Vibrant scene of music in Prague
Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, boasts of a rich musical heritage, which has seeped its way into the present-day vibrant music scene in the city that makes waves around the world of music lovers. Famously known as the city that cherished music stalwarts like Mozart, Bedřich Smetana, and launched Antonín Dvořák, Prague has come to be a popular choice for a musical tour in Europe. Music in Prague continues to flourish with a growing number of quality venues hosting international artists, while also being a breeding ground for local musical talent. Classical music lovers are often engulfed in this heaven of a place, which offers a fine array of concert halls, churches, and exquisite venues like the Rudolfinum and the National Theatre that stage Prague concerts, and offer odes to the classical, opera, rock n roll and much more through numerous festivals.
Rocking haven of music in Prague
While many visitors come to this wonderful city to get a taste of the culture, venues featuring live music in Prague amidst an electrifying ambiance and lyrics about love and life, make sure that they return with a burst of culture. The Lucerna Music Bar in Nove Mesto, housed in the passageway of the Art Nouveau complex also known as the Lucerna Palace is a sizzling old venue, which has two concert halls that host larger-than-life Prague concerts. The basement hall usually hosts regular shows, while the larger-scale concerts and Prague music events are reserved for the grand ballroom.
The Black Angels Bar located in the Gothic cellar of hotel U prince in the Old Town Square is different from other bars in the area and allows one to get immersed in the retro and clandestine atmosphere of black and white films, accompanied by a good drink, and soulful jazz beats. There is something always happening at the rock ‘n’ roll themed Hard Rock Cafe in the four-story V.J. Rott building for those who wish to enjoy catchy live music along with delicious food and drinks, in a beautifully-decked up the neo-Renaissance facade. Prague is also home to stunning concert halls, which host shows, gigs, and Prague concerts, which are difficult to beat. From the stage where Mozart premiered his opera, Don Giovanni to a cafe named after him to ornate theatres and halls, this city is a gem for all classical music lovers. The Municipal House located in Náměstí Republiky next to the Powder Gate is another civic building that houses the Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue in the city. The Prague Music Museum, in the lesser town contains over 400 historical musical instruments on display, and also hosts exhibitions and music concerts.
Scintillating annual music festivals in Prague
The love for music unites Czechs and global music lovers to bond over various annual music festivals held in the city, which offers insights into the local music in Prague amidst fun and frolic. The Prague Spring International Music Festival is one of the most famous classical music festivals. The city goes ablaze with music shows and concerts in various concert halls, churches, and historic buildings across Prague. The Transmission Festival is a massive indoor trance music festival originally started in Prague at the O2 arena. Known for its spectacular laser show, Transmission slowly became a global phenomenon and has been organized every year in different locations across the world.
