Prague has two well known established concert halls -the Dvořák Hall in Rudolfinum and the Smetana Hall in the Municipal House, but it is possible to find concerts of classical music all around the city. Among the most renowned concert halls are Bertramka (Museum of Mozart) and Atrium in Žižkov. Concerts and recitals of classical music held in churches and palaces are also popular. Regular concerts take place on the steps of the National Museum and during summer in some of Prague gardens

The Czech Republic has produced a few famous composers; including Dvorak, Martinu, Smetana, Janacek and Mahler. Mozart also liked to perform in Prague, because of his fine relationship with the city. Prague has four theatres where opera is performed and a few orchestras, the most famous being the Czech Philharmonic (Ceska Filharmonie) located at the Rudolfinum.

International music festival

The Prague Spring (Prazske Jaro) is the biggest annual event. It includes outstanding performing artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles from around the world. The festival commemorates important musical anniversaries by including works by the composers concerned on its programs, it presents Czech as well as world premieres of compositions by contemporary authors. This is not to be missed. For more details, including the festival's program, visit the www.Festival.cz. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance www.TicketPro.cz (ticketing network in Prague). On the other hand there are 4 to 6 concerts every day so it is easy to just go along. Many concerts are performed in Prague's churches, so be prepared for a chilly evening, some are in gardens and courtyards. Performances generally start at 5pm or a little later.

Concert halls and other places where are concerts held

- Municipal House, Prague 1, nám. Republiky 5 Rudolfinum, Prague 1, nám. Jana Palacha 1
- Bertramka, Prague 5, Mozartova 169
- Atrium na Žižkově, Prague 3, Čajkovského 12 Klementinum, Prague 1, Klementinum 190
- Lichtenstejn Palace, Prague 1, Malostranské nám.13 HAMU
- National Museum - historical stairway, Prague 1, Václavské nám. 68
- Basilica of St. James, Prague 1, Stare Město, Malá Štupartská 6
- St. Nicholas Cathedral, Prague 1, Malostranské nám. Church of St. Francis, Prague 1, Křížovnické nám. (next to Charles bridge)
- Church of St.Caetanus, Prague 1, Nerudova
- Church of St. Nicholas, Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. St.Vitus Cathedral, Prague 1, Pražský Hrad -111. nádvoří Monastery of St. Anna, Prague 1, Liliová
- Church of St. Giles, Prague 1, Husova 8
- Church of St. Simon and Jude, Prague 1, U Milosrdných
- St. Agnes Convent, Prague 1, U Milosrdných 17

Selected places to enjoy musicals

- Music Theatre Karlin,
- Congress Centre Prague, Prague 4, třída 5.května
- Ta Fantastika, Prague 1, Karlova 8
- Theatre Kalich, Prague 1, Jungmannova 9
- Goja Music Hall, Prague 7, Výstaviště
- Theatre Broadway, Prague 1, Na Příkopě 31

Tickets and Reservations

even if you think you have to pre-book your tickets for classical music, opera, theatre or ballet or even some rock concerts you might be lucky to buy some ½ a hour before the show (or at theatre box office). To take advantage of booking ahead and have a piece of mind, you will find a plenty of agencies which are dealing with venues, opera and concerts booking (generally all accepts credit card at no surcharge). Most recommended ones are Ticketpro and Ticketcentrum. Generally all venues offer some discounts for students, children and the disabled.

Advance Tickets Sale

Tickets on-line www.ticketsbti.cz

Ticketpro - Prague Tourist Center, Prague 1, Rytířská 12, open daily 9:00-20:00

Ticketpro, pasáž Lucerna
Prague 1, Štěpánská 61
open Mon-Fri 12:00-16:00, 16:30-20:30

Pražská informační služba/ PIS
Prague 1, Staroměstská radnice
open Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat, Sun 9:00-17:00 Prague 1, Malostranská

Mostecká věž
open Apr-Oct Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00

Kulturní a informační středisko Obecní dům/ Municipal House
Prague 1, nám. Republiky 1090/5
open daily 10:00-18:00

Ticketpro, pasáž Rokoko
Prague 1, Václavské nám. 38
open Mon-Fri 9:30-13:30, 14:00-18:00 Ticketcentrum

Prague 1, Rytířská 31
open Mon-Fri: 9:30-12:30, 13:00-17:30

Bohemia Ticket
Prague 1, Na Příkopě 16
open Mon-Fri 10:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun 10:00-15:00

Prague Music Links:

VERDI FESTIVAL
Featuring works by Verdi. Performances at the Statni opera Praha (Prague State Opera). From beginning of August to September.
www.sop.cz/en

State Opera Prague
www.opera.cz

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
www.czechphilharmonic.cz

Prague Symphony Orchestra
www.fok.cz

Prague Opera Gala
www.opera-rkm.cz

Ballet - concert
www.ballet-concert.wz.cz

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