The band's name might not ring a bell, but try listening to Řezníček's vocals. Reviewers have only one comparison for them: a voice like a leather strap. And here's the first surprise that makes you sit up and take notice: vocalist Radek Řezníček has a voice like a leather strap and the band Alžběta is not named after some sweet girl next door. It takes its name from the Lady of Čachtice, that is Alžběta Báthory, the countess of bloody legend. The first CD "Zpověď" includes, among other tracks, the song Čachtická paní, after which the band takes its name.

If you typed the phrase Alžběta Újezd u Přelouče into a search engine, you're not alone and you have good reason to. The summer dance floor in this small Pardubice-region town is exactly the place the crew returns to with iron regularity: the band regularly launches new CDs in the second half of August, with iron regularity every two years. It sounds like a club anecdote, but it's a documented fact. This dance floor often knows their records before the radio stations do.

Alžběta Újezd u Přelouče: why the band launches albums here of all places

The summer dance floor in Újezd u Přelouče is almost a home living room for Alžběta. Every two years they send new albums out into the world here, accompanied by a guest band and a light show.

The connection Alžběta Újezd u Přelouče is no coincidence or marketing trick. On 19 August, the band Alžběta launched their sixth album "Kouzelník" in Újezd u Přelouče. That was 2023, and the evening at the summer dance floor was joined by guest band Hamr, with a special effects show included. On Saturday 19 August 2023 at the Summer Dance Floor in Újezd u Přelouče, Hamr and Alžběta performed. And it wasn't the first time this tradition had taken place. Two years earlier the band had sent their previous record out into the world here. The album Pavučina was ceremonially launched by Alžběta at an anniversary concert held in August in Újezd u Přelouče.

Why do I mention this right at the start? Because anyone searching for the phrase Alžběta Újezd u Přelouče most likely attended one of those launches or heard about one. The album Kouzelník, by the way, offers 11 tracks in total, and as the band themselves tease, at the launch listeners will also hear things that aren't played at regular concerts. That's what makes these August dance-floor evenings something different from an ordinary tour stop.

Who is Alžběta and where did they come from

Behind the name Alžběta stands a rock-metal crew from eastern Bohemia led by a distinctive vocalist. In their current form they've been on the scene since 2011 and play exclusively original material.

Alžběta is a Czech rock-metal band founded in 2011 in the town of Nový Bydžov. The line-up around frontman Radek Řezníček has changed several times over the years. The band consists of vocalist Radek Řezníček, bassist Pavel Bělik, guitarists Jan Dlouhý and Miroslav Vejvoda, who alternates with guitarist Richard Kaloč. A significant change came recently behind the drum kit: in November 2024, following the departure of Libor Král, new drummer Aneta Smetáčková took his place.

Řezníček is impossible to miss on stage. On stage he is unmistakable with the look of a demon with long hair. And it's not just a pose for the dance floor by the river. Over the years the band has pushed its way onto major festival stages. They have a string of performances across the Czech Republic behind them and their music has been heard at prestigious festivals such as Masters of Rock in Vizovice, Rock of Legends in Hořice and many others.

Anyone who listens to Czech rock radio stations may have heard Alžběta without knowing who was playing. Alžběta's music also appears on several well-known radio stations, such as Radio Hey, Radio Beat and Rock Radio. A complete overview of the band including links to further concerts can be found in the Alžběta profile in our database.

Discography: six records, a best of and new wings

Over more than ten years of existence, Alžběta has accumulated an impressive list of albums. They release them roughly every two years and most of them right here at the dance floor in Újezd u Přelouče.

The band's studio discography follows a neat regularity. During their time together they have already released 6 albums - Zpověď (2013), Kopí osudu (2015), Zastavte kolotoč (2017), Duše ztracených (2019), Pavučina (2021) and Kouzelník (2023). Add to that an anniversary best of and the most recent studio release. To date they have released the following albums: Zpověď (2013), Kopí osudu (2015), Zastavte kolotoč (2017), Duše ztracených (2019), Pavučina (2021), Best Of (2022), Kouzelník (2023) and the most recent Roztáhni křídla (2025).

When you line up that sequence against the two-year rhythm of August launches, you understand why the dance floor and the band have become so intertwined. Pavučina, Kouzelník and most likely further records had their premiere under the covered stage here. Critics take the band seriously: reviews after Kouzelník wrote about honest heavy metal with strong melodies and a showman frontman, which is no given for a regional rock act.

