Prague events » June 2013:

This small exhibition running at the New Building of the National Museum looks at a child’s life at the end of the Habsburg monarchy. Society's view of childhood was evolving and by the second half of the 19th century the child was no longer considered “a small adult”. There was a rising children’s culture, with an emphasis on games, toys and child minding. Features 19th century photographs, pictures, models and artefacts. For adults and children.

The Monarchy exhibition running at the New Building of the National Museum commemorates a period in Czech history which gave the country traditions, brought about the development of the state, and out of which democracy and the modernisation of society grew, the latter in the fields of industry, science, culture and more. Features 19th century photographs, pictures and inventions, both replica models and original artefacts. For adults and children.

Antonín Dvorák's Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, “From the New World” is the Czech composer's best known symphony. Dvorák composed it shortly after arriving in New York in 1982, where he was invited to become the Director of the National Conservatory of Music. This small exhibition at the Antonín Dvorák Museum features music scores, pictures and autographs, and reveals the connection between the symphony and ancient American-Indian legends.

The Czech Beer Festival in Prague is the largest gastronomic event in the Czech Republic, with seating for up to 10,000 visitors on long benches inside marquees. Sample 70 brands of Czech beer, sourced from large breweries, regional breweries and micro-breweries. Live bands entertain. No need to pre-book, just turn up.
Price: Mon-Fri Before 2pm free admission. After 2pm 90czk (includes a free beer). Sat-Sun 90czk (includes a free beer).
Cost of a large beer: 45czk/£1.50/€1.80.

Tanec Praha (Dance Prague) has been the city's major dance festival since its inception in 1989. Participants come from all over the world, competing for prizes in various categories, including classic, contemporary, jazz and folk, as well as choreography and other performances associated with the art of dance.

Prague Museum Night is organised by the National Museum, the Prague Public Transit Company and the Association of Museums and Galleries of the Czech Republic, in co-operation with other museums and institutes. Most museums open for free, offering visitors a unique night-time view of their exhibits.

Fourteen times Grammy winner, singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys released her long-awaited fifth studio album "GIRL ON FIRE" at the end of 2012. This concert tour celebrates the album, bringing her to the Czech Republic to perform at the O2 Arena. Since her debut album "Songs In A Minor", Alicia Keys has built a repertoire of hits, and sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

Eric Clapton comes to Prague as part of his European concert tour.
Eric Clapton celebrates 50 years on stage as a professional musician in 2013.

British trip-hoppers Portishead will perform in the Czech Republic for the first time on 19 June as part of their European tour. They will be appearing at the 13,000-seat Tipsport Arena and will be supported by female postpunk band Savages.

Performed in the stunning Dvorak Hall, the main hall at the Rudolfinum, by jazzman Bobby McFerrin and musicians from the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. These two unique concerts are held over just two days, the 19th and 20th June 2013.

The Prague Proms annual music festival is a series of classical concerts organised by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Traditionally these take place at their Prague home, the Municipal House, in the stunning Smetana Hall, the largest auditorium in the building. This year, two other prestigious venues join the Prague Proms, the Rudolfinum Concert Hall and Hybernia Theatre.

Participants for the festival come from all over the world to compete in categories including classic dance, modern dance, jazz-hip hop, folk, Latino dance, choreography, dramatic dance, pedagogy, dance talents, modern talents and costume design.

Prague is famous for opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances take place in three magnificent opera houses, in stunning concert halls and in an array of beautiful historic churches. Tickets are reasonably priced, so shows often sell out. Advance reservations are therefore highly recommended.

Visit the Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience.
Black light theatre is a highly charged mix of dynamic dance, mime, singers, film, and state-of-the-art visual and sound effects.
Marionette theatre features giant puppets dressed in 18th century costumes. Shows are highly visual, so suitable for adults and children of all ages and nationalities. And as with opera and concerts, advance reservations are highly recommended.