A well-known restaurant in Prague was forced to suspend part of its operations after inspectors uncovered serious hygiene violations, including mold, dirt, and evidence of rodents. The inspection, carried out by the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority (SZPI) on April 23, focused on the Kolkovna Olympia restaurant near the Legií Bridge. Officials reported multiple breaches of hygiene rules, particularly in the basement areas used for storage and food preparation. Inspectors found rodent droppings, insects, and visible dirt on the floors. They also noted that the premises were not adequately protected against pests. Cooling equipment showed signs of mold and buildup, raising concerns about food safety. Due to the risk of contamination, authorities imposed a partial closure affecting the basement facilities, including a food preparation room and dry storage areas. The rest of the restaurant remained open. The following day, inspectors returned to reassess the situation. After confirming that the issues had been addressed, they allowed the restaurant to resume full operations. The restaurant’s management said the problems were limited to storage spaces that had not been in regular use. According to manager Karel Kováčik, the affected rooms were old basement areas located near the lower kitchen, which led to...
The reopening of a key entrance to the Muzeum metro station at the upper end of Wenceslas Square is expected in the first half of May. The entrance, located at the corner of Washington Street near the former Dům potravin building, has been closed for an extended period due to large-scale redevelopment works in the area. The closure was linked to the ongoing transformation of the upper section of Wenceslas Square, including the construction of a new tram line and broader public space upgrades. The site sits next to a prominent corner building that houses businesses such as Albert and McDonald’s. Originally, Prague’s public transport operator indicated the entrance would reopen in autumn last year, but delays pushed the timeline further. Once operational, the upgraded access point will be larger, slightly relocated, and equipped with escalators to improve passenger flow. The changes are part of a wider redesign of the square, which will also alter how commuters enter the metro near the statue of St. Wenceslas. Two entrances previously served this area, but one has already been removed to make way for tram tracks. The remaining entrance is expected to close once the new, expanded access point near Dom Potravin...
From June through August 2026, Prague’s Holešovice Market will host a new outdoor attraction aimed at children and families. The site will introduce a Space Trail, a temporary educational route designed to present the Solar System through interactive activities spread across the market grounds. Running from June 1 to August 31, the project will feature twelve stations, each focused on a different aspect of space. Children will move between them, completing simple tasks and learning basic facts about planets and astronomy. The format is designed to keep younger visitors engaged while offering a structured educational experience. The content has been developed in cooperation with the European Space Agency’s education office and its Czech partner program, ESERO Czech Republic. Organizers say this ensures the material is accurate while still accessible to children. In addition to the outdoor trail, visitors will find a small exhibition housed in a container at Tržní náměstí. The exhibition will be open throughout the summer and free to enter. Participation in the trail itself requires a starting card, which can be purchased at the INFOSHOP in Hall 1 and at Papelote. The project targets a wide audience, including families with children aged 4 to 14, school groups,...
Prague’s 2026 festival season brings a packed calendar of open-air concerts, student gatherings, and major classical events across the city. The season opens with United Islands, a long-running event focused on emerging artists. Held from April 30 to May 2 across Štvanice Island and nearby venues, the festival will feature more than 100 performances. Its lineup mixes indie, jazz, electronic and world music, with international acts such as Bilk, Yard and Min Taka alongside Czech performers including Toyota Vangelis and Kvietah. Entry remains free, with visitors encouraged to support the event through voluntary contributions. Alongside concerts, debates and discussions will take place as part of a new forum program addressing topics from artificial intelligence to the role of media in democracy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Islands (@united_islands) On May 1, Majáles takes over Letňany Airport. The country’s largest student festival offers a full-day lineup combining rap, pop, rock and electronic music. Performers include Ben Cristovao, Viktor Sheen, Sara Rikas and Chinaski, while a dedicated EDM stage will host international acts such as Rudimental, Sigma and Dimension. The event draws a mix of students and the general public, making it one of the busiest...
