Prague Events - things to do in Prague

This Prague events calendar offers you an easy and well-arrange scheme of interesting affairs that takes place in or near Prague arranged in time order with the most recent events on the top.
You can see all events in Prague on one page or specify your preference by clicking on specific category such as concerts, festivals, sport, culture, entertainment, exhibitions and many more.

19 February, 2008: Classical Music at the Prague Castle

The concert cycle “Music of the Prague Castle” is a continuation of three preceding cycles which took place at Prague Castle in the past three years. During the whole of the last year it was obvious that Prague audiences began to view this concert cycle as a permanent part of the Prague classical music scene, and were coming in ever-increasing numbers. The programmes of this year´s cycle endeavour to continue in this trend by presenting yet more quality and audience-friendly works. Beside the traditional places, such as the Spanish and Rothmayer Halls, the Ball Game Hall and the Basilica of St George, the concerts will also take place in some of the lesser-known parts of Prague Castle, such as the Rožmberk Hall or the Roman Cellars. The concerts take place on Tuesays at 7:30pm.
When: 19 Feb 08 (Tuesday) - 12 Nov 08 (Wednesday)
Where: prague castle
Event category: events, concerts, classical music
12 March, 2008: Go to have a First-Republic coffee in Prague

Petite tables, chairs and a piano, rightly dressed personnel, good coffee and a glass of water on a silver tray. Everything, as it should be in a good café. “We wanted to attract all the visitors not only to the exhibition, but also to come to sit and feel the atmosphere of golden age of Prague Cafés.” the author, Dominik Hrodek. So they invited renowned personnel of Café Louvre, to make the café alive.
When: 12 Mar 08 (Wednesday) - 31 Aug 08 (Sunday)
Where: Prague City Museum
Event category: exhibitions, other exhibitions
14 May, 2008: EXPO 58 Exhibition in Prague 2008

The organizers managed to gather over 600 exhibits from Czech and Moravian museums and personal collections. The Exhibitions demonstrates, what have under the influence of phenomenal success started to change in a wave of interest for a new, modern lifestyle, furniture, arts and culture. Various critics are praising the exhibition, it is definitely worth seeing.
When: 14 May 08 (Wednesday) - 21 Sep 08 (Sunday)
Where: city galery municipal library prague
Event category: culture, exhibitions, other exhibitions
15 May, 2008: 50 Years of Prague in Photography

Retrospective of photographer Jiri Vsetecka introduces Prague in its various forms. Dreamy corners of Prague, romantic city shades, people and their life, but also positive moments of our metropolis are the main theme of the large-scale photographs of Jiri Vsetecka.
When: 15 May 08 (Thursday) - 31 Aug 08 (Sunday)
Where: Prague Castle
Event category: exhibitions, photographs exhibitions
28 May, 2008: Biedermeier Exhibition at Prague Castle

This exhibition will be the first ever to present the wealth of art made in the Bohemian Lands in the first half of the nineteenth century. In this period, middle-class society created its own distinctive style of art and way of life. Reflecting the timeless values of temperance, practicality, and simplicity the style came to be called “Biedermeier” here and elsewhere in the Austrian Empire.
When: 28 May 08 (Wednesday) - 28 Sep 08 (Sunday)
Where: prague castle
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions
03 June, 2008: Contemporary alternative art in Prague

Contemporary art, that stands outside the main art establishment. This is how the International triennale of contemporary art ITCA 2008 defines itself.
When: 03 Jun 08 (Tuesday) - 14 Sep 08 (Sunday)
Where: National Gallery Prague
Event category: events, exhibitions, paintings exhibitions
05 June, 2008: Authentic Titanic Objects Exhibition

19 million people have attended the exhibition worldwide, and the greatest emotions are always aroused by personal belongings of passengers, such as a suit-case, evening dress, top hat, music instruments or talismans. There are also pieces of luxurious porcelain, silver dippers or glasses.
When: 05 Jun 08 (Thursday) - 05 Aug 08 (Tuesday)
Where: Lucerna, Prague
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions
19 June, 2008: Clocks and Watches exhibition at Prague Castle
When: 19 Jun 08 (Thursday) - 28 Sep 08 (Sunday)
Where: The Imperial Stables, Prague Castle
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions
26 June, 2008: Czech Tapestries Exhibition in Prague

The exhibition introduces the founder of the manufacture for tapestrys and hand-made carpets Rudolf Schlattauer (1861-1915) but also works of younger designers plus works of present tapestry artists
When: 26 Jun 08 (Thursday) - 21 Sep 08 (Sunday)
Where: upm prague
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions
02 July, 2008: Angels sleeping - Gottfried Helnwein Exhibition

Working in a technique of oil and acrylic painting, he makes extremely precise canvases of a big measure, based on photographs. Their topics are taken from history as well as from pop-culture and he also often deals with theme of a child in extreme situations.
When: 02 Jul 08 (Wednesday) - 31 Aug 08 (Sunday)
Where: Rudolfinum Gallery, Prague
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions, photographs exhibitions, paintings exhibitions
04 July, 2008: Abstract Sculptures at Prague Castle

