A radio tower installation at Prague’s National Gallery is showcasing local efforts to preserve alternative culture as the Czech government seeks to cut funding to the arts and other public sectors. Created by members of Prague-based Shella Radio, the tower is adorned with fabrics and relics of previous parties hosted in Ankali & Planeta Za, a nightclub that has faced closure due to financial problems. “We believe in the idea of this radio as an amplification of voices that are often neglected in other spaces,” Shania Rodriguez, a Prague-based DJ and Shella radio host, said in an interview. “Here, they can be vocal about the issues and problems within our system and also share ideas of change.” Many artists and curators say the environment for cultural organizations has grown more challenging due to financial cuts by the new right wing government led by Andrej Babiš. The planned budget for this year shrank by 3.9 billion crowns – an almost 20 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the Czech Ministry of Culture. The cuts sparked widespread backlash across the country in April, and many took to the streets. Shella, an Egyptian Arabic slang word meaning “a group of friends...
Skywatchers in the Czech Republic will have two reasons to look up on the night of August 12. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the evening, followed by favorable conditions for watching the annual Perseid meteor shower. The eclipse will be visible across Czechia shortly before sunset, with the Sun low over the western and northwestern horizon. In Prague, the partial eclipse is expected to begin at about 7:19 p.m., reach its maximum at 8:12 p.m. and end around 8:27 p.m. At the height of the eclipse, the Moon will cover about 86 percent of the Sun’s disk in Prague, making the event particularly noticeable if skies are clear. The eclipse will look different depending on where observers are located. The farther east they are, the later the eclipse will begin and the less of it will be visible. In eastern Czechia and much of Slovakia, the maximum phase will take place after sunset, when the Sun is already below the horizon. The event will be a partial eclipse in Central Europe, while a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Astronomers and eclipse enthusiasts are expected to travel to those areas...
A floating swimming pool could be built along the Vltava River in Prague’s Holešovice district, near U Vody Park. Prague 7 City Hall is considering using a section of the waterfront near the Port 7 development for the project. The municipality hopes the pool could be ready within three years, although the cost has not yet been determined. The project is still in its early stages. The district is currently looking into whether it could obtain older or unused pontoons and adapt them to create the swimming facility. One of the main questions is where the pool water would come from. Prague 7 is considering both the Vltava and the municipal water supply. The aim would be to use this data to determine when swimming in the river is considered safe. Čižinský has suggested introducing a simple traffic-light system similar to those used in cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam, allowing swimmers to see whether conditions are suitable. According to Čižinský, the Vltava generally has good enough water quality for swimming, although conditions can deteriorate after heavy rainfall. Recent measurements support this concern. Prague hygiene officials have been monitoring the water at Branická beach since the beginning of this year....
Hermanos Gutiérrez, a guitar duo formed by brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez with Swiss-Ecuadorian roots, will perform in Prague for the first time on August 20, 2026 at Lucerna Great Hall. Their music blends Latin American influences with a modern, atmospheric sound, built around the interplay of two guitars that create detailed, cinematic soundscapes full of emotion and depth. Get your ticket here. The duo has built a reputation for their distinctive instrumental style, where melody and rhythm intertwine without the need for vocals. Their live performances are known for their intimate yet expansive atmosphere, often described as immersive journeys rather than traditional concerts. Their latest album, Sonido Cósmico (2024), continues this direction with a deep musical exploration of rich sonic textures. The record carries elements of Latin mysticism and hypnotic guitar patterns, shaped in collaboration with producer Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Under his production, Hermanos Gutiérrez expand their sound while keeping the minimalist core that defines their identity. Beyond the music itself, Hermanos Gutiérrez’s work reflects a strong connection between family, cultural heritage, and artistic exploration. The brothers often describe their creative process as a shared language shaped by years of playing together. Each concert becomes a...
Construction projects across Prague’s historic center are proving a pain for tourists and locals alike who say the clumps of dirt, building supplies and equipment block popular sites and make it difficult to move around one of Europe’s most visited cities. Heading down Národní to the Charles Bridge or going for a beer near the Vltava river now looks more like a vast construction site where tourists need to look out for more than the cobble-stone streets and baroque spires. “It’s their first time here too, [they’ve] never seen it and now it’s torn up,” said Sherryl, a tourist visiting from the United States with her friends. A major source of the disruption are upgrades to the public transport system. The central tram route delivering travelers to the heart of the city near the Národní Divadlo stop has been shuttered for weeks. The disruption has taken a heavy toll on surrounding businesses like Aggeo, an Italian grocery store along the corridor. Its manager, Irena Kumpová, noted a sharp drop in foot traffic from travelers and regular local customers, who stroll by the National Theater on their way to gaze at the artist David Černý’s famous Kafka head. “I’d rather stay...
Live Nation and PPF Group are forming a joint venture that will operate three of Prague’s major event venues — O2 Arena, O2 Universum and Forum Karlín. The companies plan to invest in the venues and upgrade their facilities, with Live Nation set to hold a 51 percent stake in the new company. The agreement will bring together one of the world’s largest live entertainment companies and PPF, the investment group that owns O2 Arena and O2 Universum through its subsidiary Bestsport. PPF has also operated Forum Karlín, which has been owned by Patria Investment Company since last year. The companies announced the planned partnership in a joint statement. Financial details of the transaction and the amount of the planned investment have not been disclosed. The deal remains subject to the required regulatory approvals. Under the agreement, the new operator will be responsible for the day-to-day running of all three venues, including event planning and programming. The venues themselves will remain under their existing ownership structures, and their names will not change. The partners said they intend to invest substantially in the facilities over the coming years. The aim is to improve conditions for audiences and performers while expanding the...
