Havel at 90
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Havel at 90, a very special evening celebrating the 90th anniversary of Václav Havel’s birth. This year’s gathering was particularly meaningful for
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2026 DISTURBING THE PEACE AWARD: SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED
The annual Disturbing the Peace Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk recognizes authors of distinguished works of fiction, literary nonfiction, biography, memoire, drama, or poetry who are courageous in
Václav Havel’s Words Featured in Let Freedom Swing: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Václav Havel’s Words Featured in Let Freedom Swing, new album featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guests, available now on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s
Thank You for Celebrating 10 Years of Rehearsal for Truth Together!
As the curtain falls on the 10th Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate this milestone… This
THE 2026 REHEARSAL FOR TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THEATER FESTIVAL | June 16 – 27, 2026
Rehearsal for Truth International Theater Festival is an annual showcase of contemporary Central and Eastern European theater. The festival honors the legacy of Vaclav Havel with performances that engage with politics,
Introducing Havel 90: A Nationwide Celebration of Václav Havel’s Legacy
As we approach what would have been Václav Havel’s 90th birthday, we are delighted to launch Havel 90, a new platform dedicated to bringing together events and initiatives inspired by
The Vaclav Havel Center is soliciting nominations for its most prestigious Award – the ‘Disturbing the Peace’ Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk 2026
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the award (2016–2026), celebrating a decade of honoring courageous writers around the world whose words and moral courage have challenged oppression, defended human