Prague Events » What's on in September 2018

Folk tales and fairy tales play a strong role in the national psyche in the Czech Republic. This exhibition, aimed at adults and children, explores the influence of Czech fairy tales on music.

This exhibition at the National Museum New Building explores the effects of light on life. Energy from sunlight has played a key role in the evolution and diversity of living organisms (although some species do survive without light, for example in deep caves). Cartoon characters guide children through the exhibition.

This exhibition at the National Museum New Building reveals the remarkable beauty and diversity of animal species on Earth, and draws attention to modern dangers that put it at risk. Displays include animals that once roamed freely in the Czech lands, such as brown bears, elk and beavers, plus African animals, and extinct animals such as a full dinosaur skeleton.

This exhibition at Municipal House features an extraordinary series of paintings by the Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha. The Slav Epic shows 20 large canvases that capture the entire history of the Slavic nations, including the Czech nation. The exhibition forms part of the celebrations to mark 100 years since the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia in October 2018.

This unique exhibition at the Prague City Museum tells the history of Prague from 1848 to the proclamation of the independence of Czechoslovakia in 1918.

This exhibition at the National Museum New Building explores the world of the Celts in Central Europe in prehistoric times. Archaeological finds have revealed the everyday life of the Celts, including their intricate craftsmanship and religious rituals. The National Museum holds one of the most extensive archaeological collections of Celtic artefacts in Europe.

Welcome to the Czech Repubrick, the LEGOLAND of Czech monuments constructed at the Hamleys store in Prague. See St Vitus Cathedral, Karlstejn Castle, Jested TV Tower, Hluboka Castle and other monuments. Plus, enjoy the largest LEGO roller coaster. 2.5 tons of LEGO bricks were used in the exhibition, and it took 13,850 hours to build!

This exhibition, held in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's 30 years of work. Dresses and accessories are the core exhibits, supplemented by sculptures, glass, porcelain and graphic art.

Performances: 07,08,10,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21 September
Major series of concerts celebrating Antonín Dvořák, the great Czech composer. Concerts feature works by both Dvořák and international composers, and are performed by Czech and international orchestras in the magnificent main concert hall at Rudolfinum. Search our opera & concert listings for 'Dvorak's Prague Festival' - all performances listed are available to book now.

St. Wenceslas Market features wooden huts selling glassware, ceramics, wooden toys, candles, jewellery, puppets, embroidery and other local handicrafts. There is also local food and drinks on offer; grilled sausages, hams on spits, pastries, Czech beer and hot mulled wine.

Public holiday. Commemorates St. Wenceslas, patron saint of the Czech Republic, and his murder by his brother in 935.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times.

The St. Wenceslas Vines Festival runs annually on St. Wenceslas's Day, 28th September, to celebrate both the Czech patron saint and the grape harvest. It takes place on the hillside below Prague Castle at St. Wenceslas Vineyard, which is in the grounds of Villa Richter. Sample newly fermented wines and the best finished wines from previous years. For entertainment there are knightly contests, live music and dance. Even St. Wenceslas should put in an appearance!

The Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall Tower has undergone an extensive renovation, and will be unveiled at 6pm on 28th September 2018. The clock will then start running again. The ceremony will be followed by a spectacular projection on the Old Town Hall Tower at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm.

Municipal House is a fitting setting for an exhibition commemorating 100 years since the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia. The declaration was signed in this very building on the 28th October 1918.

Prague is famous for opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances take place in magnificent opera houses, stunning concert halls, and in an array of historic churches. Tickets are reasonably priced, so shows often sell out. Advance reservations are therefore highly recommended.

Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre is a mix of dynamic dance routines, mime artists, animated film, and state-of-the-art visual and sound effects. While marionette theatre features giant puppets. Shows are highly visual, so appeal to adults and children of all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are highly recommended.