Rudolfinum: the Czech Philharmonic in Dvořák Hall and a Building Tour

The Rudolfinum has been the home of the Czech Philharmonic since 1946 and stands beside the Vltava, on Jan Palach Square, a few minutes from the Jewish Quarter. Its main hall is Dvořák Hall, where the orchestra plays for most of the season; the official website lists the concerts with date and time and links to ticket sales.

Going to a concert

The programme of the Czech Philharmonic and the Czech Chamber Music Society can be found on the Rudolfinum website, which also explains where and how tickets are bought and what is worth knowing before you go to a concert. The box office hours and the dress code are on those pages and not on the front page, so check them before you set out.

The building tour

The public tour lasts about 75 minutes and covers Dvořák and Suk Halls, the reception rooms and the main hall. It is held in Czech and the roof terrace is excluded because of works. It starts at the staircase of the main entrance, from Jan Palach Square, and you must arrive on time. Dates are published on the website (for example, Sunday 15 November 2026 at 18:30) and there are no tours from 1 July to 16 August because of the summer closure.

To see it in another language there are group tours, in English, German, French and Italian, for four or more people: 300 CZK general admission and 150 CZK for young people aged 7 to 30, over-65s and people with disabilities (rates in force since 1 September 2025). A private tour for one person costs 1,000 CZK, and 500 CZK per person for two. Book by writing to [email protected]. Children under 7 do not need a ticket.