Visací zámek (literally 'Padlock') is a Prague punk-rock band founded in 1982 by five civil engineering students at the Czech Technical University, originally intending to play just one gig. They have performed in the same lineup ever since - vocalist Jan Haubert alongside Michal Pixa, Ivan Rut, Vladimír Šťástka and Jiří Pátek - making them one of the longest-running unchanged punk bands in Europe. During the communist normalization era they were forced to operate under aliases, yet built a devoted following that has only grown over four decades. In 2010 they were inducted into the Czech Beat Hall of Fame by listeners of Radio Beat.
A review from April 2026 evaluates the spring show at the Akropolis Palace as a convincing overview of the band's forty-four-year history; the hall was full and the audience sang throughout the evening.
The band conducted a spring tour titled Punk Chronicle (March 6 - April 11, 2026), in which it performed songs chronologically from the origins to the present day.
Frontman Jan Haubert announced that the Punk Chronicle tour would include an intermission with costume changes and stories from the history of Czech punk.
On December 1, 2026, celebrations of the band's 44th anniversary are planned at the Lucerna in Prague (Grand Hall).
In December 2024, the band celebrated 42 years of existence with a tour concluded by a concert at Lucerna Music Bar in Prague.
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.
The fifteenth punk-rock festival at a public pool with a view of the water. Headliners include Visací zámek, SPS, Zputnik, The Fialky and other bands.
A traditional motorcycle rally with concerts, competitions, and a parade ride. A three-day festival for bikers and rock fans with on-site camping.
A touring punk festival featuring legendary Czech band Visací Zámek alongside Plexisjovanka and Démon Doctor P.P. in a garden setting.
Theatre performance "Visací Zámek" at the House of Culture in Šumperk for lovers of quality theatre.
Punk festival in Litoměřice featuring Visací zámek, Plexisjovanka, Vítkáči, and Doctor P.P.
Multi-genre festival with rock roots at Dostihová dráha in Slušovice. The programme features confirmed bands including Divokej Bill, Visací zámek, Iné Kafe and others, with tickets from 490 CZK.
The 21st edition of a rock open-air festival featuring bands like Dymytry, Tublatanka and Visací zámek. Sunday, 5 July in the castle gardens of Dřevohostice.
The 13th edition of Pekelný ostrov rock festival returns to a natural island near Holýšov on July 3–4, 2026. Expect Royal Republic, Dymytry, Škwor, and dozens of other bands across three stages, plus a new emerging-artist stage and a swimming pond.
Czech punk-rock veterans Visací zámek play Klub Loděnice in Benátky nad Jizerou.
Czech punk-rock veterans Visací zámek play a live concert at the Pivovar a zámek Olešná u Rakovníka brewery and chateau.
The 18th edition of an open-air rock, metal, and punk festival at Slezskoostravský Castle featuring Visací Zámek, Panoptiko, and other bands, with a children's zone, workshops, and craft breweries.