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Prague Events: What's on in January 2026
Your guide to the best events in Prague in
January 2026
: 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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New Year's | Czech State Day (Thursday) - Public Holiday |
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DATE: 01 January 2026
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Public Holiday. New Year's Day is also celebrated as Czech State Day in Czechia. The country commemorates the dividing of Czechoslovakia into Czechia and Slovakia on this day in 1993.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. The Christmas markets are open. Small to medium sized shops are open, but large shops (over 200m2) are closed. | |
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New Year's Concerts
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 04 January 2026
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From New Year's Day to the Twelfth Night, it is traditional to attend a classical concert in Czechia. The grand concert halls, palaces and historic churches welcome in the New Year in Prague with special performances.
Advance booking is essential, as performances always sell out. | |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2025
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 06 January 2026
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| 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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Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 15 February 2026
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| TIME: 09:00-22:00 (24 Dec 09:00-15:00; 31 Dec 09:00-18:00)
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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. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 200 CZK. Child 100 CZK. Skates Hire 150 CZK |
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Ice Skating at Na Frantisku in the Old Town |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 28 February 2026
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| TIME: Sun-Thu 08:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-21:00/22:00
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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. | |
| WHERE: Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Kozi 847, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 70 CZK. Child 40 CZK. Skates Hire 50 CZK |
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Ice Skating at Tower Park |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 28 February 2026
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| 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. | |
| WHERE: Tower Park, Žižkov Tower, Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 |
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| PRICE: Price 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family 380 CZK. Skates 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 at Výstavišti |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 29 March 2026
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| TIME: Saturday-Sunday 15:15–17:15
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| Ice skating at an inside ice rink at Výstavište, a short tram ride from the city centre. Open every weekend, skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
| WHERE: Small Sports Hall (Malá Sportovní Hala), Výstavište 67, Výstavište, Prague 7 |
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| PRICE: Adults 150 CZK. Child 80 CZK. Skates 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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The Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
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DATE: 01 January 2026
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TICKETS: 01,11,29 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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Verdi Season at Prague State Opera
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DATE: 02 January 2026 - 21 January 2026
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TICKETS: 02,21 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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Prague Floorball Cup |
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DATE: 02 January 2026 - 04 January 2026
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| 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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Music from Movies at Municipal House - Concert
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DATE: 03 January 2026
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| TIME: 20:00
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| Music from Movies is performed in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, by the Dvorák Symphony Orchestra Prague. The celebrated chamber orchestra, accompanied by a bass guitarist, drummer and a singer, performs iconic movie scores by composers like John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Ennio Morricone. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 900 CZK-1450 CZK |
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La bohčme at Prague State Opera - Opera at Christmas
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DATE: 03 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
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TICKETS: 03,17,22,25,31 January 2026
Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini with a series of performances of his most popular opera, La bohčme, 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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Three Kings Procession on Charles Bridge |
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DATE: 05 January 2026
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| 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 námestí) 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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The Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
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DATE: 11 January 2026 - 29 January 2026
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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
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| 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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The Magic Flute at Estates Theatre - Opera Series
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DATE: 18 January 2026
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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Andrea Bocelli - Concert |
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DATE: 23 January 2026 - 24 January 2026
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| 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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| | | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in January 2026
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| DATE: 01
January 2026 -
31 January 2026 | | | 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 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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