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Prague Events in August 2026
Prague hosts a wide range of events in August 2026. Discover food and drink festivals, cultural and sporting events, festive markets, exhibitions, live music and pop concerts. Find out what’s on in Prague with our up-to-date city guide. |
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| Swan Lake at Broadway Theatre - Summer Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 01 August 2026 - 29 August 2026 | |
| Performances Available: 1,5,8,10,12,15,19,22,26,29 August 2026 This innovative production of Swan Lake covers all four acts of the famous ballet, with its sublime fairy-tale spirit and emotional music by Tchaikovsky, but is slightly shortened to appeal to a wider audience. | |
| WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Prague 1 |
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| The Four Seasons at Municipal House - Classical Concerts
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| DATE(S): 05 August 2026 - 28 August 2026 | |
| Performances Available: 5,12,15,19,23,26,28 August 2026 The Four Seasons is performed in the Smetana Hall at the Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. The concerts feature Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons alongside other classical works by composers such as Pachelbel, Mozart, Bizet, Rossini, Brahms, Smetana, and Dvořák. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK |
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| Gala Concert + Opera & Ballet at Municipal House
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| DATE(S): 07 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| Beautiful classical concert staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, featuring the sublime music of famous composers Mozart, Dvorák, Strauss and others. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK |
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| Music from Movies at Municipal House - Concert
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| DATE(S): 09 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| 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 keyboard player, bass guitarist, a drummer and a singer, performs iconic movie scores by composers John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, and others. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 900 CZK-1450 CZK |
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| Claire’s Name Day: Wine & Picnic at St. Claire's Vineyard | |
| DATE(S): 12 August 2026 - 16 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-19:00 | |
| St. Claire's Vineyard celebrates its name day. The wine shop is the hub for the day, preparing picnics for visitors and advising on suitable local wines to sample either on its terrace or in the extensive gardens and vineyards surrounding it. St. Claire's Vineyard is part of Prague Botanical Garden in Troja; an area of rolling hillsides and vineyards in the outskirts of Prague. Food, wines and glasses are all available at reasonable rates. | |
| WHERE: St. Claire's Vineyard (Vinice sv. Kláry), Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha), Trojská 196, Troja, Prague 7 - Botanical Garden Map |
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| PRICE: 180 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C). Then, bus 112 direction Prague Zoo and alight at bus stop Kovarna. | |
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| Letní Letná - Festival | |
| DATE(S): 12 August 2026 - 31 August 2026 | |
Letní Letná (Summer in Letna Park) is an international festival of contemporary circus and theatre. It features international circus performers, including acrobats and clowns, concerts, film screenings, workshops, discussions and exhibitions.
Entry is free, then pay on the day to attend the shows you wish to see. | |
| WHERE: Letná Park (Letenské sady), Holešovice, Prague 7 |
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| Czech Tour 2026 - Cycling Race | |
| DATE(S): 13 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 11:50 | |
| Cycling enthusiasts and the general public can experience the atmosphere of the Tour de France on the streets of Prague. Spectators can watch the start of Stage 1 of the Czech Tour, which starts in Prague and finishes 163km later in Karlovy Vary. | |
| WHERE: Vítezné náměstí, Prague 6 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Dejvická (line A) | |
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| Pinot Noir Day at St. Claire's Vineyard | |
| DATE(S): 18 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-19:30 | |
| Pinot Noir Day is held annually at St. Claire's Vineyard, which is part of Prague Botanical Garden in Troja; an area of rolling hillsides and vineyards in the outskirts of Prague. Sample the different varieties of pinot noir produced at St. Claire's Vineyard. | |
| WHERE: Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha), Trojská 196, Troja, Prague 7 - Botanical Garden Map |
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| PRICE: 180 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C). Then, bus 112 direction Prague Zoo and alight at bus stop Kovarna. | |
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| Don Giovanni at Estates Theatre - Autumn Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 28 August 2026 | |
| Don Giovanni is performed at the Estates Theatre in Prague, where in 1787 Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of the opera. Impressive set designs, vibrant period costumes and a superb cast create a true sense of occasion. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1190 CZK-1690 CZK |
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| 2026-27 Opera Season Opens at Prague State Opera
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| DATE(S): 29 August 2026 | |
| The 2026-27 opera season at the Prague State Opera opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s intimate, tragic opera La traviata, set in 19th‑century Paris and focusing on the forbidden love between the courtesan Violetta and the nobleman Alfredo. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 990 CZK-1790 CZK |
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| Verdi Season at Prague State Opera
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| DATE(S): 29 August 2026 - 30 August 2026 | |
| Performances Available: 29,30 August 2026
The Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi with stunning productions of Rigoletto, La traviata, Nabucco, Macbeth, Aida and Otello - masterpieces that belong in the repertoire of every major opera house. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 990 CZK-1790 CZK |
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| 2026-27 Opera Season Opens at National Theatre
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| DATE(S): 30 August 2026 | |
| The 2026-27 opera season at the National Theatre opens with The Bartered Bride, the dramatic opera by the Czech composer Bedřich Smetana set over the course of a single day in a traditional Bohemian village during festival time. With stunning set designs and an outstanding cast, the opening night promises to be a spectacular event. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 1390 CZK-1790 CZK |
