Prague’s Výstaviště will once again turn into a meeting point for cyclists, as the fourth edition of Prague Bike Fest brings two days of racing, live shows and public rides to the city. The event will take place on April 25 and 26, following last year’s edition, which drew more than 12,000 visitors and over 120 exhibitors. Organisers say the festival is designed to appeal to both experienced riders and families, with a mix of sport, entertainment and hands-on activities. Visitors will be able to try out hundreds of bikes free of charge on test tracks set up across the venue. The selection will range from road and mountain bikes to gravel, city and electric models, alongside accessories and cycling gear presented by Czech and international brands. The programme will again include stunt performances and competitions. On the main stage, the Bike O’Clock Trial Show will feature riders such as Damjan Siriški and Ondřej Šenk, known for technical precision and obstacle riding. Another highlight will be the Big Air freestyle exhibition, where riders launch several metres into the air and perform combinations of tricks. A BMX and scootering street contest will also take place in a dedicated skate area. Alongside...
British alternative rock band Placebo is set to return to Prague this autumn, bringing a milestone performance to the city. The group will play at Fortuna Sports Hall on November 15, celebrating three decades since the release of their debut album. The concert is part of the band’s 30th anniversary tour, built around their upcoming project Placebo RE:CREATED. The release revisits their 1996 debut, the record that first introduced their sound and image to a wider audience. When the album originally came out, it stood apart from the dominant Britpop scene of the time. While many bands leaned into traditional British themes, Placebo took a different route, exploring topics such as identity, sexuality, addiction, and alienation. That approach helped shape their reputation as one of the more distinctive acts of the era. Now, nearly 30 years later, the band is revisiting that material with a new perspective. The reworked album includes updated versions of all original tracks, along with additional songs from the same period. Well-known singles like “Nancy Boy” and “36 Degrees” have been revisited, reflecting how the songs have evolved through years of live performances. The new album is scheduled for release on June 19, 2026. Placebo’s early...
Once again, the capital is hosting its successful Easter celebration in Mariánské Square. From Friday, March 20, until Monday, April 6, Prague residents and visitors will have the opportunity to experience a pleasant festive atmosphere and buy Easter products from non-profit organizations, protected workshops, and small craftsmen at the markets in the city center. The event will be enriched by a vibrant cultural program, an open-air exhibition of photographs showcasing the most beautiful folk costumes, and a special display featuring traditional Czech attire alongside the Mayor’s Easter Collection. The official opening of the traditional markets, accompanied by a festive program in Mariánské Square, will take place this Friday with the participation of representatives of the capital. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls offering painted Easter eggs, braided Easter whips, ceramics, and textile products. Ten of the stands will be dedicated to social enterprises, sheltered workshops, and local artisans. The market’s offerings will be further complemented by Easter delicacies, beverages, and seasonal spring specialties. Easter in Mariánské Square will also feature a rich accompanying program. On selected weekends, visitors can enjoy folk music, dance performances, theater, and creative workshops for children. A highlight of this year’s event is the outdoor...
Czech health insurance company VZP is warning the public about a surge of fraudulent emails promising refunds of insurance premiums. The scam, which has already tricked multiple victims, urges recipients to provide personal and banking details in exchange for sums around 11,580 crowns. Jan Svoboda, Director of VZP’s Security Department, said the scam emails are sophisticated and convincing. “We are registering an extreme wave of fraudulent emails bearing the VZP logo and a number of valid elements that can confuse recipients. The messages promise a refund of overpayment from health insurance, and dangerous emails could have arrived at up to hundreds of thousands of addresses,” he explained. The emails claim that the refund is ready for transfer, but require the recipient’s authorization within 14 days, adding a false sense of urgency. This combination of a precise amount and time pressure is designed to create trust and provoke immediate action. However, experts say the fraud can often be identified by checking the sender’s email address. Official VZP communications always come from addresses in the form [email protected] Fraudulent emails usually use random character strings or suspicious foreign domains. A recent case illustrates the risk. A woman from the Jičín region followed a...
