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Prague Events: What's on in 2026
Your guide to the best events in Prague in 2026-2027: food and drink festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and local and festive markets. Find out what's on in Prague all year round. |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2025
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 06 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-22:00 |
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| 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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Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) Christmas Markets
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 07 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 |
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| Republic Square has two Christmas markets. One market is near Ulice V Celnici street (until 24 Dec 25), the second is in front of Palladium Shopping Centre (until 7 Jan 26). Both offer handcrafted wares and traditional Czech food and drink. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky), Prague 1 |
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Na Kampě Christmas Market
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 04 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 |
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| Charming Christmas market set in a historic, picturesque square by Charles Bridge in the Lesser Town. Specialises in traditional food and drink (with few handicrafts). Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Na Kampě Square (Na Kampě), Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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New Year & Festive Concerts
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 05 January 2026 | |
From New Year's Day to the Twelfth Night (5th January), it is traditional to attend a classical concert in Prague. The grand concert halls, palaces and churches welcome in the New Year with special performances.
Advance booking is essential, as performances always sell out. | |
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Ice Skating (Open-air) at Wenceslas Square |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 15 February 2026 | |
| TIME: 09:00-22:00 |
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| An open-air ice rink at Wenceslas Square enhances the festive, winter atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 200 CZK. Child 100 CZK. Skate Hire 150 CZK |
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Ice Skating (Open-air) at Na Frantisku in the Old Town |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 28 February 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Thu 08:00-18:30; Sat-Sun 08:00-19:30 |
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| 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. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Kozi 847, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 70 CZK. Child 40 CZK. Skate Hire 50 CZK |
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Prague Floorball Cup |
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DATE: 02 January 2026 - 04 January 2026 | |
| The Prague Floorball Cup is an international tournament for young players of this fast-growing sport. Teams from Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Finland, Sweden and Austria compete. | |
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Ave Marie at St. Francis Church - Classical Concerts
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DATE: 04 January 2026 - 10 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 19:00 |
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TICKETS: 4,6,7,10 January 2026
Ave Maria is performed at the St. Francis of Assisi Church, located next to Charles Bridge at the entrance to the Old Town. Every detail of this magnificent building reflects the rich tableau of Prague's Baroque period - experience the setting and music as Mozart himself would have. | |
| WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi Church, Krizovnicke namesti, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 900 CZK-1450 CZK |
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Three Kings Procession on Charles Bridge |
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DATE: 05 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 15:30-16:45 |
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| In celebration of the journey undertaken by the Magi to Bethlehem to greet the baby Jesus, Three Kings dressed in regal attire parade on camels through the centre of Prague. The procession sets out from the Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí) at 15:30, travels across Charles Bridge, and reaches the Old Town Square at 16:45. The parade ends on the stage at the Christmas Markets on the square, where the Three Kings present gifts to the Infant Jesus. The music relayed through speakers on the square is Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet at Municipal House
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DATE: 05 January 2026 - 11 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 5,11 January 2026
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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| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK |
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The Four Seasons at Municipal House - Concert
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DATE: 06 January 2026 - 22 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 6,19,22 January 2026
Performed by the Prague Music Orchestra in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, this wonderful concert features famous pieces by Pachelbel, Brahms, Sarasate and Vivaldi, including The Four Seasons. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK |
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The Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
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DATE: 11 January 2026 - 29 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 11,29 January 2026
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. | |
| WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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RCZ Rammstein Tribute Symphonic Show - Concert |
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DATE: 12 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 |
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| A tribute to the popular Berlin band Rammstein. Features more than 200 light elements, a massive sound system, fires, pyrotechnics and almost 60 musicians on stage. | |
| WHERE: Forum Karlín, Pernerova 53, Prague 8 |
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| PRICE: 990 CZK-1690 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Krizikova (line B). | |
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Swan Lake at Broadway Theatre - Winter Ballet Series
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DATE: 16 January 2026 - 30 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 16,23,30 January 2026
This innovative production of Swan Lake covers all four acts of the famous ballet, with its sublime fairy-tale spirit and emotional music by Tchaikovsky, but is slightly shortened to appeal to a wider audience. | |
| WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Prague 1 |
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La bohème at Prague State Opera - Opera at Christmas
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DATE: 17 January 2026 - 31 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 17,22,25,31 January 2026
Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini with a series of performances of his most popular opera, La bohème, which is set on Christmas Eve. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 890 CZK-1490 CZK |
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The Magic Flute at Estates Theatre - Opera Series
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DATE: 18 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 17:00 |
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Mozart's fairy tale opera, The Magic Flute, is playing at the historic Prague home of the famous composer, the Estates Theatre.