Residents of Prague 7 will regain a tram connection between Holešovice and the city center from September, with tram line 5 set to operate through the district and continue toward Wenceslas Square. The change follows months of pressure from Prague 7 officials and local residents, who have called for better tram connections since the cancellation of line 14. The district had previously requested either the return of line 14 or the introduction of an equivalent service and organized a petition supporting the demand. The new arrangement will initially be temporary. According to the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system, two trams will operate on the route at least through December 2026. Line 5 to replace temporary route The new service is linked to planned transport changes in Žižkov. Because of a traffic closure there, tram line 34 will be replaced by line 5 in Holešovice. At Holešovice train station, line 5 will connect with line 6, effectively creating a continuous service between the two routes. Trams will run from the station through the Holešovice area, past the market and across Vltavská Street before continuing toward Wenceslas Square and other parts of central Prague. For passengers in Holešovice, the move restores a...
A Czech-Ukrainian rally will take place outside the Russian Embassy in Prague on August 20 to mark the 58th anniversary of the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. The event, titled “Ivan, Go Home!”, is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, at Boris Němcova Square in Prague 6. The rally comes one day before the anniversary of the night of August 20-21, 1968, when troops from five Warsaw Pact countries entered Czechoslovakia to crush the Prague Spring reform movement. The invasion brought an end to the country’s attempt to pursue a more liberal form of socialism and was followed by two decades of political repression and Soviet military presence. The event is being organized jointly by People in Need (Člověk v tísni), Memory of the People (Paměť národa), Million Moments for Democracy (Milion chvilek pro demokracii), and the European Congress of Ukrainians. Organizers say the rally will connect the historical experience of the Soviet occupation with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Participants will gather to remember those killed or persecuted following the 1968 invasion and the people who lived under the communist regime that followed. The organizers also plan to express support for Ukraine and draw attention to...
Production of Ibelin, a new film based on the life of Norwegian World of Warcraft player Mats Steen, is moving to Prague this summer. Filming is expected to take place at Barrandov Studios from early August through early October, following the production’s spring shoot in Norway. The film is not connected to the 2016 Hollywood movie Warcraft. Instead, it tells the real-life story of Steen, who lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and built friendships, relationships and a social life inside the online world of World of Warcraft. The Prague production is reportedly seeking extras for roles including blacksmiths, guards and innkeepers. The casting suggests that parts of the film set in the game’s fictional world could be filmed in the Czech Republic. The producers have not yet officially confirmed which scenes will be shot in Prague. Charlie Plummer leads the cast American actor Charlie Plummer will portray Mats Steen. Toni Collette and Stephen Graham will play his parents, while the supporting cast includes Bill Nighy, Isabela Merced, Maisy Stella, John Bradley and Ivanna Sakhno. The film will be directed by Norwegian filmmaker Morten Tyldum, whose credits include The Imitation Game and the science-fiction film Passengers. At the center of the...
A time capsule containing different items, newspapers and messages documenting life in 2026 has been buried beneath Prague’s reconstructed Wenceslas Square. The capsule was placed on Wednesday, August 5, near the statue of St. Wenceslas as work continues on the upper section of the square. The Prague New Town Association, which is involved in activities around the statue and the surrounding area, organised the ceremony. The date was not originally chosen for its historical significance. Construction work ultimately determined both the day and the location of the burial. But the association later discovered that August 5 also marks the 60th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ Revolver album. “We were wondering what made August 5 go down in history. Then we found out that it was 60 years ago that the Beatles released their famous album Revolver. So now we are leaving a message here for future generations,” said Monika Vlková, the association’s executive director. The box, measuring 60 by 40 by 23.5 centimetres and weighing about eight kilograms, was then taken to a prepared pit beside the statue. Workers had excavated the hole to a depth of around 1.7 metres, where the capsule was placed before the site...
Czech kettlebell training brand Železná koule has opened its largest location yet at Danube House in Prague’s Karlín district. The new 600-square-metre gym expands the brand’s presence in Prague and comes ahead of the next edition of its flagship Amazing 12 fitness programme. Železná koule has built a community around kettlebell training and coached workouts rather than the traditional self-service gym model. The company says more than 20,000 people have trained through its programmes since its launch. At its Karlín location, members train under the guidance of coaches in small groups. The approach is designed to provide more personal instruction and a structured training environment, rather than simply giving members access to gym equipment. The new location is also the latest venue for the company’s Amazing 12 programme, a 12-week fitness and body transformation course that combines regular training with nutrition guidance and ongoing support. What is the Amazing 12 programme? The programme is aimed at both people who are new to structured strength training and more experienced gym-goers looking for a more organised approach to their workouts. Although the programme itself lasts 12 weeks, participants first complete a preparation week, making 13 weeks in total. During the programme, they...
A new private bus service could soon connect Prague’s main railway station directly with Václav Havel Airport, offering passengers another option for getting between the city center and the airport. Transport company Dinarica is planning to launch the service at the end of October. The route would run between the main railway station and the airport, providing a direct alternative to the Airport Express operated by České dráhy. The company says it wants to address one of the main practical problems passengers face when travelling by bus to the airport — luggage storage. Dinarica plans to use Setra and MAN buses equipped with air conditioning, seat belts and more spacious seating. Each vehicle will accommodate between 70 and 90 passengers. The planned service would operate from morning until evening, with buses running approximately every two hours. A one-way ticket is expected to cost around CZK 125, making the service considerably cheaper than the Airport Express. Its fare is set to rise to CZK 200 following the latest price increase. Prague’s public transport system already offers cheaper ways to reach the airport. Trolleybus 59 and bus 100 connect Václav Havel Airport with the Prague public transport network, but neither provides a...
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