Built between 1875 and 1885, the neo-Renaissance building on the Vltava banks is one of that era’s major architectural achievements. Its authors are Josef Zítek (who also built the National Theater) and Josef Schulze (also the designer of the National museum). Such a large concert hall was lacking in Prague, it was founded in 1885 and right from the beginning it was equipped with exhibition rooms, which are nowadays entirely devoted to contemporary art.

It was for a time used as the head office of the Czechoslovak Parliament during the First Republic, before regaining its primary function. The building is especially precious for the acoustics it offers in the large Dvořak hall, which has kept its original and very elegant decoration. 

It is the headquarters of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, also an important actor during the Prague Spring festival, the new Dvorak’s Prague festival as well as during the eclectic Prague Strings of Autumn festival. You will mainly hear the greatest works of the European romantic repertoire, but also Baroque music (Zelenka) all the way to more contemporary creations (Bohuslav Martinů).

Note that some concerts are not organized by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra nor any big festival: the Dvořák hall is indeed often rented to private companies for special programs focusing on tourists. Those are as a rule quite expensive and their quality is uneven.

You can receive information about the program and book a ticket via our services.

Address:
Alšovo nábřeží 12
Prague 1 – Old Town