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Prague Events in October 2026
Prague hosts a wide range of events in October 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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| Sweeney Todd at Prague State Opera - Autumn Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 24 September 2026 - 25 October 2026 | |
| Available Performances: 24,27 September; 02,03,03,10,11,11,13,14,22,25,25 October 2026
The legendary Broadway musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been reimagined for the stage of the Prague State Opera. In Victorian London, the notorious barber Sweeney Todd and baker Mrs. Lovett produce gruesome meat pies that become a culinary sensation. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 890 CZK-1490 CZK |
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| Swan Lake at Broadway Theatre - Autumn Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 01 October 2026 - 29 October 2026 | |
| Available Performances: 1,6,12,19,23,29 October 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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| Le Nozze Di Figaro at Estates Theatre
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| DATE(S): 02 October 2026 - 25 October 2026 | |
Available Performances: 2,22,25 October 2026.
Mozart's comedic opera, Le Nozze Di Figaro, is playing at the historic Prague home of the famous composer, the Estates Theatre. 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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| North Czech Philharmonic at Municipal House - Classical Concert
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| DATE(S): 03 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| Formed in 1838, the North Czech Philharmonic is one of the oldest Czechia orchestras. This remarkable concert is performed in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features 60 musicians. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 700 CZK-1300 CZK |
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| Kafka: The Trial at Estates Theatre - Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 03 October 2026 - 07 October 2026 | |
| Available Performances: 3,7 October 2026 Franz Kafka’s eponymous 1914 literary masterpiece has been adapted for the stage in the form of a ballet. Its traumatizing plot offers a message which is still valid today. It runs for just a limited period at the Estates Theatre. Advance booking is essential.
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| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 790 CZK-1090 CZK |
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| Don Giovanni at Estates Theatre - Autumn Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 04 October 2026 - 10 October 2026 | |
| Available Performances: 4,10 October 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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| Speedway Memorial to Lubos Tomice | |
| DATE(S): 05 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 18:00 | |
| Czech Speedway juniors compete in one of the Czech championship races. The race is important in determining the final rankings. | |
| WHERE: Marketa Stadium, U Vojtesky 11, Prague 6 |
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| Deep Purple - Concert | |
| DATE(S): 07 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 | |
| The legendary rock band Deep Purple returns to the O2 in Prague to play their famous hits Smoke on the Water and Highway Star, as well as a cross-section of all their work across decades. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 1476-2656 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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| Pumpkins and Halloween at Prague Botanical Garden | |
| DATE(S): 09 October 2026 - 01 November 2026 | |
| The Prague Botanical Garden hosts a variety Autumnal events: a pumpkin exhibition, pumpkin carving weekends and an Autumn workshop, culminating in a Halloween Celebration and Lantern Parade on the 31 October. | |
| WHERE: Exhibition Hall, Ornamental Garden and Forest at 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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| Rossini Season at National Theatre
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| DATE(S): 14 October 2026 - 24 October 2026 | |
| Available Performances: 14, 20, 24 October 2026 The National Theatre celebrates the great Italian composer Gioachino Rossini with a stunning production of Il Barbiere Di Siviglia - a masterpiece that belongs 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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| Czech National Symphony Orchestra at Municipal House
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| DATE(S): 14 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 19:30 | |
| The Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO), one of the great Czech orchestras and one of the busiest symphonic ensembles in Europe, performs in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: 550 CZK-1050 CZK |
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| SIGNAL Festival | |
| DATE(S): 15 October 2026 - 18 October 2026 | |
| The SIGNAL festival is an open-air celebration of light. Many of Prague's famous buildings are bathed in an array of colours, illuminated by the best in modern lighting technology. Both fixed lighting and video projection is used. To enjoy the shows, simply stroll around the city centre, and the Vinohrady/Vrsovice districts after dark. | |
| WHERE: Old Town Square and Vinohrady/Vrsovice, Prague 1 |
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| Soup Fest at Smíchovská Náplavka (River Embankment) - Food Festival | |
| DATE(S): 17 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 11:00-18:00 | |
| On the river embankment in Prague, taste the best soups from around the world. Visitors can look forward to sampling both Czech soups, such as potato, Kulajda, cabbage, lentil and pumpkin broths, and also soups from around the world, such as borscht, Mexican chipotle, Malaysian laksa, French bouillabaisse, Vietnamese pho, Moroccan harira and Japanese ramen. | |
| WHERE: Smíchovská náplavka, Hořejší nábreží (river embankment), Prague 5 |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Andel (line B); Tram stop: Andel. | |
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| The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension - Concert | |
| DATE(S): 25 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 19:30 | |
| A live experience takes Hans Zimmer fans through his world of film music. Orchestral suites are combined with stunning visual projections, powerful sound arrangements, and moving solo performances. Enjoy soundtracks from Inception, Interstellar, Dune and Gladiator. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 1290 CZK-5490 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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| Independent Czechoslovak State Day - Public Holiday | |
| DATE(S): 28 October 2026 | |
Public Holiday. 'Independent Czechoslovak State Day' marks the most important date in the country's history. It commemorates the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, following the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening hours. | |
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| National Museum - Free Admission | |
| DATE(S): 28 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 09:00-18:00 | |
| Visit the National Museum in Prague for free. Includes the Historical Building, the New Building and the Underground Corridor. | |
| WHERE: National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1 |
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| Czech Senate Open Day - Free Admission | |
| DATE(S): 28 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 08:00-17:00 | |
| The Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic opens its doors to the public to celebrate Independent Czechoslovak State Day. Visitors can explore the seat of the Senate, the Meeting Hall, the magnificent Wallenstein Palace and Kolowrat Palace. | |
| WHERE: Valdstejnský palác (Wallenstein Palace), Valdstejnské Square 4, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| National Gallery Prague - Free Admission | |
| DATE(S): 28 October 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-18:00 | |
| The National Gallery Prague offers free admission to its permanent exhibitions, allowing visitors to explore three major art galleries. | |
WHERE: Schwarzenberg Palace Art Gallery, Hradčanské náměstí 2,
Castle District, Prague 1;
Sternberg Palace Art Gallery, Hradčanské náměstí 15,
Castle District, Prague 1;
St. Agnes Convent Medieval Art Gallery, U Milosrdných 17,
Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| Harry Potter: The Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 06 August 2026 - 21 March 2027 | |
| 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 May 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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| Waldstein Garden - Summer Season Opening | |
| DATE(S): 01 May 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 May 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 May 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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| Lesser Town Market: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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| DATE(S): 02 June 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): 06 June 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 October 2026 | |
| DATE(S): 01 October 2026 - 31 October 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 October 2026 | |
| DATE(S): 01 October 2026 - 31 October 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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