Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Václav Havel award in New York
The award recognizes writers persecuted for their beliefs who exemplify the late Czech dissident's commitment to human rights advocacy.
From Beetlejuice to Wednesday: Blockbuster Burton exhibit returns to Prague
The American director has cited Czech visionaries Zeman and Švankmajer as essential influences. The exhibit is slated to begin in May 2024.
Czech Holocaust memorial in Lety set to open in 2024
The memorial will include a newly planted forest with saplings donated by the estate of the late politician Karel Schwarzenberg.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Nov. 10–12
From Diwali lanterns to St. Martin's goose, autumn traditions are on full display this weekend. Plus: 10 years of the Aussie & Kiwi Film Fest kicks off.
From Mácha to the Beats: Czech poetry festival brings verse to the city this week
Opening today and running through Nov. 19, the Czech Day of Poetry – now in its 25th year – offers English-friendly talks, documentaries and readings.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: November 3–5, 2023
Eat Japanese pastries, goose, or pork, watch movies on LGBTQ+ themes, go to Cannafest, listen to jazz, and more.
Stars stack up tour dates in Czechia: More top names confirmed for 2024
Sam Smith will perform in the Czechia for the first time for Colours of Ostrava, while Bruce Springsteen returns to Prague for the first time in 12 years.
5 acclaimed new Czech documentaries you can stream right now
Stream (or catch in cinemas) new and award-winning Czech documentaries from the Ji.hlava Film Festival (with subtitles) until Nov. 12.
One city, three traditions: Prague honors the dead with diversity this week
Whether you observe one or all, here's an overview of events slated for this week as Prague gets ready to embrace death with a vibrant show of life.
PHOTO GALLERY: AI reimagines one of Prague's most iconic buildings
A virtual display shows how well-known architects would have styled Prague's Dancing House.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: October 27–29, 2023
Go to a Halloween party or a car festival, watch Argentinian movies, listen to contemporary jazz, and much more.
5 English translations of Czech-language books to put on your autumn reading list
Immerse yourself in a dystopian coming-of-age story, a graphic novel about the Mašín brothers, an essay on American and Czech writers, and much more.
Lights, camera, education: An immersive approach to the study of filmmaking in Prague
Backed by a local production company, the Prague Film Institute promises hands-on experience to aspiring filmmakers.
Major exhibit devoted to Baroque painter Brandl opens in Prague's National Gallery
Starting Friday and running through Feb. 11, the exhibition will showcase Brandl's monumental altarpieces, portraits, and genre scenes.
The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: Oct. 20–22, 2023
Watch German-language films, puppet theater, or RuPaul's drag race, eat chocolate at a festival, and much more.
Prague's Museum of Decorative Arts unveils new trove of Cubist treasures
Starting on Oct. 19 at the House at the Black Madonna, the museum will showcase over a hundred newly acquired pieces in the city's first Cubist building.
Prague's fall jazz lineup strikes the right notes for lovers of the genre
Three upcoming festivals bring some of the most innovative and well-respected contemporary jazz artists to top Prague venues.