JATKA 78

What JATKA 78 does

Jatka78 z.ú. is a privately held, independent performing-arts venue organized as a Czech interest-purpose association (z.ú.), operating since 2016 from the Holešovice Market Hall complex in Prague 7 (with a separate registered office at Rybná 716/24, Prague 1). The venue comprises multiple physical performance spaces — a Main Stage, Small Stage, Glass Hall, and the adjacent Azyl78 circus tent (šapitó) — and functions as the primary home stage for resident company Cirk La Putyka (15-year residency) plus recurring partners including DEKKADANCERS, POCKETART, My kluci co spolu chodíme, Divadlo bratří Formanů, and Czech Philharmonic. Programming spans new circus, contemporary dance, theater, improvisation, music, family productions, and lecture-performance hybrids.

The technology footprint is intentionally minimal: a multi-stage physical venue, an owned ticketing platform (tickets.jatka78.cz), an external distribution channel via GoOut, and standard web analytics integrations (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). No public API, no app, and no proprietary software platform are disclosed. The core product surface is a calendar of approximately 20-30 distinct productions per season, anchored by flagship shows such as La Putyka (premiered 2009, toured internationally), Okamžik (35-performer 15th-anniversary production premiered May 2024), Má vlast (premiered June 2025 with Czech Philharmonic), St.art (premiered September 2025), and the scheduled FoolMoon premium cabaret (December 2026, up to 1,780 CZK per ticket).

Commercial revenue derives from ticket sales (200-1,780 CZK per ticket across productions), gift vouchers (1,000/1,500/2,000 CZK), Bar78 by Bublina bistro operations, venue rental and commissioned events, and the Patron78 patron membership program. The company is explicitly positioned as not state-subsidized, supplementing earned revenue with multi-year institutional grants from Prague City Council, the Czech Ministry of Culture, and Next Generation EU / Národní plán obnovy recovery funds, alongside patronage from PPF and corporate sponsorship (Toyota, Budějovický Budvar). The headcount disclosed is 5, with the artistic direction led by dramaturg Vít Neznal; effective operational workforce scales up via resident companies, guest artists, and production hires per show.

Name

JATKA 78

Legal name

Jatka78 z.ú.

Website

https://jatka78.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jatka78 is an independent Prague performing-arts venue operating multi-stage spaces in the Holešovice Market Hall, hosting new circus, contemporary dance, theater, and family productions by resident company Cirk La Putyka and partners like DEKKADANCERS and Czech Philharmonic, funded through ticket sales, bar/bistro, grants, and patron memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Contemporary circus
• Theater productions
• Live performance programming
• Cultural venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for performances across multiple stages including new circus, contemporary dance, theater, improvisation, music, and children's productions.
2. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers sold in denominations of 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 CZK, redeemable against performance tickets.
3. Bar & Bistro Services: Bar78 by Bublina provides Mediterranean cuisine, tapas, beverages including wine and craft beer, operating PO-FR 10:00-23:00.
4. Venue Rental & Events: Spaces available for rental, events, and commissioned performances.
5. Patron78 Membership: Supporter club offering benefits including annual meetings with creators, backstage access, rehearsal visits, private events, and tax-deductible donation confirmations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jatka78 operates a multi-format performance venue in Prague's Holešovice Market Hall (Halls 7 and 8), hosting new circus, contemporary dance, theater, music, improvisation, and family performances across multiple stages including the Main Stage, Small Stage, Glass Hall, and the affiliated Azyl78 circus tent. The venue sells tickets directly through its own platform, partners with GoOut for selected performances, and supports ticketed productions with an on-site Mediterranean bistro (Bar78 by Bublina), gift vouchers, and a Patron78 supporter membership.

