Rudolfinum: Dvorak Hall
Old Town, Prague 1

Landscaped gardens and a riverside walkway separate it from the water, while at the front, a statue of the Czech composer Antonín Dvořák and a wide sweeping entrance welcome visitors.

The Rudolfinum contains two magnificent concert halls, exhibition rooms, a library, shop, and a traditional café.

Dvořák Hall is the main hall at Rudolfinum, and is one of only two large concert halls in Prague (Smetana Hall at Municipal House is the other).

The Dvořák is renowned not only for its superb acoustics but also for its architectural beauty. Huge chandeliers descend from the ceiling, which is upheld by grand Romanesque columns. A majestic organ commands the stage.

Many concerts staged in Dvořák Hall are effectively reserved for season subscription members, so are not accessible to the general public. But, tickets for gala concerts and classical music festivals are released on general sale from the outset, and we list and sell tickets for these via our concert listings.

Suk Hall is the second concert hall within the Rudolfinum. The hall is known for its intimate atmosphere and excellent acoustics, making it a popular choice for chamber music concerts, such as string quartets and piano recitals. Tickets for these concerts are available via our concert listings.

The Rudolfinum is the seat of the renowned Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, who regularly perform and organise concerts in both halls.

For refreshments, Dvořák Hall has several bars which open at the time of its concerts.

There is also Café Ru­dol­fi­num, located next to Suk Hall, open 10:00-17:30 Tuesday to Sunday, and in the evening when there are concerts.

It serves coffee, tea, hot chocolate, beers, wines and spirits, and is ideal for a pre-concert glass of sparkling wine or beer.

During the day, Café Ru­dol­fi­num is open to all visitors, whether or not you have a concert ticket. It is a nice traditional cafe, and can be classed as one of Prague's hidden gems - it is only accessible via a side entrance by the river.

Foyers and cloakrooms for both halls open 60 minutes before the concerts.

Above the cafe, on the 1st floor, is Galerie Rudolfinum, which is a suite of exhibition rooms. Significant exhibitions staged here are listed in our events section.

The Rudolfinum was constructed in 1876-1884. In the early 20th century it played an important role in the development of the state of Czechoslovakia. The national parliament, for example, was sited here between the two world wars.

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