Venuše ve Švehlovce is an independent theatre and multifunctional cultural centre for contemporary live art in Prague's Žižkov district, open since October 2014. It is housed in a historic art deco hall within the Švehlova Dormitory building (1923–25, architect Jan Chládek), a listed cultural monument. The venue seats approximately 150 and hosts alternative theatre, performance art, film screenings, workshops, and exhibitions, and is home to several resident ensembles. The annual WILD! festival dedicated to LGBT+ performative art also takes place here.
Slavíkova 1499/22, 130 00 Praha 3
Opening hours follow the event programme
An experimental production about identity and embodiment created by actress Hana Frejková and performer Ondřej Macl. A fragmented narrative of two generationally distant figures explores the boundaries of gender, memory and origin through the symbolism of blood.
A multi-genre queer arts festival combining theatre, dance, drag, music and performance. The "Forward March!" season supports emerging creators and fosters a space for encounter and experimentation.
A theatrical adaptation of a cult novel about the trans and homosexual community, balancing between stand-up and grotesque theatre. A raw, unvarnished look at human fragility and desire.
An experimental musical about love that combines scientific analysis with authentic stories. Two performers explore romantic clichés and the boundary between fiction and reality.
Czech director and actress Daniela Spinar performs stand-up comedy about handbags, faith, and life's unexpected turns.
A bittersweet comedy about three strangers whose lives collide in a bar during a hockey match, with unexpected consequences.
A powerful theatre adaptation of the Oscar-winning film about a woman losing her memory. A profound drama exploring identity and relationships as everything changes.
A theatrical exploration of Věra Jirousová, a poet and dissident, drawing on her diaries and personal archives to tell the story of a key figure in the Czech underground.
A documentary-theatre piece by Akolektiv Helmut exploring partisans, brigands and hunters meeting in the Beskydy Mountains.
A raw, dance-driven performance where a woman recounts her journey from a troubled family marked by crime and addiction to finding her own strength and voice.
A theatrical performance at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague. The show begins at 19:00.
A live podcast discussion exploring how wellness trends can lead to eating disorders and body image issues, with expert guests examining the line between healthy motivation and harmful obsession.
A dance-theatre piece about aging that brings together young dancers and senior performers. Nine bodies, one universe expanding toward chaos.
An immersive performance by the Playroom collective exploring our fascination with things we consider "trash" - reality shows, true crime, and other guilty pleasures. Provocative and unfiltered.
An original play about three girls and their dolls that uses Barbie, Lammily, and Ken to reveal dark stories of power, manipulation, and hidden trauma.
A bittersweet comedy about a bride, the groom's best man, and a barmaid that unfolds over one night in a pub filled with hockey, shots, and karaoke. Directed by Tomáš Čapek, starring Zuzana Zlatohlávková, Daniel Krejčík, and Anežka Rusevová.
A participatory theatre event by Unkulunkulu that examines the limits of ambition for young artists and critically explores cultural politics through self-ironic performance.
A comedy about four almost-thirty-year-olds who meet at a wedding in a resort and start having honest conversations about their life choices, doubts, and what happens when everyone finally speaks their minds.
A participatory theatre event where the audience decides the fate of the performance group Unkulunkulu on their 6th anniversary. A self-ironic paradocument with critical takes on cultural politics.
An exhibition dedicated to sisters Jitka and Květa Válovy, two painters from Kladno who created together and whose work is bound by their unique bond.
A theatrical exploration of humanity's inability to process war's horrors, inspired by J. G. Ballard's experimental prose. A sharp critique of the arms industry and disinformation in the context of modern conflict.
Divadlo Teď nádech a leť presents the Czech premiere of its series of short theatrical pieces - an experimental format of brief works designed for quick viewing.
A documentary theatre piece exploring the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into Czech society, created by Divadlo Setkání in collaboration with Divadlo Klauniky.
Theatre performance at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague. The show begins at 20:00.
A performative reading exploring yearning and desire in lesbian culture through the voices of classical and contemporary writers and artists.
A unique theatre festival dedicated to queer and LGBT+ art, presenting authored theatre, performances, and musical projects by Czech and international creators.
Urban D. performs at Venuše ve Švehlovce in Prague on 19 September 2026.
Tomáš Čapek and Petr Kult announce the winners of the Honors for Alternative Art at the *…next wave…* festival.
A solo dance exploring human fragility and existence, inspired by Kafka's The Metamorphosis. A bare body, one table, and light create an intense visual meditation on our place in the world.
Opening of an exhibition documenting protest performance actions held outside the Czech Ministry of Culture. Photographs, videos, and sound recordings explore the role of art and freedom of expression in society.
A debate on writing and creating under oppression, exploring the role of independent journalism and critical thinking in undemocratic times.
A generational exploration of freedom and identity blending physical theatre with performance, followed by audience debate.
A theatrical exploration of three women facing impossible choices, rooted in the biblical story of Susanna and the elders.
An original theatrical production honoring Czech dissident poet and art historian Věra Jirousová, exploring her life and the inner world of Czech dissent through intimate family perspectives.
Czech rock band Pojď na dosah performs their album "Zakázané uvolnění" at a Prague venue.
An experimental theatre project by Akolektiv Helmut exploring creative crisis, existential uncertainty, and artists' struggle to secure space for their work. An essay on art, labour, and time.
A comedy drag show blending magic tricks, songs and rituals into one enchanting evening performance.
An immersive audiovisual walk with Siddhártha, blending live music and visual projections into an unforgettable journey through sound and light.
An immersive audiovisual journey with the band Siddhártha, blending live music, visual projections, and spatial design.
A cabaret drag show PINKBUS nicely Czech will focus on Czech social and political themes, from national stereotypes to the housing crisis and nationalism. The programme features opera, country and folk performed by Czech and Slovak artists.
A concert by Ester Trčková performing her programme Entropie at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague.
Concert by the band Pobyt at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague.
An original dance performance by choreographer Jan Razim exploring existentialism and the search for meaning. A solitary figure confronts the absurdity of life and futility in a landscape, ultimately achieving reconciliation.
A theatrical exploration of climate crisis and human resilience through the encounter of two distant relatives at a funeral feast in a dying world.
A tender theatrical production about the power of memory and nostalgia, brought to life by four actors through the interweaving of past and present. A poetic play about time's passage and the emotions that endure.
A Czech adaptation of the American drama about a woman facing Alzheimer's disease and struggling to maintain her sense of self.
A theatrical production exploring the encounter between humans and nature through a posthumanist lens. The show invites audiences to an unconventional beach party in the age of the Anthropocene.
Živá tvorba presents a contemporary take on Aristophanes' timeless comedy with Lysistrata Reloaded. The performance takes place at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague.
A theatrical performance by Mladá Boleslav Municipal Theatre at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague.
Stand-up comedy performance by Daniela Špinar at Venuše Ve Švehlovce in Prague.
Divadlo Láska presents an experimental theatrical performance exploring cruelty and human nature in an intimate club setting.