Advance booking is essential, as performances always sell out. | |
| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1190 CZK-1690 CZK |
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Jan Palach Day |
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DATE: 20 January 2026 | |
| Jan Palach Day commemorates a young Czech student who set himself on fire in protest at the
Soviet invasion of August 1968, during the communist era. Palach subsequently died on the 19th January 1969. Czech people congregate at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism at the top of Wenceslas Square, and at Olsanske Cemetery, where they lay flowers or light a candle in his memory. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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Gregory Porter - Concert |
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DATE: 20 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 |
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| American singer and songwriter Gregory Porter mixes jazz, funk, soul, R&B, gospel and acoustic pop with his smooth, baritone voice. | |
| WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 1690 CZK-5990 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. | |
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Verdi Season at Prague State Opera
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DATE: 21 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 21 January 2026
The Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi with stunning productions of La traviata, Nabucco and Otello, works that belong in the repertoire of all major opera houses. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 890 CZK-1790 CZK |
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Scheherazade at National Theatre - Ballet Series
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DATE: 22 January 2026 - 31 January 2026 | |
TICKETS: 22,23,25,31 January 2026
The ballet Scheherazade is based on the story of The Arabian Nights (also known as One Thousand and One Nights). It runs for just a limited period at the National Theatre. Advance booking is essential, as performances are expected to sell out. | |
| WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 750 CZK-1290 CZK |
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Andrea Bocelli - Concert |
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DATE: 23 January 2026 - 24 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 |
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| Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to the O2 Arena in Prague to perform alongside the Czech National Symphony Orchestra and special guests. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 3690 CZK-12995 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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Ice Skating (Open-air) at Ovocný trh in the Old Town |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-21:00 |
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| An open-air ice rink at Ovocný trh, a square behind the Estates Theatre, enhances the festive atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Ovocný trh (behind Estates Theatre), Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating (Open-air) at Tower Park |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 28 February 2026 | |
| 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 |
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| 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. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Tower Park, Žižkov Tower, Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 |
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| PRICE: Price 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family 380 CZK. Skate Hire 50 CZK |
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TRAVEL: Metro station: Jirího z Podebrad (line A)
Tram stop: Jirího z Podebrad (trams 11,13) | |
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Ice Skating (Open-air) at Letná Park |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 01 March 2026 | |
| TIME: Daily 09:00-21:00 |
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| The largest open-air ice rink in Prague (42m x 20m) is at Letna Park, opposite Letná Football Stadium. Skaters of all levels are welcome. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Letná Park (Letenské sady), Holešovice, Prague 7 |
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| PRICE: Adult 140 CZK. Child 100 CZK. Skate Hire 100-130 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Hradcanska (line A), then tram to Sparta (trams 1,8,12,25,26,51,56) | |
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Ice Skating (Indoor Ice Rink) at Výstavišti |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 29 March 2026 | |
| TIME: Sat-Sun 15:15–17:15 |
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| Ice skating at an indoor ice rink at Výstaviště, a short tram ride from the city centre. Open every weekend, skaters of all levels are welcome. No advance booking required. | |
| WHERE: Small Sports Hall (Malá Sportovní Hala), Výstaviště 67, Výstaviště, Prague 7 |
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| PRICE: Adults 150 CZK. Child 80 CZK. Skate Hire 60 CZK-100 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Vystaviste; Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C) and walk 500 metres. | |
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Vltava Famed & Flowing - Art & Design Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 04 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 |
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| To mark the 150th anniversary of Bedrich Smetana's iconic symphonic poem Vltava, Prague Castle Riding School presents iconic paintings of the river, sculptures, models, jewellery and coins. Also on displays is the original manuscript of Vltava from Smetana's Má vlast (My Country) cycle, and the reliquary of St. John of Nepomuk. | |
