Autumn in Prague 2015

Autumn in Prague 2015
Mercedes Benz Prague Fashion Week
31 August – 6 September / ZIBA Window Gallery / International festival
of Czech and Slovak fashion and the largest fashion event in the Czech
Republic.
My Homeland – A Tribute to Czech Landscape Painting
4 September – 1 November / Jízdárna Pražského hradu (Prague Castle
Riding Hall) / An exhibition where you can savour the beauty of Czech
landscapes as rendered by the best Czech painters.
Birell Grand Prix Praha 2015
5 September / start and finish on Wenceslas Square / Savour the
distinctive mood of Prague by night and join in the 5 or 10 km running races.
Foodparade
5 – 6 September / Troja castle gardens / A gastronomic festival of fine
food and wine from some of Prague’s best restaurants and chefs.
Toyen
5 September – 3 January 2016 / Museum Kampa / A retrospective
exhibition of one of the most distinctive personalities of Czech
20th Century art, focusing on the works of her Parisian period.
Dvořák’s Prague
6 – 23 September / Rudolfinum, Anežský klášter (St Agnes Convent)
and other venues / An international music festival dedicated to the genius
of Antonín Dvořák, featuring a top line-up of first-class operatic performers.
Steve McCurry, Photographer
Zažít město jinak (Different City Experience)
19 – 20 September / various venues / The underlying idea of this
neighbourhood celebration is to transform streets and public spaces into
cultural and social venues.
Re-enactment of the Battle of the White Mountain
19 – 20 September / Bílá hora plain by the Hvězda Game Park /
An event to commemorate one of the watershed moments of Czech
history, a thrilling weekend for the while family.
Prague Fashion Night
23 September / Prague city centre / A local take on the well known
international project ‘Fashion’s Night Out’, which has won much acclaim
around the world’s fashion capitals.
AghaRTA Prague Jazz Festival
from 23 September / AghaRTA Jazz Centrum, Lucerna Music Bar /
This jazz festival programme offers a whole host of excellent artists and
some real delights of the world jazz scene, as every year.
TIZIANO – VANITAS. The Poet of the Image and
the Shade of Beauty
23 September – 17 January 2016 / Prague Castle Imperial Stables /
An exhibition of the life work of the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano
Vecelli (‘Titian’). Showing for the first time in Prague will be the original
“Young woman with mirror”, better known as the allegorical “Vanity”.
Vegefest
26 – 27 September / Vyšehrad / Now in its 5th year, this vegetarian
festival seeks to highlight the variety and diversity of contemporary
vegetarian gastronomy.
8 – 30 September / Old Town Hall / One of the most respected
personalities of contemporary photography, whose most famous
photograph is undoubtedly the "Afghan Girl" - a portrait that after
publishing on the cover of the National Geographic magazine became the
most recognized photograph of its time.
Landscape Festival Praha 2015
World Press Photo 2015
till 30 September / various venues / The festival seeks to enliven public
spaces with a gamut of statues of diverse forms, styles and materials.
11 September – 4 October / Křížová chodba Karolina (Carolinum
vaulted gallery) / This prestigious media exhibition picks out the very
best photographic images capturing the year’s events of worldwide
significance.
Ladronkafest
12 September / Ladronka / The Festival offers the general public a broad
range of leisure-time activities – sport, culture, music, drama, adrenalin,
shows and entertainment.
… příští vlna/next wave …
18 – 29 September / various venues / The Festival, whose motto this
year is Terrorism, will bring together theatrical, musical, dance, literary,
arts and other alternative fringe events.
till 27 September / Žižkov freight station / The third season of this
interdisciplinary festival presenting public spaces and landscapes
through photographic, design and contemporary art media.
Malostranské komorní slavnosti (The Malá Strana
Chamber Festivities)
4 October – 29 November / Wallenstein Palace / A festival of Prague
chamber music, bringing the very best from the Czech music
performance scene.
Struny podzimu (Strings of Autumn)
5 October – 18 November / The State Opera, Rudolfinum and other
venues / A festival resounding with jazz, world music, classical music.
Long held traditions and the fervour of the here-and-now, as performed
by the world’s best.
