Events for October 2011

Prague Travel Writer ‐ Krystina Svobodova

Autumn came early this year and it suits Prague down to a T. In addition to the melancholic walks, crunchy leaves and hot wine in the Old Town, there's a good number of concerts to make your stay fun and memorable!

Elvis Presley Party - October 1, 2011

Come celebrate the one and only! Who else would you want to be with on a Saturday night? This Elvis themed party is held at the Martinicky Palace in Prague 1, so bring your Rock and Roll attitude. Entrance is 100 CZK and tickets are available through Ticketpro.

Agharta Prague Jazz Festival - October 4 to November 11, 2011

Agharta Prague Jazz Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary by bringing more of the best Jazz artists to you. As usual there will be some new talents as well as names that have performed here before, and have written themselves into the history of the festival. The opening will belong to the drummer Billy Cobham and his band, and the festival will end with Yellowjackets - an ensemble that celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Tickets for these and the other shows are available through Ticketpro.

Morcheeba - October 7, 2011

Phenomenal singer Skye Edwards and brothers Paul and Ross Godfrey finally found their way back together after working on solo projects. Morcheeba fans couldn't be happier. Their new album Blood Like Lemonade might just be the best yet and it proves that the chemistry between them is still strong. Come to Kulturni Centrum Vltavska on October 7 to see for yourselves. Tickets are 890 CZK and are available through Ticketpro.

Hurts - October 8, 2011

The synth Pop wonder from England returns to Prague 7 months after a sold out show in Lucerna Music Bar, and this time they've graduated to the big Lucerna Hall. Their debut album Happiness released in September 2010 - reached the top five in eight European countries, and has sold 750,000 copies worldwide. They are now on their first full European tour and will play in Prague on October 8. Tickets are 890 CZK and are available through Ticketpro.

Guano Apes - October 13, 2011

German alternative rockers Guano Apes have a new album out and on their tour to support this, they will be playing in Prague at Kulturni Centrum Vltavska. Tickets for the Prague show start at 500 CZK and are available through Ticketpro.

The Subways - October 30, 2011

These Brits are regulars in Prague, returning for the third time to support their new album - Money & Celebrity, released in September this year. Come listen to Rock & Roll Queen and more at the top venue, Lucerna Music Bar on October 30. Tickets are 620 CZK and are available through Ticketpro.

- Kristýna Svobodová

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