That "papa-pááá" from Amerika, the sad melody you know from the radio and from the film. The chorus of Černí andělé that an entire pub can sing along to. That Lucie. But the moment you type "Lucie Kubátová concerts" into a search engine expecting a list of dates for some singer, you run into a small trap: the most famous Lucie in the country is not a woman at all. The band Lucie is a riddle. . As Czech Radio once put it nicely, . it is . one female name hiding four men and one of the most successful Czech rock acts ever.

The name Lucie Kubátová is carried by several people in the Czech music and theatre world, but no concert tour exclusively under that name can be found in verifiable sources. So if you are after live music, almost every road leads to the band Lucie. And they have summer and early autumn 2026 packed. Let's go through where you can hear them live - from a festival to a revival to an evening with a philharmonic - and what to expect from each format.

Lucie Kubátová concerts: what is really behind that search

The phrase "Lucie Kubátová concerts" blends several people together with a famous rock band. A specific tour by a singer of that name cannot be confirmed; the live draw is the band Lucie and their scene.

Search engines connect words based on what people type, and "Lucie" is a huge magnet in Czech music. That is why a search for Lucie Kubátová most often surfaces the band. . An old journalistic formula captures it well: . behind one female name you should look for four male names. That riddle is the music group Lucie, which has held its place in the Czech airwaves for over three decades.

In this guide we therefore treat "Lucie Kubátová concerts" as a search gateway and lead you to what is actually playing: the band Lucie's anniversary concerts, the festival where they appear, and the dense network of revivals that will play their songs even in smaller towns. You can always find current dates in our concert overview.

Forty years, four musicians and plenty of twists

The band Lucie is celebrating forty years on stage. Along the way they have collected hits, awards, a long hiatus, a change of frontman, and are now preparing a new album.

The beginnings were no overnight explosion of fame. . The group was founded by guitarist Robert Kodym and bassist Petr "P.B.CH." Chovanec, who put the band together in 1985. . Lucie played their very first concert on 20 April 1988 at the Chmelnice venue in Prague, with no idea what kind of journey they were starting. . The phenomenon was launched by a debut single released under the title Pár fíglů, later known to everyone as Šrouby do hlavy.

Then came the hits that even someone who does not listen to rock knows today, and with them the awards. . Over sixteen years the band released eight studio albums, two live double albums and one compilation. . From 1999 to 2002 they won the Český slavík poll four years in a row. . In total Lucie has collected a string of prestigious awards including ten Anděl prizes and sold hundreds of thousands of records.

The band's run was cut short by a long break. . From 2 October 2004 Lucie had a "planned creative pause" that did not end until December 2012. . The first, still private concert after nearly ten years took place on 7 December 2012 at the Rudolfinum in Prague, where the original line-up reunited on one stage.

The most recent major change came not long ago. . Singer and drummer David Koller was replaced by Viktor Dyk, who had previously been part of Gaia Mesiah and Dorota B.B. and had performed in rock operas. . The core quartet of Michal Dvořák, Robert Kodym, P.B.CH. and Viktor Dyk is today completed by drummer Štěpán Smetáček, who had already played with Lucie back in the nineties. . The band is working on a new album called R.A.D.O.S.T., whose single Marie was nominated for the Ceny Anděl 2026 awards.

And one detail about the anniversary show that connoisseurs will appreciate. . The entire elaborate staging of the big anniversary tour draws on the Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. That is no coincidence: the name Lucie has accompanied the band since its very beginnings, and here they connect it with one of the most famous songs of the 20th century. So if you are searching "Lucie Kubátová concerts" and want a big stage spectacle, this is the right address.

Hits you know even if you do not listen to rock

Lucie has written songs that have outgrown the band itself and become part of Czech pop culture. Some of them were also quite controversial.

The best known is probably Amerika. . The track was written as part of the soundtrack to the film Amerika based on Franz Kafka, in which the lead role was played by Martin Dejdar, and features the vocals of Lenka Dusilová. . The single of the same name became song of the year and one of the band's biggest hits, recognisable by the notoriously catchy "papa-pááá" hook. It comes from the album Černý kočky mokrý žáby, considered the most rock-oriented Lucie record.

That the band knew how to provoke is proven by the hit Medvídek. . The 1998 song caused such outrage that some television channels and radio stations refused to broadcast it, because people saw references to drugs and prostitution in it. . TV Nova outright banned the teddy bear video for allegedly promoting drugs, which paradoxically helped the album reach even higher sales. Alongside that, eternal songs like Sen, Oheň, Šťastnej chlap and the hard-edged Krev a r'n'r ring out at concerts. . The album Černý kočky mokrý žáby later received the Anděl award for album of the decade, which says plenty about its reach.

Festival summer 2026: where to catch Lucie under the open sky

Over the summer Lucie will also appear at a festival. From our calendar that is Vesuf 2026 in Velenov in the Blansko region on 4 July.

The festival Vesuf 2026 takes place on 4 July in Velenov near Blansko and the organisers are promising a packed programme and, for the first time, two stages. Alongside Lucie you will also see acts such as Škwor and Panoptiko, so from a single day you take home a solid dose of Czech rock, not just one band. That is usually the main advantage of open-air events: one ticket, multiple names.