Product overview

Jatka78 is a contemporary independent theater venue located in Prague's Holešovice Market Hall, operated by Cirk La Putyka. The venue serves as the primary home for Cirk La Putyka and presents a diverse portfolio of productions including new circus, contemporary dance, drama, music, and children's performances. Supporting venues include Azyl78 (a circus tent/shapito for large productions) and Bar78 by Bublina (a Mediterranean bistro and bar). The venue also operates the cultural intervention initiative #kulturunezastavis and offers gift vouchers. Productions range from its signature pieces like La Putyka and Okamžik to guest performances by companies such as DEKKADANCERS, POCKETART, My kluci co spolu chodíme, and international ensembles. The programming includes both established works and premieres of new productions across genres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Azyl78: A circus tent venue operated by Jatka78, hosting outdoor performances and productions including the Okamžik show.
• Bar78 by Bublina

Products and services

• Jatka78 Venue Performances Multi-format performance venue hosting new circus, contemporary dance, theater, music, improvisation, and family programming across Main Stage, Small Stage, Glass Hall, and the Azyl78 circus tent for Prague audiences.
• La Putyka Signature new circus production by Cirk La Putyka blending acrobatics, dance, puppets, and sports performances in a Czech putyka (pub) atmosphere. Multiple international awards including Total Theatre Awards nomination.
• Okamžik Large-scale new circus production by Cirk La Putyka directed by Maksim Komaro, featuring 35 performers, a live band, and circus techniques; staged at the Azyl78 tent.
• Má vlast Theatrical, dance, and puppet staging of Bedřich Smetana's Má vlast, coproduced with the Czech Philharmonic, DEKKADANCERS, and Forman Brothers Theatre at the Azyl78 tent.
• St.art New circus production by Cirk La Putyka directed by Rosta Novák, bridging sport and art and featuring professional athlete Matyáš Novák.
• FoolMoon Immersive new circus cabaret directed by Maksim Komaro, blending dream-like fragility with unbridled circus energy. Premium ticketing up to 1,780 CZK.
• Tramvaj do stanice Touha Jazz-infused contemporary dance production by DEKKADANCERS based on Tennessee Williams' play, choreographed by Arthur Pita. Awarded the Divadelní noviny 2024 Dance and Movement Theater prize.
• A.I. Dance performance by DEKKADANCERS exploring artificial intelligence themes, with dancers portraying robots. Originally premiered September 22, 2020 and restaged for the large stage at Jatka78.
• PNEU Physical performance by Viktor Černický featuring four bodies and hundreds of kilograms of tires, exploring antifragility theory and human relationships with environment.
• A.I. pro Lékaře bez hranic Benefit performance of DEKKADANCERS' A.I. supporting the humanitarian work of Lékaři bez hranic (Médecins Sans Frontières).
• Hostina Immersive improvised theater dining experience by My kluci, co spolu chodíme. Audience members become guests at a curated feast combining theater, acrobatics, dance, and physical theater, limited to 50 guests per performance.
• Gift Vouchers (Dárkové poukazy) Gift vouchers redeemable for any Jatka78 performance excluding Azyl78 productions, available in 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 CZK denominations online and at the box office.
• Patron78 Membership Recurring supporter club offering annual meetings with creators, backstage access, rehearsal visits, private events, and tax-deductible donation confirmations.
• Azyl78 Circus Tent Venue Affiliated circus tent (šapitó) venue operated by Jatka78 within the Holešovice Market Hall complex, hosting larger productions such as Okamžik and Má vlast.
• Bar78 by Bublina On-site Mediterranean-style bistro and bar operated by Bublina within the Jatka78 venue, offering light lunch fare, tapas-style sharing plates, craft beer, and curated beverages. Open Monday–Friday 10:00–23:00.
• Venue Rental & Commissioned Performances Performance spaces available for rental, private events, and commissioned performances for corporate, private, and nonprofit clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Productions like La Putyka toured internationally to Sydney, Shanghai, Sarajevo, and Edinburgh
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hlavní město Praha (Prague City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing institutional support. Prague City Council co-finances productions through multi-year grants.
• Ministerstvo kultury ČR (Ministry of Culture Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government partner providing grant funding for cultural productions and operations.
• ToyotaminorOthersCorporate partner of Jatka78.
• Budějovický BudvarminorOthersCorporate partner providing beverage sponsorship.
• Česká filharmoniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for My Vlast theatrical performance, combining classical music with circus and dance theater.
