After more than two years behind construction fences, one of Prague’s busiest public spaces is returning to daily life. Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, known to generations of Prague residents simply as “Jiřák,” will officially reopen today, June 17th, following an extensive renovation. The project has brought new trees, upgraded infrastructure and redesigned public areas, while also triggering heated discussions among locals over how one of the city’s best-known squares should evolve. City officials say the reconstruction was designed to make the square more resilient to rising temperatures and increasingly frequent periods of drought. Around 100 new trees have been planted throughout the area, including a new tree-lined section along Vinohradská Street intended to help reduce traffic noise and limit the spread of dust and pollutants from one of the district’s busiest roads. The renovation also replaced traditional asphalt surfaces with permeable paving capable of absorbing and retaining rainwater. Drinking fountains have been installed, children’s play elements added and the square’s fountain upgraded with more energy-efficient technology. Despite the changes, planners insist the site has retained its identity as an urban park rather than becoming a predominantly paved plaza. However, not everyone has been convinced. Among the most common concerns raised...
A night out in Prague ended in tragedy after a fight outside a nightclub left one man dead and triggered a murder investigation. The incident took place on Trojická Street in Prague 2 on Saturday, June 14, outside the P.M. Club, where police and emergency crews were called after reports of a mass brawl involving several people. According to preliminary information, the confrontation escalated when one of the men was stabbed in the chest. Witnesses cited by local media said the attack appeared to be aimed at the victim’s heart. Despite the swift arrival of paramedics, the man could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police immediately sealed off the area around the club and launched a search for the person or people responsible. Forensic specialists examined the scene, documented evidence and traces left behind, while detectives began interviewing witnesses to piece together what had happened. Early reports suggest the altercation may have been sparked by a dispute over a woman. Investigators, however, have not officially confirmed a motive and caution that the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or provided details about potential suspects. Detectives are...
Fans of Sherlock Holmes will soon have the chance to solve a mystery of their own in Prague. Sherlock Holmes The Exhibition opens at Galerie Bílá Labuť on June 17, bringing the famous detective’s world to the Czech capital through interactive displays, original artifacts and hands-on activities. The exhibition explores how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created one of literature’s most enduring characters and how Holmes’ methods helped shape modern detective work. Instead of simply walking through a traditional exhibition, visitors will be invited to take part in an investigation. Upon arrival, they will receive a notebook filled with clues and set out to solve a case created especially for the Prague exhibition by author and Conan Doyle biographer Daniel Stashower. The exhibition also looks at the life of Arthur Conan Doyle before Sherlock Holmes became a global phenomenon. Visitors will learn about his years as a medical student in Edinburgh, his work as a doctor and the experiences that influenced his writing. Original manuscripts, letters and illustrations will be on display. Another section focuses on the science behind Holmes’ investigations. Long before forensic methods became standard practice, the fictional detective relied on observation, evidence and logical reasoning to solve crimes....
Fans of Broadway musicals, film soundtracks and contemporary choral music will have the chance to experience a different take on some of the world’s best-known songs later this month, when the Voices of Prague International Choir returns with its latest production. The ensemble’s fourth standalone concert, Broadway Lights: A Night of Musicals with Voices of Prague, is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Prague’s historic Evangelical Church U Salvátora in the Old Town. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Get your ticket here. Made up of around 40 singers representing more than 20 countries, Voices of Prague has become one of the city’s most international musical communities. Bringing together people from different backgrounds who now call Prague home, the choir uses music to bridge cultures, languages and personal stories. Under the direction of conductor Brian Dimech, the group will perform a cappella arrangements of songs drawn from Broadway productions, acclaimed films and internationally recognised pop classics. Without the use of instruments, the focus shifts entirely to the expressive possibilities of the human voice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Voices of Prague (@voices_of_prague) Audiences can expect familiar melodies from some of the most celebrated...
A new outdoor installation dedicated to Pinocchio has opened in the garden of the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague in Prague’s Malá Strana. The scenic route, created by Daniela and Silvana Nicoletta, leads visitors through scenes from the story of the wooden puppet, with characters including Geppetto, the Talking Cricket, the Blue Fairy, as well as the Cat, the Fox and the Whale. The garden exhibition, accessible from Vlašská Street, will remain open until September 12. It runs Tuesday to Saturday from 3 pm to 7 pm, with additional weekend opening hours. Entry is free. The initiative is part of broader celebrations marking the legacy of Carlo Collodi, whose novel “The Adventures of Pinocchio” has been translated and published worldwide. Alongside the garden installation, the institute is preparing a related exhibition titled “Pinocchio in the World,” hosted in its courtyard on Šporkova Street. From June 17 to September 17, the institute will also present a display of 79 digitised book covers of “The Adventures of Pinocchio,” published across 40 countries. The collection will be installed in the institute’s arcade, showing how the story has been visually reinterpreted over time. The Czech Republic and Slovakia will be represented among the selections,...
A major international exhibition examining the growing influence of artificial intelligence, data collection and digital surveillance opens today, June 11, at Galerie Rudolfinum. Titled DATAS: The Data and the Sovereign, the exhibition brings together 21 artists and collectives from across Europe and beyond to explore how algorithms and AI systems increasingly shape personal choices, political decisions and national sovereignty. Through installations, research-based projects and multimedia works, the exhibition asks a central question: who controls our data, and what does that mean for individual freedom in the digital age? The project is part of a broader European collaboration involving cultural institutions from five countries. Partners include Galerie Rudolfinum and MeetFactory in the Czech Republic, the Goethe-Institut in Germany, Tallinn Art Hall in Estonia, IZOLYATSIA in Ukraine and Slovenian organization Projekt Atol. The initiative has been supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme. According to gallery director Julia Bailey, the exhibition aims to highlight both the opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence while encouraging debate about privacy, personal sovereignty and political freedom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Galerie Rudolfinum (@galerierudolfinum) The show follows previous technology-focused exhibitions at the gallery and continues its focus on contemporary issues...
Football fans in Prague will have several options to watch the Czech Republic’s World Cup matches, even when kick-off times fall in the early hours of the morning. The Czech team begins its tournament campaign against South Korea on Friday at 4 a.m. Central European Time. To accommodate supporters, a number of pubs, sports bars and restaurants across the capital plan to open outside their regular business hours, offering live screenings along with breakfast service. The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway on June 11 with hosts Mexico facing South Africa. The Czech Republic will then meet South Africa on June 18 at 6 p.m., before taking on Mexico on June 25 in another early-morning fixture scheduled for 3 a.m. Several Prague venues say they expect strong demand throughout the tournament, particularly for matches involving the Czech national team. Restaurant and Sportbar U Zábranských (Křižíkova 89, Karlín) plans to show every World Cup match on large screens and televisions. The venue will open one hour before each Czech national team match, regardless of the time. The management of Letenský Tulipán (M. Horákové 384/83, Holešovice) said interest extends beyond Czech matches and includes games featuring other nations competing in the tournament....
A fleet of 130 historic automobiles will roll out from Prague this week as the revived 1000 Czechoslovak Miles returns for another edition. The event, which follows the route between Prague and Bratislava before returning to the Czech capital, has once again reached its maximum capacity. Organizers say interest from owners far exceeded the number of available places. Among this year’s participants are 67 vehicles built by former Czechoslovak manufacturers, along with five cars that competed in the original long-distance race held during the 1930s. Seventeen international crews from Slovakia and Germany are also expected to take part. According to event director Jiří Patočka, one of the entries attracting attention this year is a vehicle owned by British motoring journalist and television presenter Richard Hammond. Vehicle inspections and registration will take place on Wednesday afternoon on Opletalova Street outside the headquarters of the Autoclub of the Czech Republic. The ceremonial start is scheduled for Thursday morning. The first car to leave the starting line will be a Jawa Minor from the collection of the National Technical Museum, driven by an all-female crew. Organizers expect the participants to return to Prague on Saturday, with the finish planned in front of the...
Prague will soon become the stage for a unique event for fans of harder electronic music. On Saturday, July 18, Holy Priest will arrive in the Czech capital with his special Holy Shit Show, which will also be his only performance in the Czech Republic in 2026. The event will take place as an open-air festival in the multifunctional outdoor venue Areál 7 in Prague’s Holešovice district, offering an intense rave atmosphere under the open sky. Visitors can expect massive sound, a special audiovisual show, and an energy that will bring together thousands of hard techno fans in one place. Tickets are available here. Holy Priest is one of the most prominent names on the contemporary hard techno scene, and his performances are known for their uncompromising energy, fast tempos, and hypnotic atmosphere. The Holy Shit Show is a special performance concept featuring unique production and visuals, presented only at a limited number of selected events around the world. The event is organized by the new promoter concept Outcasts, which focuses on raw underground rave culture. Outcasts follows the original spirit of the rave movement and creates a space for a community connected by music, energy, and freedom on the...
World-renowned Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa has unveiled his new permanent sculpture NEST in Prague, installed at the Bořislavka intersection near Evropská Avenue in front of the Artium art space. The 4.5-metre bronze and white-painted work marks a rare example of a major international public artwork permanently placed in the Czech capital. The installation was initiated by Valea Art and is intended to bring a moment of calm to one of Prague’s busiest transport corridors. Plensa, born in Barcelona in 1955, is known for large-scale public sculptures installed in cities including Chicago, London, Madrid, Jersey City and Taipei. His works often explore the human figure and perception in urban space. Prague previously hosted his work during an exhibition at Jan Palach Square in 2009. “I wanted to create a symbolic bridge between the building and society,” Plensa said about the project. NEST depicts an elongated girl’s head held in a pair of human hands. The figure, a signature motif in Plensa’s work, is designed to shift in perception depending on distance — appearing unified from afar and more fragile up close. The artist describes the head as a space of thought, dreams and imagination. Curator Linda K. Sedláková from Valea Art...
Hermanos Gutiérrez, a guitar duo formed by brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez with Swiss-Ecuadorian roots, will perform in Prague for the first time on August 20, 2026 at Lucerna Great Hall. Their music blends Latin American influences with a modern, atmospheric sound, built around the interplay of two guitars that create detailed, cinematic soundscapes full of emotion and depth. Get your ticket here. The duo has built a reputation for their distinctive instrumental style, where melody and rhythm intertwine without the need for vocals. Their live performances are known for their intimate yet expansive atmosphere, often described as immersive journeys rather than traditional concerts. Their latest album, Sonido Cósmico (2024), continues this direction with a deep musical exploration of rich sonic textures. The record carries elements of Latin mysticism and hypnotic guitar patterns, shaped in collaboration with producer Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Under his production, Hermanos Gutiérrez expand their sound while keeping the minimalist core that defines their identity. Beyond the music itself, Hermanos Gutiérrez’s work reflects a strong connection between family, cultural heritage, and artistic exploration. The brothers often describe their creative process as a shared language shaped by years of playing together. Each concert becomes a...
The Czech Republic is set for one of its most demanding fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where it will face Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, recently renamed Estadio Banorte. The match is scheduled for June 25 at 03:00 local time and will take place in a stadium widely regarded as one of football’s most historic venues. The Azteca is the only stadium to have hosted two World Cup finals and will once again be part of the tournament schedule as the competition marks its 60th anniversary. Located on the outskirts of Mexico City, the stadium has been central to some of football’s most defining moments. It hosted the 1970 World Cup semi-final between Italy and West Germany, often referred to as the “match of the century.” Sixteen years later, it became the stage for Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal and his second strike against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, later known as the “Goal of the Century.” Earlier still, Pelé lifted the World Cup trophy there with Brazil in 1970. These events are still commemorated inside the stadium with dedicated plaques. Beyond its sporting legacy, the Estadio Azteca is also an engineering...
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