergo a major transformation. The Akva development company has acquired land from the Prague Transport Company in the vicinity of the Palmovka bus station, with plans to build a brand-new complex featuring both apartments and retail spaces. The current bus station, which has fallen into severe disrepair, will soon give way to modern construction. The project will include residential units, commercial outlets, and an entirely new public square named after renowned Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal. Before construction begins, the first phase will involve the demolition of the existing terminal, which covers an area equivalent to two football fields. Once cleared, the development will bring a combination of apartments, shops, and essential services to the neighborhood. A standout feature of the project will be the revitalization of Bohumil Hrabal Square, which is designed to breathe new life into the area. In addition, the plan calls for the restoration of the nearby synagogue and significant improvements to surrounding public spaces. “This is an exceptional opportunity to reshape an area that has long been neglected,” says Filip Titl, an architect from UNIT Architects. “Few places in Prague are as deserving of transformation as...
In a bid to reduce public disturbances and curb alcohol tourism, Prague officials are preparing to ban organized pub crawls at night. Pub crawls, where tourists move from one bar to another led by specialized agencies, have caused increasing frustration for local residents, particularly in Prague 1. On Monday, city councilors will review a proposed amendment that could introduce this ban, aimed at restoring peace during the night hours. Why Prague 1 Wants Change Residents in the city center have long been complaining about the chaos these pub crawls bring. According to locals, the groups—often intoxicated—disturb the quiet of the night as they pass through residential neighborhoods, particularly under apartment windows. If passed, the amendment would prohibit organized pub crawls between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., while allowing traditional guided tours. “These activities place a significant burden on municipal services, such as cleaning and public safety, which strains both the budget and personnel of the city,” the reasoning report for the proposal explains. The draft proposal notes that excessive alcohol consumption and the associated unruly behavior may give an impression of a city that lacks sophistication, which could deter potential visitors, investors, and even residents. “Alcohol-fueled pub crawls diminish the...
The leading international conference for investors and startups, Engaged Investments, will offer an even richer program this fall than last year. The goal of this unique event in the Czech Republic, which will attract up to 350 participants from across Europe, along with key investors from the USA, is to foster cross-border investments and collaboration between startups and investors across regions. The fifth edition of the event, co-organized by DEPO Ventures and J&T Ventures, will take place on October 23 and 24 in Prague. In addition to investment themes, the focus will also be on the latest technologies in defense and cybersecurity, space technologies, and artificial intelligence. The Engaged Investments conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices among leading venture capital investors. In addition to the aforementioned key areas, the event will also cover topics such as bridging the gap between startup investing and access to venture capital in the USA and Central and Eastern Europe, and the importance of exits in the startup ecosystem. Confirmed speakers include former Avast CTO Michal Pěchouček, angel investor in Czech unicorn Mews, founder of startup OdeonOry Weihs, Czech entrepreneur and investor Michael Rozstok Poplar, RSJ Investments Martin Hudeček, MariaDB...
The 2024 Christmas season in Prague is just around the corner, with the first-holiday market set to open on Náměstí Míru. This festive event will kick off on Wednesday, November 20. Visitors will be able to enjoy the market daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until Christmas Eve, December 24. The market will offer traditional Czech holiday treats, handcrafted gifts, and festive decorations, creating the perfect setting for both locals and tourists to soak in the holiday spirit. Other Christmas fairs across Prague will open progressively towards the end of November and early December. The biggest and most popular Christmas markets—those on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square—will begin on Saturday, November 30. Due to the high demand from both locals and tourists, these markets will extend beyond the usual end date, staying open until January 6, 2025. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
On October 7th, Prague officially opened the most modern eye clinic in the Czech Republic, located on the border between Jinonice and Stodůlky. The clinic boasts five state-of-the-art operating theatres equipped with cutting-edge lasers, 19 specialized examination rooms, and comprehensive ophthalmology services. The clinic plans to add a dedicated children’s orthoptics department and an exercise room for young patients. Housed in the Technopark building, which was repurposed in 2021 for this project, the new clinic is a five-story complex spanning nearly 9,000 square meters. The transformation began in spring 2023 under the leadership of world-renowned eye surgeon Pavel Stodůlka. “The clinic occupies the top two floors, covering 2,652 square meters. It currently features five operating theatres, specialized exam rooms, 19 consultation rooms, six instrument measurement rooms, and four patient zones capable of accommodating up to 360 people. Additionally, 162 parking spaces are available, including 13 for electric vehicles,” said Jiří Mikšík, head of the construction department. The clinic is headed by Associate Professor Drahomíra Baráková, one of the country’s most respected eye surgeons. The clinic specializes in a wide range of treatments, from cataract surgery and laser vision correction to retinal surgeries and aesthetic procedures. In addition to ophthalmology, we offer...
