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Prague Events: What's on in January 2027
Your guide to the best events in Prague in January 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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New Year's Day | Czech State Day (Friday) - Public Holiday |
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DATE: 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
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DATE: 01 January 2027 - 06 January 2027 | |
| 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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Na Kampě Christmas Market
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DATE: 01 January 2027 - 04 January 2027 | |
| 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 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, as performances often sell out. | |
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Three Kings Procession on Charles Bridge |
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DATE: 05 January 2027 | |
| 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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| | | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in January 2027 |
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| DATE: 01
January 2027 -
31 January 2027 | | | 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 2027 |
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| DATE: 01
January 2027 - 31 January 2027 | |
| 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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