Moving Station is an alternative cultural venue housed in the former departure building of the Plzeň – Jižní Předměstí railway station. Since 2000 it has served as a stage for contemporary theatre, dance and interdisciplinary artistic experiments; a 2015 renovation added artist residency programmes. Operator Johan, z.ú. organises the Nastevřeno festival and co-organises Tanec Praha and the International Festival Divadlo. The venue also includes a café and exhibition space.
Koperníkova 574/56, 301 00 Plzeň 3
Opening hours follow the event programme
Season subscription for 2026/2027 at the Moving Station cultural centre in Plzeň, with the flexibility to choose from the full programme.
A documentary theatre piece by Chilean and Slovak artists exploring the identity and legacy of Czechoslovakia through objects, photographs and stories collected across Central Europe and South America.
A movement-based performance exploring two performers' relationship with their own bodies through the metaphor of a television game show and emotional turmoil.
Dance ensembles from two Czech arts schools present award-winning choreographies created through the MenART mentorship programme, blending movement, spoken word, and music.
A student theatre production about group therapy inspired by comedies by Jan Stejskal and Jaroslav Wagner. A witty play exploring the search for help and support in unconventional groups.
A puppet fairy tale about little bear Hajáček solving the mystery of why his friends cannot sleep. A show for children from age 3.
A one-day festival combining art and education in Plzen. The event offers workshops, lectures, and interactive programmes for all age groups.
A dark comedy about mental health and the will to live, performed by two actresses in a monodrama about hope that balances between drama and humour.
A theatrical work exploring the story of French prisoner Marie-Marguerite Michelin held in a concentration camp. The production examines a unique female voice, elegance amid human suffering, and the search for hope.
The ninth International Road Movie Festival presents over 30 films about journeys. The programme includes Jafar Panahi's Iranian film, Charlie Chaplin's classic with live music, a double feature by George Miller, and a children's block with Shrek.
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's film about a former political prisoner trying to identify his torturer. A spirited road movie exploring revenge and the nature of resistance.
A documentary about poaching and ivory trafficking in Congo, featuring filmmaker Ben Cristovao and Czech naturalist Arthur Sniegon.
Chaplin's classic The Gold Rush with live music by Icelandic composer Hjörtur. An evening devoted to one of cinema's greatest masterpieces.
A theatre play about a woman turning forty who reassesses her life, relationships, and search for meaning amid family conflict and personal crisis.
Yoga class in a cinema hall with live DJ beats, led by Kateřina Motisová. The #yogavplzni project brings yoga to unexpected places across Plzeň, building community through movement and music.
An animated film about nine-year-old Elisabeth who ventures into the Amazon jungle to find her lost brother and discovers unexpected adventure.
Cult action film Mad Max 2 starring Mel Gibson. A story of survival in a post-apocalyptic Australian desert where Max helps a small refinery defend itself against a motorcycle gang.
An animated film about a green ogre trying to restore peace to his forest home, paired with a children's workshop.
György Pálfi's Hungarian film about a hen seeking freedom, love, and home, only to encounter unexpected obstacles. A darkly comic drama with an unconventional approach.
Guided tour of the historic railway station building at Moving Station in Plzeň, now a cultural hub featuring theatre, café, and galleries.
An interdisciplinary dance-performance work that explores the relationship between the human body and metal through choreography, music, and installation.
A charity quiz night at a cafe where you can show off your knowledge, enjoy a drink, and support a good cause.
A casual board game evening focused on enjoyment, community, and exploring gaming worlds together.
A theatrical play by Roman Sikora about a man trying to apply neoliberal ideals even when homeless. Sharp drama with humor about success and society.
An original puppet fairy tale about a dog and a dragon, part of the Sunday Fairy Tale Express series.
An experimental theatre piece about artificial intelligence and video game characters who begin to act independently. Suitable for viewers aged 10 and up.
A contemporary play about the western Czech borderlands, where lonely souls - living and dead - gather at night to settle old accounts and reveal their secrets.
A performative anthology presenting Ibsen's Nora through twenty distinct directorial visions. Directors from Prague, Nairobi, and Ukraine explore contemporary female identity and creative practice through two-minute performance fragments.
A participatory performance exploring ancient Athenian democracy and contemporary politics through ritual reenactment, examining how communities define themselves through inclusion and exclusion.
A personal monodrama about Charlotte Garrigue Masaryk, who stood beside the first Czechoslovak president and fought for women's rights. Director Silvia Vollmann and actress Milada Vyhnálková created a theatrical pseudodocument with authentic video materials from New York.
A ritual performance in complete darkness by A. J. Nosorožec exploring the boundaries between darkness and light.
A regular board game evening at Moving Station where you can play from a selection of board and card games in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Mental Health Days 2026 in Plzeň - a programme exploring art, support, and community mental health care.
Vernissage of Tereza Chmelařová's exhibition exploring death as part of the life cycle through textile prints, paintings, and spatial installations.
Respekt journalists and invited guests discuss current political and social topics in this regular debate series.
Polish actor Janusz Stolarski in the monodrama by Teatr Ósmego Dnia interprets Kafka's texts through word, gesture, and silence, seeking in his work a path to the happy star.
A Czech-German musical-theatre production exploring peace-seeking in uncertain times, blending physical theatre, live singing, and multimedia with authentic testimonies from World War II survivors.
A performative exploration of bodily memory and movement constraints. Tereza Lenerová examines how to maintain resilience amid physical change and societal rigidity.
Choreographer Peter Šavel and his ensemble explore how dance emerges from the simplest movement and transforms into modern folklore. An interactive performance for audiences aged 12 and up.
A poetic performance combining dance, new circus, and puppetry. Dancer Satchie Noro and puppeteer Élise Vigneron created a unique pas de trois on a pontoon in the middle of Košutecké Lake, where an ice figure gradually dissolves in dialogue with a living body.
A theatrical parody of society's unrealistic expectations of women, exploring how society shapes female identity from childhood. Tereza and Kristýna ask what truly defines a woman and how she sees herself.
Spanish dancers Kiko López and Héctor Plaza bring an original performance to Plzeň that explores parallels between human and tree life. Their dance combines contemporary, hip hop and street styles with acrobatics and contact improvisation.
Respekt journalists debate the political conflict between President Pavel and Prime Minister Babiš in this regular discussion of current events.
A traditional festival of puppet and alternative theatre with international participation. Performances take place at various venues across Plzeň.
Israeli choreographers Michal Herman and Anat Grigorio present a dance-performance work about surrendering control and finding authenticity through humor and presence.
Three children visit their grieving grandfather and embark on a magical journey through grandmother's tales, discovering how storytelling helps them face life's challenges and find solace.
Duncan Centre's dance performance explores the tension between individuality and collective belonging through choreography of place and shared security.
A puppet theatre production by FRAS about an Icelandic legend of extraterrestrials, combining projection and video mapping with environmental themes. Recommended for children aged 8 and up.
A theatrical performance about twins Jitka and Květa Válovy, two painters from Kladno who created together throughout their lives. Starring Ivana Uhlířová and Lenka Huláková.
A nocturnal multidisciplinary event blending performance and ritual, featuring live projects by Kavkaz Widow, Fifi Pharaonic, and Nisan, concluding with a collective dance afterparty.
Dáša Zázvůrková presents her third studio album about love featuring 8 songs. A concert at Moving Station in Plzeň.