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Prague Events » What's on in December 2024: Includes Christmas
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 December 2024, including Christmas events . |
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Local Christmas Market
DATE: 23 November 2024 - 24 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | | Visit a local Prague Christmas market at Peace Square (Náměstí Míru). Aimed at Czech people (although everyone is welcome), the market is 15 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. Browse the festive wares on the stalls and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Náměstí Míru (Peace Square), Vinohrady, Prague 2 |
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Small Christmas Market at Top of Wenceslas Square
DATE: 25 November 2024 - 06 January 2025
TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | | Visit a small Christmas Market at the top of Wenceslas Square, the first market in Prague's city centre to open for the festive season. Browse the stalls offering home-made wares, and enjoy traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2024 (MAIN MARKETS)
DATE: 30 November 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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Small Christmas Market at Republic Square
DATE: 30 November 2024 - 30 December 2024
TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | | Visit a small Christmas Market at Republic Square in Prague's city centre. Browse the stalls offering home-made wares, and enjoy traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square), Prague 1 |
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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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Advent Concert at National Theatre - Classical Concert
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 22 December 2024
TIME: 11:00 | | Tickets available: 01,08,15,22 December 2024
Insider tip: Experience the full grandeur of the stunning, neo-Renaissance National Theatre at an highly atmospheric Advent Concert. This unique series of morning concerts runs every Sunday in December in build up to Christmas. The concerts are performed by the National Theatre Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir.
Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out. | |
| WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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Best Of World & Czech Music With Christmas Carols
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 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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Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 30 December 2024 | | Tickets available: 01,05,09,19,21,22,24,25,27,30 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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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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Prague Symphony Orchestra at Municipal House
DATE: 04 December 2024 - 05 December 2024
TIME: 19:30
PRICE: 400 CZK-1200 CZK | | Tickets available: 04,05 December 2024
Prague Symphony Orchestra plays a series of spectacular concerts in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Mikulas
DATE: 05 December 2024
TIME: 16:00-19:00 | | | Devils, Angels and St. Nicholas's roam the city in trios, much to the awe of young Czech children who sing songs and recite poems for them. An important part of the build up to Christmas in Czechia, observe the tradition of Mikulas from late afternoon onwards at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. | |
| WHERE: Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating at Tower Park
DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 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: Child/Adult: 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family: 380 CZK. Skates 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 Wenceslas Square
DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
TIME: 09:00-21:00 (24 Dec 09:00-15:00; 31 Dec 09:00-18:00)
PRICE: Adult: 200 CZK. Child: 100 CZK. Skates: 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 in the Old Town
DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
TIME: 10:00-21:00
PRICE: 150 CZK | | | This open-air ice rink at a Square near the Estates Theatre enhances the festive atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
| WHERE: Ovocny trh (behind Estates Theatre), Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating in the Old Town
DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 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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Nutcracker at National Theatre - Ballet Series
DATE: 07 December 2024 - 29 December 2024 | | Tickets available: 07,17,21,22,29 December 2024
The Nutcracker at the National Theatre is the most popular show of the entire Christmas season in Prague. Prague Experience has exclusive tickets for all dates - book tickets via our concert listings. | |
| WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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Don Giovanni at Estates Theatre - Winter Opera Series
DATE: 10 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
PRICE: 1090 CZK-1590 CZK | | Tickets available: 10,15 December 2024
Don Giovanni is performed at the Estates Theatre in Prague, where in 1787 Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of the opera. Impressive set designs, vibrant period costumes and a superb cast create a true sense of occasion. | |
| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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Mozart Season at Estates Theatre - Winter Opera Series
DATE: 10 December 2024 - 15 December 2024
PRICE: 1090 CZK-1590 CZK | | Tickets available: 10,13,15 December 2024; 16,19,27 January 2025
The Estates Theatre celebrates the magic of Mozart at the Prague home of the great composer. Audiences can look forward to stunning productions of Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and Le Nozze Di Figaro. | |
| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF by Prague Symphony
DATE: 11 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
TIME: 18:00
PRICE: 500 CZK-1200 CZK | | 'Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF' at Municipal House is the largest and most powerful concert of the entire Christmas season in Prague. This spectacular annual event features 190 musicians and singers from the Prague Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic Choir of Brno, Prague boys' choir Pueri Gaudentes, and Radost Praha Children's Choir. It is staged at Municipal House, in the grandest concert hall in Prague.
The concert always sells out - book tickets via our concert listings. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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FMX Gladiator Games
DATE: 14 December 2024
TIME: 13:30-19:00
PRICE: 690 CZK-1990 CZK | | | This freestyle motocross event attracts the best riders from the world FMX scene to Prague. It's a show full of adrenaline. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
DATE: 19 December 2024 - 21 December 2024
PRICE: 400 CZK-900 CZK | | Tickets available: 19,20,21 December 2024
'Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass' is performed in the stunning Smetana Concert Hall at Municipal House, and is an inseparable part of Christmas for many people in Czechia. 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 ages and nationalities.
Advance booking is essential as performance 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 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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Christmas Carols: Municipal House - Classical Concert
DATE: 24 December 2024
TIME: 17:00
PRICE: 800 CZK-1400 CZK | | | Christmas Carols at Municipal House is a beautiful concert featuring the best of Christmas music with carols. It is held 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 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 Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
DATE: 25 December 2024
TIME: 15:00 & 18:00
PRICE: 600 CZK-900 CZK | | 'Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass' is performed at St. Simon & St. Jude Church, and is an inseparable part of Christmas for many people in Czechia. 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 ages and nationalities.
Advance booking is essential as performance always sell out - for tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
| WHERE: St. Simon & St. Jude, Dusni 1, Old Town, 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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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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Farmer’s Market at Náplavka by the River: Saturdays
DATE: 01 September 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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Mysterious Nubia at National Museum - Exhibition
DATE: 01 September 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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Czech Portraits Over 200 Years - Art Exhibition
DATE: 01 September 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 September 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 September 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, 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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