Three different stories, three different artistic expressions. Confronted with each other, they reveal common themes and motivations. Vera Janouskova, Eva Kmentova, Alina Szapocznikow present their exhibition. They all studied under Josef Wagner at Prague’s UMPRUM immediately after the war, and although their work each followed its own path, their art and their relationship to the world and the present day show clear parallels and correlations. Their distinctiveness, which grew out of the female experience, is expressed in three different ways of understanding the physical nature of this experience.
When: 04 Jul 08 (Friday) - 31 Oct 08 (Friday)
Where: prague castle
Event category: events, exhibitions, other exhibitions
08 July, 2008: AVRIL LAVIGNE second concert in Prague

Avril Lavigne (b. 1984) is a Canadian rock/punk-pop singer. In 2006, Canadian Business Magazine ranked her the seventh most powerful Canadian in Hollywood, and in 2007 she won ninth place in the Jabra Music Contest for the Best Band in the World, based on fan votes from around the world.
When: 08 Jul 08 (Tuesday)
Where: sazka arena, prague
Event category: events, people, concerts, concerts of pop music, concerts of rock and punk music
21 July, 2008: Tom waits in Prague

Tom Waits comes to the Czech Republic for the first time, within his Glitter and Doom tour. The last album the owner of two Grammys published, is a three-volume called Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards.
When: 21 Jul 08 (Monday) - 22 Jul 08 (Tuesday)
Where: congress centre prague
Event category: events, concerts, concerts of world music
27 July, 2008: Mars Volta Concert

The concert will go as planned on 26th July, only the venue changes. The appearance in Roxy will offer almost intimate meeting with this, for many people, legendary formation. Mars Volta is going to introduce their latest, and quite mystic, album „The Bedlam In Goliath“. The core of the group plays music that resembles pure madness, but concerts prove that behind that crazy composing is hidden excellent musicianship. Crushing energetic power of the sound with professional jazz solos, hardcore, punk or salsa and especially no will for compromise.
When: 27 Jul 08 (Sunday)
Where: roxy prague
Event category: events, concerts
16 August, 2008: Antonin Dvorak Music Festival

Prague will have a new festival of Classical Music. The international display Dvorakova Praha or New world among festivals starts in Prague Rudolfinum 16th August and continues until 4th September. Festival intendant is Vladimir Darjanin. In three weeks the organizers want to make 15 concerts, from that nine orchestral ones, three chamber and three recitals – lyric, violin and piano.
When: 16 Aug 08 (Saturday) - 04 Sep 08 (Thursday)
Where: rudolfinum prague
Event category: events, festivals, festivals of music, classical music
17 August, 2008: R.E.M Concert in Prague

R.E.M make a stand in Prague on 17th August 2008. They are going to rock the new football stadium SK Slavia Praha. Tickets prices vary from from 795 to 1695 kc will be on sale since 15th February in Ticketpro outlets and webpage.
When: 17 Aug 08 (Sunday)
Where: Slavia Stadium
Event category: culture, events, concerts, concerts of rock and punk music
19 August, 2008: Die Ärzte in Prague
When: 19 Aug 08 (Tuesday)
Where: roxy, prague
Event category: events, concerts, concerts of rock and punk music
24 August, 2008: Soulfly in Prague

The Metal top group Soulfly will perform in Prague Roxy Again. The world-wide known hordcore-metal attraction comes back to Czech club scene. Exclusive concert in Prague Roxy promises a real hardcore party.
When: 24 Aug 08 (Sunday)
Where: roxy prague
Event category: events, concerts
20 September, 2008: Paul Van Dyk Concert

Within the Prague Sessions 2008, we can look forward to the new concept of four-hour appearance, which part will be conceived like a concert, where Paul Van Dyk will be accompanied by quite a number of top musicians and singers. We can look forward to the biggest hits of his extensive production, including his last album In Between
When: 20 Sep 08 (Saturday)
Where: O2 arena prague
Event category: entertainment, events, concerts, concerts of electronic and dance music
22 September, 2008: Coldplay in Prague

Coldplay are an British alternative rock band formed in London in 1997. The group comprises vocalist/pianist/guitarist Chris Martin, lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Will Champion. Coldplay has been one of the most commercially successful bands of the new millennium, selling over 30 million albums. The band is also known for its hit singles, such as “Yellow”, “Speed of Sound”, the Grammy Award-winning “Clocks” and their latest single, “Viva la Vida”.
When: 22 Sep 08 (Monday)
Where: O2 arena prague
Event category: events, concerts, concerts of rock and punk music
08 October, 2008: Free Open Air Nature Photographies

The Mayor Bem stated for Denik: “The animals on the exhibition are photographic experience an impression, which offer open look into the nature, which we need to protect and respect. People are going to love stopping here, and it will inspire their relation to nature
When: 08 Oct 08 (Wednesday)
Where: Namesti Republiky, Prague
Event category: events, exhibitions, photographs exhibitions
14 October, 2008: Alicia Keys Prague Concert

After Kylie Minogue, the other songress whose music influence is worldwide comes for the first time to Prague. The Songress and pianist, born in 1981 in New York, has sold 28 million records worldwide. Even in the CR people have bought a few dozens of thousands, which means it is quite good.
When: 14 Oct 08 (Tuesday)
Where: Prague Exhibition Ground
Event category: events, concerts, concerts of pop music