The Rudolfinum rents out eight spaces for private and corporate events, from a 30-guest salon to Dvořák Hall with 1,148 places and the whole building with more than 1,500. The official rental page names galas, banquets, receptions, cocktails, wine receptions, conferences and corporate presentations as typical uses. The building stands on Alšovo nábřeží in the Old Town of Prague, and it is the home of the Czech Philharmonic.
Seminars and company events
For a conference or a product presentation, the main choice is between the two halls and the smaller rooms around them. Dvořák Hall and its backstage areas are listed with 1,148 places, which suits a general assembly, an awards evening or a large presentation with stage technology. Suk Hall is listed with 192 places and fits a board meeting, a training day or a mid-size presentation.
Two salons, the Talich Salon and the President's Salon, are each listed with 30 places. They work as breakout rooms, a speakers' lounge or a small working dinner.
Weddings and receptions
The rental page lists receptions, cocktails and wine receptions among the formats. It does not present a wedding package, so a couple should ask the rental team directly before planning a ceremony here. For corporate receptions, the Vestibule is listed with 350 and 600 places, probably for two different layouts, and the Column Hall with Cafe Rudolfinum with 80 and 150. A terrace is listed with 55 places.
Rooms and capacities
The site lists these spaces: the whole building (1,500 and more), Suk Hall (192), Column Hall and Cafe Rudolfinum (80 and 150), Talich Salon (30), Dvořák Hall with backstage areas (1,148), the Vestibule (350 and 600), the President's Salon (30) and the terrace (55). Where two figures are given, the page does not say which layout each refers to. The booking form also offers cloakrooms and backstage areas as separate items.
Catering
Catering is run by a partner company, Catering KM, which combines Kalina Catering and Maximum Services. The offer covers drink bars with canapés for concerts, multi-course banquets with formal table settings, buffets with hot and cold dishes and live cooking, and coffee breaks for conferences. The caterer also supplies waiting staff, decoration, tableware, tables, chairs and linens. Events can range from 6 to 600 guests on the caterer's page. The site does not say whether outside caterers are allowed.
History and setting
The Rudolfinum is a neo-Renaissance building by Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz, opened in 1885 and protected as a national cultural monument. It holds concert halls and an art gallery. A visitor arriving for an event walks along the river with views toward Prague Castle. Because concerts run through the season, dates for private hire depend on the philharmonic calendar.
Getting there
The building is a short walk from the Staré Město metro station on line A, and from the Old Town Square. Václav Havel Airport Prague is the nearest airport. The main railway station is reached by metro and tram in a few stops.
