Divadlo 29 is a multigenre cultural centre in the historic heart of Pardubice, open since 2002. It occupies building no. 29 on Svaté Anežky České street and operates under the city-funded Centrum pro otevřenou kulturu. The venue comprises a main multifunctional theatre hall, Klub 29 (a café, bar, gallery and small stage), and the basement Laboratoř Bujón. It hosts theatre and dance performances, concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, and festivals such as Jeden svět and Ostrovy/Islands.
Svaté Anežky České 29, 530 02 Pardubice
Opening hours follow the event programme
An intimate documentary by Pepa Lubojacki about her brother and cousins whose lives were unraveled by addiction. Winner of the top documentary prize at Berlinale and Czech Oscar submission.
Informal meetup for programmers and AI enthusiasts exploring agent-based development, vibecoding, and practical AI-assisted coding. Share projects, learn from peers, and discuss the latest trends.
Accordionist Jakub Jedlinský and violinist Pavel Fischer present their new album 300 vlaků with guitarist Norbi Kovács. The duo moves between folk, classical, and jazz with Moravian, Balkan, Jewish, and Roma influences.
A surrealist puppet theatre piece without narrative, assembling found objects and inherited treasures into fragmented compositions inspired by Asian markets and the tradition of variety puppet theatre.
Experimental rap trio HIHIHAHAHOLKY blend sarcasm, feminism and hard trap beats with jazz elements. They bring their conceptual album SSSCREAM to Pardubice for the first time, inspired by the history of witch hunts.
A music and dance performance blending traditional North Indian kathak with electroacoustic world music. Anežka Hessová and Omnion (Tomáš Reindl) deliver vibrant dance, vocals and multi-instrumental improvisation.
A festival of intimate theatre in Pardubice exploring the theme of death through performances for children and adults across multiple venues in the historic centre.
A Czech-Polish staged production about Václav Havel for young audiences, blending live remixes of his texts with multimedia technology. A discussion with a scholar and diplomat follows the performance.
Documentary about versatile Czech artist František Skála and his creations in public spaces, from sculptures to performances and music, featuring his friends and collaborators.
Two experimental musicians explore voice and electronics: Japan's Tujiko Noriko and Hungary's VÍZ (Réka Csiszér) create intimate, carefully constructed sonic spaces.
Czech music legend Vladimír Merta celebrates his eightieth birthday with a concert at Theatre 29. An intimate duo performance featuring one of the most important voices in Czech music.
A multimedia performance by Bratislava artist András Cséfalvay exploring gravity and grace through visual art and music.
French circus company Cie Pieds Perchés presents a premiere performance with aerial silk acrobats and live music.
A documentary by Ester Geislerová about her father, a renowned Japanologist and calligrapher Petr Geisler who died young. An intimate exploration through personal letters, archives, and memories.
Hands-on workshop covering the basics of live sound for anyone looking to develop their audio skills.
A performative anthology where twenty female directors from around the world each create a two-minute piece with performer Miřenka Čechová, reimagining Ibsen's Nora through diverse cultural and artistic perspectives.
The third edition of a rap showcase featuring Pardubice scene stars and a guest from Slovakia. Six performers and a DJ on one stage.
A presentation of David Svoboda's new novel about a therapy group of six people battling mental illness. A tender and unflinching look at the fragility of the mind and the strength found in shared experience.
Josefina Dusk and mc broskvičky open the new season at Divadlo 29 with an energetic show blending experimental electronics, striking visuals and dance.
Exhibition opening by Prague Academy of Fine Arts student Eliška Bartošová, exploring intimacy and the body in domestic settings.
A live showcase featuring three bands—Never Sol, Here, and Bunkerer—at Divadlo 29 in Pardubice.
A theatrical performance with Markéta Foukalová and Martin Brunner at Divadlo 29.
A lecture on the architectural role of water in urban space, exploring the Labe and Chrudimka rivers in Pardubice and their influence on the city's development.
An experimental performance exploring sound, movement, and perception through music, dance, and theatre, created by Ferst Dadler and British opera singer Loré Lixenberg.
A theatrical performance about illusions and their anatomy at Theatre 29 in Pardubice.
Theatre performance at Divadlo 29 in Pardubice.
Japanese kyōgen theatre presents three traditional comedic farces. This unique genre has delighted audiences since the 14th century.
Exhibition opening by Brno-based artist Jindřich Hofman exploring video game aesthetics and the hidden edges of digital worlds.
A debate with journalist and moderator Václav Moravec on contemporary Czech society, the public sphere, and politics.
International dance performance showcasing choreography from Argentina, France, and Portugal, featuring Mexican dancer Concepción Huerta.
Vienna-based musician Seba Kayan fuses Middle Eastern traditions with experimental techno. Her performance opens the fourth edition of the "Ve věci umění" biennial.
Vienna-based musician Seba Kayan fuses Middle Eastern traditions with experimental techno and acid in a unique sonic journey.
Sociocon 2026 is an event held in Pardubice at Divadlo 29 on June 12 starting at 10:00.
Pudlax brings together modern jazz with free improvisation. Siblings Klára and Jan Pudlák, along with drummer Jakub Švejnar, create music at the boundary between composition and spontaneity.
Performance of Slemä at Theatre 29 in Pardubice.
Stand-up comedy show by Czech comedian Radek Wollmann, featuring his distinctive humour and unique perspective on the world.
A theatrical programme against fascism featuring literary texts at Theatre 29 in Pardubice.
A theatrical performance featuring actors Kyšperský, Pilgr, Doubrava, and Nikl at Divadlo 29 in Pardubice.
A contemporary circus show exploring landscape, earth, and human connection, performed in the unique setting of a former lido. An unconventional spectacle in an unexpected venue.
A talk with the author of the fantasy trilogy The Black Moon. Filip Beneš will discuss his ambitious project and the first instalment Past.
The thirty-fourth instalment of Vladimir Suchý's authorial reading series at Theatre 29 in Pardubice.
Markéta Foukalová and Martin Brunner present a new album Zábrana with musical settings of poems by Jan Zábrana. The project, which has already found success abroad, makes its Czech premiere this spring.
Director Tomáš Elšík's documentary thriller weaves together the story of a nature conservationist with an investigation into a serial poisoner. The film explores how humans can be both protectors and threats to the natural world.
Musician Standa Klapuch presents his new programme On Angel's Wings, featuring piano, ethereal sounds, and cosmic projection. The 90-minute concert offers a serene, nature-inspired experience.
A unique performance of the traditional Japanese kyōgen theatrical genre in Czech by a professional ensemble that has been active since 2001.
Hypomaniac is an international improvised-music trio led by Argentine saxophonist Camila Nebbia. The evening also features Mexican artist Concepción Huerta.
