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Novinka - dárkové vouchery v prodeji

22/7/2024

Chtěli byste svým blízkým udělat radost vstupenkou na některý z našich koncertů, ale nevíte, který zvolit, aby byli spokojení? Překvapte je dárkovým poukazem a nechte je vybrat si podle jejich vkusu. Více informací najdete zde.

McKinley Dixon Concert Moved to La Fabrika

21/6/2024

We were very sorry to hear that Kasárna Karlín has been closed down for the time being. As a result, the McKinley Dixon concert on November 8th will now take place at La Fabrika - an atmospheric and intimate space in which to enjoy one of the most exciting names in contemporary American hip-hop. We would like to express our support for Kasárná, and hope this fantastic venue will be able to open up again soon.

Branford Marsalis, Oneohtrix Pont Never, Nubya Garcia and more at this year's Prague Sounds!

4/6/2024

Some of the biggest names in international music, from jazz, electronica, contemporary vocal music, alternative hip-hop, and world music, many making their Czech debuts. Plus unique one-off festival projects. All this awaits us at the 28th edition of the Prague Sounds festival, which this year runs from November 3rd to 20th in a range of venues across Prague. Branford Marsalis, one of the greatest saxophonists of the last forty years and a three-time Grammy winner, comes to the festival with ...

Who's playing Prague Sounds '24?

11/2/2024

Like every year, we're busy working to bring you an unforgettable festival. We'll be announcing our 2024 line-up on Monday, June 3rd. Stay tuned!

PF 2024

24/12/2023

Happy new year to you all from the festival team. We wish you good health and happiness in 2024, and look forward to seeing you in the autumn!

Prague Sounds closes with Bert & Friends' piano-based KLASIRDO programme at Rudolfinum. The concert will be broadcast live on Radio Wave and shown on Czech TV's ivysilani.cz platform on December 24th

15/11/2023

The 27th edition of Prague Sounds closes on Saturday November 18th with Bert & Friends's debut performance at Rudolfinum. The KLASIRDO programme will feature the band's songs in piano-based arrangements. Bert & Friends are the only Czech artists in this year's Prague Sounds line-up, which has featured concerts by Benjamin Clementine, Ron Carter, Alva Noto, Angelique Kidjo, and JACK Quartet, among others. 'It's a great honour for us to appear in the Prague Sound line-up alongside so ...

Organic II - Organ Music for the 21st Century presented by Spectaculare and Prague Sounds

16/10/2023

Organic II presents the church organ as an instrument for the 21st century and features two Czech projects - Katta/Vox Organi and the Trans Organic duo – which work with this traditional instrument in new contexts, combining live instruments with electronica. The musician and producer Emika will appear as a special guest, performing with Katta pieces which combine a monumental organ sound with sophisticated electronica. The evening will mark the release of Katta's album Vox Organi, released ...

Prague Sounds: Angelique Kidjo sings Talking Heads, Alva Noto performs Xerrox Vol.4, JACK Quartet plays Zorn, and a last chance to see jazz legend Ron Carter

13/10/2023

African singer Angelique Kidjo's unique take on the cult Talking Heads album 'Remain in Light,' legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter on his last-ever European tour, pioneer of electronica (and co-composer of the soundtrack to 'The Revenant') Alva Noto teaming up with Ensemble Modern on a special audio-visual project, and America's foremost new music string quartet JACK with a tribute to John Zorn. These are just a few of the treats on offer at this year's Prague Sounds festival, which opens on ...

Kofi Stone at Kasárna Karlín: Young British rapper to be joined by Czech counterpart Idea; After-party with DJ sets rounds off a special Prague Sounds club night!

2/10/2023

Rising British hip--hop star Kofi Stone's concert at Prague Sounds has been transformed into a multi-artist club night with after-party in the atmospheric spaces of Kasarna Karlin! Stone will be joined on the bill by leading Czech rapper Idea, who'll play a live support set. Following Stone's own set, the audience can look forward to an after-party at Kasarna with DJ sets featuring deep cuts from hip-hop, soul, and funk artists past and present. It promises to be a unique night of great music ...

Prague Sounds presents Benjamin Britten's monumental War Requiem at Prague Castle

8/6/2023

Continuing our recent tradition of special September concerts, this year we move from the Vltava river to Prague Castle's Vladislav Hall for a performance of Benjamin Britten's monumental War Requiem, one of the most iconic works of the 20th century. The concert takes place under the auspices of the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel, the Prime Minister Petr Fiala, Minister of Culture Martin Baxa, Mayor of Prague Bohuslav Svoboda, and Chief Councillor of Prague 1 Terezie Radoměřska. ...

Music You Won't Hear Elsewhere: This Year's Prague Sounds Welcomes Benjamin Clementine, Ron Carter, Alva Noto, JACK Quartet, Owen Pallett and More

31/5/2023

Prague Sounds has unveiled its 2023 line-up. The 27th edition of the festival, formerly known as Strings of Autumn, will feature outstanding artists from contemporary music, electronica, jazz, and hip-hop. Singer and pianist Benjamin Clementine opens the festival at Rudolfinum, and in they days that follow there'll be concerts by legenary jazz bassist Ron Carter, leading contemporary string quartet JACK Quartet (with a special programme celebrating John Zorn's 70th birthday), groundbreaking ...

