Ondřej Havelka (born 10 October 1954 in Prague) is a Czech singer, actor, dancer and director, son of composer Svatopluk Havelka and actress Libuše Havelková. In 1995 he founded the big band Ondřej Havelka a jeho Melody Makers, dedicated to authentic performance of swing and jazz from the 1930s and 1940s. He trained in acting at DAMU and opera direction at JAMU, and has worked as an actor and director in theatre, television and film - including the 2018 feature Hastrman.
In October 2025, Havelka appeared in the program Všechnopárty on Czech Television, where he spoke about his departure from the theater.
Two major concerts of the show SWING! SWING! SWING! are announced for December 2025 - December 8 at the Olomouc Reduta and December 14 at the Grand Hall of Lucerna in Prague.
In March 2025, Melody Makers launched a tour with a new program Šecky pecky synkopicky (tak jak dycky..!), which visited, among other places, Plzeň, Blansko, and Sokolov.
In May 2023, the album Nebe na Zemi was released - a collaboration with opera singer Adam Plachetka, dedicated to songs by Jaroslav Ježek, Voskovec, and Werich.
Baritone Adam Plachetka joins Ondřej Havelka and his celebrated swing orchestra Melody Makers for an evening blending opera and swing at the Smetanova síň of Obecní dům.
The legendary swing orchestra Ondřej Havelka and His Melody Makers deliver an energetic show full of dance, music, and good vibes.
Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers present swing and Hollywood hits from the 1930s and 1940s in authentic period styling.
A concert by legendary Czech musician Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers ensemble, performing swing jazz and dance music.
Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers bring their energetic swing programme to Prostějov. Traditional dance music from one of the Czech Republic's most celebrated bands.
Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers deliver a swing show featuring the finest Czech songs from First Republic film comedies and American hits.