Prague is still a favourite with the world’s biggest rock stars. We show who of them will honor the golden city this year – in a practical overview!
 

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January

Kate Lindsay - the climber ...

 ... in the World of classical music, is giving herself the honor to sing in the golden City of Prague. The American mezzo-soprano will perform for only one evening in the beautiful rooms of the Art Deco-style Municipal House. Later this season she returns to the Met and: at the Bavarian State Opera, she makes her debut as Cherubino in Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro."

When:  25th January 2012
Where: Municipal House (Obecní dům)
Getting there: Metro B, Station: Náměstí Republiky, Metro A: Station Můstek
Tickets: 400 – 3.200 CZK

February

Sting: Back in Europe with „Back To Bass"

With his current tour, Sting returns to the greatest hits of his career. „Back To Bass“ means that the concerts sets the focus on the bass as the core of Sting’s music. In the U.S., it was enthusiastically celebrated by the media already. "Every Little Thing He Does Is Magic - Sting fascinated DC," writes "The Washington Examiner. And "The Toronto Star describes  the concert as "acoustic adventure featuering many past triumphs and picking up many lesser-known gems ".

When: 18th February 2012
Where: Congress Hall (Kongresový sál)
Getting there: Metro C – Station Vyšehrad
Tickets: 1.530 – 2.330 CZK

Chris Rea: The Santo Spirito Tour“

No other musician combines so skillfully pop, Latin and blues as British musician Chris Rea. In the 70 years he started his career and has since sold 30 million albums and singles. With his raspy voice, he now presents in his "The Santo Spirito Project" along with new titles his greatest hits like "Josephine," "I Can Hear Your Heartbeat," "Ace of Hearts" and its Wherehl biggest hit, "The Road To Hell ".

When: 23th February 2012
Where: Congress Hall (Kongresový sál)
Getting there: Metro C – Station Vyšehrad
Tickets: 790 – 1390 CZK
 

March

The Michael Jackson Tribute Show

The only show in the world with the Jackson Family Foandation support. Experience the soul, the magic and the voice of Michael on stage - with the best dancers, singers a gospel choir and amazing special effects. A moving show, vibrant, and with all the magic, the beat and the intensity of a great tribute to the King of Pop
 
When: 27th March 2012
Where: TESLA ARENA , Za elektrárnou 419/1, Praha 7
Tickets: 690 - 1.390 Kč

April

Rolando Villazon: The great opera star returns to Prague

 "This man has been blessed with the talent it to ignite passion in other people," a critic once wrote about Rolando Villazón. Passion is perhaps also the most used word when it comes to describing Villazon on stage. For years, the Mexican makes his audience melt away, with divine vocals, dark curls and the whole passion of South America. He is specialized on Bellini, Donizetti, Rossini and Verdi. Extraordinary!

When: 13th April 2012
Where: Municipal house (Obecní dům)
Getting there: Metro B- Station Náměstí Republiky, Metro A: Station Můstek
Tickets: 2.995 – 4.995CZK

   
June

Black Sabbath - The Legend in Prague

After several attempts, the reunion was successful:  After 33 years the original line-up finally overcame their differences . Focus of the Reunion Tour: a completely new album! Black Sabbath’s trademarks are steam hammer soands and dark lyrics that made them in the 60s the prototype of Heavy Metal. Cult! And for this reason, this concert ist unfortunately already sold out – try to get tickets on the black market!

When: 6th June 2012
Where: O2 Arena
Getting there: Metro B – Station Českomoravská
Tickets: 1190 – 1790 CZK; but already sold out!

July

Indie + Alternative: Pearl Jam on Tour

The grunge legend Pearl Jam comes to Pragueue! After Eddie Vedder and his crew completed last year - after a lengthy absence from the stage - a very successful European tour, they wanted to come back as soon as possible. Great!
Tip: Again, you should not hesitate too long - there is a tremendous demand for tickets for the Pearl Jam summer concerts throughout Europe! E.g. only a few minutes after starting the presales for the Amsterdam  concert, a second one was scheduled ...

When: 2nd July 2012
Where: O2 Arena
Getting there: Metro B – Station Českomoravská
Tickets: 1190 – 1790 CZK

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

The Boss is back! Everybody knows "Born in the USA" and "I'm on fire" , and his performances are said to be the cutting edge in the world of rock music. At his gigantic concerts, Springsteen combines successfully his ingenuity, passion and credibility with the charisma of his E Street Band and an inimitable euphoria of his audience. They created their own, unmatched live dimension that has been moving their fans aroand the world for  the past four decades. See you there!

When: 11th July 2012
Where: Synot Tip Arena, Pragueue 10
Getting there: Tram No 6, 7, 22, 23 and 24: station: Slavia, or bus no. 136, 213 and 260, station: Slavia
Tickets: 1100 – 1950 CZK

August

Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Funrock Band from California is coming to Prague. The title of the current tour: "I'm With You", just like the latest album which has become -  for various reasons - a blast-comeback album. Reasons are: the good texts written by Anthony Kiedis and of course the distinctive voice of the front man, the successful debut of the new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, the irrepressible fun in the making-off, which the Peppers are beaming with on their new album ...

Beware: Due to a foot injury from Anthony Kiedis, the tour start had to be delayed - the new date for the Prague event is still unclear!

When: 27th August 2012 - new date not yet known
Where: Synot Tip Arena, Prague 10
Getting there: Tram No 6, 7, 22, 23 and 24; station : Slavia; or Bus No 136, 213 and 260, Station: Slavia
Tickets: 1490 – 2490 CZK

September

Coldplay

Following the overwhelming global response to her latest album and the immediate sell-out of their arena concerts, Coldplay now have announced a spectacular stadium tour in late summer 2012 - and it will be Prague's turn in September. Many fans praise the show to be overwhelming, amongst other because of giant balloons, confetti fountains  and the blinking bracelets which are distributed at the entrance to the fans.

When: 16th September 2012
Where: Synot Tip Arena, Prague 10
Getting there: Tram No. 6, 7, 22, 23 and 24: Station: Slavia, or Bus No 136, 213 and 260, Station: Slavia
Tickets: 1200 - 2250 CZK

Elina Garanca: Beautiful Opera Diva

"Elina Garanca has it all: musicality, technique, voice, confidence, intelligence, versatility and the look of a movie star. And her first appearance at the Met Saturday night was a big success. . . "- that is what the New York Sun wrote about one of the youngest stars in the world of opera. Carmen is her starring role, she sings Gypsy and Gypsy songs with soul. So beautiful!

When: 25th September 2012
Where: Municipal House (Obecní dům)
Getting there: Metro B- Station Náměstí Republiky, Metro A: Station Můstek
Tickets: 495 – 3.495  CZK