Musical celebrations in Prague, Václav Hudeček
and his guests
13 October – 26 April 2016 / various venues / A festival of chamber
music, founded by and under the artistic patronage of the celebrated
Czech virtuoso, the legendary representative of the Czech violin school
and a pupil of David Oistrach, Václav Hudeček.
The Legacy of Charlemagne
Kamil Lhoták: Sic itur ad astra
St Martin’s wine in the Botanical Garden
Artists and Prophets. Schiele, Hundertwasser,
Kupka, Beuys and Others
Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Prague
till 18 October / Museum Kampa / An exhibition of works by Lhoták
dating from 1937–1954, totalling over sixty oils, never shown before.
till 18 October / Veletržní palác (Trade Fair Palace) / An exhibition
of over 350 examples of the works of “visionaries” and the artistic
avant-garde.
Wiener Mozart Konzerte
Sweet
Theatre Night 2015
till 18 October / Prague Castle – various venues / An international
festival of architecture and urbanism, presenting noteworthy sites
around the Czech Republic, as well as memorabilia from 25 countries.
19 October / MeetFactory / The British glam/hard rock legendary band
Sweet comes to Prague to say farewell on its worldwide FINALE –
The Tour 2015.
Designblok 2015 / Prague Design and Fashion Week
The Godfather Live in Concert
A Sense of Art: Icons in Art at the Czech Academy
of Sciences and Arts
SIGNAL – a festival of light
15 – 18 October / Prague city centre / A festival bringing videomapping projections onto the frontages of landmark buildings, often
with accompanying interactive son-et-lumière shows. The historical
parts of town will be host to new technologies, astonishing idea and
unbridled creativity.
Sculpture Line
22 – 27 October / Průmyslový palác (Industrial Palace), Lapidárium /
An international display of novelties from the world of design,
encompassing furniture, lighting, fashion and lifestyle.
23 October – 10 January 2016 / Salmovský palác / This exhibition will
present the Czech Science Academy as a collector of artistic bequests
and sponsor of Art. You will be able to see works by V. Brožík, F. Ženíšek,
J. V. Myslbek, J. Mařatka, F. Bílek, F. Kupka, V. Hynais, M. Aleš, J. Gočár
and a number of other exceptional Czech artists.
Après Ski Praha
28 – 29 October / Rašín embankment / A mountain resort styled event
by the Vltava offering a whole host of entertainment for keen sports
fans and families with kids.
Eros Ramazzotti
30 October / O2 arena / The Italian superstar returns to the Czech
Republic, two years after his acclaimed “noi tour”.
Flaesh
1 October – 3 January 2016 / Galerie Rudolfinum / A joint exhibition
by five notable representatives of the contemporary arts, with the linking
theme of feminine sensitivity, intuition and empathy – Marlene Dumas,
Tracey Emin, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Kiki Smith a Louise Bourgeois.
The Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival
Alpabzug
Madonna – Rebel Heart Tour
30 October – 7 November / Rudolfinum / In its 3rd year, the festival
will be offering piano music aficionados four concerts featuring
excellent soloists.
7 & 8 November / O2 arena / The queen of popular music comes
to Prague on tour to promote her “Rebel Heart” album.
2 – 4 October / Bertramka park / For the sixth season running,
Bertramka park will come alive on the 3rd October with the Swiss
autumn traditional festival – the Alpabzug.
4+4 Days in Motion
2 – 10 October / Desfours Palace, the Archa, Ponec and Jatka78
theatres / This international festival of contemporary art will quench
Prague with “cultural adrenalin” – provocative and gripping events.
Czech Design Week
photo Julie Hrnčířová
17 November / Municipal House / The famed Nuremberg orchestra
comes to Prague, to delight with performances that have won them
many prizes, including a Grammy Award.
Architecture Week 2015
till 14 October / Prague Castle – various venues / A travelling
exhibition to complement the ‘Cradles of European Culture’ project,
drawing the visitor in to explore our common European heritage and
what inspiration this era can still bring us.
14 October / Forum Karlín / The most well known Mafia story makes
its comeback after more than forty years, in a show electrifying with
audio-visual effects, The Godfather Live.
11 November / Prague Botanical Garden / The St Klára wine-bar will
host a celebration of the newly harvested vintage. Come and sample
some yourself!
