The National Theatre in Prague is the Czech Republic's foremost state theatre, first opened in 1881 and rebuilt after a fire in 1883. It brings together four companies - Opera, Drama, Ballet and Laterna magika - performing across four venues including the historic main building, the Estates Theatre, the State Opera and the New Stage. The Czech National Ballet, founded in 1883, is the country's largest dance company, with dancers of 18 nationalities.
On March 24, 2026, the general reconstruction of the New Stage began for 1.8 billion CZK without VAT; the work will last two years.
The National Theatre announced the program of the 144th theatre season 2026/2027 with 17 premieres, including the musical Sweeney Todd with Adam Plachetka in the title role.
The National Theatre presented the program of the 143rd season 2025/2026 with 19 premieres and 60 repeat productions.
The production Wernisch received the award for best production of the year, and Denisa Barešová was awarded for her acting performance.
The National Theatre Ballet presented in the 2025/2026 season as its first premiere the ballet Liliom choreographed by John Neumeier.