This year’s Signal Festival will present 22 installations, 7 of them exclusively in the Gallery Zone. Program and routes of Signal Festival Signal Festival offers a very clear festival app that can be downloaded from the Apple Store and Google Play. The app includes the full program, an interactive map of the festival and other useful information. Where can I buy tickets? Online tickets can be purchased on the Signal Festival website or on our app. Tickets can also be purchased on site. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the festival. Signal Festival is in the Prague Castle area! This year’s festival is special because it takes visitors through the grounds of Prague Castle. In order for this experience to run smoothly and be safe for visitors, it is important to adhere to and respect the requirements from both Prague Castle and our festival organizators. Passage through the Prague Castle grounds (the route Third Courtyard → Supreme Purcracy → Na Opyši street, towards the Old Castle Steps leading to Malostranská Street) will be open in both directions only until 10 pm. Visitors are advised to start the Hradčany route, after 10 pm, from the Prague Castle Riding Hall or...
The Prague 1 district is preparing to negotiate with Prague’s city leadership to increase the tourist tax. Currently, the law sets the maximum fee at 50 CZK (approximately €2) per person per night, but local officials believe this amount is inadequate. The last increase in tourist tax came in 2021 when it rose from 21 CZK to 50 CZK per night due to a change in legislation. However, officials argue that this rate is still too low compared to other European cities. Why the Current Fee Falls Short According to a report from the district’s Finance Committee, in collaboration with Prague City Tourism, the average residence fee in EU cities is around €7 per night. This is three times higher than the current limit in Prague. Representatives believe aligning with European standards will not only generate more income but also streamline fee collection, which is a key revenue source for Prague 1. “This fee helps offset the costs of tourism. Visitors create waste, use local public transport, roads, and other services, all of which impact the city’s budget. Increasing the fee will provide more resources for maintaining cleanliness and improving city services,” said Giancarlo Lamberti (TOP 09), chairman of the Finance...
The Divadlo na Vinohradech is one step closer to its much-anticipated renovation. The Prague City Council approved a public tender for securing construction supervision during the restoration of this historic theater, which will include a comprehensive modernization of its stage technology. The tender for the actual construction work was announced earlier this summer, and work is expected to begin in the first quarter of next year. “The approval of the renovation project marks a significant step in ensuring its future and preserving its legacy. In the long run, this is also a vital move in supporting Prague’s cultural scene. I firmly believe that this investment will elevate the city’s cultural offerings and attract new visitors,” said Jiří Pospíšil, Prague’s Deputy Mayor. The estimated value of the public contract for construction supervision is CZK 45 million (excluding VAT). As for the construction itself, the expected cost of the renovation is CZK 2.212 billion (excluding VAT). The renovation plans include expanding the underground area behind the theater to include a rehearsal hall, which will also serve as a smaller venue with a capacity of 150 to 200 seats. Once the renovation is complete, the theater will offer increased comfort for audiences, a fully...
Los Angeles-based comedian and musician Morgan Jay is set to bring his unique blend of humor, music, and improvisation to Prague on May 13, 2025. As part of his “The Goofy Guy Tour,” Jay will perform at the iconic Kino Lucerna, offering Prague audiences an evening of laughs and musical talent. Morgan Jay has built a reputation for his distinctive style, combining comedy with live music and improvisation. His performances focus on authenticity, human connection, and shared experiences, allowing him to engage audiences in a truly interactive way. Jay, known for his appearances on MTV, NBC, and Comedy Central’s Wild’N’Out, has established himself as a rising star in the comedy scene. His work has earned him awards and recognition at prestigious comedy festivals, including being named the face of the 2023 Just For Laughs comedy competition. With a strong following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Morgan Jay has also released two comedy specials on YouTube, further solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry. Tickets for the Prague show will be available on the Ticketmaster network starting from October 11, 2024, at 10:00 am, with prices starting at 590 CZK. VIP packages are also on sale. Fans can...
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