Prague Events » What's on in November 2018

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.

This exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum 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.

Following 7 years of reconstruction works, the Historical Building of the National Museum in Prague is once more open to visitors. Over the course of the next few months the exhibition rooms will re-open in stages. To mark this momentous occasion, admission will be free until the end of 2018. Arrive early to avoid the queues.

This exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum 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 features an extraordinary series of paintings by the Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha. The Slav Epic displays 20 large canvases that capture the entire history of the Slavic nations.

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.

The National Museum in Prague is celebrating 200 years of its existence. This exhibition marks the occasion with a display of 200 of the most important and interesting artefacts from the museum's collections. Through these items the exhibition tells the story of the National Museum from its foundation to the present day.

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 New Building of the National Museum 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.

This exhibition at the Historical Building of the National Museum explores the relations between the Czechs and Slovaks, showing the things that have united and divided the two nations over the years. Some of the real-life stories are fascinating.

Welcome to the Czech Repubrick, the LEGOLAND of Czech monuments which has been constructed at the Hamleys store in Prague. See St. Vitus Cathedral, Karlstejn Castle and Hluboka Castle, plus a LEGO roller coaster. 2.5 tons of LEGO bricks were used to build the exhibition, which took 13,850 hours!

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.

The two artists' recently released album, 44/876, is the headline of the show, but the Prague audience will also get to hear Sting and Shaggy's individual hits: Every Breath You Take, An Englishman In New York and Message In A Bottle by Sting, and It Wasn’t Me, Mr. Boombastic and Angel by Shaggy. Sting and Shaggy initially came together to record their song Don’t Make Me Wait, which paid tribute to the Caribbean sounds that influenced them both.

Public holiday in Prague. Commemorates the student demonstration against Nazi occupation in 1939, and more famously the mass demonstration that started the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times.

Wooden huts and Christmas lights create a magical atmosphere. Browse the stalls stocked with local handicrafts, and sample traditional Czech food and drinks.

This annual exhibition features traditional nativity scenes, plus this year the focus is on toys, which are inseparably connected with Christmas. Traditional toys are on display, many made of wood, including the once popular rocking horses, and various marionette theatre puppets. There are also workshops showing visitors how toys and Christmas decorations are made. Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Czech Christmas.

The annual International Christmas Festival is organised by the Diplomatic Spouses Association Prague. The Congress Hall at the Hilton Hotel is transformed into a large marketplace where diplomats dressed in their national costumes sell typical products from their countries. Visitors can pick up clothing, fashion accessories, jewellery, artwork and handicrafts. There is also traditional food and drink to sample, and music and dance to enjoy. All proceeds go to charities in the Czech Republic.

Former frontman of Genesis, Ray Wilson, who replaced Phil Collins from 1996 to 1998, returns to play Genesis's greatest hits.

Jindrisska Tower presents traditional hand-carved wooden nativity scenes created by wood-carvers in Třešť, a small town in the Vysočina region, south-east of Prague.

Prague is famous for its opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances are held in magnificent opera houses, stunning concert halls, and in an array of churches and other historic buildings. 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.