Patrik Hartl (born 10 September 1976 in Olomouc) is a Czech novelist, playwright, screenwriter and theatre director. He studied film and TV directing at FAMU in Prague and has been a resident author and director at Studio DVA theatre since its early days. His 2012 debut novel Prvok, Šampón, Tečka a Karel became a bestseller and was later adapted into the most-attended Czech film of 2021; every subsequent novel has won the Czech Bestseller Award. His latest book, Manželství, came out in autumn 2025.
In December 2025, Hartl gave an open interview to Deník N, in which he spoke about his latest novel Manželství and about sensitivity as a creative source.
In October 2025, Hartl's new novel Manželství was published by Bourdon, which immediately became one of the best-selling works of Czech fiction.
In December 2024, Hartl had to withdraw from the dance competition StarDance (ČT) for health reasons after eight rounds - doctors diagnosed him with inflammation of the ankle bone.
In autumn 2024, Hartl participated in the thirteenth season of the dance competition StarDance on Czech Television, where he danced with professional dancer Tereza Prucková.
In 2024, Hartl published his first children's book Andulka Andula, which received the Český bestseller award in the category of Czech fiction for children and young people.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
91concertFri 16.10.God Save The Punk II. - SPS + The Fialky
85concertSat 24.10.Niakara + Aleš Brichta Cover + DARK Band from Pilsen
81concertSat 5.12.FACE TOur FACE: Rybičky 48 + host: Koblížci
80concertWed 21.10.In Memory of Marsyas
79concertFri 23.10.Vypsaná fixa: Ideál tour 2026
79concertWed 4.11.The Eben Brothers
72concertFri 2.10.The Gold & Silver Ritual Tour: Pačess + Bratrstvo Luny + Trahir
66concertTue 27.10.Vlasta Redl – Gala Concert
66concertThu 12.11.Jamaron – "Something Will Remain" Tour 2026
63concertFri 9.10.Peshata * Deratizéři + support
60concertFri 4.9.Rock Ballads by Candlelight
57concertSat 7.11.Sex Deviants – 30 Years
Patrik Hartl's comedy about passion between ninth-floor neighbours, featuring Saša Rašilov, Marika Šoposkova, Sabina Remundová, Štěpán Benoň and Lucia Pernetová.
A celebrated American show about the differences between men and women that became a worldwide hit. In Plzeň it is performed by Jan Holík and Jakub Slach under the direction of Patrik Hartl.