Plzeň
Měšťanská beseda is a Neo-Renaissance building with Art Nouveau décor, erected by the Pilsen citizens' association in 1901 and ceremonially opened on 29 December of that year. Following an extensive renovation completed in 2005, it serves as one of the most important cultural centres in Pilsen. The venue houses several halls and salons, the Beseda Cinema, the Jonáš Theatre and an Art Nouveau café, with a total capacity of over 1,000 persons. Concerts, theatre performances, balls, film screenings, festivals, lectures and children's events take place here almost daily. The building is a listed cultural monument and received the Building of the Year 2005 award.
Kopeckého sady 59/13, 301 00 Plzeň
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The sequel to the cult classic fashion film sees aging editor Miranda Priestly face off against her former assistant in a battle for power and funding. The original cast returns, featuring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.
Theatre performance by FK at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň.
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Dance school Gregoriades offers a classical lesson from its spring dance course for young people, led by experienced dance masters.
Jan Hrubý joins Ondřej Fencl's band in a large ensemble arrangement, featuring guest appearances by Ondřej Fencl and Hromosvod.
A documentary about Tesla and Elon Musk that examines accidents caused by autopilot mode, toxic corporate culture, and Musk's ideological transformation.
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A theatrical production about the life of legendary gymnast Věra Čáslavská, who resisted Soviet occupation and paid a heavy price for her courage.
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A documentary following two Czech cyclists attempting to ride to the summit of Nepal's Mera Peak and set a Guinness World Record. A story of friendship, physical endurance, and personal limits.
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A podcast on contemporary politics with Bohumil Pečinka and Petros Michopulos, featuring uncensored discussion of current issues in broader context.
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A documentary following French sailor and athlete Maxime Chabloz on a solitary road trip through Brittany's Finistère, exploring the human connection to the sea and solitude.
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Spirituál Quartet joins the Plzeň Philharmonic for a unique concert blending classical music with spiritual and traditional songs.
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A documentary about Olympic judo champion Lukáš Krpálek with a post-screening discussion featuring his participation as part of the festival programme.
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A new comedy by director Jan Svěrák about two elderly women and their three friends embarking on an unconventional sea voyage.
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Anniversary concert of the Mariella children's choir in Plzeň. Young singers will present their repertoire in a traditional concert hall setting.
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A lighthearted comedy about two women venturing to a country ball and choosing between safety and adventure. A story about courage, friendship, and pushing past your own limits.
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Spring classical lesson from the Gregoriades dance school in Plzeň.
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A tragicomedy about infidelity and deception from the Na Fidlovačce Theatre. A radio journalist returns from Africa due to suspicions of his wife's unfaithfulness and finds himself in an absurd situation where he must hide that he has long since left Africa.
A theatrical performance by FK theatre in Plzeň.
Final ball of a youth dance course featuring the Let's dance orchestra, parent-child solos, and hosted by dance masters Nikola Gregoriades and Jana Gregoriadesová.
Documentary film spanning five decades of Iron Maiden's career, featuring archival materials and interviews with band members and prominent personalities.
Final ball of a youth dance course featuring the Let's dance orchestra, parent-child solos, and hosted by dance masters Nikola Gregoriades and Jana Gregoriadesová.
A classical music concert bringing together works by Sergei Rachmaninov with contemporary composers Haruomi Iwasaki and Artem Melikyan at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň.
A classic French comedy about a doctor who is an incorrigible liar. A recording of the theatrical performance at Kino Beseda.
Theatre performance Drama / FK at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň.
World premiere of Mexican drama by director Fernando Eimbcke about a fifty-year-old woman and a boy who secretly moves into her apartment. Part of the Tady Vary 2025/26 film season with red-carpet entry and broadcast to cinemas across the Czech Republic.
The legendary Original Prague Syncopated Orchestra returns with guest Sestryoly, bringing authentic swing hits from interwar Czechoslovakia in four-part arrangements.
Iva Kenaz and Martin Pávek return to Monika Kovářová's talk show to present their new book "Hidden Worlds" and discuss the hidden dimensions of life and consciousness.
Four musical fairy tales by composer Jaroslav Uhlíř and dramatist Zdeněk Svěrák. A performance for children from age 4 with texts and songs that will delight adults too.
