Must-see entertainment in Bohemia

  • New Theatre

    Plzeň

    Plzeň's stint as European 'Cultural Capital' in 2015 saw the opening of this jaw-dropping theatre building, which stages popular musicals, as well as…

  • Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra

    Karlovy Vary

    The town's highly regarded orchestra stages a regular program of concerts; check the website for what's on during your visit. Concerts are normally held…

  • Mighty Bar Velbloud

    České Budějovice

    A loud and fun club with an eclectic schedule of live music or visiting DJs, covering anything from neo-punk to Roma DJs to German rockabilly. Check the…

  • Buena Vista Club

    Plzeň

    This funky multipurpose space, in a studenty area filled with pubs, hosts everything from emerging Czech live acts to oldies, revival bands and an…

  • JK Tyl Theatre

    Plzeň

    Plzeň's main theatre, dating from 1902, stages regular performances of Czech drama, ballet, opera and classical music. Check the website for what's on…

  • Zach's Pub

    Plzeň

    Head to Zach's for live music and a suitably studenty atmosphere. There's a big garden for open-air drinking in summer. It's about a 15-minute walk west…

  • Music Bar Anděl

    Plzeň

    By day a cool, hip cafe, the Anděl is transformed after dark into a rocking live-music venue featuring the best of touring Czech bands and occasional…

  • Městské Divadlo

    Bohemia

    Check the website for musical and theatrical performances. Get information and buy tickets from the Town Information Centre.

  • Kino Drahomíra

    Karlovy Vary

    This compact art-house cinema has a good cafe with free wi-fi access. It's 500m northeast of the spa area.

  • Divadelní Klub Ántré

    Český Krumlov

    The best up-and-coming Czech bands often include the Ántré on their national schedules. The website is not very helpful, so ask at the theatre box office…

  • Town Theatre

    Karlovy Vary

    Drama, comedy and musicals all feature here. Check the website for a current programme. Buy tickets from the box office, online or at the Infocentrum.

  • Městské Divadlo

    Český Krumlov

    The town theatre holds regular performances. Check the website for the current program. The cute ground-floor cafe has good coffee, light bites and live…

  • South Bohemian Theatre

    České Budějovice

    The main building of the South Bohemian Theatre mostly stages dramatic works, operettas and musicals. The plays are normally performed in Czech.

  • Kino Svět

    Bohemia

    See Hollywood favourites and chat about them afterwards at the cinema's funky, laid-back cafe.

  • Conservatory

    České Budějovice

    This music academy hosts regular classical performances.

  • Kino Slavia

    Bohemia

    This cinema shows mainly Hollywood films.

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