Concert

A Matinée marking the 198th Anniversary of Bedřich Smetana’s Birth

The National Theatre

Concert

Basic information

Venue

The National Theatre

Approximate running time

1 hour, no intermission

Language

In Czech

A traditional concert in honour of one of the major figures in the history of Czech music and the National Theatre alike.

In cooperation with the Bedřich Smetana Society

Cast

2024-2025
2025-2026

Programme:

Bedřich Smetana

On the Seashore
Polka F major from the Czech Dances I
Concert Etude in C major

Večerní písně (The Evening Songs)

Hulán from the Czech Dances II

Hubička (The Kiss)
- Ukolébavky
- Jak jsem to řek', už je to tak
- Já nešťastník… Kdybych věděl, jak svou vinu smýt
- Ten mě prohnal… Jen odpros ji…

Tajemství (The Secret)
- Což ta voda z výše strání…
- Jsem žebrák…
- Tak plane láska pravá
- Já panno Rózo, Bonifác
- Jsem hotov, odhodlán!

Where to buy tickets

When purchasing online, you can get an e-ticket. You can pick up printed tickets in person at the box offices of the National Theatre.

The National Theatre sells tickets up to 6 months in advance - currently for March–August 2025.
Sales always start on the 1st day of the month at 9am, except in January when pre-sales do not start until the 2nd day due to a public holiday.

Parking at the National Theater

While visiting The National Theatre and the New Stage you can use again the underground car park of the National Theatre. Information and a parking fee.

What to wear?

By their appearance, attire and behaviour, the audience is obliged to adhere to the accustomed practice expected from them when attending a theatre performance.