MAPK: What is the relationship between Prague residents and culture?

These and many other questions are answered by the MAPK application in the section Prague Residents and Culture. It provides an overview of data based on a survey of cultural behavior that we conducted this year for the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Prague City Hall. Interactive charts allow you to explore information on the cultural behavior of Prague's residents and compare it across different population groups or with the previous survey from 2023. For further research and follow-up analysis, the complete dataset is also available for download on the website.

In the MAPK application, we cover topics such as:

• the interest of Prague residents in cultural fields,
• the frequency of visits to cultural events and venues,,
• the opinion of Prague residents on the affordability of cultural events,
• the types of cultural activities that Prague residents engage in during their free time,
• differences in cultural behavior based on age, education, or other characteristics,,
• orbarriers that prevent Prague residents from participating in culture,.
  
  

Furthermore, the data can be compared with the results of the cultural behavior surveyconducted in 2023. In addition to the values for 2026, the charts also display statistically significant changes for individual topics compared to 2023.

What has changed?

The interest of Prague residents in culture has grown over the last three years, with film, music, and theater remaining at the forefront of interest. Interest in alternative culture and visual arts has seen the most significant growth. Just as interest in culture has increased, so has the proportion of respondents who regularly (at least once a year) visited cultural venues and events. The biggest gainers in this area are multimedia projects, community events, galleries, and music clubs. Explore further changes and detailed comparisons of both surveys in MAPK.    

Data for targeted cultural policy

Information on the cultural behavior of Prague's residents is an important basis for planning the city's cultural policy.

It helps to better understand cultural demand and, as a result, better target support for cultural activities, get to know the audience, or set up measures that increase the accessibility of culture for various groups of residents. The data can also be useful for cultural organizations themselves when planning programs and understanding cultural demand.

It is precisely the linking of cultural behavior data with other areas – for example, with cultural infrastructure or cultural funding – that allows for a more comprehensive view of how culture functions in the city.

Focus on youth

As part of this year's research, we also took a closer look at how young people aged 15–24 approach, perceive, and consume culture. We will publish the results of the analysis soon in our annual publication and as a separate report on MAPK.

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You can view the data regarding the cultural behavior of Prague residents here:
👉 https://app.mapk.cz/viewer/dashboards/cultural-behaviour

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