Czech Television correspondent Jakub Szántó shares insights into war reporting – how journalists film under fire, what technologies enable live broadcasts from conflict zones, and how public media operates in extreme conditions.
A true-story drama about John Davidson's journey from isolation and misunderstanding to finding strength, support, and humour in his disability.
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A comedy about three lifelong friends who reunite and embark on a wild adventure filled with wine, laughter, and surprising revelations.
A theatrical adaptation of the Oscar-winning film about a woman gradually losing her memory and identity. A profound drama about Alice Howland's struggle with illness.
Radka Fišarová pays tribute to the legendary French singer Édith Piaf in a concert programme featuring symphonic arrangements and the accompaniment of a five-piece orchestra.
A documentary portrait of rock composer Michal Pavlíček in his seventies, returning to the stage after surgery while creating new music for theatre, television, and his solo album.
A French comedy about four strangers trapped in an elevator, where an ordinary situation turns into a battle of wits and the uncovering of secrets.
Plzeň premiere of the oldest Japanese theatrical genre NŌ from the Hōshōkai School in Tokyo and the comic form KYŌGEN. Eight centuries of living tradition featuring elaborate costumes, wooden masks and traditional dances.
Author reading from Michaela Janečková's book about the real challenges of motherhood without idealization. An honest look at everyday parenting chaos for everyone who sees themselves in it.
A thriller about data analyst Daniel's attempt to expose world-changing secrets, opposed by a powerful team led by Noah Scanlon. A dramatic clash between truth and power.
A documentary about the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, tracing his message on ethics, spirituality, and education from 1991 to 2022, enriched with his mother's memories and stunning views of Tibetan landscapes and rituals.
The eleventh edition of the International Dixieland Festival brings top Czech and international bands to Plzeň. Saturday's programme features the traditional New Orleans Parade and performances by five bands in the garden of Měšťanská beseda.
An interactive evening with actor and improviser Jaroslav Dušek, who will discuss audience-chosen topics with musical accompaniment by KYARA.
A documentary film about the life and philosophy of actor and director Jaroslav Dušek, capturing his unconventional approaches to life and spirituality.
A tragicomic play about childhood during normalization: eight-year-old Helenka navigates school and theatre life in the 1970s with a child's naive yet piercing perspective.
Microparty with popular Czech musician and composer Karel Šíp at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň.
A documentary about Himalayan oracles from Ladakh who serve as diviners and healers in Tibetan culture. A rare glimpse into a tradition protected by strict filming prohibitions.
A classic French comedy about an incorrigible womanizer who gets tangled in his own lies. Czech premiere starring Martin Hofmann.
A documentary following Jaroslav Dušek's journey of discovery after spending time in darkness. Encounters with people, places, and nature explore how we perceive reality.
A theatrical comedy about a married couple whose privacy is accidentally disrupted by a private detective. The play explores how small secrets and misunderstandings can threaten relationships.
Caricaturist and folk singer-songwriter Mirek Kemel performs with Vlastimil Konopiskij and Tomáš Görtler. A concert featuring conversations in gentle folk-rock style.
A documentary exploring ayahuasca and its role in Amazonian culture, shamanic practices, and personal transformation. It also sheds light on the threat to the Amazon from mining companies.
A comedy about married couple Rollie and Dafné who, along with their friend, try to solve their financial problems in an unconventional way. A witty yet touching story with a surprising ending.
A documentary about Mount Kailash, Asia's holiest peak, and the grueling pilgrimage around it that reveals the spiritual world of Tibetans and their unique perspective on life, death, and rebirth.
A chamber concert by singer-songwriter Ivan Hlas with guitarist Norbi Kovács and cellist Jaroslav Olin Nejezchleba. The music blends pub blues, urban ballads, and rock and roll.
Musician Karel Plíhal and guitarist Petr Fiala perform witty songs and poetic numbers, blending humorous verses with emotionally resonant lyrics.
A theatrical tale of two women from different generations who embark on an unexpected escape together, discovering an unlikely connection amid life's contradictions.
An irreverent comedy by director Jan Svěrák about hyper-correctness and the dilemmas of contemporary society, where diverse guests and the artificial intelligence Finda meet in a television studio.
