Masopoost 2026 will take place on February 28 at Prague’s Výstaviště, bringing together folklore, contemporary club culture, and live performance under one roof. The event is organized by the Ploom brand in cooperation with the Nebál collective. The evening will explore the theme Roots & Riots, which combines traditional folklore elements with modern digital and club aesthetics. Masks remain the central symbol of Masopust culture, representing transformation and collective celebration. The visual concept of the event will blend ancestral motifs such as ribbons and folk details with darker underground styles, including leather, chains, and rave-inspired imagery. The Roots stage will feature cellist Terezie Kovalová, who will present a fusion of classical instrumentation and alternative music. Kovalová has built her career by moving between classical and contemporary scenes, starting her musical journey at a young age before later exploring band projects and experimental work. The program will also include the Czech duo James Cole & Idea, the alternative hip-hop project Mutanti hledaj východisko, the band Tygroo, and a traditional cimbalom ensemble. The Riot stage will focus on electronic and experimental music. Berlin-based producer Logic1000 will bring a mix of UK garage and house, while French artist Roland Cristal will present an...
The exhibition “Labyrinth of the Heart and Paradise of the World” brings the work of Romanian painter Radu Băieș to Prague for his first large solo presentation in the city. The show opens on March 4, 2026, at Bold Gallery and will remain accessible until April 4. The project reflects the artist’s long-term interest in human inner space and the fragile search for calm in a world marked by uncertainty. Băieș works with painting as a form of meditation, blending figurative traditions with symbolic landscapes that carry emotional and historical memory. Born in Cluj, Romania, in 1988, Băieș studied painting at the University of Art and Design in his hometown. The artistic environment of the city is often associated with what is informally called the Cluj School, a loosely connected group of artists rather than a strictly defined movement. Băieș builds on these foundations but moves beyond them through personal symbolism and atmospheric light. His paintings often show solitary figures in rural or semi-mythical landscapes, where the boundary between reality and dream becomes unclear. Shepherd-like characters appear frequently, sometimes resembling saints, sometimes anonymous travellers moving quietly through vast terrain. Light plays a central role in the artist’s work. Dramatic illumination...
Pedestrian collisions with trams in Prague fell last year to their lowest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic years, according to newly released data from the DPP. The city’s public transport operator recorded 72 collisions between pedestrians and trams in 2025, a 14.3 percent decrease compared with 2024. Two of those incidents were fatal, the same number as the previous year. Sixteen resulted in serious injuries, while most others ended in minor or no injuries. Accidents involving buses and trolleybuses and pedestrians also declined. The company registered 22 such cases, down 8.3 percent year on year. None resulted in a pedestrian fatality. The overall number of collisions between public transport vehicles and cars also dropped. Bus and trolleybus accidents involving other vehicles decreased by 10.5 percent to 824 cases, an average of 2.3 incidents per day. Tram collisions with passenger and freight vehicles fell by 5.6 percent to 1,229 cases, or roughly 3.4 per day. According to the transport company, these are the lowest figures in the past 10 years, excluding 2020 and 2021 when mobility was restricted. Despite a 2.2 percent rise in passenger numbers and higher overall movement across the city, most monitored collision indicators improved, said...
Prague will host the Children and Youth Olympics for the first time this summer, bringing more than 3,500 young athletes to the capital for five days of competition. The nationwide event will run from June 21 to June 25, 2026, with the opening ceremony set for Sunday evening at Eden Stadium. Ticket sales for the ceremony have begun through the Czech Olympic Team website and the Ticketportal network. Admission is free for children under six. Organized by the Czech Olympic Committee in cooperation with the City of Prague, the Games are considered the highest level of domestic youth sport. More than 5,000 accredited participants are expected, including coaches, officials, volunteers and guests. The opening ceremony at Eden, home of Slavia Prague in the Vršovice district, will follow the format familiar from major international sporting events. Regional delegations will enter the stadium in procession, athletes will take the oath and the ceremonial flame will be lit. Organizers have also announced a live performance by a well-known Czech artist, whose name will be revealed later. Competition will take place across 33 venues selected in cooperation with national sports associations. Athletes will compete in 23 disciplines throughout the city. Track and field events...
