Music Theatre Karlin is one of the biggest and major stages where the best opera and ballet performances take place. The theatre has been constructed through Neo-Baroque inspiration and was built and opened in 1881. According to the stats, Music theatre Karlin is the second biggest theatre in Prague. The first one is the State Opera, and then this theatre comes after it. State Opera has very huge seating, and that is why it is considered the top largest theatre in Prague.
Since Music Theatre Karlin has been built, it has gone under 630 restoration programs. The auditorium has been modernised several times and now, it is one of the most attractive parts of the theatre overall. It is centrally air-conditioned and doesn’t give you the ancient vibe at all. It has been modernised wonderfully, according to the needs of the time. The outcome of the restoration projects has been massively positive. The setting is great and is also very comfortable for the people.
People visit this theatre a lot to enjoy the best productions by famous names like Verdi, Puccini and Rossini etc. These are some of the most popular composers whose operas are held in Music Theatre Karlin. Opera and ballet performances run between September to June, and you can enjoy a variety of different genres of operas throughout these months. If you are visiting Prague within these months, then do attend one of these! The music theatre also has a cafe which is a combination of a bar and a cafe. It is named Theatre and you can enjoy a glass of wine and champagne here in between.
How to get there?
Music Theatre Karlin is just 20 to 30-minute walk from Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square both. The Florenc metro station line B and C is the easiest and quickest way to reach Music Theatre Karlin. Florenc Tram Stop, trams 3, 8 and 24 are also great available public transport sources for music theatre.
If you have your transportation, then you can easily park your car at the Florenc central bus complex station. They have massive car parking, and it is safe too. It is 100m away from the theatre, and you can easily walk up till there.
Do visit this theatre while you are in Prague as they employ some of the topmost amazing artists of the Czech Republic.