Stará aréna is an independent cultural venue with a theatre hall, café, and bar in the centre of Ostrava on Masarykovo náměstí. The building has a rich cultural history, having previously housed the Music Theatre and the Arena Chamber Theatre. Since 2009 it has operated as a multi-genre space focused on original and alternative art. The intimate hall seats 50 spectators in a unique arena layout, with the audience seated on elevated tiers above the stage.
28. října 49/23, 702 00 Ostrava
Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00, Fri 16:00-00:00, Sat 16:00-23:00, Sun closed
The 9th UFO conference on exopolitics, history and spirituality featuring guests Jaroslav Chvátal and Sueneé.
A full-length stand-up comedy show by Martin Filippi packed with wordplay and jokes about relationships, family, and the Czech language. The 90-minute performance is designed for viewers with a basic understanding of Czech.
A theatre play exploring resistance and suffering in communist prisons, inspired by true stories from the 1950s.
A theatrical production exploring the mental health crisis affecting children, based on psychologist Alena Večeřová Procházková's research into rising psychiatric problems among young people.
A dark and philosophical performance exploring human existence and the meaning of life, questioning whether we deserve to witness a new dawn.
A comedy inspired by commedia dell'arte, featuring absurd situations, vivid characters and masks. A show full of love and humor.
A French conversational comedy about a marriage in crisis, where one disturbing confession unleashes a series of questions and reveals hidden truths.
An Italian commedia dell'arte about the doomed love of Isabella and Leandro, undone by the intrigues of the Doctor and Rosetta.
A renewed premiere of a theatrical play about a gravedigger who has spent his entire life in a cemetery and never left it. When he takes a girl as his wife, he must face his destiny for the first time.
Two unlikely women embark on a journey to escape the constraints of convention. A road movie about unexpected friendship and personal transformation.
A karaoke night in Ostrava where you can sing your favourite songs and have fun with friends.
An interactive literary evening celebrating the 130th anniversary of Jaroslav Havlíček's birth, featuring excerpts from his works and dramatic readings.
An interactive literary evening celebrating Václav Havel with readings from his works and dramatic performance. A tribute to his 90th birthday.
An entertaining quiz night in Ostrava with surprising questions and competitive atmosphere. Advance registration is mandatory.
A musical fairy tale inspired by Jan Drda about devils, a princess, and a robber, where dreams and desires intertwine in a story of good's victory over evil.
A comedic performance exploring how men perceive themselves and the challenges they face in life. A humorous take on male psychology and self-image.
A musical fairy tale with Hawaiian flair about brave Pualani, who tries to save her tribe from the curse of the goddess Savesta.
Petr Soukup's stand-up comedy featuring stories, poems, and wordplay. New material and exclusive previews from his latest book.
The season's closing improv show in Tarantino style. One story, one rule, and plenty of wit, music, and quick-fire ideas for adult audiences.