Event Details

Tarja
The Best of Tarja: A night in Prague
21.1.2020 Smetana Hall of Municipal House in Prague

Tarja, Finnish music icon and one of the most famous opera, rock and metal sopranos has long proved that we will remember her for her outstanding vocals and performances, and for her many, many unforgettable albums which will be showcased in a very special event. Tarja has been working in this project for some time now and decided to invite 16 great musicians on stage for a once in a lifetime experience. These unique concerts will result in a special live DVD.

Tarja is no stranger to performing in unconventional environments, as she regularly plays halls and churches during her Christmas concerts. 

Tarja will sing in one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the Czech Republic - the Municipal House in the Old Town of Prague - in an exclusive show that will never be repeated. The Municipal House and its Smetana Hall is a unique space known to all, which deserves only an incomparable performance of the marvelous artist Tarja undoubtedly is.

Tarja has prepared for the Art Nouveau hall of the Smetana Hall a special set composed of the most popular hits of her repertoire; songs from the albums "My Winter Storm”, "What Lies Beneath”, "Colors in the Dark”,  "The Brightest Void / The Shadow Self” and  “In the Raw” in new arrangements created specifically for this extraordinary event.


The talented 16 musicians invited to these special nights are:


Doug Wimbish
Christian Kretschmar
Timm Schreiner
Alex Scholpp
Julian Barrett
Pit Barrett
Guillermo De Medio
Rafael Bittencourt
Toni Turunen
Andi Pupato
Chriara Tricarico
Cleméntine Delauney
Marco Èåo
Alexey Aslamas
Petr Cuclík
Zachar Fedorov


You can expect the best songs from Tarja’s rock career in nights not to miss and that will be long remembered.

The Best of Tarja: A night in Prague 21.1.2020



Line up

19:00    doors
20:00 - 21:40    TARJA

The concert is without an intermission!

Event rules

  • No money refund is possible once the ticket is paid.
  • Ticket forgery is illegal and punished according to the law!
  • Children older than 3 need their own ticket. Kid under 12 is allowed into area only when accompanied by an adult.
  • Ticket = wristband. With it you can leave and re-enter the venue at any anytime. Once you take it off or lose it, you will not be able to re-enter the venue! All persons without wristband on hand will be immediately taken out!
  • Ticket for wristband exchange will take place at entrance to venue.
  • Organizers take no responsibility for any health / personal belongings damages caused during show.
  • It is strictly forbidden to bring drinks, plastic bottles, glass bottles, cans, seats, chairs, various footpads including polystyrene or wooden "cubes", as well as any weapons, knives, scissors, flag poles, umbrelas and other things classified by staff as dangerous! The organizer reserves the right to personal security check in a manner permissible by law at any time! Person refusing to consent to such check will be refused entry or escorted out.
  • It is strictly forbidden to bring tape recorders or video cameras to the area! Violation of this rule could be classified as a crime!
  • Taking photos is allowed only on compact cameras without additional lenses. Only accredited photographers and journalists are allowed to bring professional cameras onto the premises!
  • Organizer and artists reserve the right to film, video and TV recording of concert shows and event atmosphere. Visitor recorded for the document may also be published without further notice with no financial compensation.
  • The beer is tapped into reusable cups with eyelet for attachment. A refundable deposit is 70 CZK. Cups are exchanged within purchase of another beer or could be returned. Promotional cups can be also available in the event shop. But for hygiene reasons you don't receive beer into this cups which you bought in event shop.
  • The only currency valid within the event area is CZK (Czech Crown). No dogs or other animals are allowed in event area!
  • All visitors must respect these rules and instructions as well as those given out by organizers and security services!
  • Ban of bringing beverages to the VIP balcony (if is availible). Except for beverages in sealable PET bottles. Please, lock your bags and coats up (if is availible).
  • By entering the event, the visitor declares that he/she meets the conditions of the current government hygiene and anti-epidemic measures. Please follow czech covid portal. (https://covid.gov.cz/situace/kultura/kocnerty)
  • The organiser reserves the right to give instructions to the event participants in order to maintain the safety and smooth running of the event, to change the conditions stated with immediate effect if necessary, to change the programme and its content, including the performers, in the event of unforeseen events such as weather conditions, accidents, health conditions of the performers, etc.
  • The Organiser may order the evacuation of the venue (area) in case of suspected danger to the health of the participants or the Organiser's property, such as natural disaster, terrorist attack, without any compensation for damage or loss of profit to the participant