Since 1995, U Malého Glena (UMG) has been regarded as one of the city's premier jazz and blues clubs.

This reputation stems from its relaxed, informal atmosphere and, above all, its high-quality musical programming. It is recognized not only by our guests, local and international jazz and blues luminaries, and genre enthusiasts, but also by prestigious international media outlets, such as The New York Times and The Observer, as well as travel guides like Time Out Prague and Let's Go Europe.

A Place to Discover the Stars of Tomorrow

While many other clubs rely solely on established names, UMG has long been known as a venue where true musical talents emerge. Leading figures of the Czech and international jazz and blues scenes, such as David Dorůžka, Robert Balzar, and Ondřej Pivec, have graced our intimate stage back when their careers were just beginning. Whenever you visit, you are guaranteed to experience some of the genre's most exceptional talents up close.

Music Without Barriers: Experience an Uncompromisingly Intimate Atmosphere

UMG is not a large concert hall, and that is precisely its greatest strength. In our historic underground cellar, you aren't sitting in a distant auditorium. Instead, you are positioned right alongside the musicians. Unvarnished live music, raw energy, and the genius loci of old Lesser Town (Malá Strana) combine to create an experience unlike any other in Prague, or indeed, in all of Central Europe.

What can you expect here?

• Live music 7 days a week: From traditional blues and modern jazz to high-energy jam sessions.

• A unique atmosphere: An intimate Baroque setting with a capacity that ensures you are as close to the performers as possible.

• An excellent bar and kitchen: Quality drinks and food to perfectly complement your evening.

Booking Tip: Due to our limited capacity, our club in Lesser Town fills up quickly. Book your spot online and experience the atmosphere of this iconic Prague venue, UMG, for yourself.

Monday

Mondays at UMG are dedicated to the blues. From 1995 to 2015, the stage was dominated by the charismatic Scottish singer and guitarist Stan the Man and his Bohemian Blues Band. The band played over 1,000 shows here, and their long-running Monday residency stood as the longest-running regular blues event in Prague, described by The New York Times as "...the real thing!"

Today, you can catch the equally charismatic Chicago-born bluesman Rene Trossman and his quartet. Norman Darwen of Blues & Rhythm Magazine (UK) describes their sound as having: "...a touch of Freddie King, and Albert King too, and a smidgen of Otis Rush."

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Tuesday

On Tuesday evenings, you can catch bands led by Roman Pokorný, one of the most versatile guitarists on the Czech scene (recipient of the Zlatý Anděl award, the Karel Velebný Prize, etc.). Another Tuesday option is the Libor Šmoldas Hammond Organ Trio (recognized as a "Rising Jazz Star" by the prestigious American website "All About Jazz").

Wednesday

Wednesdays belong to the multi-award-winning jazz and blues pianist NajPonk and his trio.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are dedicated to the very best the Czech jazz scene has to offer. Whether it's straight-ahead jazz, modern jazz, bebop, acid jazz, or funk, you'll always hear the 'hottest' musicians in town! Many of these artists performed at U Malého Glena long before they established their names, prestige, and, in many cases, international reputations. This list includes David Dorůžka, Robert Balzar, Karel Růžička Jr., Ondřej Štveráček, NajPonk, Ondřej Pivec, Matěj Benko, Josef Fečo, Standa Mácha, Rost'a Fraš, Jan Kořínek, Libor Šmoldas, Filip Gondolán, and others.

We also occasionally host international guests. Past performers have included Osian Roberts, Alberto Marsico, Steve Clarke, Christian Rover, Peter Guidi, Piotr Baron, Eb Davis, and Neal Sugarman. It has been a great honor for us to welcome artists such as James Zollar, Sharon Jones, Randy Napoleon, and Brian Charette, as well as international jazz stars like Brad Mehldau, Jerry Bergonzi, Jeff Ballard, Freddy Cole, and many others. All of them showed their appreciation for the high caliber of our local musicians by joining them for an informal jam.

Sunday

Do you play an instrument and love jazz and blues? If so, grab your instrument and come join the jam! We are the only club in Prague to host jam sessions every Sunday evening! The standard is very high, so be sure to sign up on the musicians' list, coordinate your song choice with the bandleader, and dive right in!