Legendary Czech country-folk band Pacifik, founded in 1971, performs in Plzeň. This ensemble with a rich history and distinctive sound invites you on a journey through the world of tramping and folk music.
Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers present swing and Hollywood hits from the 1930s and 1940s in authentic period styling.
A comedy about three men who heat up to white-hot intensity in a sauna while discussing politics, healthcare, economics, and everything else. A humorous play about how men think they understand everything.
A concert dedicated to the compositions of the legendary Czech band Marsyas, featuring renowned musicians. An evening of remembrance performing the band's most celebrated songs.
A psychological thriller about a woman for whom killing is the most entertaining expression of life. A theatrical adaptation of a classic literary character.
A middle-aged British couple welcomes an eccentric American guest from a holiday cruise, only to discover troubling secrets online. A sharp comedy about hospitality, trust, and the gap between social media personas and reality.
A conversational comedy about a grumpy aging widower and a spirited housekeeper who tries to break through his isolation. A play about friendship, mutual understanding, and the willingness to help.
A romantic comedy about a beachfront hotel heiress trying to organize a wedding amid chaos, with her uncle disguised as a florist and a local secret agent complicating matters.
Bratři Ebenové present their new album "Co my víme" in Plzeň – a unique blend of classical music, folk, jazz and rock with a distinctive sound and lyrics by Marek Eben.
Czech singer-songwriter Kateřina Marie Tichá performs her second album Plamen with the band Bandjeez, blending intimate songwriting with live energy.
Travel lecture by Martin Úbl about the world's most beautiful treks. Practical advice on trekking in Canada, Peru, Nepal, and other locations, plus entertaining stories from the field.
Martin Úbl shares six years of remarkable stories from the Stezka Českem hiking project, exploring mountain adventures, unexpected encounters, and the quirks of long-distance trekking.
Stand-up special by Lukáš Pavlásek about an absurd present day where reality has surpassed imagination. A unique take on a world full of misinformation and uncertainty.
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Jaromír Nohavica performs a solo recital with guitar and helicon, accompanied by accordionist Robert Kusmierski and percussionist Pavel Plánka, featuring songs from his latest album.
Photographer and traveler Tomáš Kubeš takes you on a journey through Indonesian islands – from orangutans in Borneo through shamans in Siberut to indigenous tribes of West Papua.
A recording of a theatrical performance based on Karin Lednická's bestseller about a family's fate against the backdrop of major European history. An adaptation of an award-winning novel with an outstanding cast.
A concert by the Czech folk band Světáci performing in Plzeň.
A comedy play about three facade workers from Velhartic who attempt to learn proper social behaviour and win the attention of ladies in Prague. A fun story full of surprises and hilarious situations.
A remastered recording of the Dejvické Theatre's stage adaptation of Irvine Welsh's stories. A raw and darkly comic play about young people trapped in hopelessness, winner of the Alfred Radok Award.
A talk with author Hana Sar Blochová about her new book "Stardust Within Us", exploring Earth's origins and earliest settlement. Includes a book signing and open discussion afterwards.
A concert by singer Hana Sar Blochová featuring songs and stories from her life.
A hilarious French farce about a dinner party that spirals out of control, featuring Václav Vydra and Josef Carda in this beloved Czech theatre classic.
A celebrated American show about the differences between men and women that became a worldwide hit. In Plzeň it is performed by Jan Holík and Jakub Slach under the direction of Patrik Hartl.
The Plzeň Philharmonic under Chuhei Iwasaki performs Mendelssohn's monumental Lobgesang with Czech soloists and the Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno.
A cult recording of Dejvické Theatre's production based on Irvine Welsh's stories returns in remastered form. A raw, darkly comic exploration of a lost generation, featuring an outstanding cast led by Ivan Trojan.
The second extended run of TŠ Gregoriades at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň, a theatrical experience for lovers of quality drama.
Concert by Slepice and FK at Měšťanská beseda in Plzeň.
A theatrical performance screened in cinema format, exploring desire through the character of Einodis.
Concert by Czech singer Hanka Landa in Plzeň. Performance at Měšťanská beseda on May 18, 2026.
A concert of Hans Zimmer's film scores performed by pianist Miroslav Beinhauer and his colleagues. Featuring music from Gladiator, Inception, Interstellar, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King.