Where to catch Alžběta now: Poděbrady, 24 July 2026

The nearest confirmed Alžběta concert in our calendar is not heading to Újezd, but to Poděbrady. The band plays there on Friday 24 July 2026 and won't be on stage alone.

If Alžběta has caught your attention and you don't want to wait for the next August launch, head to the concert in Poděbrady. It takes place at the Restaurace na Soutoku complex and the date is Friday 24 July 2026. All the details, the venue and a link to tickets can be found on the event page Alžběta. The line-up for the evening is also interesting. On Friday 24 July 2026 from 20:00 in Poděbrady at the Restaurace na Soutoku complex, Motorband, Alžběta and Salieri will perform.

The third band on the bill is geographically close to Alžběta in the most literal sense. Salieri is a melodic metal band from Nový Bydžov and the surrounding area. It was formed in 2012 and has already released 4 albums and one EP. Two acts from the same east Bohemian town on one stage, plus Teplice-based hard rock outfit Motorband - that's what a proper summer rock evening looks like. Browse more tips like this in our concerts section.

The summer dance floor in Újezd u Přelouče: a legend of the "Big Three"

The local dance floor is no new venue. It is one of the oldest dance floors in the Přelouč area and music has been played here without interruption for over four decades.

The venue has its own history and its own place in local memory. As the only one of the so-called "Big Three" dance floors in the Přelouč area (Semín, Strašov and Újezd), it has been the site of music events continuously from 1978 to the present day, with events starting at the turn of May and June and ending in mid-September. Over time it has undergone a number of improvements and is now covered, so rain won't cancel a concert.

A practical note for anyone who pictures a stadium when they hear the word dance floor: the capacity is intimate. The summer dance floor venue in Újezd u Přelouče holds around 1,500 visitors, of which 650 are seated places under a permanent roof. That very intimacy is what makes dance-floor concerts a close-up experience rather than an anonymous mass event. Getting there by car is easy. The venue is located on the edge of Újezd u Přelouče, about 7 km from exit 68 of the D11 motorway.

And note that it's not only rock fans who come to the dance floor. The venue regularly hosts festivals across genres. In June, for example, a punk-flavoured showcase arrives here, which you can find in our listings as PUNKPLUGGED FESTIVAL vol. 5 featuring Poletíme, ZakázanýOvoce and SPS. Whether you head here for Alžběta or for punk, the address is the same and so is the atmosphere of the covered dance floor.

Watch out for mix-ups: Alžběta is not Alžběta Tichá

The name Alžběta has more than one bearer in culture and they can easily get mixed up in search results. To make sure you end up at the right event, it's worth telling a few names apart.

Our rock-metal Alžběta from Nový Bydžov is something quite different from, say, Alžběta Tichá: Frekvence, a standalone project playing on 9 September 2026 at the DOX centre in Prague. And pop singer Alžběta Kolečkářová is a different kind of music again. So if you're looking for the dance-floor rock crew, go by city (Nový Bydžov) and genre (rock-metal), or simply use the phrase Alžběta Újezd u Přelouče, which leads straight to the right band.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alžběta playing in Újezd u Přelouče in 2026?

Our calendar currently has no confirmed Alžběta concert in Újezd u Přelouče for 2026. Historically, however, the band regularly comes here to launch new albums in the second half of August. The nearest confirmed date where you can catch them is the concert in Poděbrady on 24 July 2026. Keep an eye on the band's profile and official channels - the traditional August launch appears at the dance floor every two years.

Where can I buy tickets for Alžběta?

For the nearest concert in Poděbrady you can get tickets via the event page Alžběta, which also has a link to the official pre-sale. For dance-floor events in Újezd, tickets are usually sold through the organiser's ticketing portals and tend to be cheaper than on the door, so it's worth buying in advance.

How many people does the dance floor in Újezd u Přelouče hold?

The venue is intimate. It holds around 1,500 visitors, of which 650 are seated places under a permanent roof. Thanks to the roof over both the dance floor and the seating, events take place in any weather.

How do I get to the summer dance floor?

The easiest way is by car. The dance floor is on the edge of Újezd u Přelouče, about 7 kilometres from exit 68 of the D11 motorway. For larger events, the neighbouring football pitch is usually available for parking and camping.

Who is the band Alžběta named after?

After the song Čachtická paní from their first album, that is after Alžběta Báthory. That is also the source of the band's darker rock-metal edge and their name.

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