9 – 15 November / The House at ‘U Minuty’ / The inaugural year
of an exhibition of quality Czech design presenting the very
talented – students, professionals, both individually and within their
studios and companies.
20 November / Tipsport arena Praha / The Viennese Mozart Orchestra
with its world renowned opera singers dressed in period costumes
presenting the best loved works of W. A. Mozart.
21 November / various venues / A night of open-door theatres and
exceptional experiences, as part of the European Theatre Night project.
Andrea Bocelli – Christmas Romance
28 November / O2 arena / At a romantic concert tinged with Advent
this renowned Italian tenor will present his selection of classic arias
from the greatest Italian and world operas.
Saudek & Saudek 80
till 31 January 2016 / Gallery of Art Prague / A retrospective exhibition
to mark 80 years since the birth of Jan and Kája Saudek showing
100 photographs from Jan Saudek’s studio and 160 drawings and
illustrations from the Kája Saudek family collection.
Autumn Theatre premières
Norma / 2 and 4 October / State Opera – the première of this opera
by V. Bellini
The Nightingale / Iolanta / 22 and 23 October / National Theatre
– the first opera by I. Stravinsky and the last by P. I. Tchaikovsky both in one
evening
Carmen / 23 October / Karlín Musical Theatre – the revised première
of this successful musical
Mary Poppins / 5 November / Hybernia Theatre – hosting the Brno
City Theatre, performing this popular musical
The Nutcracker / 3 December / National Theatre – an innovated
rendition of this Christmas ballet
Wine harvest festivals
11 – 12 September / Vinohrady vintage / Jiřího z Poděbrad Square
12 September / Troja vintage / Troja chateau grounds
12 – 13 September / Vintage in the Botanical Gardens / Prague-Troja
19 September / Lesser Town vintage / Kampa park
19 – 20 September / Vintage at Prague Castle / Production Gardens open
day / Prague Castle
25 – 26 September / Vintage at Grébovka / Prague-Vinohrady
27 – 28 September / St Wenceslas’ vintage / Villa Richter
More information in the Events Calendar
at www.prague.eu
Other interesting events
of the winter season
Christmas markets
28 November – 1 January 2016 / Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square /
The traditional Christmas markets with a rich cultural programme
bringing the atmosphere of a proper Czech Christmas to the historical
heart of the city, as in years past.
Cecilia Bartoli & Rolando Villazón
6 December / Municipal House / Both artists will present as part of their
concert tour the best known opera melodies accompanied by the Orchestra
la Scintilla, the superlative Zurich ensemble playing on period instruments.
designSUPERMARKET
10 – 13 December / Kafka’s House / An international trade festival
of contemporary design showing the best of original design from the
Czech Republic and abroad.
Czech Touches of Music
16 December – 6 January 2016 / various venues / An international
festival of classical music presenting through a series of concerts the
young generation of performers and composers alongside the already
well established and renowned artists and orchestras.
Štefan Margita Christmas recital
22 December / Municipal House / The acclaimed tenor and his guest – the
soprano Anda-Louise Bogza – joined by the Prague Symphony Orchestra
will fill the Municipal House Smetana Hall full of Festive Season mood.
Grand Restaurant Festival 2016
15 January – 29 February 2016 / various venues / Top chefs from select
Prague restaurants will prepare a special menu as part of the festival. Take
the opportunity to visit these establishments for a knock down price.
Questa o quella?
26 January 2016 / Municipal House / Three stars from the Metropolitan
Opera and La Scala coming to Prague for the first time for a joint concert.
Carnevale Praha 2016
29 January – 9 February 2016 / various venues / A Mardi Gras Carnival
programme full of concerts, carnival evenings, feasts, presentations and
competitions.
Nitro Circus Live
31 January 2016 / O2 arena / Nitro Circus Live returns to Europe with
the latest and most daring adrenalin-charged live show, this time in the
style of a three ringed circus from 1920.
Holiday World 2016
18 – 21 February 2016 / Výstaviště Praha Holešovice (Prague
Holešovice Exhibition Grounds) / A festival of tourism, Holiday World
is the prime event of its kind not only in the Czech Republic but in the
whole Central European region.