Prague is moving ahead with plans to expand the number of crossings over the Vltava River, with three new bridges under preparation in different parts of the city. The projects are intended to improve transport links, reduce pressure on existing routes, and connect districts that have long lacked direct access. The latest addition, the Dvorecký Bridge, has already opened and is now in daily use. As the city’s 21st bridge over the Vltava, it has quickly become part of Prague’s transport network, particularly for public transport, cyclists, and pedestrians. Attention is now shifting to other projects, some of which are nearing implementation while others remain in earlier planning stages. One of the most advanced proposals is the Suchdol Bridge, which forms part of the northern section of the Prague Ring Road. The design, selected through an international competition, was prepared by Studio acht together with the engineering firm Stráský, Hustý and Partners. The planned structure would stretch nearly 600 meters across the Vltava valley, rising about 80 meters above the river. It is designed to carry three lanes of traffic in each direction, along with dedicated routes for pedestrians and cyclists. According to the Prague Institute of Planning and...
Prague 5 is widening its campaign to curb graffiti, signing new agreements with private property owners that will allow the district to clean and protect more buildings at its own expense. At a recent meeting, district councillors approved contracts covering several addresses, including buildings on Zahradníčkova, Na Bělidle and Ostrovského streets. Under the agreements, the municipality will arrange and finance the application of protective coatings as well as the removal of any new graffiti that appears. The move builds on a program that has been in place for several years and is now extending further into privately owned properties. City officials say the aim is to reduce visual clutter and discourage repeat vandalism by making surfaces easier to clean. “The program remains one of the most practical ways to keep public spaces in Prague 5 in good condition,” said Mayor Lukáš Herold, who initiated the scheme. He noted that treated facades allow markings to be removed quickly, lowering the incentive for graffiti writers to return. The system operates on a simple principle. Once a building is coated with a protective layer, any new graffiti can be washed off without damaging the surface. Property owners who join must first ensure their...
The multi-genre United Islands festival will kick off Prague’s festival season, offering three days of music, film and discussions across the city. The program begins on Thursday, April 30, with pop-up concerts in Portheimka Park in Smíchov, followed by shows in clubs around Prague. The main open-air part will take place on May 1 and 2 on Štvanice Island, where five stages will host more than 100 emerging artists from across Europe. Among the international acts are Irish electro-noise trio Yard, Dutch singer Min Taka and Slovak rising star Meowlau. The Czech scene will feature recent Anděl Award winner Marie April, Toyota Vangelis, rapper Anki and indie band WYFE. In addition to music, this year’s edition expands its non-musical program. Visitors can attend debates with journalists Nora Fridrichová and Zdislava Pokorná, as well as a screening of the Oscar-winning film Mr. Nobody vs. Putin. Entry remains free, with voluntary tickets available to support the festival. United Islands has built a reputation as one of Central Europe’s key showcase festivals, focusing on new talent from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and beyond. It returns once again to Štvanice Island. View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Islands...
Although the main celebrations fall on April 30, this year’s Witches Night (čarodějnice) in Prague extends over several days, with events already scheduled before the traditional evening of bonfires. Across the city, districts are preparing parades, children’s programs, concerts and fire shows. The custom, known as Walpurgis Night, has long been tied to the belief that fires could drive away evil spirits. It also marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring, a theme that continues to shape the modern celebrations. Prague 1 – Kampa and Střelecký Island One of the most well-known celebrations will take place in the Lesser Town area. On April 30, Kampa will host an afternoon program for children starting at 2:30 p.m., including games, attractions and interactive activities. At 6 p.m., participants will gather at Malostranské Square before a parade crosses Charles Bridge toward Kampa. The main bonfire is scheduled for dusk, followed by live music performances. Nearby Střelecký Island will offer a full-day program from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with refreshments, wine tasting, and live music. A light and fire show is also planned. Entry to both locations is free. Prague 2 – Svatopluk Čech Gardens Families with younger children can...
