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Prague Events in January 2027
Prague hosts a wide range of events in January 2027. Discover the food and drink festivals, sports and cultural events, live music, pop concerts, festive markets and exhibitions. Find out what’s on in the city with our up-to-date guide. |
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| New Year's Day | Czech State Day (Friday) - Public Holiday | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 | |
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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| Prague Christmas Markets (Main Markets)
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 06 January 2027 | |
| 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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| Christmas Market at Na Kampě Square
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 04 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 | |
| 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(S): 01 January 2027 - 05 January 2027 | |
| 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. | |
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| Three Kings Procession on Charles Bridge | |
| DATE(S): 05 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 15:30-16:45 | |
| 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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| Jan Palach Day | |
| DATE(S): 16 January 2027 | |
| 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 carried out his extraordinary act of self-immolation on 16th January 1969, and subsequently died three days later. People congregate at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism at the top of Wenceslas Square, near the horse, and at Olsanske Cemetery, where they lay flowers or light a candle in his memory. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 |
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 31 January 2027 | | | Prague is renowned for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are held in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and historic churches. Tickets often sell out, so advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | | Theatre in January 2027 | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 31 January 2027 | |
| Black light theatre shows provide a uniquely Czech theatrical experience, combining colourfully dressed mime artists, visual illusions, comedy, energetic dance routines, acrobatics, and dramatic sound and lighting effects. Performances are ideal for international visitors, as they feature little or no spoken dialogue. Advance reservations are recommended. | |
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