Prague’s parks and
natural retreats are
a blaze of autumn colours
Petřín Park (Petřínské sady)
Prague 1 – Malá Strana / Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses
of greenery, and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague.
Riegrovy Park (Riegrovy sady)
Prague 2 – Vinohrady / This park, more than a hundred years old, has
many half-hidden secluded nooks and crannies, as well as wooded
glades, open meadows and uncommon vistas of Prague.
Havlíčkovy sady (Grébovka) Park
Prague 2 – Vinohrady / A park inspired by the Italian Renaissance, with
a fountain and water cascades, a pond, pavilions, sculptures and
a charming grotto, ofering unique vistas of Prague and places to sit
in a charming wine cellar or garden café.
Vítkov Hill
Prague 3 – Žižkov / Vítkov Hill, interlaced with promenade trails, ofers
a remarkable view of almost the entire city. The whole park, still imbued
with a 1930s atmosphere is dominated by a monumental bronze statue
of the Hussite leader, Jan Žižka.
Hvězda Game Park (Obora Hvězda)
Prague 6 – Liboc / A large park with three majestic avenues; which used
to be a game reserve, pandering to the hunting frivolities of Renaissance
nobility. These days, it is a popular place for walking and relaxation.
Stromovka Park
Prague 7 – Holešovice / This green oasis near the city centre
is a popular place for sport and relaxation at any age.
Old Town Hall
The symbol of city authority is probably the
most beautiful sight in Prague's historic centre.
Its origins date back to the 14th century, when
townhouses were gradually merged into one
building, and it has often figured prominently in
the history of Prague and the Czech state.
or tel. +420 221 714 714 and e-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu
General and Special City Tours
Medieval underground
Medieval Prague reveals itself to you through the doors in the basement
of the Old Town Hall.
Astronomical Clock
Prague's Astronomical Clock, which displays the motion of the planets
and the twelve apostles, is an integral part of the Old Town Hall. The
Astronomical Clock was created in 1410. In addition to the 12 Apostles,
it is decorated with moving figurines including the Skeleton, Vanity,
the Miser and the Turk.
Nature park Drahaň – Troja
Prague 7 – Troja, Prague 8 – Bohnice / The nature park is situated on the
right bank of the Vltava River and includes part of the Troja basin with its
steep cliffs and bordering valleys.
Book a guide – Old Town Hall
tel. +420 221 714 569, +420 236 002 569
GSM: +420 775 855 037
e-mail: guides@prague.eu
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and www.prague.eu
Historical and representative halls
No visitor should leave Prague without seeing the Town Hall interior.
The rooms on the various floors hark back to various historical periods
and underline the notable progression the Town Hall building complex
has made down the ages. Nowadays these serve primarily
as representative venues for the Capital City of Prague.
We look forward to your visit!
The Town Hall Tower is open daily:
Mon
11.00 – 22.00
Tue – Sun
9.00 – 22.00
Prague 6 – Vokovice / A romantic natural setting on the outskirts of Prague.
Given the scale of this natural reserve and its beautiful surroundings, Divoká
Šárka is great for anything from shorter walks to all day trips.
Old Town Hall – Staroměstské náměstí 1
Rytířská Street 12 – corner of Na Můstku Street
Wenceslas Square (upper part) – corner of Štěpánská Street
Lesser Town Bridge Tower (April – October)
Václav Havel Airport Prague – Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
Dominating the square is the 69.5-meter high tower. From there, from
a bird's eye perspective, you can enjoy an amazing view of the entire city!
Prokopské Valley (Prokopské údolí)
Divoká Šárka
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From a bird's eye perspective
The Old Town Hall is open daily:
Mon 11.00 – 18.00
Tue – Sun 9.00 – 18.00
Prague 5 – Hlubočepy, Jinonice, Butovice, Stodůlky / This natural
reserve, the northernmost point of the Bohemian Karst, is just perfect
for a number of outdoor activities.
Information & Services
in Six Tourist Information Centres
Letná Park (Letenské sady)
Prague 7 – Holešovice / An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature
trees and a varied mix of tree species, and some exceptional city views.
Prague City Tourism
Night tours:
Fri – Sat
20.00
Special tours for children:
Sun
14.00
Astronomical Clock:
Daily 9.00 – 23.00
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in Prague
2015