Hollywood briefly turns its attention to the Czech Republic as Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio start filming their eighth project together near Kolín. Filming began at Ratboř Castle, where the crew reportedly occupied the football field opposite the historic building. The access road and the surrounding area were covered with artificial snow to create the winter atmosphere required for the story. Public attention intensified after photos appeared on the Instagram account of Francesca Scorsese, who accompanied her father during a visit to Strahov Monastery. The cast for the movie What Happens at Night will also include Jennifer Lawrence, along with Patricia Clarkson, Jared Harris and Mads Mikkelsen. The story of What Happens at Night is expected to follow an American couple attempting to adopt a child while repairing their strained relationship. If the film follows the source material, the setting will be an isolated, snow-covered European city. Prague is unlikely to appear as itself. Instead, its historical architecture will serve as a neutral, dreamlike backdrop for the narrative. Most of the interior scenes are expected to be constructed inside Barrandov Studios, where the production team plans to build a hotel environment that forms the main stage of the story. Exterior...
Prague’s transport network will see several changes in the coming months, including the reopening of a long-closed metro station and the future shutdown of another for major reconstruction. The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) plans to reopen Českomoravská station on Metro Line B on March 20, more than a year after it closed for extensive repairs. The station has been out of service since January 2025. Work at the station took longer than expected because its structural condition was worse than initial surveys suggested. The city is aiming to reopen the station in time for the World Figure Skating Championships, scheduled to take place at the nearby O2 Arena from March 24 to 29. While one station prepares to reopen, another will soon close for a much longer period. The Hradčanská station on Metro Line A is now expected to close at the beginning of next year for a large reconstruction project. Earlier plans suggested the closure could start this year, but Prague officials decided to postpone it. Deputy Mayor for Transport Jaromír Beránek said the city wants to wait until the reconstruction of Flora station, also on Line A, is completed before shutting Hradčanská. Flora is expected to reopen...
Reservations have opened for the spring edition of RestaurantWeek, which runs from March 17 to April 22 in Prague, Brno and Ostrava. Organizers say seats in the most sought-after restaurants are typically booked within days, though a wide range of options remains available. The festival will feature around 70 restaurants in Prague and about 20 each in Brno and Ostrava. This year’s theme, “From foodie to foodie,” aims to connect diners with chefs through carefully designed tasting menus and introduce guests to places they may not yet know. Prices remain unchanged from last year. Guests can choose festival menus priced at 790 CZK or 490 CZK, plus a booking fee of 79 CZK or 49 CZK. According to the organizers, the cost represents a reduction of up to 40 to 50 percent compared with standard menu prices outside the festival. The event was brought to the Czech Republic by Anna Grosmanová, known as Foodpioneer, who says the focus remains on the strength of the menu rather than the fame of the venue. This year’s edition highlights ingredients rarely seen on Czech menus. Among them is Hericium erinaceus, known as lion’s mane mushroom, a protected species in the wild that is...
The reconstruction of the New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague is expected to begin by the end of March and will continue for roughly two years. The contract was awarded to a consortium consisting of Metrostav DIZ, OHLA ŽS and Trigema. The total bid for the reconstruction reached 1.8 billion Czech crowns excluding VAT. The project combines heritage preservation with modern technology to create a multifunctional cultural space suited to 21st-century operation. The reconstruction will not change the external appearance of the building. All architecturally valuable interior spaces will be preserved, including the distinctive façade known for its television-like shell composed of approximately 4,000 glass panels created by Stanislav Libenský. The building was originally designed without theatre operation in mind. Its architectural solution was therefore already a compromise at the time of construction. While the structure does not fully meet the technological requirements of modern theatre production, it also does not perfectly reflect the original artistic vision behind the design. The New Stage, which became a cultural monument in 2021, will be transformed into a multifunctional hall offering variable stage and auditorium arrangements. After reconstruction, the space will accommodate up to 500 spectators and will use modern theatre...
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...
Too Good To Go has launched a new service in the Czech Republic aimed at rescuing unsold flowers and potted plants. The Danish platform Too Good To Go, known locally for offering discounted surplus meals from restaurants and bakeries, has begun rescuing unsold flowers and houseplants. The concept mirrors the company’s food model. At the end of the day, florists assemble “surprise packages” from bouquets and potted plants that would otherwise be discarded. Customers ordering through the app do not know what they will receive. The box may contain a simple bunch of daisies, several roses, or a small decorative plant. The fixed price is 99 CZK, roughly one third of the standard retail value. More than 70 Czech flower businesses have joined the scheme since its launch. Participants include nationwide retailer Květiny Novák as well as independent studios such as Florentine Flowers. Company representatives say the expansion reflects a broader environmental focus. While the app first gained attention for tackling food waste, the environmental costs of flower production are also high, involving intensive water use and agricultural land. Unsold bouquets often end up in bins despite remaining fresh enough for use. The platform entered the Czech market last year...
