Vltava Philharmonic Hall

The Vltava Philharmonic Hall will be Prague's first new concert hall in more than a century. Its design emerged from an international architectural competition in 2022, won by the world-renowned Danish studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group).

Today Vltavská is mainly an interchange where people hurry between metro, trams and trains. By 2033 it will be completely different: Vltavská will become a cultural heart of Prague. The new hall's walkable roof will offer generous views, while its undulating stepped form will let visitors climb to the top as though ascending a hill in the middle of the city.

At the heart of the building will be a 1,800-seat concert hall. Its interior is to use timber from Šumava, where the Vltava rises before flowing past the future building. The wood will create warmth while its rough finish disperses sound effectively. Four further halls, an experience restaurant and a bistro overlooking Prague are also planned.

The Vltava Philharmonic aims to serve as a modern national music centre. Alongside its halls, visitors will find spaces for music education, and two orchestras—the Czech Philharmonic and Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK—will be based here.

A new city park will extend east of the building, the south side will open access to the water, a square will lie to the west, and the north will look towards the emerging Bubny-Zátory district. Stylish venues will bring life to the riverfront.

Local transport will also be transformed. The tram tracks and metro exit will shift north, closer to the new Praha-Bubny station opened in 2025. The main road along Bubenské Embankment and the ramp from Hlávka Bridge will be lowered below ground, allowing pedestrians to reach the riverfront and its new promenade with ease. Until then, visitors can use the freely accessible urban sports ground beneath Hlávka Bridge, designed by U/U studio.