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Prague Events » What's on in May 2025
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 May 2025. |
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Labour Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 01 May 2025 | | | Public Holiday. Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening hours. | |
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May Rituals
DATE: 01 May 2025 | | | Petrin Hill is the romantic setting for couples in love to spend a few hours together, after placing flowers at the feet of a statue of the celebrated 19th century poet, Karel Hynek Macha. Macha created several myths, a few illegitimate offspring and an epic poem called 'May'. Thus, lovers make a pilgrimage in his name and find a quiet corner to, well, er, let's say no more. | |
| WHERE: Petřín Tower & Hill, Petřínské sady 633, Prague 1 |
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United Islands of Prague - Music Festival
DATE: 01 May 2025 - 03 May 2025
PRICE: Free Entry | | | United Islands of Prague is a multi-genre music festival held on several islands of the Vltava River. The main stage is on Strelecký Island. The focus is on up and coming musicians and bands both from the Czech and International music scene. There are also club nights in the evening. | |
| WHERE: Strelecký Island (Strelecký ostrov), Prague 1 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Narodni trida (line B); Tram stop: Narodni divadlo. |
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Joe Bonamassa - Concert
DATE: 02 May 2025
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 1990 CZK-3990 CZK | | | Blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa returns to play Prague. | |
| WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. |
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Prague Marathon
DATE: 04 May 2025
TIME: 09:00. Time Limit: 16:00 | | | The Prague Marathon enjoys one of the most beautiful courses in the world. The race winds through the historic city centre, over bridges and along the Vltava River. The race is on Sunday, but the build up starts on Saturday with a weekend of activities, including relay and corporate team marathons. | |
| WHERE: Races start and finish at the Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Open Day at the Senate, Parliament of Czech Republic
DATE: 08 May 2025
TIME: 08:00-17:00
PRICE: Free Entry | | | The Senate of the Parliament opens its doors to the public. Visit the seat of the Senate, the Meeting Hall, the magnificent Wallenstein Palace and Kolowrat Palace. | |
| WHERE: Valdstejnský palác (Wallenstein Palace), Valdstejnské Square 4, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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Dirty Dancing Live - Film & Concert
DATE: 08 May 2025
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 990 CZK-3490 CZK | | | Dirty Dancing Live combines a screening of the classic film Dirty Dancing with the music performed by with a live band and singers. | |
| WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. |
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Liberation Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 08 May 2025 | | Public Holiday. Celebrates the end of World War II. Although Soviet tanks rolled in to liberate Czechia a day later than elsewhere, on the 9th May 1945, VE Day is celebrated on the 8th May in line with other former Communist countries "liberated" by the Russians.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening hours. | |
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Open House Prague
DATE: 12 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
TIME: 10:00-18:00 | | | Open House Prague offers the public the opportunity to visit 80 normally inaccessible buildings and premises. Go on the roofs of company headquarters. See behind the scenes at railway stations and churches. Visit the Mayor’s Residence. And, explore Romanesque cellars at the Stone Bell House. Choose the building you wish to visit from the listings, and go along and join the queue. Entrance is free, with volunteers on hand to guide visitors. | |
| WHERE: Various buildings in Prague |
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St. John's Navalis Sound & Light Show
DATE: 14 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
TIME: 20:00-22:30 | | Sound and light river spectacle around Charles Bridge, involving a flotilla of historical boats, Baroque music and fireworks. To watch, head for Charles Bridge or the banks of the river. Alternatively, book a river cruise.
18:45 - St. John’s Procession
from Prague Castle to Charles Bridge.
20:00 - Regatta of Ancient Boats.
21:00 - Baroque Classical Music on the River.
21:55 - Fireworks over the River. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 |
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International Museums & Galleries Day
DATE: 18 May 2025 | | | Visit the following Prague museums for FREE: National Gallery Prague (some permanent exhibitions), National Museum, National Museum of Agriculture, The Prague City Museum, National Technical Museum, Prague City Gallery, The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, The National Pedagogical Museum and Czech Police Museum. | |
| WHERE: Various buildings in Prague |
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Night of Churches in Prague
DATE: 23 May 2025
PRICE: Free Entry. No advance booking, join the queue at any of the participating churches | | | On this one night of the year, many churches in Prague open their doors to offer visitors a unique night-time view of their premises. | |
| WHERE: Most churches in Prague |
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Luis de Matos: Impossible Live - Concert
DATE: 23 May 2025 - 25 May 2025
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 1890 CZK-2790 CZK | | | Luis de Matos returns to Prague with Impossible Live, an incredible magic show. The award-winning Portuguese magician amazes audiences once more with this new and extraordinary journey through a world of illusion. | |
| WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. |
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Jamie Cullum - Concert
DATE: 27 May 2025
TIME: 20:00
PRICE: 1390 CZK-2990 CZK | | | Acclaimed singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Cullum performs his unique fusion of jazz, pop and rock at the O2 Universum in Prague. | |
| WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. |
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Dua Lipa - Concert
DATE: 27 May 2025 - 28 May 2025
TIME: 19:30
PRICE: 1790 CZK-2990 CZK | | | British-Albanian singer and songwriter Dua Lipa plays the O2 Arena in Prague as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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André Rieu - Concert
DATE: 31 May 2025
TIME: 19:30
PRICE: 2590 CZK-4870 CZK | | | Dutch violin virtuoso André Rieu returns to play the O2 Arena in Prague as part of his European tour. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Iron Maiden - Concert
DATE: 31 May 2025
PRICE: 2990 CZK | | | Iron Maiden returns to Letnany Airport in Prague to celebrate 50 years since the band's formation. The concert is part of their 'Run for your Lives' world tour. | |
| WHERE: Letište Praha Letnany (Prague Letnany Airport), U výstavište PVA, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Letnany (line C). |
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| | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in May 2025
DATE: 01
May 2025 -
31 May 2025 | | | 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 May 2025
DATE: 01 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | | | 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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