Lucie's anniversary concerts also feature guests. The band has a long tradition of inviting musicians who have passed through their ranks or collaborated with them, from Petr Janda and Michal Pavlíček to Lenka Dusilová and Lenny. The guest line-up varies from event to event, so if you are targeting a specific name, keep an eye on the programme for each show. Everything that changes and gets added can be found on an ongoing basis in our events calendar. If your search for "Lucie Kubátová concerts" is mainly about catching Lucie under the open sky, a festival is the easiest way to do it.

Revival Lucie: the hits up close and at friendlier prices

If you miss the dates of the real Lucie, revival bands will play their songs for you. The calendar has several dates in smaller towns.

We have two dates right around the turn of summer. Lucie Revival plays on 26 June at the Bělohradská sýpka in Lázně Bělohrad, with tickets via smsticket. A few days later, on 5 July, Lucie Revival Plzeň follows at the open-air dance floor Háječek in Heřmaničky. Both evenings rest on the certainty that the well-known hits will be played, often closer to home and at friendlier prices than an arena.

Then there is a date that carries the band's name directly: LUCIE 40 let takes place on 5 September at the open-air venue in Dubňany, with tickets again via smsticket. The transition from summer to autumn is thus covered with live Lucie. Look for more similar events by date in the concerts section and you can easily translate your search for "Lucie Kubátová concerts" into a specific evening near you.

Lucie symphonically: rock under the baton of a philharmonic

Those who enjoy hearing rock hits given an orchestral sound will appreciate the combination of the band and a philharmonic. In Jeseník there is exactly such an evening on the programme.

In the calendar you will find a concert by the band Lucie and film music performed by the Moravian Philharmonic Olomouc and the Opole Philharmonic at the Divadlo Petra Bezruče in Jeseník, scheduled for 26 June. The collaboration with the Polish Opole Philharmonic makes sense: Jeseník is close to the border and cross-border music projects have a tradition here. It is a completely different format from a festival show. You sit, you listen, and the melodies you otherwise know from the radio are backed by a full orchestra. Film music also suits the band well; the name Amerika is proof that Lucie can write melodies made for the big screen.

If a big orchestral sound appeals to you in general, the classical offering is also worth attention. The season is traditionally opened by the opening concerts of the Czech Philharmonic at the Rudolfinum in Prague. It is a different world from rock Lucie, but the ensemble's profile and further tips can be found at the artist page Česká filharmonie and the full offering of the capital city in festivals in Prague.

Tickets and practical tips

Buy tickets only from the official sellers listed for each specific event. Keep track of the date and venue; for summer open-airs, allow for the site opening well before the start time.

For big Lucie concerts a simple rule applies. . The official ticket sellers for the anniversary concerts are usually the major systems Ticketportal and Ticketmaster. For the festival and revivals we link directly to the seller in the detail of each event, so you do not have to figure out where to buy safely and you avoid resellers with an unclear origin of tickets.

A few final details. At open-airs like Vesuf, bear in mind that the site opens earlier than the main programme starts and the first bands often play in the afternoon. At revivals in smaller halls and open-air dance floors capacity is limited, so it pays to arrive on time. And above all, wherever your search for "Lucie Kubátová concerts" takes you, always check at the given event whether it is the actual band Lucie playing or a revival, because the experience and the price differ between the two.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a singer called Lucie Kubátová who has her own tour?

The name Lucie Kubátová is carried by several people in the music and theatre world, but a standalone major concert tour exclusively under that name cannot be found in verifiable sources. If you are looking for a live Lucie, the path leads mainly to the legendary band Lucie. Behind that name is a quartet of musicians, not a single singer.

When and where does Lucie play in 2026 according to your calendar?

From specific dates we have an evening with film music and a philharmonic in Jeseník on 26 June, the festival Vesuf 2026 in Velenov near Blansko on 4 July, and the concert LUCIE 40 let in Dubňany on 5 September. Alongside those there are revival dates in Lázně Bělohrad and in Heřmaničky. We add further dates on an ongoing basis, so it is worth keeping an eye on the calendar.

Why is the band celebrating right now and how big a show is it?

Lucie is completing forty years since their beginnings and has prepared an elaborate tour for the anniversary. The staging draws on the Beatles' Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and according to the band it is the biggest stage in their history, so expect a technically rich spectacle complemented by guests from their past.

What if I miss the big concert? Is a revival worth it?

Revival bands will play Lucie's hits closer to home and usually at friendlier prices. For many people it is the easiest way to sing along to the songs live when getting to a big venue is not an option. The calendar features, for example, Lucie Revival in Lázně Bělohrad and Lucie Revival Plzeň in Heřmaničky.

Where should I buy tickets to avoid getting burned?

Always through the official sellers listed for the specific event. For the band's concerts these are usually major systems such as Ticketportal and Ticketmaster; for the festival and revivals we link to the seller directly in the event detail. It is best to avoid resellers with an unclear origin of tickets.

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