Cross Club

Cross Club is one of the most distinctive nightlife venues in Prague. It occupies a building on Plynární Street in Holešovice, and both the outside and the inside are covered in futuristic installations made from pipes, gears, scrap metal and lights. A large industrial sculpture marks the entrance in front of a tall yellow building. The result is a cross between an art project and a club, and it has become a landmark of the city's alternative scene.

The venue is a multicultural centre as much as a nightclub. The music focuses on unconventional genres, both live and electronic, from dubstep and drum and bass to techno and hardcore, with Czech and international acts on two stages. The main stage runs from 20:00 until 05:00 and later on Fridays and Saturdays, when the club stays open until 07:00. Beyond music, Cross Club hosts young theatre companies, author readings, alternative films, documentary screenings with discussions and even afternoon theatre for children, most of which cost little or nothing.

During the day and early evening, the café and bar are a relaxed place for a drink or a meal, open daily from 14:00 to 02:00, with a kitchen serving food over the same hours and a courtyard buffet later at night. Entry to the club is usually free on weekdays, with a small admission fee on Fridays and Saturdays. Drinks are cheap compared with the centre.

Cross Club suits students, fans of electronic music, groups of friends and anyone curious about Prague's underground culture. It is not the place for a quiet evening, and the club nights are loud and busy. The café, however, is calm enough in the afternoon for anyone who simply wants to see the remarkable interior. Event times may change, so check the programme on the website before you go. Bring some ID and keep an eye on your belongings on busy club nights, as you would at any large venue.

Plynární is a few minutes' walk from Nádraží Holešovice station, served by metro line C, trams and buses. The neighbourhood also has the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art, the Holešovice market hall and Sir Toby's Hostel, and Letná Park is within walking distance.