18 things to do in Prague this week – from Kurt Vile to a pop-up pizza festival

Summer's last stretch collides with autumn's first arrivals this week. Letní Letná and Prague Harley Days both close out for good (or at least for this year), a Polish street artist is finishing a monumental lace mural in Žižkov, and by the weekend, the city's classical calendar shifts into high gear with the Dvořák Prague Festival's starry opening night. Here's what's worth putting on your calendar this week:

Watch a lace mural unveiled in Žižkov Polish artist NeSpoon unveils her new mural at Kostnické náměstí Monday at 6 p.m., a last-minute vernissage capping this year's Urban Pictus mural festival. The design translates a 17th-century Czech bobbin-lace pattern into a monumental pink wall painting.

Catch the last night of Letní Letná The 23rd Letní Letná, Prague's beloved new-circus and theater festival, closes out Monday in Letenské sady after nearly three weeks headlined by Australian troupe Circa's Wolf. Last call for the tents, workshops and Letná views.

See Jaws at Kasárna Karlín Radio Vltava kicked off a month of readings of Peter Benchley's Jaws in August, and Kasárna Karlín caps it off Monday with a screening of Spielberg's 1975 film adaptation. 150 CZK.

Explore Prague's heritage European Heritage Days begin their September program on Tuesday, opening a season of opportunities to explore Prague's historic buildings and cultural heritage, including monuments, churches, and interiors normally closed to the public, with free or low-cost guided visits throughout the month.

Catch National Open Air National Open Air brings free outdoor performances to Střelecký ostrov, the little river island between the Legion and Charles bridges.

See Greek tragedy under the stars Antická Štvanice returns to Štvanice with Alkéstis, running from Sept. 1–16. The open-air theater event offers a chance to see ancient drama in on the river island best known for its tennis courts and beer garden.

Walk through Prague Castle's Deer Moat For a quieter start to the month, take an autumn walk through the Deer Moat (Jelení příkop) at Prague Castle, the steep wooded ravine separating the castle from the Chotkovy sady gardens, open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

See 90 years of Prague trolleybuses A special exhibition marking 90 years of Prague trolleybuses looks back at the city's changing public transport network, tracing the system from its 1930s debut through its postwar closure and its more recent revival on select routes.

Let’s Write! returns in September for another year of encouraging Prague’s young writers to put their ideas on the page. Now in its ninth year, the English-language competition by Class Acts explores a new genre each year. Entries for Let’s Write 2026 are open from September, with a Dec. 31 deadline.

Experience India in Anděl Experience India brings Indian culture, food and entertainment to the Anděl pedestrian zone from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. It's an easy stop for anyone looking to sample Indian food and experience a different side of Prague's international street life.

See Kurt Vile and The Violators American singer-songwriter Kurt Vile returns to Prague with The Violators on Wednesday at ARCHA+. Vile is touring behind his new album Philadelphia's Been Good to Me, released this year to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and of his hometown.

Take the kids to Vyšehrátky Vyšehrátky begins its Sept. 3–6 run at Vyšehrad, bringing several days of theater and activities to one of Prague's best outdoor settings, with performances tucked among the fortress walls and river views.

See forgotten photography A new exhibition of work by the late Czech photographer Adam Holý, Afterglow, opens Thursday evening at Fotograf Zone in Holešovická tržnice and runs through Sept. 24. Staged a decade after Holý's death, the show gathers intimate portraits, snapshots grabbed from a moving car, and lesser-known landscapes

Follow the pizza Pizza! Pizza! Pop Up arrives at Holešovická tržnice, offering pizza, pasta, focaccia, spritz, prosecco, gelato, and the atmosphere of long summer evenings with an Italian after-work party under the open sky.

Movie Barf birthday The Movie Barf film series at Edison celebrates seven years of its English-friendly Monday screenings with a special birthday party at 7 p.m. Friday. The night starts with the ’90s cult classic Addams Family Values, followed by an afterparty and a tattoo pop-up from Ann Tattoo.

Prague Harley Days returns Prague Harley Days kicks off a two-day run at Výstaviště, bringing motorcycles, music and a full weekend of events to Holešovice. This is the 14th and, organizers say, final edition, billed as "The Last Ride."

K-Beauty floats into Prague. Discover emerging Korean beauty brands at this free pop-up aboard KVASOUL brewery boat on the Vltava. Browse K-beauty products not yet available in Czechia, alongside K-pop merchandise, Korean street food, and a K-goods market (through Sept. 8).

See The Dresden Dolls The American duo The Dresden Dolls bring their Yes, Virginia (Tailor's Version) 20th Anniversary Tour to ARCHA+ on Friday. Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione return with a newly re-recorded version of their landmark 2006 album, released this August after the band regained rights to the original masters.

Laugh in English The Comedy Store at Rock Café starts at 7 p.m., with British stand-up comedians Nathan Caton, Roger Monkhouse and Liam Farrelly.

Race through Letňany after dark Urban Challenge Prague brings an obstacle-course night race to Letňany, mud, lights, and a start line for anyone still chasing a summer adrenaline fix.