The Rudolfinum is a traditional concert and cultural center on the right bank of the Vltava River in Prague's Old Town.
Among other things, it is a venue for outstanding classical concerts.
We collected all the important information about the Rudolfinum here, including the schedule, its history and address.
What Can I Do at Rudolfinum?
- Concerts: Rudolfinum is comprised of three concert halls, of which the Dvořák Hall is the largest and most well known. It was here that Antonín Dvořák conducted the first concert of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in 1896. Prague Spring music festival concerts are performed here.
Attending a concert in Rudolfinum is an unforgettable experience.
- Art Gallery: The Art Gallery has no collections of its own, but functions as an art gallery with changing exhibitions. The mostly large exhibition projects present mainly contemporary fine art. Information about the current exhibitions can be found here.
- Cafe Rudolfinum: This stylish coffee house is located in the Columned Hall and offers various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as small snacks.
Admission, Tickets and Guided Tours
Rudolfinum is open all year round.
- Tickets: Tickets for the concerts can be purchased on site, at the box office or online.
- Guided Tours: There are no guided tours.
- Admission: The exact admission prices can be found here.
Schedule with the Current Program
The schedule and the current program with details of the hall where the concert will take place can be viewed here.
How Do I Get to Rudolfinum?
Rudolfinum is centrally located in the Old Town just 200 meters from Charles Bridge.
It is easily accessible by metro line A, green line, via the Staromestská stop.
History of Rudolfinum
The building was erected in the neo-Renaissance style in 1876 - 1884 from light-colored sandstone under the patronage of Crown Prince Rudolf, after whom it was named.
It was designed as a house of art and was intended to serve the cultivation of music and fine arts.
In 1920 Rudolfinum was transformed into the House of Representatives, under the German occupation from March 1939 it again became a concert hall, after World War II it briefly served as the seat of the Parliament. Since 1946 it has been used again as a concert and exhibition hall.
In the years 1990 - 1992 Rudolfinum was completely rebuilt true to the original and received its present appearance. In total, it houses about 80 halls, some of which can be rented as conference or event rooms.
The largest and most famous hall is the Dvořák Hall with 1023 seats, whose acoustics are world-class. Exceptional classical music concerts are performed here.
The smaller 211-seat Suk Hall is equipped with a new Fazioli grand piano and is used primarily for chamber music performances.
Kubelik Hall, a large room with Corinthian columns, was opened in 1994 as a memorial hall with an exhibition of violin virtuoso Jan Kubelík.
Rudolfinum is owned by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, which has its headquarters here.
Contact
- Address: Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, Staré Město, 110 00 Prague
- Public Transport: Subway line A, grüne Linie, Haltestelle Staromestská
- Opening Hours: The exact opening hours are on this website.