Prague Sounds announces first headliner: Angelique Kidjo plays Talking Heads at Forum Karlin

12/4/2023

Fresh from her Polar Music Prize win, the legendary African singer presents her compelling take on the classic Talking Heads album. With her joyous voice and formidable stage presence, Benin-born Angelique Kidjo has wowed audiences around the world with an infectious blend of Afrobeat, jazz, R&B, and funk stylings. And not just audiences, but critics too: this year, she won the Polar Music Prize (to add to her five Grammys), and in 2021 Time magazine named her one of the 100 most ...

Prague Sounds floating stage takes shape on the Vltava: Czech Philharmonic to perform celebratory Concert for Europe right on the water

1/9/2022

The finishing touches are being put to the Prague Sounds festival's floating stage just off Slovansky Island. The unique feat of construction, which was first seen in 2020, has quickly become a recognisable feature of Prague's cultural scene. But this year it takes on new dimensions, both physically and artistically. The Concert for Europe, which will be performed here by the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Semyon Bychkov at 8pm on September 2nd, will be a celebration of our shared ...

Laura Mvula Concert Moved to Roxy. It's Going to Be a Party!

17/8/2022

We've reacted to your messages saying Laura Mvula's show demands closer contact with a standing (and dancing) audience, and have decided to move the concert to Roxy. It'll be an all-standing show, so you can look forward to a club-style party featuring 80s-style synth-pop fashioned anew for the 21st century. Don't miss this stunning new incarnation of Laura Mvula. Specially discounted tickets are available from GoOut or directly from our website. The soulful British star first appeared at ...

Strings of Autumn festival changes name to Prague Sounds, announces line-up featuring Nils Frahm, Laura Mvula, Ghostpoet, and more

1/6/2022

The music festival Strings of Autumn has changed its name to Prague Sounds. And it's small wonder: over its 25-year existence, the event has far outgrown its original name. It's no mere festival of strings, but presents a carefully-curated programme of quality music across genres – as evidenced in this year's programme, which features neoclassical piano/electronica alchemist Nils Frahm, singer Laura Mvula, alt-rapper Ghostpoet, the all-star Redman/Mehldau/McBride/Blade jazz quartet, acoustic ...

Prague Sounds presents The Concert For Europe: the Czech Philharmonic perform on the river Vltava to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU

21/4/2022

The latest in a line of exceptional outdoor concerts put on by the Prague Sounds festival will take place on September 2nd, 2022. The venue will once again be the festival's unique purpose-built floating stage on the river Vltava in the heart of the city. In co-operation with the Czech government and the Czech Philharmonic, this year's concert marks the Czech presidency of the EU council and will be called The Concert for Europe. Concertgoers will be able to enjoy the event from the floating ...

Programme

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Moor Mother & billy woods

Abel Selaocoe & Manchester Collective

Oneohtrix Point Never

McKinley Dixon

Müller/Koller: Kryl

Katarzia´s Choice

Roomful of Teeth

Nubya Garcia

Tigran Hamasyan

News

Novinka - dárkové vouchery v prodeji

McKinley Dixon Concert Moved to La Fabrika

Branford Marsalis, Oneohtrix Pont Never, Nubya Garcia and more at this year's Prague Sounds!

Who's playing Prague Sounds '24?

PF 2024

Prague Sounds closes with Bert & Friends' piano-based KLASIRDO programme at Rudolfinum. The concert will be broadcast live on Radio Wave and shown on Czech TV's ivysilani.cz platform on December 24th

Organic II - Organ Music for the 21st Century presented by Spectaculare and Prague Sounds

Prague Sounds: Angelique Kidjo sings Talking Heads, Alva Noto performs Xerrox Vol.4, JACK Quartet plays Zorn, and a last chance to see jazz legend Ron Carter

Kofi Stone at Kasárna Karlín: Young British rapper to be joined by Czech counterpart Idea; After-party with DJ sets rounds off a special Prague Sounds club night!

Prague Sounds presents Benjamin Britten's monumental War Requiem at Prague Castle

Music You Won't Hear Elsewhere: This Year's Prague Sounds Welcomes Benjamin Clementine, Ron Carter, Alva Noto, JACK Quartet, Owen Pallett and More

Prague Sounds announces first headliner: Angelique Kidjo plays Talking Heads at Forum Karlin

This year's Prague Sounds: 31st October to 16th November

PF 2023

Hudební alchymista Nils Frahm zakončil Prague Sounds

Jiří Stivín oslavil 80. narozeniny

Odehrál se na Prague Sounds nejlepší jazzový koncert roku?

Mandolínový virtuos Chris Thile je talent od Boha

26. ročník odstartovali Snarky Puppy

Festival Prague Sounds začíná

Ghostpoet Cancels Prague Concert

Prague Sounds floating stage takes shape on the Vltava: Czech Philharmonic to perform celebratory Concert for Europe right on the water

Laura Mvula Concert Moved to Roxy. It's Going to Be a Party!

Strings of Autumn festival changes name to Prague Sounds, announces line-up featuring Nils Frahm, Laura Mvula, Ghostpoet, and more

Prague Sounds presents The Concert For Europe: the Czech Philharmonic perform on the river Vltava to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU