Big concerts in Prague 2026: overview and upcoming dates
2026 has been a strong year for major international concerts in Prague. The O2 arena, O2 universum, Forum Karlín and Letňany Airport have hosted large summer productions, and autumn brings another wave of concerts for fans of pop, R&B, rock and electronic music.
If you’re planning your trip to Prague around a concert, it pays to book tickets, transport and accommodation early. Below you’ll find upcoming autumn and winter dates, a retrospective of the summer concerts, and practical tips for planning a Prague concert night without unnecessary stress.
Upcoming concerts: autumn and winter 2026
Prague’s autumn concert season is a busy one. More than 10 major international acts are heading to the O2 arena between September and December 2026 — from pop shows (The Pussycat Dolls) through rock (Deep Purple, Korn, Bryan Adams) to electronic (Boris Brejcha) and hip-hop (A$AP Rocky, Don Toliver). Always verify current prices and dates on the official venue website or via Ticketmaster, Ticketportal or Live Nation.
Quick overview: upcoming big concerts at O2 arena
- 23 September 2026 — The Pussycat Dolls — PCD Forever Tour
- 2 October 2026 — Boris Brejcha — Reflections Tour 2026
- 4 October 2026 — A$AP Rocky
- 7 October 2026 — Deep Purple
- 30 October 2026 — Don Toliver — Nitrous – Octane World Tour
- 13 November 2026 — Sima
- 14 November 2026 — Lord of the Dance (Michael Flatley)
- 16 November 2026 — Korn — Euro Tour 2026 (special guests: Architects, Pixel Grip)
- 21 November 2026 — Radio Kiss Millennium Explosion
- 28 November 2026 — SEPAR
- 13 December 2026 — Bryan Adams
The Pussycat Dolls: PCD Forever Tour — 23 September 2026
Date: 23 September 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
The Pussycat Dolls open Prague’s autumn season with a big show at the O2 arena. They come to Prague as part of the PCD Forever Tour, marking 20 years since the release of their debut album PCD. It’s a concert for fans of pop, dance shows and nostalgia around hits like Don’t Cha and Buttons.
Boris Brejcha: Reflections Tour — 2 October 2026
Date: 2 October 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, O2 arena
German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha returns to Prague with his Reflections Tour 2026. It’s an evening for fans of electronic music, techno-inspired minimal and striking visual production. Boris Brejcha is one of the most influential names in today’s club scene and his concerts are known for their strong atmosphere.
A$AP Rocky — 4 October 2026
Date: 4 October 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
American rapper and producer A$AP Rocky brings a major hip-hop show to Prague. The concert is designed for fans of contemporary hip-hop, genre crossovers and bold stage production. A$AP Rocky has visited Prague several times before and his shows are known for their intense atmosphere.
Deep Purple — 7 October 2026
Date: 7 October 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
Legendary British rock band Deep Purple return to the O2 arena. This is a must for fans of classic hard rock and hits like Smoke on the Water, Highway Star or Child in Time. Deep Purple remain one of the most iconic bands in rock history and continue to deliver strong concerts decade after decade.
Don Toliver: Nitrous – Octane World Tour — 30 October 2026
Date: 30 October 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
American rapper Don Toliver, associated with Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack Records, brings his Nitrous – Octane World Tour to Prague. Ideal for fans of modern hip-hop, R&B crossovers and hits from albums Life of a Don and Love Sick.
Sima — 13 November 2026
Date: 13 November 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, O2 arena
Slovak rapper and singer Sima brings a major show to the O2 arena. It’s one of the biggest Czech and Slovak concerts of autumn 2026 — Sima is one of the most-listened names in current Slovak pop-rap and her arena show in Prague confirms the strength of the domestic scene alongside international tours.
Lord of the Dance — 14 November 2026
Date: 14 November 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, O2 arena
Michael Flatley brings the spectacular Lord of the Dance show to Prague. It’s a tip for fans of Irish dance, strong musical direction and classic stage production combining dance, music and visuals. Also suitable for a family evening.
Korn: Euro Tour 2026 — 16 November 2026
Date: 16 November 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
American metal legends Korn return to Prague with their Euro Tour 2026. Special guests are Architects (British metalcore) and Pixel Grip. A concert for fans of nu-metal, modern metal and for anyone who wants to enjoy a multi-generational metal show.
Radio Kiss Millennium Explosion — 21 November 2026
Date: 21 November 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, O2 arena
Radio Kiss Millennium Explosion is a dance party-concert celebrating hits from the late 90s and early 2000s. Perfect for fans of pop-dance and nostalgic radio music — a lineup of the biggest hits of the millennium era combined with big arena production.
SEPAR — 28 November 2026
Date: 28 November 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, O2 arena
Slovak rapper SEPAR brings a major concert to the O2 arena. He’s one of the most prominent names in the current Slovak rap scene and his arena show confirms the growing strength of Slovak rap on the Czech market.
Bryan Adams — 13 December 2026
Date: 13 December 2026
Venue: O2 arena, Prague
Tickets: Live Nation, Ticketmaster, O2 arena
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams closes 2026 at the O2 arena with a major show featuring hits like Summer of ’69, Everything I Do, Heaven and Please Forgive Me. It’s a concert for fans of classic rock-pop, acoustic power and hits from the last four decades.
Advent and Christmas concerts
Beyond Bryan Adams, December 2026 in Prague traditionally offers classic advent programmes — Christmas concerts, symphonic advent programmes and special shows at O2 arena, O2 universum and Forum Karlín. Programme details are announced throughout autumn, so check the individual venue websites.
If you’re planning an advent weekend in Prague, the combination of concert + Christmas markets + wellness is a popular choice. A calmer accommodation location outside the centre is an advantage — after a concert at O2 arena you comfortably return to a quiet area, and after a day at the Old Town markets you can enjoy a Thai massage and rest away from the tourist rush.
Accommodation before a concert in Prague
If you’re heading to Prague for a concert, it’s practical to stay away from the busiest centre but with good public transport connections. Hotel Golf Prague is located in a quieter part of Prague 5, approximately 15 minutes from the centre by tram, and also offers its own parking.
You can leave your car at the hotel and travel to the concert by public transport — no need to hunt for parking near the O2 arena, Letňany or in the centre. After returning from the concert you’ll appreciate the calmer surroundings away from the evening rush. From the hotel you can reach the O2 arena by tram and metro B in about 40 minutes, and Letňany Airport by metro C in around an hour.
The hotel is also suitable for a longer concert weekend. You can combine the concert with a walk around Prague, a visit to Prague’s parks, an evening by the Vltava or a trip to Smíchov riverside. For a calmer morning after a concert evening, wellness and Thai massages are available at the hotel.
2026 in review: what Prague has already seen
In 2026 Prague hosted a strong line-up of international acts — from R&B evenings through pop arena concerts to open-air festivals. Here’s a retrospective of the big concerts we enjoyed in Prague this year.
Overview: big concerts 2026 in Prague (chronological)
- 27 May 2026 — NE-YO & AKON — O2 arena
- 31 May 2026 — Conan Gray — O2 arena
- 3 June 2026 — Mastodon — O2 universum
- 17 June 2026 — David Byrne — O2 universum
- 19–21 June 2026 — Metronome Prague: Nick Cave, Sting, Tom Odell and more — Letňany Airport
- 24 June 2026 — Duran Duran — O2 arena
- 27 June 2026 — OneRepublic + Tom Grennan — Letňany Airport
- 29 June 2026 — Ricky Martin — O2 arena
- 15 July 2026 — Kraftwerk — Forum Karlín
- 26 July 2026 — Pitbull + Lil Jon — Letňany Airport
- 31 July 2026 — Agnes Obel — ARCHA+
- 23 September 2026 — The Pussycat Dolls — O2 arena (upcoming)
NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour (past — 27 May 2026)
NE-YO and AKON brought Prague a joint evening built on R&B, pop and hits from the last two decades. A strong show for fans of nostalgia and dance R&B — many radio songs from the 2000s and early 2010s. Held at the O2 arena near metro B Českomoravská.
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour (past — 31 May 2026)
Conan Gray is one of the standout names in current pop. He performed at the O2 arena as part of his Wishbone World Tour — ideal for younger audiences and fans of emotional pop, expressive lyrics and modern visual production. The evening was opened by Esha Tewari.
Mastodon at O2 universum (past — 3 June 2026)
American band Mastodon is one of the most distinctive names in modern metal. They performed at O2 universum, which is connected to the O2 arena complex and suits mid-sized concerts with a more intense atmosphere than the huge hall.
David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? Tour (past — 17 June 2026)
David Byrne, founder of Talking Heads, came to Prague with a concert supporting his Who Is The Sky? album. A concert for visitors looking for something between pop, art rock, live show and strong visuals. Held at O2 universum near metro B Českomoravská.
Metronome Prague: Nick Cave, Sting, Tom Odell (past — 19–21 June 2026)
Metronome Prague is one of the summer’s main music events in Prague. In 2026 it took place at Letňany Airport with headliners Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Sting, Tom Odell, Manic Street Preachers, The Flaming Lips, Slowdive and more. The festival confirmed its strong position among Czech open-air events.
Duran Duran at O2 arena (past — 24 June 2026)
Duran Duran returned to the Czech Republic after a long break and performed at the O2 arena. Their concert was a treat for fans of British pop, new wave and bands that shaped the 80s style but still hold a strong following.
OneRepublic + Tom Grennan at Letňany Airport (past — 27 June 2026)
OneRepublic performed outdoors at Letňany Airport in 2026. Tom Grennan opened the show. For fans of contemporary pop and big choruses, this was one of the most notable summer concerts.
