Václav Havel (1936–2011) was a Czech playwright, essayist, and statesman. Known for absurdist plays such as The Garden Party, he became a key figure of resistance to communist rule. After the Velvet Revolution of 1989, he served as the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic.
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A 30th-anniversary exhibition exploring the Dancing House's history, architecture, and creation through archival materials, photographs, and original artifacts, with special access to technical spaces and collaboration with Frank O. Gehry Foundation.
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The world's largest Romani festival, Khamoro, returns to Prague with a rich programme of concerts, theatre performances, workshops, and exhibitions. This three-day celebration of Romani culture and art will attract thousands of visitors from around the globe.
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Šimon Pánek, founder of People in Need, will share his journey from student activism to humanitarian work across the globe in conversation with Petr Vavroušek.
in 4 days
Spring premiere of a Czech production of Stoppard's philosophical play about Czechoslovak intellectuals, dissidents, and moral dilemmas in 1977. The Brno performance is less than 100 km from the author's birthplace.
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A four-day festival featuring over 60 bands at its traditional venue in Trutnov, dedicated to Václav Havel. The programme includes music, open-air services, debates, exhibitions, and workshops.
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A new Laterna magika production inspired by Václav Havel's libretto, exploring courage and resistance against tyranny. Premiering 10 September 2026 at Palác Akropolis.
A theatrical performance dedicated to the life and work of Václav Havel, presented by the Triarius group.
A commemorative programme celebrating Václav Havel's 90th birthday with theatrical performance at Reduta in Olomouc.
Journalist and publisher Karel Hvížďala shares memories of his interviews with prominent figures including Václav Havel, Milan Kundera, and Arnošt Lustig. A discussion at the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes with free admission available for exhibition visitors.
Václav Havel's absurdist one-act play about a brewmaster and an intellectual writer meeting in a small brewery, where a philosophical discussion about the meaning of life unfolds.
Markéta Foukalová and composer Martin Brunner present a premiere project: poems by Jan Zábrana set to music. The new album unites music and literature from the Czechoslovak era.