After captivating audiences across the globe for more than three decades, Slava’s Snowshow is coming to Prague. The internationally acclaimed theatrical production will run for seven performances at the Divadlo Hybernia from March 4 to 8, 2026. Tickets available here. Created in 1993 by Russian artist Slava Polunin, Snowshow has toured dozens of countries and hundreds of cities, drawing millions of spectators. Over the years, it has built a reputation as a show that speaks to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, combining visual poetry, clowning, and large-scale stage effects in a way that feels both intimate and spectacular. Snowshow is often described as a genre of its own. Though it has been performed thousands of times, the production retains a sense of spontaneity that makes each evening feel unique. From the opening moments, the audience is drawn into a dreamlike world where logic gives way to imagination. Adults are invited to rediscover a sense of childlike wonder, while children find themselves immersed in a universe that feels tailor-made for their curiosity. Giant balloons float above the crowd. Nearly 100,000 soap bubbles fill the theatre. Paper snow drifts across the auditorium, turning the space into a temporary winter landscape. By...
Navigating the Czech real estate market can feel overwhelming for international buyers. Here’s how to make your property purchase smooth, legal, and financially smart. Prague has never been more attractive to international buyers. With property prices continuing their upward trajectory through 2025 and the city cementing its position as Central Europe’s tech and business hub, more expats are asking: “Should I buy instead of rent?” The answer increasingly is yes—but only if you navigate the process correctly. The Czech property market offers competitive value compared to many Western European capitals, but it comes with unique challenges for foreign buyers. Here’s what you need to know. The Current Market: Opportunity Meets Complexity Prague’s residential property market is experiencing what analysts call a “perfect storm” of rising demand and constrained supply. As of early 2026, median apartment prices in Prague stand at approximately 8.1 million CZK (around $393,000 or €334,000), with prices per square meter ranging from 97,000 CZK/m² in outer districts to over 200,000 CZK/m² in Prague 1 and 2. For expats who’ve relocated here for work or lifestyle, this creates a compelling investment case. Prague remains competitively priced compared to Amsterdam (30-40% less) and comparable to Berlin, while offering Central...
Prague will welcome a major return this summer as British pop-rock group Duran Duran takes the stage at O2 Arena on June 24, 2026. The concert marks the band’s first Czech appearance in 14 years. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, the band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and remains one of the defining acts of modern pop and rock. Known for combining strong visuals with melodic songwriting, they have maintained an active touring and recording career for over four decades. Fans can expect classics such as Hungry Like the Wolf, Ordinary World, and Rio, alongside newer material from their latest album Danse Macabre, which mixes original songs, covers, and reworked tracks. Over the years, the group has earned multiple awards including Grammys, BRIT Awards, and Ivor Novellos. They also recorded the only James Bond theme song to reach No. 1 in the United States, while filmmaker David Lynch directed one of their best-known concert films. Their influence stretches across genres, with samples or covers by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., 5 Seconds of Summer, Muse, and Deftones. Media outlets including Vanity Fair, Vogue, and WWD have also highlighted their lasting...
A new beer-focused gastro concept has arrived in Prague, where the family brewery Bernard has opened its first Bernard Brewhouse venue. The pilot location operates in Vinohrady, introducing what the brewery describes as an urban format combining its beers with contemporary dining and design. Unlike a traditional pub, the space is presented as a broader hospitality concept. Beer, food, interior design and visual presentation are meant to work together rather than separately. Custom glassware, tailored food pairings and the overall layout are intended to make the visit feel structured around experience, not just consumption. The kitchen plays a central role. The menu is built to match specific beer profiles, with ingredients selected to highlight flavor rather than dominate it. The brewery says the goal is balance between Czech beer tradition and current dining expectations. Technology also forms part of the project. One feature allows images or patterns to be printed directly onto beer foam using specialized equipment. Additional interactive elements are expected as the concept develops. According to franchise manager Aleš Pavlík, the intention is to create a place where guests feel comfortable staying longer, not simply stopping for a quick drink. He says attention to detail — from serving...
