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Entertainment
Across the spectrum, from ballet to blues, jazz to rock and theatre
to film, there's a bewildering range of entertainment on offer in this
eclectic city. Prague is now as much a European centre for jazz,
rock and hip hop as it is for classical music. The biggest draw,
however, is still the Prague Spring festival of classical music and
opera.
Music
CLASSICAL MUSIC
There are half a dozen concerts of one kind or another almost every day during the
summer, making a fine soundtrack to accompany the city's visual delights. Many of
these are chamber concerts performed by aspiring musicians in the city's churches -
gorgeous but chilly (take an extra layer, even on a summer day) and not always with
the finest of acoustics. However, a good number of concerts, especially those promoted
by people handing out flyers in the street, are second-rate, despite the premium prices
that foreigners pay. If you want to be sure of quality, go for a performance by one of
the city's professional orchestras.
Box offices are open from 30 minutes to one hour before the start of a performance.
For classical music, opera and ballet listings, check out
www.heartofeurope.cz
LIVE MUSIC
Prague has a high-energy live-music scene, with rock, metal, punk, electro, industrial,
hip hop and newer sounds at a score of DJ and live-music venues; most have a cover
charge of around 50Kč to 200Kč. Most clubs stay open till at least 2am or 3am, and
some keep going till 6am. As well as the venues listed here, clubs such as Palác Ak-
ropolis and Roxy also host local and international live rock bands. Keep an eye open
for flyers that are posted around town.
