What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for March 7–9

Running until March 10 at Kunsthalle, SHOTBY.US: Space of Desire is an exhibition showcasing the finalists of the Czech Grand Design Awards 2024. Curated by the artistic duo SHOTBY.US (Karolína Matušková and Lenka Glisníková), the exhibition blends contemporary design and visual art, transforming the gallery into a multi-layered installation.

Lose yourself in a 16-hour immersive experience set in a historic 1906 water purification station at the hereandthere: Čistírna Day&Night gathering. The party in the oldest venue of its kind in Europe will move through house and trance, evolving into techno as night sets in. The lineup features Ishka Machina, Katy De Jesus, Koruth, NCOL, Nina Farrina, Nill Garçon, and more.

The popular Jarní Polívkování festival returns to Smíchovská náplavka this weekend. Attendees can savor a wide variety of soups, from traditional Czech favorites like bramboračka and kulajda to international delights such as Mexican chipotle, Malaysian laksa, and Japanese ramen. Complemented by crispy rolls, fresh homemade bread, and an array of street food specialties, the event offers a culinary journey for all tastes. 

From couch-surfing in Iran to travelling the globe with a dog—the Travel Stand-Up Festival combines stand-up comedy, travel storytelling, workshops, exhibitions, and slam poetry, offering attendees a weekend filled with adventure, humor, and inspiring narratives.

This weekend, Kino Světozor presents Anora, Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning and Oscar-sweeping film. This wild, funny, and emotional ride follows Anora, a naive young woman who marries a wealthy Russian in Vegas—only to face fierce opposition from his powerful family.

The 20th Shockproof Film Festival will take place at Kino Aero this weekend, offering a selection of the most outrageous and bizarre horror, extreme, action, gore, camp, B-movies, C-movies, and even X-rated films, providing an unforgettable shared experience for those with a taste for the unconventional.

Točná Airport in Prague invites visitors to its Open Hangar Day. Attendees can explore a vast collection of airworthy aircraft, including the iconic silver-red Electra 10A from 1937, famously used by Czech entrepreneur Jan Antonín Baťa for his global journey. Weather permitting, some historic planes may take to the skies, offering a unique experience for aviation enthusiasts.

Join a rally on March 7 at 5:00 p.m. at Malostranské náměstí in Prague, as citizens gather to stand for European unity and support for Ukraine. In response to recent U.S. foreign policy shifts, this demonstration calls for Europe to take charge of its own security and democratic future, especially with Czech parliamentary elections approaching.