Sts. Simon and Jude Church

Dušní ulice , Praha 1

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Address:	Dušní ulice , Praha 1
Winter heating:	Yes
Wheelchair access:	No
Reviews:	(19)

Beautiful Sts. Simon and Jude Church in Prague Old Town serves as a concert hall

Amicable and uplifting atmosphere of the Sts. Simon and Jude Church is the ideal place to enjoy masterpieces of classical and sacred music. The Church of Sts. Simon and Jude is unique by its initiation - it is the only Prague church dedicated to the apostolic pair, Simon and Jude Taddeas.

The church was founded in 1354 as a hospital chapel and later rebuilt as a hall church with niches and chapels. The late Renaissance church served as a temple of Czech Brethren. In 1620, during recatholisation of the whole country, the Emperor donated the church to the Order of Merciful Brothers.

They rebuilt the church in Baroque style and added on a large adjacent convent and hospital. The late Baroque church organ was played by Mozart and Haydn. It is still functional and famous for its excellent authentic sound. After 1989, the church was given back to the Order of Merciful Brothers who lent it for use to the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In Sts. Simon and Jude Church orchestral concerts as well as chamber concerts of early music are held, in particular traditional cycle dedicated to the authentic interpretation of Baroque music is highly appreciated by both critics and audiences.

How to get there:

Accessibility by Prague public transport:
metro A (green line) - Staroměstská station
tram - Právnická fakulta stop
Nearest car parking:
Rudolfinum Parking, Alšovo nábřeží, Prague 1

Overall rating:

Jarmila Spoustová | April 17, 2025 | 19:30 (Thu)

Jsem malé postavy, seděla jsem v 9. řadě na 5.sedadle a přede mnou seděli vysocí lidé, takže jsem se občas musela vyklánět na stranu a stejně jsem neviděla všechno. Např. Ducha svatého. Až kamarádka mi po představení řekla, že tam byl. 😉

Pavlína Matysková | April 17, 2025 | 19:30 (Thu)

Doris Kouba | February 18, 2025 | 19:30 (Tue)

Bozena Hralova | December 25, 2024 | 15:00 (Wed)

velmi se hodi k tematu i Vanocum

Monika Stőhrová | December 10, 2024 | 19:30 (Tue)

Neklan Dočekal | April 23, 2024 | 19:30 (Tue)

Šimon a Judy je pro komorní muziku jako dělaný.

Zora Mališová | March 30, 2024 | 17:30 (Sat)

Zuzana Šejtková | March 29, 2024 | 19:30 (Fri)

Forman dokázal kostel upravit pro scénické provedení.

Karel Šilhán | March 29, 2024 | 19:30 (Fri)

Michael Dollard | April 08, 2023 | 17:30 (Sat)

Stunning church

Ivana Vaněčková | April 12, 2022 | 19:30 (Tue)

CANDAN TURHAN | February 15, 2022 | 19:30 (Tue)

Lovely venue, entrance hall, drinks, WC and cloakroom, decent comfortable seating, good heating - what else could one ask for?

Dana Křížová | January 25, 2022 | 19:30 (Tue)

Trochu chladno

Sylvie Votočková | November 30, 2021 | 19:30 (Tue)

David Růžička | December 17, 2019 | 19:30 (Tue)

Paul Korinek | September 30, 2019 | 19:30 (Mon)

Philippe Toury | February 13, 2018 | 19:30 (Tue)

JACQUES BOULINGUEZ | December 25, 2017 | 18:00 (Mon)

Ann Syring | December 25, 2017 | 15:00 (Mon)

A glorious space to fill with heavenly sounds.

Bach and his sons I

Capella da Camera Praga and soloists

The renowned Czech ensemble Capella da Camera Praga will present the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons at the Church of St. Simon and Jude.

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

September 23 | 19:30 (Tue)

Duration: 100 minutes

from 11 € (290 CZK)

Graindelavoix & Josquin

Antwerp-based ensemble Graindelavoix will present a new programme of Renaissance motets based on the theological concept of 'creatio ex nihilo' – creation from nothing.

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

October 14 | 19:30 (Tue)

Duration: 100 minutes

from 13 € (350 CZK)

Prague Philharmonic Childrenʼs Choir

B. Martinů, I. Kurz, J. C. Vodňanský

Celebrating St. Martin's Day with the amazing Prague Philharmonic Childrenʼs Choir, Bennewitz Quartet and other great Czech artists.

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

November 11 | 19:30 (Tue)

Duration: 100 minutes

Collegium Marianum & Bach

J. S. Bach, C. P. E. Bach

Let's travel to the Baroque and Classical periods with the esteemed Czech ensemble Collegium Marianum and the top Polish harpsichordist Marcin Świątkiewicz.

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

November 25 | 19:30 (Tue)

Duration: 100 minutes

Ensemble Inégal & Zelenka

Ensemble Inégal & soloists

Zelenka's psalms are performed this Advent season by soloists and Ensemble Inégal.

Sts. Simon and Jude Church

December 17 | 19:30 (Wed)

Duration: 100 minutes