Prague 10 has launched an architectural competition to reshape Svatopluk Čechovo náměstí in Vršovice, with plans that include a café, public toilets and major changes to traffic and public space. The district estimates the cost at 300 million crowns, excluding VAT. City officials say the square no longer meets the needs of residents. The goal is to make the space easier to navigate, better connected to surrounding streets and more suitable for everyday use as well as public events. Mayor Martin Valovič of the Civic Democratic Party said the district wants the square to become a defining public space, comparable to Náměstí Míru in Prague 2 or Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad in Prague 3. According to the town hall, the area has long been neglected. More than 650 residents submitted comments that were incorporated into the competition brief. A jury will take those views into account when assessing proposals. Locals have pointed to deteriorating greenery, poor maintenance, damaged benches and trash bins, uneven surfaces and weak lighting. Some residents also complain that secluded areas attract groups whose presence makes others uneasy. The area around the Church of St. Wenceslas is heavily planted. The parish has called for reducing dense vegetation...
Manifesto Market will host a series of themed events in March, combining international cuisine, workshops and evening music. The month opens with a South Korean Festival running from February 28 to March 1. The two-day event focuses on Korean food, lifestyle and culture. Visitors can try Korean dishes from pop-up vendors, including traditional family recipes from BabRyze, Korean corndogs from Basak, and fish-shaped Bungeoppang pastries from Cafe Banhada. The program also includes workshops such as color typology sessions, K-beauty basics and an introduction to the Korean Hangul alphabet. Children can join a K-pop dance class inspired by popular Korean pop culture choreography. Evenings will feature DJ sets mixing K-pop and house music by DJ Anky and DJ Just Luke. Workshop reservations are available online. On March 8, Manifesto marks International Women’s Day with a program focused on wellness and community. From 13:00 to 16:00, Rosa Aromatherapy will run a 90-minute workshop in Czech where participants can create their own relaxation roll-on oils and bath salts. The afternoon continues with a live DJ set by a female artist starting at 16:30. The SOOT bar will offer special drinks, including a Raspberry Spritz and two-hour unlimited Prosecco options. The first 100 women...
Prague will once again host the fifth annual Global Investment Summit (GIS) on March 4, 2026, bringing together leading figures from Czech and international finance for a day of debate, data and high-level networking. The event will take place at the Martinický Palace inside Prague Castle. Organized by The Prague Castle Events, the summit has become a regular meeting point for developers, fund managers, bankers and private investors. This year’s edition will focus mainly on real estate and capital markets, reflecting continued interest in property investment and shifting trends across financial markets. The program will cover the state of the Czech and global economy, macroeconomic forecasts and real estate price developments both domestically and abroad. Panels will also address stocks, bonds, private equity, trading opportunities, currency movements including the Czech crown, and cryptocurrencies. According to the organizers, the goal is to offer a realistic view of current market conditions and create space for direct discussion among investors who actively manage and allocate capital. More than 90 speakers are expected to take part, with over 800 participants attending in person and more than 100,000 viewers following online via livestream. The summit will run in a hybrid format, combining on-site debates with...
Prague moved a step closer to opening its long-awaited Dvorecký Bridge this week, as the first tram crossed the structure linking Smíchov and Podolí. The test run marks one of the final steps before the bridge begins serving passengers in mid-April. Early Wednesday morning, a distinctive orange measuring tram, car No. 5521 — known among transport enthusiasts as “Pomeranč” — rolled onto the newly completed tracks. The vehicle is used to inspect new or modernized tram lines before regular service begins. According to Daniel Šabík, spokesman for the Prague Public Transit Company, the tram tested the newly installed overhead wires and electrically operated switches. Such runs are required before contractors can issue final inspection reports and certify a line for operation. The measuring car checks the height and alignment of overhead wires, the geometry of the tracks, and the behavior of the traction network during movement. Engineers monitor the system’s response in real time to detect any weaknesses before public transport is introduced. The bridge itself has already undergone heavy load testing. In mid-January, eight fully loaded trucks carrying a combined weight of 256 tons drove onto the structure. City officials said the bridge met all expectations during the trials,...
A restaurant just minutes from Charles Bridge is facing administrative proceedings after inspectors found evidence of rodents in its kitchen and storage areas. The establishment, U Malvaze, located on Karlova Street in Prague’s Old Town, was inspected on February 20 by the State Agricultural and Food Inspection Authority. According to the authority, inspectors documented rodent droppings and other traces of pest activity in the back areas of the restaurant, including the kitchen, warehouses and service corridors. Based on the findings, the authority imposed a partial ban on the use of those premises. The front part of the restaurant was not formally shut down, but operations linked to food preparation and storage were restricted. The watchdog said it will open administrative proceedings that may lead to a fine. Inspectors also noted that traps had been set inside the premises, indicating the operator was aware of the rodent presence. The authority published details of the case on its official Instagram account. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Potraviny na pranýři (@potravinynapranyri) The restaurant’s website currently states that it is temporarily closed due to technical problems, adding that it aims to reopen as soon as possible. The case...
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