My favourite club to go out with friends. It happens quite often that some of my friends has a birthday party there or I visit some of the concerts as a photographer. It’s not only the dance club which is on the minus first floor, there is a lively bar on the ground floor and a “Live underground” concert room or the minus second floor. I like the design of the place, each floor has its own specific features. For photos, feel free to look here. Sometimes the bar gets quite crowded and it’s not easy to find a place to sit. A lot of foreigners come there but I think they mostly aren’t tourists, probably students or people who moved to Prague. Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
Image by Filip Grimm
Chapeau Rouge | Bars, Music | Mojito CZK 110.00
Jakubská 2 | Praha 1 | +420222316128
Mon – Thu 12:00 – 03:00, Fri 12:00 – 04:00, Sat 16:00 – 04:00, Sun 16:00 – 02:00
Praha 1 – Local tips (music venues)
Our favorite local Prague live music venues, clubs, concert places in the Praha 1 area. This is where our Prague locals come to party, dance and visit shows and concerts… Prague insider tips: always up-to-date!
Tip: Download our Have you ever wondered, where the modern black-light theatre began? In Prague you can visit the building, that was made exclusively for Laterna Magika, the new multimedia format introduced in 1958 in Brussels. Bulding itself, formerly known as Laterna Magika, now as Nová scéna of the National Theatre, was finally finished in 1983 (history). Since then it caused a lot of dispute amongst architects and public both. In short: you love or you hate it, same goes with Fred and Ginger. From January 2010 Laterna Magika is again part of the National Theatre. Today it is an open space for modern theatre and dance events, which often include multimedia effects. If you happen to be here when 420People dances there, don`t miss it. But if you don`t have time for evening performance, visit the NoNa café at the 2nd floor (check the article about NoNa). Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
Image by Jana K.
Nová scéna | Art & culture, Music, Theaters | Ticket from CZK 50
Národní 4 | Praha 1 | +420224931482
Box office: Mon – Fri 09:00 – 18:00, Sat – Sun 10:00 – 18:00
Archa Theatre is a two storey underground venue and a centre for diverse contemporary stage art. And if it is specialized, then it’s towards the alternative end, and truly an Ark. Archa is one of my favourite places to find some interesting and clever pieces of performance art and they are able to communicate this diversity to the public. Tickets are not the cheapest, but – do I look for quality or quantity? The programme of Archa Theatre is rich – from dance to drama, from live concerts to workshops. To show their broad scope just a few names include: Min Tanaka (who opened it in 1994), Butthole Surfers, The Residents, Václav Havel, Zappa plays Zappa, Amon Tobin, Anoushka Shankar, Tiger Lillies, … Important to mention is that Archa is not only a theatre, it is a production house too – they have many international projects. Also I should not forget the Archa.lab, a loose alliance of artists collected around the Archa Theatre who stress the importance of practical theatre activities, focusing on exploration, research and experiment. The Guardian newspaper mentioned Archa as the country’s “alternative National Theatre”, and that fits – Archa is exceptionally well-equipped venue for all kinds of stage art: from drama to dance, for concerts as well as performances. All that including a café that serves hot and cold drinks and snacks. Archa feeds the soul and body at the same time. Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
Image by Jana Kneschke
Archa Theatre | Art & culture, Music, Theaters
Na Poříčí 26 | Praha 1 | +420221716333
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Have a drink or two and maybe meet some friends. That’s one of the reasons why I pop into the NoD bar time to time. The other important reasons are the concerts, exhibition openings, and performances. When you arrive, get a drink first. The huge bar cannot be overlooked. Do not worry where to sit, there will always be a space, by the bar itself or on the platform next to the bar, or by the alcoves. Experimental space NoD is connected with Roxy (check the Roxy article), a famous Prague club, and one of the oldest. Roxy downstairs, NoD upstairs. A perfect combination for those who feel frisky day`n`night. NoD defines three subdivisions: Theatre NoD, Gallery NoD, and multimedia NoLab. They are connected to any good quality projects, efforts to uncover strange juxtapositions and dialogs. Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
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NoD | Art & culture, Bars, Music, Snacks, Theaters | Show from CZK 100
Dlouhá 33 | Praha 1
14:00 – 22:00 daily
Once upon a time, Roxy was one of the very few options in Prague for a decent evening, when I felt like some dancing. But these times are over and Roxy still lives its standards. Opened in 1992 under the name of Roxy, and reopened in 2002, and just recently in 2010 and 2011 due to reconstruction and some bureaucratic mismatches afterwards, this place become alive again. In 20`s and 30`s it was a shining pearl at the Old Town, full of people in its restaurant, cinema and a ballroom. After being damaged by the enormous floods (2002), the Experimental Area Roxy/NoD now offers a full variety of concerts, dance music, gallery presentations, internet café with wi-fi connection, theatre, films, performances and workshops. For some of their best gigs have a look yourself. If you are into clubbing and are in Prague for couple days, Roxy is definitely the place to go – next to Radost FX (see the Radost FX article). Have a look at the programme to see if anything interests you. They have regular Free Mondays and Midweek Lounge, where entry is free. Oh, and do not forget about NoD upstairs (check the NoD article)! Details about this spot (Show on map).jpg)
Image by Jana Kneschke
Roxy | Art & culture, Bars, Cinemas, Music, Theaters
Dlouhá 33 | Praha 1 | +420224826296
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