Free concerts in the Wallenstein Garden in Prague

Would you like to enjoy a free concert in Prague in a beautiful environment? Every Thursday between August 16th and September 20th you can do so in the Wallenstein Garden.

The concert will be arranged at 17.00 every Thursday in this period, and it is free to enter the concert area.

The Wallenstein Garden can be found at the following address:

Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada), Letenská, Praha 1

wallenstein garden

As you can see on the map, the Wallenstein Garden is located in a beautiful area of Prague, so we recommend that you come early so that you will have time to look around before the start of the event.

For information about other events taking place in Prague, check out what’s on in Prague!

French market in Prague

For the tenth year, visitors to Prague can enjoy the French Market in Prague in the period between July 11th and July 15th.

During these days, visitors to the Kampa area (close to the Charles Bridge) can get a taste of French culture. Not only can they taste lots of French wine, including organic wine, but they can also taste and buy French oils, French food like cheese, sausages, ham, and of course the delicious pancakes), and so much more. It is a delightful place to go if you want a taste of France in the Paris of the East.

French Market in Prague

There will also be lots of French music and artists performing during the festival, so you can easily spend hours in the festival area as you drink, eat, and listen to all sorts of French music.

 

Blockchain as a Business in Prague

There is a group arranging blockchain events regularly in Prague, and on March 1st they will host an event titled: “Blockchain as a Business – International Insights.”

The host of the event is Prague Blockchain Meetup, and the goal is to let people interesting in the blockchain industry get more information and learn more about the development within the business, and the opportunities waiting for business leaders in the industry.

Blockchain meetup in Prague

The event on March 1st will have the following program:

16:00 – 16:05 Opening remarks

16:05 – 16:20 Daniel Gasteiger will present Procivis and Valid platforms – Procivis AG, Switzerland

16:20 – 16:35 Shaul Lifshitz will present the Israeli fintech and blockchain ecosystems and opportunities – Israel – Czech Chamber of Commerce and Industry & ScoutX, Israel

16:35 – 16:50 Vojtěch Makovec will present legal issues of blockchain, ICO & crypto transactions – Rutland Jezek law Firm, Czechia

16:50 – 17:05 Martin Houska will present Tax and accounting impacts of blockchain transaction, cryptocurrencies trading and their derivatives to EU/off shore companies – Acredos Tax Firm, Czechia

17:05 – 17:20 Pavel Kysilka will present on blockchain future business models – 6D Academy, Czechia

17:20 – 17:35 Petr Rokusek will present on blockchain in peer-to-peer energy supply – Nano Energies a.s., Czechia

17:35 – 18:00 Open discussion / open microphone / networks and light refreshments

Would you like to know more about the event? You can check the full description at meetup.com. It is important to understand that even though people might be skeptical to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the other cryptocurrencies, the blockchain technology is here to stay. That is what you will hear more about if you attend this event as well. But, be aware of the fact that it is almost completely booked, meaning that there are only a few spots left.

Prague Christmas Market 2017

The dates for the Christmas market at the Old Town Square in Prague are official. Come to Prague between December 2nd, 2017 and January 6th, 2018 to experience the fantastic atmosphere and delightful smells of one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the world.

I can almost feel the smell of Christmas and traditional Czech sausages in my nose as I write this article. The magnificent Christmas market at the Old Town Square in Prague is significant to get the Christmas atmosphere into the body. So, why don’t you start planning your Christmas trip to Prague already?

Christmas Market in Prague 2017
Christmas Market in Prague 2017 – By Kajano / Shutterstock

Some people complain and ask why they decide to open the market that late in Prague? It is tradition again. Sometimes they open smaller markets in part earlier, but in general, the big Christmas market at the Old Town Square opens four Sundays before Christmas. You can read more general information about the Christmas markets in Prague in this article.

Christmas markets in Prague 2017

December 2nd, 2017 – January 6th, 2018

Other cool programs in Prague?

Do not forget to book a beer dinner in Prague, a river cruise or maybe a guided tour? You can read more about these and lots of other fantastic Prague programs here in our Prague Guide. And do not waste time at the airport after arrival. Order your airport transfer in Prague through us to get to your hotel as soon as possible, and then to the Christmas market!

 

Andrea Bocelli concert in Prague 2018

Andrea Bocelli live in PragueWant to combine a trip to Prague in May with the annual Marathon, the annual Beer festival and an Andrea Bocelli concert? Sounds like a treat, doesn’t it?

We do not have the dates for the Czech Beer festival yet in 2018, but it will probably be arranged around this period. The annual Wolkswagen Prague Marathon will be arranged one week earlier, meaning that you have time to relax and regain your strength before sitting down to listen to the beautiful tones coming from the mouth of Andrea Bocelli.

In May there are lots of things happening in Prague, so hurry up and do the preparations already. Why not book a nice hotel, reserve a river cruise and set the time for a romantic beer dinner? We can help you out with these and other programs.

Andrea Bocelli Prague 2018

O2 Arena
May 12th, 20.00

Tickets: Viagogo

If you press the ticket link above, do a quick search for Andrea Bocelli. You will then find tickets for all his concerts around the world in 2018, and you can buy tickets for the events that you want to attend. For more information about events taking place in other cities around Europe, visit www.worldcityguides.net.

We wish you a pleasant stay in Prague!

