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...
Clothing swaps are among the most practical examples of the circular economy in action. Instead of buying new items, people exchange what they already own, extending the life of garments and reducing textile waste. The approach also cuts demand for fast fashion, an industry linked to overproduction, short product cycles, and mounting environmental pressure. In Prague, the Swap Festival on April 26th at Congress Center, is building on that idea with a public event that combines clothing exchange with education and debate. Organizers present swapping not only as a way to refresh a wardrobe, but as a shift in how people think about consumption, ownership, and waste. Visitors are invited to take part in workshops and discussions that examine the broader impact of the textile industry. One of the main debates, titled “Fast Fashion Toxic Relationship or Marriage of Convenience,” looks at consumer habits, the role of marketing, and the limits of regulation. Speakers include Štěpán Vaškevič from Circle Economy and Karolína Brabcová from the environmental group Arnika. A separate part of the program focuses on product safety. In cooperation with Arnika, attendees can have selected items tested for harmful substances. The testing targets everyday objects that come into contact...
A new National Center for Artificial Intelligence was officially opened in Prague on Wednesday, April 22, marking a step toward bringing academic research in AI into practical use across both the public and private sectors. The project is built around cooperation between universities, companies and public institutions. One of its main goals is to support the use of artificial intelligence in state administration and other areas where digital systems are becoming more central to decision-making. According to Tomáš Kroupa from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the Czech Technical University, the center was developed over a period of three months with the involvement of seven technical universities across the country. Rather than working in isolation, the center is designed to respond directly to demands from industry and public bodies. Companies are expected to define their needs, while universities and research teams will translate those requirements into applied solutions in the field of artificial intelligence. The center will focus on several key areas, including industrial production, security applications, autonomous systems, biomedicine, energy, and construction. These sectors were selected due to their increasing reliance on data-driven systems and automation. One of the first planned projects involves cooperation with a major cybersecurity company....
Prague will once again open the doors of its most intriguing buildings this spring as the Open House Prague festival returns for its 12th edition. From May 18 to 24, more than 100 sites across the city will be accessible, many of them normally closed to the public. This year’s program introduces 20 new locations and focuses on how the city is evolving while preserving its architectural heritage. The week-long event begins with a series of talks, guided walks, exhibitions, and discussions exploring architecture and urban development. Organizers aim to give visitors a clearer understanding of how Prague is changing and how historical sites are maintained. Among the newly accessible locations is the Convent of St. Agnes, one of the oldest Gothic complexes in Prague, where visitors can explore a rarely seen medieval cellar. The Faculty of Humanities building in Troja offers a glimpse into architect Karel Prager’s unfinished vision of a large university complex built above the city. A former headquarters of the Strojimport foreign trade company on Vinohradská Street reflects international influences, drawing inspiration from American skyscrapers of the mid-20th century. Another addition, the Na Zatlance grammar school, stands as a reminder of construction during the final years...
Sound Open Air is set to kick off Prague’s outdoor club season on 23 May 2026, taking over Štvanice Island for a full day-to-night programme that stretches from early afternoon until sunrise. The event runs from 13:00 to 06:00, beginning outside across the island’s skatepark terrain before moving indoors later in the night. The format is split between four stages and two venues, combining open-air energy with an after-dark club programme inside Fuchs2. At its core, the concept is simple: one island, two crews, and a continuous flow of music that moves with the day rather than stopping it. As the evening approaches, the programme transitions indoors to Fuchs2, where the night continues until early morning hours. Get your ticket here. Line-up across four stages The programme is split between Sound Pit, noRemorse Bush, Fuchs2 Hall, and Salo Room, bringing together artists from across Europe and the local scene. On the Sound Pit stage, the focus is on high-intensity club sounds. Copenhagen’s Mama Snake brings fast-paced acid techno and trance-influenced rhythms, while Belgrade’s Tijana T is known for her elastic 303-driven sets and sharp genre shifts. Berlin-based Lea Occhi adds minimal, rolling grooves, and UK producer Adam Pits blends psychedelic...
Prague’s Dancing House is marking three decades since its completion with a new exhibition that opens on April 22, 2026. The building, completed in 1996 on the corner of Jiráskovo náměstí and Rašínovo nábřeží, has become one of the city’s most recognisable architectural works. The exhibition, titled Dancing House: The Story of an Iconic Building, brings together archival materials, original interior elements from the 1990s, and documentation that traces how the site evolved long before the modern structure was built. Historical images from as early as 1860 are included, showing how the location changed over time. A central part of the project is access to areas of the building that are normally closed to the public. Visitors will be able to enter selected technical spaces and view the inner courtyard. The exhibition also presents original objects from the building’s early interior design phase, including glass tables by architect Eva Jiřičná, doors, lighting elements and office furniture used after the building opened. The exhibition is supported by PSN and takes place under the auspices of Vision 97 Dagmar and Václav Havel. Architects, models and original documents A separate section focuses on the architects behind the project, Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić....
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