Prague is not short of restaurants, bars, and hidden gems. Uncover Prague takes you in directions worth exploring—where culture, discovery, and connection await. Launched as a digital-member club, Uncover Prague has established the idea that the city’s unknown corners are the best places to build community. Bridging lifestyle, culture, and meaningful social experiences, the platform grants its limited members access to exclusive advantages across the city, ranging from access to top-tier bistros and expansive art spaces to the serenity of wellness studios. Just as the exploration itself, founders Jan Hinojosa, Tomáš Juřica, and Jakub Churý created something which was missing from the local scene—a digital yet modern space focused on discovery, experience, and community. Some of the most pleasurable things in life are flavor and shared experience, which is why Uncover Prague invites new ways to discover people and experiences alike. One of the most anticipated additions to the platform is a personalized dinner matching system. Each week, curated dinners will be hosted by one of the Uncover partner venues, inviting connection and conversation over shared experience, allowing members to match with others based on common interests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by UNCOVER (@uncoverprague)...
Prague will host the European stage of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, marking the first time the Czech capital will stage a full segment of the tournament. The eight-team competition will be split across three cities. While Prague will stage the European group, the North American group will be played in Calgary, with Edmonton hosting the medal rounds, including the final. Games in Prague are set to take place at the O2 Arena, one of the country’s largest indoor venues. Calgary matches will be held at Scotia Place, a new arena expected to open ahead of the 2027–28 NHL season, while Edmonton’s Rogers Place will host the decisive stages of the tournament. The competition is expected to run over 13 days, featuring 17 games along with fan events and media activities. Organizers said details such as exact dates, participating nations, and the full schedule will be released later. The 2028 edition will be the fourth World Cup of Hockey, following previous tournaments in 1996, 2004 and 2016. The United States won the inaugural event, while Canada claimed the two most recent titles. Prague previously hosted a limited number of games in earlier editions, but only involving the Czech national...
Prague will introduce major changes to its public transport network next month as the new Dvorecký Bridge opens to trams and buses, linking the districts of Smíchov and Podolí across the Vltava River. City officials confirmed that the ceremonial opening of the bridge will take place on April 17, with regular public transport beginning to cross it the following day, April 18. Once the bridge becomes operational, several tram and bus lines in southern Prague will be reorganized. Transport planners say the changes represent one of the most substantial adjustments to the capital’s transit network in recent years. Only two tram lines will actually cross the new bridge, but the changes will affect a much wider part of the system. Tram lines 20 and 21 will run over the bridge itself. Line 20 will provide a direct connection from Modřany and Braník to Smíchovské nádraží, continuing toward Anděl, Malá Strana, and Dejvice. Line 21 will run in a modified form between Barrandov, Podolí, and Vinohrady, creating a new link between districts that previously required transfers. Transport officials say the new crossing will allow trams from southern neighborhoods to reach key transport hubs in western Prague more quickly. The bridge will...
A new restaurant inspired by classic American diners has opened in Prague’s Karlín district. Route 54, located on the ground floor of the Pulse8 hotel on Sokolovská Street, offers dishes ranging from Texas barbecue and ribs to Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches. The project is led by Israeli chef Gal Ben Moshe, known for the Michelin-starred Prism restaurant in Berlin and the Prague fine-dining restaurant Parzival, which opened last year. While Parzival focuses on a small number of guests and refined cuisine, Route 54 takes a different direction, built around a lively diner atmosphere and a menu based on American comfort food. The restaurant’s name refers to a highway that runs between Illinois and New Mexico. In Karlín, that idea is translated into a menu that moves across several regions of the United States, combining barbecue, sandwiches and diner classics. The restaurant was created in cooperation with the Jan Hotels group, which operates hotels in Prague and Český Krumlov. Both of Ben Moshe’s Prague projects are located inside hotels run by the company. The chef, who built his career in Tel Aviv, Europe and the United States, moved to Prague last year after closing his Berlin restaurant. While...
