Celebrate 20 Years of Open Gate with Us

In the 2025/2026 academic year, we are marking 20 years since the founding of Open Gate. Come and celebrate this milestone with everyone who holds our school close to their heart. Join us for a day full of fun and memories, ending with a concert by the legendary band LUCIE.

Registration

Advance registration is required to attend the event. Please note that the invitation is non-transferable.

Key Information

WHAT CAN YOU LOOK FORWARD TO?

• Reunion
  Meet alumni, current students, teachers, and former members of staff.
   
• Activities for Children
  Enjoy creative workshops, escape games, a circus school, and plenty of fun for children of all ages, from preschoolers to graduating seniors.
   
• Discussion
  Listen to inspiring stories from Open Gate alumni.
   
• Concert
  Experience an unforgettable concert by the legendary band LUCIE, performing their greatest hits at Open Gate.
   
• Refreshments
  A wide selection of food and drinks will be available throughout the day.
   
• Sports
  Floorball and volleyball fans can look forward to something extra. Arrive early and take on alumni and current students in a morning tournament!
  (Both tournaments will take place before the main programme begins. Anyone interested in taking part can sign up for  their chosen sport in the event registration form. Organisers will then contact participants individually with further details.)

DATE & LOCATION

Saturday, 13 June2026, Open Gate campus, Babice

• Morning | Floorball and Volleyball Tournament (extended programme for pre-registered participants)
• 14:00 | Event begins (registration opens at 13:30)
• 14:00–20:00 | Programme: creative workshops, activities, alumni talk, and more
• 18:30–19:30 | Concert by LUCIE
• 18:00–21:30 | Barbecue
• 21:30 | Event closes

TRANSPORT

• A shuttle bus will run on the day of the event between Říčany railway station and the Open Gate campus.
• As parking on campus is limited, we kindly encourage you to use public transport. Parking cannot be guaranteed.

LUCIE

Lucie is one of the defining bands of the Czech music scene, and its influence and body of work have significantly shaped the development of Czech rock music. The group was founded in 1985 by Robert Kodym (vocals, guitar) and P.B.CH. (bass). The current live line-up features Robert Kodym, P.B.CH., Michal Dvořák, Viktor Dyk and Štěpán Smetáček.

The band achieved a major breakthrough in the early 1990s with the albums In the Sky and Černý kočky, mokrý žáby. These releases produced iconic hits that resonated with several generations of fans and remain staples of the band’s  live set to this day.

Over the course of its career, Lucie has received numerous prestigious awards, including ten Anděl Awards, and has sold hundreds of thousands of records. Despite line-up changes and periods of inactivity, the band has retained its distinctive style and live energy.