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Prague Events » What's on in 2024
Your guide to the best events in Prague: food, beer and wine festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and the Easter and Christmas markets. Find out what's on in Prague in 2024-2025. |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2024 (MAIN MARKETS)
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 06 January 2025
TIME: 10:00-22:00 | | | The Prague Christmas Markets light up the city, bringing locals and tourists together in a true 'winter wonderland' setting. Among the local food and drinks to sample are grilled sausages, hams on spits, pastries, Czech beer and hot mulled wine. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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Local Christmas Market at Peace Square
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 24 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | | Visit a local Prague Christmas market at Peace Square (Náměstí Míru), just outside the city centre. Aimed at Czech people (although everyone is welcome), the market is 15 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. Browse the festive wares and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. | |
| WHERE: Náměstí Míru (Peace Square), Vinohrady, Prague 2 |
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Christmas Concerts throughout the festive season
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | | From late November through to early January, Christmas concerts are staged in the finest churches and historic buildings in Prague. Watch Prague's leading musicians perform in beautiful, festively decorated venues such as the Klementinum, Spanish Synagogue and Liechtenstein Palace, and the churches of St. Nicholas, St. Salvator and St. Martin. | |
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Christmas Concerts at Klementinum
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | | Throughout the festive season, the Mirror Chapel at the Klementinum stages highly atmospheric Christmas concerts. The most beautiful Baroque concert hall in Prague is a spectacular setting for classical music. Performances feature an 18th century organ played by Mozart. | |
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Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 16 February 2025
TIME: 09:00-22:00 (24 Dec 09:00-15:00; 31 Dec 09:00-18:00)
PRICE: Adult: 200 CZK. Child: 100 CZK. Skate Hire: 150 CZK | | | An open-air ice rink at Wenceslas Square enhances the festive, winter atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
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Ice Skating at Na Frantisku in the Old Town
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 28 February 2025
TIME: Sun-Thu 08:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-21:00/22:00
PRICE: Adult: 70 CZK. Child: 40 CZK. Skates hire: 50 CZK | | | Take a break from the sightseeing to enjoy ice skating at an open-air rink in the Old Town. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
| WHERE: Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Kozi 847, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating at Tower Park
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 28 February 2025
TIME: Mon-Fri: 15:00-17:00, 18:00-20:00; Sat-Sun: 09:00-11:00, 12:00-14:00, 15:00-17:00, 18:00-20:00
PRICE: Price: 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family: 380 CZK. Skate Hire: 50 CZK | | | 400m2 open-air ice rink at Tower Park in front of Žižkov Tower. Skating is in two hour blocks, so arrive early in your chosen block. Features: Skate rental, changing rooms, hot drinks and hot grilled food. | |
| WHERE: Tower Park, Žižkov Tower, Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Jirího z Podebrad (line A)
Tram stop: Jirího z Podebrad (trams 11,13) |
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Ice Skating at Letná Park
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 23 February 2025
TIME: Daily 09:00-21:00
PRICE: Adult: 140 CZK. Child: 100 CZK. Skates hire: 100-130 CZK | | | The largest open-air ice rink in Prague (42m x 20m) is at Letna Park, opposite the Letná Football Stadium. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
| WHERE: Letná Park (Letenské sady), Holešovice, Prague 7 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Hradcanska (line A), then tram to Sparta (trams 1,8,12,25,26,51,56) |
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Christmas Lamplighter on Charles Bridge
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 23 December 2024
TIME: Daily 16:10-16:30 | | As dusk turns to night, a lamplighter dressed in period costume makes his way along Charles Bridge lighting the historical "gas lamps" that line both sides of the bridge. It's a bit of theatre, but when better than Christmas to recall a custom that dates from the pre-electric age.
Starts at the Old Town Bridge Tower. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 |
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Nativity at Our Lady of the Snows Church
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 02 January 2025
TIME: 10:00-18:00 (24 & 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; 01 Jan 13:00-18:00)
PRICE: 100 CZK | | | Displays of nativity scenes and traditional village life scenes. Moving figurines include woodcutters and craftsmen carrying out daily tasks. To find the Christmas exhibition, look for the sign 'Betlemy'. | |
| WHERE: Galerie Ambit, Church of Our Lady of the Snows, Jungmannovo namesti 18, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 02 January 2025
TIME: 09:00-18:00 (24 Dec 09:00-14:00; 25 Dec 13:00-18:00; 01 Jan 13:00-18:00; 31 Dec 09:00-14:00)
PRICE: Adult: 120 CZK. Child: 60 CZK | | | This small exhibition features the traditional aspects of Christmas: a nativity scene, handicrafts, Christmas decorations and local customs. | |
| WHERE: Bethlehem Chapel Crypt, Betlemske namesti 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Best Of World & Czech Music With Christmas Carols
DATE: 20 December 2024 - 30 December 2024
TIME: 17:00 | | TICKETS: 20,23,25,28,30 December 2024
The ancient, beautifully preserved St. Martin the Wall Church in Prague presents a series of concerts featuring the finest classical music, culminating in an emotionally rousing set of Christmas carols. The ensemble performing the concert is formed of eminent musicians from the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. | |
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Advent River Cruise through Prague
DATE: 21 December 2024 - 22 December 2024
TIME: 15:00
PRICE: Adult: 695 CZK. Child: 475 CZK | | TICKETS: 21,22 December 2024
The Advent Cruise sets sail every weekend in the build up to Christmas. This special 2-hour cruise features Christmas music, a mug of hot mulled wine (or tea) and a traditional cake. | |
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Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas
DATE: 21 December 2024
PRICE: 400 CZK-900 CZK | | TICKETS: 21 December 2024
'Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas' is performed in the stunning Smetana Concert Hall at Municipal House. The Prague Symphony Orchestra, Kuhn Choir and a cast of actors combine to recreate the magical story of the nativity. It is a highly visual event suitable for all nationalities.
Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out - for tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Classic Spectacular at Tyn Church - Concert
DATE: 21 December 2024 - 28 December 2024
TIME: 18:00 | | TICKETS: 21,28 December 2024
Christmas Classic Spectacular is staged at the historic Tyn Church at the Old Town Square. Performed by the Prague Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, this beautiful, uplifting concert features three of Prague's foremost soloists. For tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
| WHERE: Tyn Church, Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Hardmission Revelation
DATE: 21 December 2024
TIME: 20:00-06:00
PRICE: 1390 CZK–2790 CZK | | | Hardmission Revelation in Prague is a hardstyle indoor Electronic Dance Music festival.
The organisers of this cutting edge event in Prague build a giant music club for thousands to dance to epic sounds from the house and techno scene. | |
| WHERE: Fortuna Sports Hall, Za Elektrárnou 1, 170 00 Prague 9
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Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
DATE: 21 December 2024 - 30 December 2024 | | TICKETS: 21,22,24,25,27,30 December 2024; 01 January 2025
The Nutcracker at the Broadway Theatre in Prague covers the whole story of the famous festive ballet, but in a slightly shortened version designed to appeal to a wider audience.
Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out. | |
| WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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La bohčme at Prague State Opera - Opera at Christmas
DATE: 22 December 2024 - 03 January 2025
PRICE: 850 CZK-1390 CZK | | TICKETS: 22,25,28 December 2024; 03 January 2025.
Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini with a series of performances of his most popular opera, La bohčme, which is set on Christmas Eve. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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Advent Carols at Prague Castle
DATE: 22 December 2024
TIME: 14:00 on 22 December 2024 | | | Every Advent Sunday, pupils of Prague's elementary art schools sing Christmas carols at Prague Castle. They are accompanied by members of the Band of the Castle Guards. This is an outdoor event which is free to attend. No admission fee is payable to enter the Prague Castle complex. | |
| WHERE: In front of St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Prague 1 |
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Best of Classics at Municipal House - Concert
DATE: 23 December 2024 - 30 December 2024
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 950 CZK-1550 CZK | | TICKETS: 23,27,29,30 December 2024
A beautiful classical concert featuring well-known pieces by Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi, Mascagni, Brahms, Pachelbel, Bach, Dvorák and Strauss in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Eve (Tuesday) - Public Holiday
DATE: 24 December 2024 | | | Public Holiday. Christmas Eve is the most festive day of Christmas in Czechia. It is a wonderfully peaceful day in Prague; the Christmas markets are open, but only selected shops, bars and restaurants. Sightseeing tours and river cruises run in the morning only. There are Christmas concerts. | |
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Christmas Planner 2024
DATE: 24 December 2024 - 26 December 2024 | | If you are lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Prague this year, the Prague Christmas Planner shows your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing for each day.
It's a popular time to visit Prague, so we recommend making advance reservations. | |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet At Municipal House
DATE: 24 December 2024
TIME: 15:00
PRICE: 700 CZK-1350 CZK | | TICKETS: 24 December 2024
This beautiful classical concert is staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features the sublime music of Mozart, Dvorák and Strauss. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Concert with Carols at Municipal House
DATE: 24 December 2024
TIME: 17:00
PRICE: 800 CZK-1400 CZK | | | This delightful Christmas concert features the best of Czech and International Christmas music and carols. The concert is staged in the Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Day (Wednesday) - Public Holiday
DATE: 25 December 2024 | | | Public Holiday. Prague welcomes visitors with open arms on Christmas Day. The Christmas markets and shops are open, and tourist attractions and sightseeing tours operate as normal. There is festive entertainment to enjoy, including Christmas concerts, and fine restaurants to dine in. | |
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Christmas Day Concert at Municipal House
DATE: 25 December 2024
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 700 CZK-1300 CZK | | | This beautiful and unique Christmas concert is performed in the Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, by the Collegium of the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 26 December 2024 | | | Public Holiday.
