Two Roxette concerts in the Czech Republic in 2011

The Czech Republic has plenty of colorful evenings in store for the summer of 2011. The focus is particularly on culture and international artists in the capital. In about two months, Prague will host a very special event. Swedish rock and pop giants Roxette are returning to the city, and they are certainly no strangers on the banks of the Vltava. Concerts in Prague are always something special, no matter how famous or seasoned the artists may be. For Per Gessle and Marie Fredriksson, the Prague gig is a rather sentimental journey into the past.

Roxette are maintaining an incredible pace on their current tour. Even after all these years at the top of the pop world, they can still fill stadiums and arenas. They recently did so in Russia and other Eastern European countries. They are currently touring South America, where the duo also remains hugely popular. Concerts in South Africa follow, before they head back to Europe via Dubai. The Swedes are playing twice in the Czech Republic. Both Prague (June 5, 2011, at the O2 Arena) and Ostrava (June 27, 2011, at the CEZ Arena) are on Roxette’s tour schedule. These are events well worth attending, and they are almost certain to sell out quickly. That makes it well worth combining a short break in the Czech Republic with a concert visit.

Roxette fans almost missed out on evenings like these with the band. In 2003, the duo came close to calling it quits when singer Marie Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now recovered, and with at least as much energy as in years past, Roxette have recently been showing off their stage skills once again. While other bands from the 1990s have long since faded from view, Roxette have endured and continue to impress, especially with their authentic performances. That’s a good reason for many fans to relive the successes of yesteryear and attend one of the two concert dates in the Czech Republic.