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| Harry Potter: The Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 06 August 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Monday-Friday: 10:00-20:00;
Saturday–Sunday: 09:00-20:30 | |
| Harry Potter: The Exhibition brings to life the most beloved scenes, characters and locations from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, alongside the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Explore innovative interactive technologies, authentic props and original costumes used in the productions. Test your skills at Quidditch, brew a potion, repot a mandrake and immerse yourself in the world of the Hogwarts houses. | |
| WHERE: PVA Exhibition Centre, Hall 6, Beranových 667, Letnany, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 450 CZK-1990 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Letnany (line C). | |
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| The Přemyslid Dynasty at National Museum - Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 June 2026 - 15 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| This exhibition, featuring over 900 historical artefacts, tells the story of the Přemyslid dynasty, which transformed the Czech principality into a kingdom. 'The Přemyslids. A Ruling Dynasty and Its Age' traces the lives of princes and kings from legendary beginnings to the dynasty’s eventual decline, highlighting their influence on the Czech lands and on Central Europe as a whole. | |
| WHERE: Historical Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Senior/Student 260 CZK. Child 0-14 yrs free |
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| Františka Plamínková at National Museum - Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 June 2026 - 31 August 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| Františka Plamínková was a pioneer of women’s rights, a teacher, politician, and a fighter against Nazism. This exhibition explores the life and values of one of the most remarkable figures of modern Czech history. It includes personal photographs and artifacts, letters, including a famous one sent to Adolf Hitler, and a library of over 700 volumes with notes that reveal how she thought and what shaped her. | |
| WHERE: New Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Senior/Student 260 CZK. Child 0-14 yrs free |
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| Waldstein Garden - Summer Season Opening | |
| DATE(S): 01 June 2026 - 31 October 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-19:00 | |
| Waldstein Garden (also known as Wallenstein Garden) is the second‑largest garden in Prague after Prague Castle Gardens. Stroll through the meticulously landscaped grounds and around the pond, mix with peacocks and other birds, and admire the grand Sala Terrena. Also, take in the sweeping backdrop of Prague Castle. | |
| WHERE: Waldstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada), Letenská, 118 00, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Malostranska (line A). One of the entrances to Waldstein Garden is next to the exit from the metro. | |
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| Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 June 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-19:00 | |
| This exhibition, staged in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's work. Dresses and accessories form the core exhibits, supplemented with sculptures, chandeliers, glass, porcelain and graphic art. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 260 CZK. Senior/Student 155 CZK. Family 550 CZK |
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| World of Banksy - Design Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 June 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Wed 10:00-20:00; Thu-Sun 10:00-21:00 | |
| An exhibition of the works of Banksy, the world's most famous graffiti artist. It is not authorised by Banksy, but never-the-less exhibits include 60 printed pieces on loan from private collections and 30 wall graffities. | |
| WHERE: St. Michael's Church, Michalska 29, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Child 150 CZK. Family 910 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| Evolution of Plants at Prague Botanical Garden - Nature Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 26 June 2026 - 20 September 2026 | |
| TIME: Daily 09:00-19:00 | |
| The Evolution of Plants exhibition is held in the Fata Morgana Greenhouse at the Prague Botanical Garden. This tropical greenhouse offers visitors the unique experience of stepping into a jungle within the city. It showcases a wide variety of plant species, including several endangered ones, and is also home to chameleons, frogs, fish, and tropical butterflies. | |
| WHERE: Prague Botanical Garden (Botanická zahrada Praha), Trojská 196, Troja, Prague 7 - Botanical Garden Map |
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| PRICE: 180 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C). Then, bus 112 direction Prague Zoo and alight at bus stop Kovarna. | |
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| Lesser Town Market: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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| DATE(S): 02 July 2026 - 17 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Tuesdays & Thursdays 08:00-19:00 | |
| The Lesser Town Market combines the best produce of a typical Czech farmers' market with international food and drink. Stalls offer seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats and pastries, plus beers, wines and spirits. There is also hot food and drinks for immediate consumption. | |
| WHERE: Lesser Town Square, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Malostranske namesti (trams 12,15,20,22) | |
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| Farmers' Market at Náplavka (by the River): Saturdays
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| DATE(S): 04 July 2026 - 19 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Saturdays 08:00-14:00 | |
| Visit the riverside farmers’ market at Náplavka, Rašínovo Nábreží, along the river embankment. Discover fresh farm produce from Czech growers, breeders, and producers, as well as flowers, ceramics, natural cosmetics, and a variety of food and drinks available for immediate consumption. | |
| WHERE: Náplavka, Rašínovo Nábreží (river embankment), Prague 2 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého namesti, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo náměstí (line B) | |
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| | | Classical Concerts, Opera & Ballet in August 2026 | |
| DATE(S): 01 August 2026 - 31 August 2026 | | | 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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| | | Black Light Theatre in August 2026 | |
| DATE(S): 01 August 2026 - 31 August 2026 | |
| Black light theatre shows offer 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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