The Christmas markets and shops are open, and tourist attractions and sightseeing tours operate as normal. There is festive entertainment to enjoy, including Christmas concerts, and fine restaurants to dine in. | |
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Verdi at Prague State Opera - Winter Opera Series
DATE: 26 December 2024 - 29 December 2024
PRICE: 950 CZK-1490 CZK | | TICKETS: 26,29 December 2024; 04,10,16,17,18,19,24,28,29,30,31 January 2025; 01,09,13,14,15,22,25 February 2025;
08,14,19 March 2025
The Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Performances include La traviata, Aida, Rigoletto and Macbeth, works that belong to the musical repertoire of all major opera houses. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet At Municipal House
DATE: 26 December 2024
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 700 CZK-1350 CZK | | TICKETS: 26 December 2024
This beautiful classical concert is staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features the sublime music of Mozart, Dvorák and Strauss. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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New Year's Eve (Tuesday)
DATE: 31 December 2024 | | | New Year's Eve in Prague is for everyone, from the quiet and romantic, to the wild and carefree. Some revellers opt for a romantic meal, others for an "all-inclusive" night of fine food, drinks, music and dancing. Don't miss the fireworks at midnight! | |
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New Year's Eve Planner 2024
DATE: 31 December 2024 | | | The Prague New Year's Eve Planner shows your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing on New Year's Eve in Prague. It features the finest restaurants, bars, clubs and beer halls in the city, and the best New Year's Eve river cruises. | |
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Strauss, Mozart & Dvorák - Concert + Opera + Ballet
DATE: 31 December 2024
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 900 CZK-1500 CZK | | TICKETS: 31 December 2024
A beautiful classical concert featuring well-known pieces by Strauss, Mozart and Dvorak in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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My Country: Bedrich Smetana - Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 October 2025
TIME: 10:00-18:00
PRICE: Adult 280 CZK. Senior/Student 180 CZK. Child 0-15 yrs free | | | In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedrich Smetana, this exhibition explores the personality of the great Czech composer through his personal notes, correspondence, music scores and symphonic poems. Displays are careful to consider the historical context in which the exhibits were written. | |
| WHERE: Historical Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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Mysterious Nubia at National Museum - Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-18:00
PRICE: Adult 280 CZK. Senior/Student 180 CZK. Child 0-15 yrs free | | | This exhibition explores the exceptional cultural heritage of the Lower Nubian region in Egypt. Unique salvaged items from the historic territory of Nubia are on display, excavated prior to the flooding of Lower Nubia when the Aswan Dam was constructed. | |
| WHERE: Historical Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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Gormley & Melková at Galerie Rudolfinum - Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 05 January 2025
TIME: Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-20:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
PRICE: Free Entry | | | This thought provoking art exhibition brings together British artist Antony Gormley and Czech architect Pavla Melková in a powerfully creative exchange. In a series of rooms, Gormley and Melková's creations look to enhance your sensory awareness of the places we all inhabit. | |
| WHERE: Galerie Rudolfinum, Alsovo nabrezi 12, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Farmer’s Market at Náplavka by the River: Saturdays
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 21 December 2024
TIME: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00
PRICE: Free Entry | | | On the river embankment in Prague, 90 stalls present fresh farm produce sourced from proven Czech growers, breeders and producers. Visitors can also find natural cosmetics, fresh flowers and local drinks. | |
| WHERE: Náplavka Rašínovo Nábreží (river embankment), Prague 2 |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého namesti, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo námestí (line B) |
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Czech Portraits Over 200 Years - Art Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-18:00
PRICE: Adult 140 CZK. Family 280 CZK | | | Originally compiled to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Czech painter and portrait master Josef Mánes, this exhibition held in the Imperial Stables at Prague Castle presents a selection of paintings and sculptures by famous and lesser-known artists from Czechia. | |
| WHERE: Imperial Stables (Císařská konírna) at Prague Castle, Prague 1 |
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Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-19:00
PRICE: Adult 260 CZK. Senior/Student 155 CZK. Family 550 CZK | | | This exhibition, staged in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's work. Dresses and accessories form the core exhibits, supplemented with sculptures, chandeliers, glass, porcelain and graphic art. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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World of Banksy - Design Exhibition
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024
TIME: Mon-Wed 10:00-20:00; Thu-Sun 10:00–21:00
PRICE: Adult: 360 CZK. Child 150 CZK. Family 910 CZK. Tickets are available on the day | | | An exhibition of the works of Banksy, the world's most famous graffiti artist. It is not authorised by Banksy, but never-the-less exhibits include 60 printed pieces on loan from private collections and 30 wall graffities. | |
| WHERE: St. Michael's Church, Michalska 29, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2024
DATE: 01
December 2024 -
31 December 2024 | | | Prague is famous for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are staged in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and ancient churches. Performances are popular, so tickets often sell out. Advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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| | Prague Theatre in December 2024
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | | Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre features vibrant costumes, energetic dance routines, mime, ballet, visual effects, and dramatic sounds. Shows are suitable for all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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