Laver Cup (Tennis)

Laver CupNamed after the famous Rod Laver, the Laver Cup in tennis will be arranged for the first time in 2017. It will be held in Prague and the O2 Arena this year.

The plan with the tournament is that it will be arranged every year, except from the years in which the Summer Olympics are arranged. It will be held two weeks after the US Open, and there will be a total of 12 participants, 6 from Europe and 6 from the rest of the world.

The captains of the two teams are Bjorn Borg (Europe) and John McEnroe (rest of the world). Since this year will be the first year arranging the Laver Cup one can expect even some great names to take part in the cup, and one name that for sure will be there is Rafael Nadal.

Laver Cup will be arranged in the O2 Arena between September 22nd and September 24th. If you want to be there, then you can buy tickets from Viagogo .

For more information about other events and programs in Prague read on in our Prague Guide. To make sure that a driver will wait for you upon arrival, book a Prague airport transfer today. If you are afraid of dehydration, book a beer dinner today instead!

Volkswagen Prague Marathon 2017

Prague Marathon 2017On May 7th in 2017 it is time for the annual Volkswagen Prague Marathon in the beautiful city of Prague. Are you interested in running?

The Volkswagen Prague Marathon has been an event going on since the middle of the 1990s, and it is said to be one of the most beautiful marathon races in the world. Not only is it amazing to run, but you run among some of the most beautiful attractions available in Europe. The race itself starts from the Old Town square, you will see beautiful attractions, and during the race you will even be able to run across the Charles Bridge.

Does it sound cool to participate in the Prague Marathon in 2017? Visit the official website for more info.

More stuff to do in Prague?

For more advises on programs and happenings in Prague, check what’s on in Prague. We can also help you out with river cruises, beer dinners and similar programs, so make sure to look through our Prague Guide as you plan your trip to Prague.

Czech Beer Festival 2017

Are you planning to come to Prague for the annual beer festival in 2017? Looking for the dates for the Czech Beer festival 2017? Look no further, here they are!

Czech Beer festival 2017
Information about the Czech Beer Festival 2017

May is a beautiful month to visit Prague. The spring is ruling, the sun is shining, you can enjoy nice temperatures, and what better to do in nice sunshine than to taste some local Czech beer?

The annual beer festival is one of the most popular of all festivals in Prague every year. Thousands of tourists come to Prague to check out the event, and let us not forget about all the locals also going out to check out the event and taste the best of the best of the local Czech beer.

In 2017 the beer festival will be arranged between May 12th and May 28th.  The event will as always be arranged at Letenska Plan and if you want to read and know more about the beer festival, visit our Czech Beer festival page.

Depeche Mode concert in Prague 2017

One of the highlights in Prague in 2017 will for sure be the Depeche Mode concert in May. Information about the Depeche Mode concert in Prague – Tickets, Venue, Time and more.

People coming to Prague in May often come because of the annual Beer Festival which last for a couple of weeks in May. In 2017 you will have one more major reason to come to Prague in May and that is the Depeche Mode concert. This Prague concert will be arranged on May 24 and the venue for the event is Eden Arena (which was formerly called the Synot Tip Arena). The concert itself is supposed to start at 19.00 and if you want to be there at the Depeche Mode concert in Prague you can buy tickets from the site to referred to further down in the article.

depeche-mode-concert-in-prague-2017
Ivica Drusany / Shutterstock.com

This Depeche Mode concert will be one out of several concerts in Europe in 2017. They will not only visit Prague, but they will also visit Bratislava, Budapest, Stockholm, Antwerpen, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Nice and lots of other cities. The tour will celebrate their album “Spirit” which will be released in the spring of 2017. Be sure to listen to the album before the tour so that you will be in tune with the new songs which will be played during the Depeche Mode concert in Prague as well.

Depeche Mode concert in Prague 2017

Venue: Eden Arena
Time: May 24th, 19.00

Tickets: Viagogo

If you have some more time in Prague then make sure to visit the beautiful attractions of the city. The Vitus Cathedral is famous and the same can be said about the Tyn cathedral. But, the most famous of all attractions in Prague is the Charles Bridge. Do not miss out on any of these while in Prague!

Green Day concert in Prague 2017

On January 22nd it is time for a Green Day concert in Prague. This is only one day after the Green Day concert in Krakow, so get ready to rock with Green Day in Tesla Arena in Prague.

Green Day is one of the biggest rock bands in the world right now, and they have been so for a long time. We are not so big Green Day fans, but we must admit that Basket Case from Green Day still is a song that makes us smile whenever we hear it. Can Basked Case bring a smile to your face as well? Check out the Basket Case video beneath and listen to the song. If it does, then maybe you will want to come to Prague on January 22nd to be there at the Green Day concert in Prague as well?

Green Day Prague 2017

green-day in PragueDate: January 22nd
Venue: Tesla Arena
Time: 19:00
Tickets: Viagogo

Above you can find the link to the site where you can buy tickets for the Green Day concert in Prague in 2017. You can also see the exact date, time and venue for the concert, so if you want to be there, this is your chance.

If you have some time left before or after the concert, then you should of course enjoy a river cruise in Prague while in town. You could of course consider a beer dinner to taste and drink the local cuisine as well. Read more about these and other Prague activities here in our Prague Guide.

If you want to go to Krakow to check out the Green Day concert there instead, visit www.krakowguide.net for more information about Krakow and what’s going on there,