German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk will appear in Prague on July 15, when they bring their audiovisual performance to Forum Karlín.

The show is expected to combine music, digital animation and stage design into a structured performance built around their long-established approach to live concerts.

Tickets available here.

The group’s influence on modern popular music is widely documented. As music journalist Petr Ferenc noted in his book Music That Isn’t Krautrock, the role of Kraftwerk in shaping electronic music cannot be overstated. Their work contributed to the development of synthpop and electronic dance music, while also influencing genres such as hip-hop and industrial.

Kraftwerk was formed in Düsseldorf in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider. In its early years, the band was associated with psychedelic rock, releasing three albums that later received less attention: Kraftwerk (1970), Kraftwerk 2 (1972) and Ralf & Florian (1973).

 

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A turning point came in 1974 with the album Autobahn, which marked a clear shift in direction and established the framework for their future work.

Following that release, the band moved away from traditional rock instrumentation and developed a more defined electronic identity.

Their visual presentation also changed, with Kraftwerk becoming known for a restrained stage presence and a focus on synthesizers and structured sound. Central themes began to emerge more clearly, particularly ideas of movement, travel and technological transformation.

This direction continued with a series of influential albums, including Radio-Aktivität (1975), Trans Europa Express (1977) and Die Mensch-Maschine (1978). These records helped establish many of the foundations of electronic music. The albums were released in both German and English versions, although the German-language originals are often considered closer to the band’s intended sound and rhythm.

Their most recent studio release remains Tour de France Soundtracks. After the death of founding member Florian Schneider in 2020, it is widely assumed the band will not produce new material.

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