 In November 2014, it was announced that the host broadcaster for the Czech Republic, Česká televize (ČT), had selected the New Theatre as the venue for the contest.The building first opened on 1 September 2014, showcasing a performance of Bedřich Smetana's "The Bartered Bride", and has "state of the art" technology for a theatre of its kind.The 2015 Eurovision Young Dancers took place on 19 June 2015.