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Special Venues: Výstavište Prague

Prague's largest development project is nearing completion

Apr 28, 2024

REVAMP OF PRAGUE EXHIBITION GROUNDS

One of the most expansive projects in Prague will see the revitalisation of the vast area home to the Prague Exhibition Grounds. The centrepiece of the development is the Industrial Palace, dating to 1891. The modern event complex will be able to accept up to 10,000 attendees upon completion. Prague’s latest development will help it rank among global leaders for exhibitions and trade shows.

The venue has already cemented itself as the premier event space for large trade shows, conferences and congresses. Its Križik Pavillions, the restored Bohemia Pavillion, Brussels Road and outdoor venues welcome over 2 million visitors annually. The spacious Križik Pavillions can accommodate up to 1,500 attendees and have become the preferred venue in Prague for conferences and exhibitions. Surrounding the two pavilions is an outdoor amphitheatre with a capacity of up to 6,000 participants, ideal for concerts and theatre performances. Atop the two pavilions, guests can enjoy stunning views from the rooftop terraces overlooking the green Stromovka Park. The planting of the flat roofs with vegetation will not provide a welcoming environment for visitors, but also a natural cooling of the local microclimate during the hot summer months. This will create a new green oasis for Prague’s residents.

Two restored palaces and a spiral theatre

Among the numerous facilities within the Prague Exhibition Grounds, the neo-renaissance Bohemia Pavillion was meticulously restored for boutique conferences and events. The impressive Industrial Palace will soon follow, starting operations in 2027. Výstavište Prague aspires to merge state-of-the-art technology with original fin-de-siecle design. However, the venue will also offer brand-new spaces, including the Nova Spirala Theatre. The fast-growing theatre will feature a cutting-edge revolving stage and movable stands. It will be fitted with the best sound system available.

Tomáš Hübl

Chairman of the Board of Directors at Výstaviště Praha

Commenting on the expansive project and its completion, Tomáš Hübl, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Výstaviště Praha, a.s., noted: “When the reconstruction of the Industrial Palace began, and I saw what such a project actually entails, I almost couldn’t imagine that it would ever be finished.”

“Today, we are counting the months until we open the gates and welcome the first visitors. After all, our sales department is already offering the premises of the palace, and the international demand for the venue only confirms the expectation that we will soon be one of the key trade fair and event players, at least in Europe.”

With a superb location adjoining lush gardens and public areas and excellent accessibility to the Prague Airport, Prague Exhibition Grounds is poised to transform into one of Europe’s most unique event venues.