Ricky Martin Live 2026 (past — 29 June 2026)
Ricky Martin returned to Prague with a big concert show at the O2 arena. A concert for fans of Latin pop, dance energy and expressive stage production. An ideal summer evening with music built on rhythm and well-known hits.
Kraftwerk at Forum Karlín (past — 15 July 2026)
Kraftwerk are a fundamental name in electronic music. At Forum Karlín they presented an audiovisual concert combining music, digital animation and strong visual identity. Appreciated by fans of electronica, music history and minimalist stage aesthetics.
Pitbull + Lil Jon at Letňany Airport (past — 26 July 2026)
Pitbull brought an open-air show to Letňany Airport. His special guest was Lil Jon. The concert targeted fans of dance pop, hip-hop, club hits and big summer shows under the open sky.
Agnes Obel at ARCHA+ (past — 31 July 2026)
Agnes Obel was a calmer highlight among the big names of 2026. Her concert at ARCHA+ delighted fans of intimate music, contemporary folk, piano and atmospheric compositions. Not a big arena show, but an intense musical evening in a smaller venue on Na Poříčí street.
Note on frequently searched names: Iron Maiden and Metallica
Many people also search for terms like “Iron Maiden Prague 2026” or “Metallica Prague 2026”. At the time of writing this article, we couldn’t find a verified Prague date for Metallica in 2026.
Iron Maiden have a confirmed Czech appearance at a special day of Rock for People 2026 in Hradec Králové, not in Prague itself. If you’re planning a trip for Iron Maiden, follow Rock for People and account for travel outside Prague.
Main Prague concert venues
O2 arena
The O2 arena in Prague 9 is Prague’s largest indoor concert hall. For major rock or pop concerts it holds up to around 20,000 visitors. The best transport is metro B to the Českomoravská station, or by tram to the Libeň and Vysočany area.
O2 universum
O2 universum is a modern multifunctional space right next to the O2 arena. It suits mid-sized concerts, conferences and cultural events. Its advantage is the same transport connection as the O2 arena — metro B Českomoravská.
Letňany Airport
Letňany Airport is used for major open-air concerts and festivals. The best transport is metro C to Letňany and then on foot or per the organiser’s current instructions. For events like OneRepublic, Pitbull or Metronome Prague, plan a bigger time buffer.
Forum Karlín
Forum Karlín is popular for concerts that don’t need stadium size but still offer quality sound and modern facilities. The nearest metro is Křižíkova or Florenc. Karlín’s restaurants and cafés nearby are another advantage.
Eden / Fortuna Arena
Fortuna Arena in Eden is used mainly for football and major stadium events. When planning concerts in Prague it makes sense to follow this stadium too. Transport connections include tram and bus stops Slavia — Nádraží Eden.
More music programme: festivals, Prague Proms and evening Prague
Beyond individual concerts, festivals and regular summer programmes are worth attention. Metronome Prague brings international names to Letňany each June and runs as a multi-day festival programme.
If you’re looking for a more classical music evening, follow Prague Spring and Prague Proms, both running in spring and summer. For a lighter summer programme, riverside náplavka areas, smaller open-air concerts and evening events by the Vltava are ideal.
Practical tips before a concert in Prague
Buy tickets ideally through official sellers — Ticketmaster, Ticketportal, Live Nation or the venue’s own website. For popular concerts avoid unverified resellers, where you may face price or validity issues.
Arrive at big concerts 1–2 hours before start. At the O2 arena, Letňany or large festival areas you need to pass security, find the entrance, sector and possibly refreshments.
Plan transport by venue. To O2 arena and O2 universum it’s easiest by metro B. To Letňany Airport by metro C. To Forum Karlín by metro B to Křižíkova or Florenc. To Eden usually by tram or bus to Slavia — Nádraží Eden. A complete guide is in our article on public transport in Prague.
If you arrive by car, leave it ideally at your accommodation and take public transport to the concert. Parking near big events is limited, expensive or time-consuming when leaving. Hotel Golf Prague offers free on-site parking — ideal for guests arriving by car for a concert.
After the concert, expect that a large portion of people move in the same direction. Don’t rush to the first packed metro train. Sometimes it’s more comfortable to wait a few minutes or walk to a farther stop.
Conclusion
Prague in 2026 delivered a strong concert programme — from NE-YO & AKON’s R&B evening through pop concerts by Conan Gray, OneRepublic, Ricky Martin and Pitbull to Duran Duran, Mastodon, Kraftwerk, Agnes Obel and the Metronome Prague festival. Autumn opens with The Pussycat Dolls on 23 September, continues with Deep Purple, A$AP Rocky, Don Toliver, Korn and Sima, and the year closes with Bryan Adams on 13 December.
The best approach is to pick a concert, buy tickets early and plan transport and accommodation ahead. At major events at the O2 arena or Letňany, good preparation saves you a lot of time.
Planning a concert weekend in Prague? Take a look at rooms at Hotel Golf Prague and enjoy the big concerts with calm surroundings, on-site parking and good connections to the centre.