• Cirk La PutykacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident circus company at Jatka78 for 15 years. Creates original new circus productions including Okamžik, La Putyka, and other performances.
• DEKKADANCERScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor dance company presenting regular productions at Jatka78 including Tramvaj do stanice Touha, and, A.I., and Lži které muži říkají.
• Divadlo bratří FormanůcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for My Vlast theatrical performance.
• CIRQUEON - Centrum pro nový cirkuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner and residency program provider for new circus performances including PNEU, Gorila, and Les choix tremblants.
• Bigmedia.czminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing promotional support.
• Deník NminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing editorial coverage.
• Forbes.czminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing editorial coverage.
• Radio1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio media partner.
• Český rozhlas - RadiožurnálminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic radio media partner.
• PerformCzechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner supporting international performing arts promotion.
• Institut umění - Divadelní ústav (IDU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner - Czech Institute of Arts and Theater Sciences.
• GoOutminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal ticketing platform partner for selected performances.
• Azyl78coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated circus tent venue (c2e6a9) where Cirk La Putyka performs larger productions like Okamžik and My Vlast. Separate website but operationally connected.
• REZI.DANCE KomařiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidency partner providing creative development space for productions like PNEU, Fairy Tales, Making Love, and Otisky.
• POCKETART collectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational contemporary dance collective creating productions at Jatka78 including Fairy Tales and Making Love.
• Les Nouveaux Nez & CieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench production company co-producing Les choix tremblants / cirkus nevkus.
• La CascademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench circus center co-producing Les choix tremblants.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DEKKADANCERS: Contemporary dance company and resident at Jatka78, presenting regular productions like Tramvaj do stanice Touha, A.I., and Lži, které muži říkají. Comparable as a Prague-based dance company producing original work for live audiences.
• The 7 Fingers: Montreal-based contemporary circus collective producing original productions that combine circus arts with theater, music, and dance. Comparable to the artistic direction of Cirk La Putyka's productions at Jatka78.
• Chamäleon Berlin: Berlin-based new circus and variety venue presenting contemporary circus productions. Directly comparable to Jatka78 as a dedicated multi-format venue specializing in new circus and physical theater for adult audiences.
• GOP Varieté-Theater: German varieté theater chain presenting contemporary circus, acrobatics, and variety shows with food and beverage service. Highly comparable to Jatka78's model of combining new circus performances with on-site dining (Bar78 by Bublina).
• Cirque Éloize: Canadian contemporary circus company producing original shows that blend circus, theater, and dance. Comparable to Jatka78's resident circus company productions in terms of artistic style and touring-oriented model.
• Cirk La Putyka: Resident circus company at Jatka78 for 15 years that creates original new circus productions including La Putyka and Okamžik. Operates as both a partner and a comparable independent contemporary circus company producing in Prague.

Broad incumbents

• Národní divadlo (National Theatre Prague): Czech national theater institution offering drama, opera, and ballet. Comparable as a Prague performing arts venue with broader institutional reach and significantly larger scale, representing an established competitor for audiences and public funding.
• Cirque du Soleil: Global leader in contemporary circus entertainment producing large-scale touring shows. Comparable to Jatka78's overall vertical of contemporary circus but operating at vastly larger scale with touring rather than venue-based model.

Emerging players

• MeetFactory: Prague-based independent cultural center combining contemporary art, theater, music, and live performances. Comparable as an independent Prague cultural venue operating in a similar independent, non-state-subsidized structure with mixed programming.
• CIRQUEON - Centrum pro nový cirkus: Czech center for new circus and residency program provider co-producing new circus performances with Jatka78. Comparable as a specialized new circus organization operating in the Czech market with overlapping artistic community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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