American rapper Kanye West is scheduled to perform in Prague in July as part of a planned European return that has already sparked opposition in several countries. Zuzana Rambova, director of the Chuchle Arena, confirmed on Thursday, April 23, that the artist will take the stage on July 25. “He will perform on July 25,” she stated, without providing further details.
Event Organization
According to Czech media reports, the event is being organized by HUGO Production, a company owned by Slovak entrepreneur Hugo Varga, as listed in the Czech Company Register. The Prague concert is expected to be part of West’s broader European comeback tour scheduled for June and July.
Opposition in Other Countries
However, several planned appearances elsewhere have encountered resistance from authorities. In the United Kingdom, the government has indicated it would not allow West to enter the country for three scheduled performances at Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park. In France, the mayor of Marseille stated that the rapper was “not welcome” for a planned June concert. By contrast, Bart van den Brink has said he would not block West from entering the Netherlands, where he is expected to perform in early June.
Previous Controversy
West had previously been scheduled to appear at the Rubicon rap festival in Bratislava last year, but the event was canceled after he released a controversial track titled “Heil Hitler” on May 8, 2025, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The decision to cancel followed a petition signed by thousands opposing the performance.
Despite the controversy, the 48-year-old artist, who has won 24 Grammy Awards, continues to pursue a return to the European stage.
