Karel Plíhal

About

Karel Plíhal is a Czech singer-songwriter, musician and lyricist whose work blends folk music with humour and poetic lyrics. He is known for his distinctive fingerpicking guitar style and witty, often absurdist song texts. At his recitals he performs in a small ensemble setting, interspersing songs with his own short verses.

Recent shows

9. 12. 2025 Divadlo Drak, Hradec Králové
8. 12. 2025 Divadlo Drak, Hradec Králové
3. 12. 2024 Divadlo Drak, Hradec Králové

Upcoming · 5

Wed 27.5. 19:00 ✨ New Městské divadlo Kladno, Kladno

Karel Plíhal

Composer and musician Karel Plíhal presents his own programme in Kladno.

Sat 13.6. 17:00 Zámek, Čestice from 450 Kč · ≈ 19 €

Karel Plíhal + Robert Křesťan & DRUHÁ TRÁVA + MaMuMa

A music festival at the castle featuring three stars of Czech music: Karel Plíhal, Robert Křesťan & DRUHÁ TRÁVA, and MaMuMa. Children under 12 enter free.

festival

Wed 7.10. 20:00 Měšťanská beseda, Plzeň

Karel Plíhal

Musician Karel Plíhal and guitarist Petr Fiala perform witty songs and poetic numbers, blending humorous verses with emotionally resonant lyrics.

concert Other genres

Tue 3.11. 19:00 ✨ New Divadlo GONG, Prague

KAREL PLÍHAL

A concert by Czech folk singer-songwriter and poet Karel Plíhal. Original songs and poetry performed in an intimate setting.

concert Folk

Tue 24.11. 19:00 ✨ New Kulturní centrum VRATISLAVICE 101010, Liberec 450 Kč · ≈ 19 €

Concert: KAREL PLÍHAL - RECITAL

Recital by Czech composer and lyricist Karel Plíhal with guitarist Petr Fiala. An intimate concert in Liberec.

Past · 2

Wed 20.5. 17:00 Masarykův kulturní dům, Židlochovice from 250 Kč · ≈ 10 €

Karel Plíhal - Recital

A recital by musician and lyricist Karel Plíhal, who sings and plays the mandolin, accompanied by guitarist Petr Fiala. The programme features beloved songs, new compositions, and poetic miniatures with intelligent humour and self-irony.

concert Folk