Beer lovers in Prague can mark their calendars for May 1, when the eleventh edition of the První Pivní Máj festival takes over the grounds of Břevnov Monastery. The one-day event runs from 12:00 to 20:00 and offers a broad look at Czech and Moravian craft brewing in a relaxed, open-air setting. Around twenty microbreweries from across the country are expected to present their beers, with roughly 80 different types on tap throughout the day. The focus remains on smaller producers, giving visitors a chance to sample styles and recipes that are not always easy to find in regular pubs or shops. The festival is not limited to beer. Organizers have also invited Moravian winemakers, adding a second tasting option for those who prefer wine or want to alternate between drinks. Food stalls will be set up across the venue, serving a mix of street food and traditional snacks, including burgers, sausages, fried cheese, pancakes, and other quick bites. In the afternoon, visitors can join light-hearted competitions, such as timed beer drinking or holding a full beer mug for as long as possible. There will also be a discussion on Czech beer culture, offering some context on brewing traditions and...
Returning to Prague for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, composer Alexey Shor is set for three near-sold-out concerts, a long way from the apartment where he used to write music for nobody but himself. “[Prague] is just one of the most beautiful places on Earth,” Shor said. “The last time we had a concert here, the reception was wonderful, and the concert hall was full.” Unlike most composers, Shor spent more than two decades as a Wall Street mathematician, writing music secretly in his apartment with no intention of ever sharing it. It was only when a friend, world-class American violist David Carpenter, spotted a score on Shor’s desk and refused to let it stay private that everything changed, eventually leading to concert halls around the world and performances by some of the biggest names in classical music. That growing audience has brought with it a new kind of pressure compared with early in his career, and he now feels the weight of not wanting to disappoint them. “Early on, people had no idea who I was. I literally had people tell me, ‘We thought you died in the 19th century, and here you are,’” he said. Tonight,...
Prague officials are once again debating how to ease pressure on the city’s historic core, with a new proposal to restrict vehicle access during the peak tourist season. Deputy Mayor Jaromír Beránek, a member of the Czech Pirate Party, plans to submit a measure that would temporarily limit traffic in key central areas during the summer holidays. The proposal targets parts of the city around Malostranské náměstí and sections of Smetana Embankment along the Vltava River. Under the plan, transit traffic would be blocked from passing through selected routes on both sides of the river, a move intended to reduce congestion, noise and pollution in one of Prague’s most visited districts. The idea follows earlier efforts by the Pirates to introduce entry fees for cars in the city center — a measure that was ultimately rejected by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic. However, the latest proposal has met resistance from local leaders. Transport councilors representing seven Prague districts issued a joint statement warning that the restrictions would fail to address the root of the problem and instead shift traffic to other neighborhoods. According to the statement, redirecting vehicles away from the center would increase congestion in...
After their explosive set at Rock for People 2025, IDLES are coming back to the Czech Republic. The British band will perform on 7 July 2026 at Forum Karlín in Prague, marking their seventh appearance in the country and their largest headline show here to date. Tickets go on sale on 4 December at 11:00 via the RFP Concerts website. Formed in Bristol, IDLES built their reputation on raw intensity, politically charged lyrics, and high-energy live shows. Their sound moves between punk and post-punk, driven by aggressive instrumentation and an unfiltered emotional delivery that has made them one of the most talked-about live bands of the past decade. The group has released two UK number one albums and has grown from underground favourites into a globally recognised, Grammy-nominated act. In recent years, their reach has expanded beyond music, including work on the original soundtrack for the upcoming film Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky. Their live reputation has only grown stronger internationally. During a recent US tour, they headlined Forest Hills Stadium in New York. At Glastonbury, their performance on the Other Stage became widely discussed after a Banksy intervention involving an inflatable boat installation featuring migrant figures, turning the...
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