The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra will host its traditional free open-air concert this Thursday, June 19, marking the close of the 2025 music season.
The performance will take place at Hradčany Square, directly across from Prague Castle.
The concert begins at 20:15 and will last around 70 minutes. Admission is entirely free of charge, with no tickets required. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot, especially as seating is limited.
This year’s event will be conducted by Dalia Stasevska, with a rich program that blends French classical works with celebrated pieces by Czech composers. The concert will also include a world premiere by Czech composer Jiří Gemrot.
To ensure accessibility, the organizers have arranged 700 reserved seats, primarily for seniors, people with disabilities, and expectant mothers. Other attendees are welcome to bring blankets or cushions and enjoy the show from the cobblestones or nearby lawn.
Program Highlights:
Bohuslav Martinů — Overture for Orchestra H 345
Leoš Janáček — Lašské Dances: Starodávný II, Čeladenský
Maurice Ravel — Pavane for a Dead Princess, Bolero
Lili Boulanger — D’un matin de printemps
Georges Bizet — Danse Bohéme and Nocturne from Carmen Suite No. 2
Jiří Gemrot — Pauliana for clarinet and symphony orchestra (world premiere)
The Czech Philharmonic is the country’s most respected orchestra, with a history dating back 129 years. In 2008, it was ranked among the 20 best orchestras in the world by Gramophone magazine.
Its current home is the Rudolfinum, but by 2032, the ensemble is set to move to a new state-of-the-art concert hall approved by Prague authorities.
