Sometimes you can hear the piano, other times the organ. Sometimes people sing here and other times people come here for exhibitions. The Atrium is a unique cultural center in Prague's Žižkov, which is hidden between apartment buildings not far from the Žižkov tower and Olšanské náměstí. The reconstructed Baroque chapel hosts concerts of classical music and jazz, important contemporary artists exhibit in the gallery and coffee is brewed in the bistro with the garden.
The atrium first opened in 1984 and has become a traditional place of Žižkov's cultural life. Recently, community events have been held here and the garden has become a popular place to relax. Since 2016, marriages have also taken place in the chapel.
Atrium Žižkov is managed by the contributory organization Za Trojku, which is being established by the City District of Prague 3. You can also visit our sister center KC Vozovna.
Club actually began in 1969! Since that it always was and is a place for underground music and activities - strictly. Until 1987 of course the students were taking care of the club and of course with many problems, due to heavy communist era. Different independent folk, jazz, new wave, acoustic music, "discos" etc. were happening here. The place survived very complicated times and during the velvet revolution it was important meeting point for all kinds of discussions, chats and readings. After 1989 punk and hardcore generation took place in writing history of this special space. Borders were finally open and many foreign bands went on. Since now, hundreds of bands and artists played and performed, from punk, rock, hardcore over ska, reggae, jungle, electro to folk, acoustic music, indie, new wave etc. Many promoters during this period was hard-working organizing and taking care of the bands. Thanx them and thanx the club crew - 007 still rocks!
Official owner is ČVUT, student association, which administrates the whole campus. Recent operator Ivo Kucera is renting the verge since early 90ties, the contract is reconditioned every year, usually without any complication. He is the heart of the club, working and working as nobody can imagine. Without him, the club would be probably long time gone. All the working crew is at 007 club like "at home", living for this place. As many club´s friends and helpers. This is the special atmosphere, the special energy, the special family thing about Klub 007 Strahov. The community is very strong and it is kind of changing througout different time periods, but the soul remains. Supporting independent live music and acts, strictly anti-main-stream, mostly D.I.Y. The club was never touched by techno, house, rave "discos" and maybe thanx this, was never "contaminated" by chemical drugs. Huge hard core scene boom was in 90´s, also ska community found its home there, straight edge crew as well, punk rockers and psychobilly crowd loves 007, indie music fans come often, live-electro music and also hip hop Saturday´s parties were for years big and greatly visited classic. Music diversity is basic 007 domain.
Walk down the stairs to Mecca of all metalheads around the world and indulge yourselves in hard music! Since 2000, supporters of the darkest music have been meeting in Anděl, one of the most trendy and hip parts of Prague.
In the 22 years since its inception, The Lucerna Music Bar has become one of the most important music venues in the Czech Republic. The location has a rich cultural tradition and prides itself on making every concert a very special experience, where the artists seem to be within grasp during their performance on the famous round stage. Hundreds of local and foreign bands have already performed on this stage.Just to mention a few are artists such as: Joss Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire, Maceo Parker, Hurts, The Parov Stelar Band, Stephen and Kymani Marley, Major Lazer, Living Colour, Keisza, The Subways, Two Door Cinema Club, Incognito, Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Mos Def, Mark Lanegan and José González. An all-time favorite are the 80’s & 90’s video-parties, which have been taking place every Friday and Saturday since 2000.
The history of the Lucerna Music Bar goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the Palace Lucerna was build. By 1909 the club was already used as a theatre and later as a cabaret under Karel Hašler. The next important step in the history of the Lucerna Music Bar is the year 1927, when the Cabaret – Restaurant Lucerna opened. Many famous Czech artists performed here (Voskovec and Werich) and popular jazz bands played and filled the dancefloor. After 1948 the whole Lucerna palace, which was property of the Havel family, was nationalized. In the dark days of communism the club was used as a night club without any real focus. 20 years ago, on October 25th, 1995, the new era of the Lucerna Music Bar had begun. We strongly believe that era will continue on for at least the next 20 years.
The most recently added Rudolfinum hall was built between 1940 and 1942 under the project of architects Antonín Engel and Bohumír Kozák. This smaller concert hall, whose construction was carried out simultaneously with interventions in the adjacent Dvořák Hall, was decorated in a style inspired by Zítek’s and Schulz’s original designs, which makes it fit perfectly within the original concept of the building.
The jewel of the Břevnov monastery is the Theresian Hall with a remarkable ceiling fresco by the Miracle of Blessed Vintir. The name was given to Maria Theresa when she visited the monastery in 1753. The hall stands out with its festive atmosphere and friendly acoustics. The windows offer a refreshing view of the monastery gardens, the rich decoration is a temptation for the eyes, but the earthy colors provide a feeling of comfort.
The Theresian Hall deserves the sound of chamber ensembles, especially the softness of wooden wind instruments or the soft color of the tones of the piano or its predecessors. The tranquility of the monastery and at the same time the pomp of Baroque construction enhances every moment spent here in a festive event.