The music festival Žižkovská noc is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. The jubilee edition will feature more than 150 bands and DJs across genres during two early spring evenings, performing in fifteen clubs and cultural spaces throughout Žižkov. The festival will take place on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2026. One ticket allows visitors to freely move between all participating venues. Fifteen venues and the return of a legendary space Symbolically, the 15th anniversary edition will involve fifteen stages across Prague’s Žižkov district. Alongside traditional venues such as the pubs U Vystřelenýho oka and Nad Viktorkou, visitors can look forward to concerts in two churches as well as the return of the Distrikt club, which continues the legacy of the legendary Storm and Matrix venues at Tachovské Square. All festival locations are within a maximum ten-minute walking distance from each other, often significantly less. Visitors can therefore attend multiple concerts during one evening across different genres and venue types – from intimate clubs to large halls, from pubs and cafés to community centers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Žižkovská noc (@zizkovskanoc) More than 150 artists across the scene This year’s program...
Hospitals across Prague say the number of young voluntary blood donors is falling, leaving transfusion services under strain even as overall demand for blood products remains steady. Medical staff warn that without a new generation stepping forward, maintaining stable supplies could become harder in the coming years. At General University Hospital in Prague, the transfusion department estimates it would need roughly six thousand additional regular donors to keep reserves comfortable. Department head Daniela Dušková said the Czech Republic overall may be short by as many as 80,000 to 100,000 unpaid donors. She noted that hundreds leave donor registries each year, most often because of age, health concerns, or relocation. Younger replacements are not arriving in sufficient numbers. A comparable trend is reported at Thomayer University Hospital, where officials describe the donor list as gradually aging. According to spokesman Petr Sulek, people born after 2000 represent a smaller demographic group and cannot fully replace older donors stepping back from regular donation. The hospital also provides blood derivatives beyond its own wards, including supplies for IKEM, which increases pressure on available stocks. Cooperation with hospitals outside Prague has become necessary to keep supplies stable. Some healthcare professionals believe the visibility of paid...
Just days before the opening of the exhibition, the usually quiet Galerie Rudolfinum is suddenly full of energy. Staff gather for a preview tour of Beyond the City of Time, led by the artist himself, Sahej Rahal. I was fortunate to join the walkthrough, which suggests Prague’s art audience is about to encounter a striking blend of digital mythology and speculative storytelling. The Mumbai-based artist explains how his three-legged sculptures, AI-driven simulations and pigment paintings combine Indian folklore, video-game logic and science fiction to question how we perceive time and reality. For his Prague debut, Rahal has turned the gallery into a collaborative game environment, inviting visitors to shape evolving myths alongside unpredictable, creature-like forms that react to sound, movement and touch. Asked about his name, Rahal said it carries personal symbolism. “Sahej comes from the idea of the path of least resistance — my aunt chose it — while Rahal means traveller,” he explained. Originally trained as a fine-art painter at Mumbai’s Rachana Sansad, Rahal first considered engineering and has a background in programming. He eventually merged those interests. “Art school helped me improve my drawing, but I realised I could combine that with programming. Ultimately, I’m interested in...
Police in the Czech capital are searching for a young American student who vanished shortly before a planned trip back to the United States. Investigators say she never boarded the flight she intended to take from London and has not contacted relatives or friends since. According to Prague Police, the woman — identified as Angelina — was last seen on February 10 in the Prague 10 district. Her phone has been unreachable ever since, and officers have found no record of her leaving the Czech Republic by air. She had been studying at a university in the country. The last confirmed communication was with her former boyfriend, who told investigators she planned to fly to the United States that day. “She has never cut contact with family or friends for this long,” police spokesman Jan Rybanský said, adding that relatives are worried about her safety. Police describe her as about 170 centimeters tall, with medium-length black hair and brown eyes. She may have been wearing a green bomber jacket, a dark striped sweater and black trousers when she disappeared. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police immediately. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
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