| WHERE: Prague Castle Riding School (Jízdárna Pražského hradu) at Prague Castle, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adults 220 CZK. Family 440 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). Then take tram 22 or 23 up the hill and alight at Tram stop: Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle). | |
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Titanic World Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 30 April 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00;
Sat-Sun 09:30-19:00 |
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| Learn about the fate of the legendary Titanic ship and its passengers at this fascinating exhibition. See hundreds of exhibits recovered from the ocean floor; walk through real cabins, lounges, and part of the engine room; touch an iceberg; and, get your picture taken on the bow of the ship. Audio visual displays recreate the former glory of the Titanic. | |
| WHERE: PVA Exhibition Centre, Beranových 667, Letnany, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 380 CZK–690 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Letnany (line C). | |
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Skin Care at Galerie Rudolfinum - Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 11 January 2026 | |
| TIME: Tue-Wed 10:00-18:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 |
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| Skin Care is a thought provoking art exhibition by Katerina Vincourová, in which she presents the cyclical nature of all things, the infinite return from end to beginning, destruction, and rebirth. In a series of rooms, Vincourová's drawings, objects and installations display her artistic expression, characterised by a non-standard use of common materials associated with the human body and everyday life. | |
| WHERE: Galerie Rudolfinum, Alsovo nabrezi 12, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Prehistoric Adventures of Eduard Štorch - Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 30 June 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 |
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| Eduard Štorch was a popular author of books for children and an avid amateur archaeologist. This exhibition connects both aspects of his life, through displays divided into five parts: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Roman Age and the Early Middle Ages. Visitors can discover the world of mammoth hunters, wolves, bears and beavers, as well as Roman and Celtic warriors. | |
| WHERE: New Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Senior/Student 260 CZK. Child 0-14 yrs free |
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Františka Plamínková and Us - Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 |
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| Františka Plamínková was a pioneer of women’s rights, a teacher, politician, and a fighter against Nazism. This exhibition explores the life and values of one of the most remarkable figures of modern Czech history. It includes personal photographs and artifacts, letters, including a famous one sent to Adolf Hitler, and a library of over 700 volumes with notes that reveal how she thought and what shaped her. | |
| WHERE: New Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Senior/Student 260 CZK. Child 0-14 yrs free |
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Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-19:00 |
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| 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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| PRICE: Adult 260 CZK. Senior/Student 155 CZK. Family 550 CZK |
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World of Banksy - Design Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Wed 10:00-20:00; Thu-Sun 10:00–21:00 |
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| 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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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Child 150 CZK. Family 910 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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Nativity Scenes at Our Lady of the Snows Church |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 06 January 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 (24 & 31 Dec 10:00-15:00; 01 Jan 13:00-18:00) |
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| 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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| PRICE: 100 CZK |
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Nativity Scenes at Charles Bridge Museum |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 02 February 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 |
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| A traditional nativity scene made of straw, featuring life-sized figurines is on display at Charles Bridge Museum. There is a special emphasis on Šumava folk nativity scenes. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge Museum, Krizovnicke namesti 3, Prague 1 |
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31 January 2026 | | | Prague is renowned for classical concerts, opera, and ballet. Performances take place in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and historic churches. They are popular, and tickets often sell out - so advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | | Prague Theatre in January 2026 |
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| DATE: 01
January 2026 - 31 January 2026 | |
| 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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