Prague will once again turn green this March as the Irish Times Bar St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2026 brings a week of Irish music, theatre, family events and celebrations to the city. The festival, organised again this year by the Czech-Irish Business and Cultural Association in cooperation with local partners, will culminate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade through Prague’s city centre on Sunday, 15 March, transforming Wenceslas Square and the surrounding streets into a celebration of Irish culture. Festival organisers say this year’s programme has been designed to showcase the diversity of Irish traditions while welcoming the wider international community living in Prague. “St. Patrick’s Day in Prague has become a wonderful opportunity for Irish people abroad to share their culture with the people of Prague,” said Darragh Price of the festival organising committee. “The festival is growing every year, and we’re delighted to offer events for families, theatre lovers, and anyone who enjoys Irish music, dance and community spirit.” “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and the best way to join in the celebrations this year is to dress in green, white and orange, the national colours of Ireland,” continued Darragh Price of the CIBCA parade organising...
More than half of Prague residents would welcome metro services running later into the night, according to a new public opinion survey. Yet despite the support, extending operations beyond the current schedule presents practical challenges for the city’s transport system. At present, the three lines of the Prague Metro stop running shortly after midnight. The final trains depart around a quarter to one in the morning. A survey commissioned by the ANO movement found that 57 percent of respondents support extending metro operations, potentially until around 1 a.m. The research, conducted by the STEM/MARK agency, surveyed 805 people about their experience with Prague’s public transport. Participants were asked to evaluate daytime and nighttime intervals between connections, vehicle capacity, and the cleanliness of stops and trains. Overall satisfaction with the system exceeded fifty percent in most categories. Nighttime service intervals received weaker ratings. Eight percent of respondents said they were very satisfied with nighttime intervals, while 43 percent said they were rather satisfied. Twenty-two percent reported being rather dissatisfied and five percent very dissatisfied. The remaining participants said they could not assess the issue. Despite the mixed evaluation of nighttime service, many residents still favor keeping the metro running later, especially...
Prague city officials plan to transform a large parking area on the western side of Letná Plain into a new public park, expanding green space in one of the city’s most visited outdoor areas. The project will cover more than 6,000 square meters, replacing the current parking zone with a multifunctional park designed for recreation, exercise and small public events. The redesign is part of a broader effort by the city to return parts of Letná Plain to a more traditional park setting while ensuring the space can handle heavy use. City leaders say the new design must cope with demanding conditions, including frequent public gatherings and large numbers of visitors. “The goal is to restore a more park-like character to this part of Letná Plain and create a place where people can spend their free time comfortably, while ensuring the space can withstand the conditions typical for this location,” said Jana Komrsková, Prague’s deputy mayor responsible for the environment and climate planning. A central feature of the project will be 61 newly planted trees, most with trunk circumferences between 20 and 25 centimeters. The trees will be planted in specially prepared rooting strips filled with structural soil designed to...
Prague is preparing to use anonymized payment card data to better understand how tourists move through the city, what they spend money on and how they use local services. City officials say the information will help them manage visitor flows and limit the negative effects of overtourism. The initiative is being developed through cooperation between Prague City Tourism (PCT) and CzechTourism, which jointly selected the data provider. According to PCT representatives, the data will provide insight into the behavior of international visitors, including their nationality, age groups and the types of experiences they seek in the city. The information will also show how tourists distribute their spending across accommodation, dining and other services. Officials say the dataset will allow experts to monitor changes in tourism patterns and react more quickly when visitor numbers rise in certain locations or seasons. The system will rely on aggregated and anonymized information from Mastercard, combined with analytical tools that focus on data from ten key tourism markets, including Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. Tourism experts believe such data can also improve forecasting of future visitor numbers, using information from flight routes, reservations and payment activity. Connecting tourism data with digital...
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