Forum Karlín, Entertainment centre in Karlín, Prague, Czech Republic.
Forum Karlín is a modern entertainment centre in Karlín with office spaces, retail areas, and multiple halls for various events. The facility spans several floors and offers flexible spaces for concerts, conferences, and art exhibitions.
Construction of Forum Karlín began in 2011, with Průmstav as contractor and the design by Ricardo Bofill's office, delivered by AED project. The complex opened in 2014 with a concert by Nine Inch Nails. Its original owner, businessman Zdeněk Bakala, sold it in 2018.
Forum Karlín opened in 2014 with a concert by Nine Inch Nails. King Crimson, Toto and Queens of the Stone Age later played the hall, and in November 2016 Ewa Farna held a concert marking ten years on the Czech music scene, with guests Tomáš Klus, Klára Vytisková and Majk Spirit. Conferences and congresses also take place here.
You can reach Forum Karlín easily by tram lines 3, 8, and 24 or by the yellow Metro Line B, stopping at Křižíkova station. The central location in Karlín makes it accessible for visitors without a car.
The building can support up to 100 tons of rigging, making it a venue for major productions. The approximately 10-meter ceiling height in the main hall allows for elaborate stage setups typically found only in specialized performance venues.
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