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Prague Events » What's on in Prague in May 2021
Prague hosts events all year round, including food and drink festivals, exhibitions, rock and pop concerts, classical music festivals, marathons, and the Easter and Christmas markets. Prague Experience is your Prague events guide. |
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Kings of the Sun - Exhibition
Dates: 01 April 2021 - 06 June 2021
Times: Daily 10:00-18:00
Prices: Adult: 250 CZK. Senior/Student/Child: 170 CZK. No need to book, tickets are available on the day. | | | The Kings of the Sun exhibition at the National Museum documents the greatest archaeological discoveries of Czech Egyptologists. Treasures from the 3rd to 1st millennium BC are on display, including a unique royal sculpture of King Raneferef, one of the four pharaohs buried in Abusir, and an extensive collection of statues from the tombs of Princess Sheretnebty and the scribe Nefer.
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| Where: National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1. |
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Treasures of Numismatic Collections - Exhibition
Dates: 01 April 2021 - 27 June 2021
Times: Daily 10:00-18:00
Prices: Adult: 250 CZK. Senior/Student/Child: 170 CZK. No need to book, tickets are available on the day. | | | The Treasures of the Numismatic Collections displays coins and medals from ancient times through to the 20th century. The exhibits, which include a large number of Bohemian coins, come from private collections and the National Museum collections. | |
| Where: National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1. |
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Famous Czech Composers - Exhibition
Dates: 01 April 2021 - 30 June 2021
Times: Daily 10:00-18:00 | | | This new exhibition at the Historical building of the National Museum will guide you through life and work of the four extraordinary Czech classical music composers: Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, Leoš Janáček, Bohuslav Martinů. | |
| Where: National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1. |
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Blanka Matragi: Fashion Designer - Exhibition
Dates: 01 April 2021 - 31 December 2021
Times: Daily 10:00-19:00
Prices: 260 CZK. No need to book, tickets are available on the day. | | | This exhibition, held in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's work. Dresses and accessories are the core exhibits, supplemented by sculptures, chandeliers, glass and porcelain objects, and art. | |
| Where: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1. |
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iMucha - Exhibition
Dates: 01 April 2021 - 31 December 2021
Times: 10:00-19:00
Prices: Adult: 290 CZK. Senior/Student/Child: 190 CZK. No need to book, tickets are available on the day. | | | The iMucha exhibition at Municipal House is a comprehensive collection of posters and other works by Alfons Mucha. The collection is owned by the Czech former world No.1 tennis player Ivan Lendl, and when it was previously displayed it broke the record for the most-visited exhibition of fine arts in the Czech Republic. It returns with a new look, bringing Mucha's works to life with digital technology; models from his posters are shown in motion, visitors can follow the amazing revived storyline of the Slav Epic, and Alfons Mucha himself speaks from a self-portrait. | |
| Where: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1. |
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Febiofest: Prague International Film Festival
Dates: 29 April 2021 - 07 May 2021 | | | Febiofest is an international film festival screening the best of the past year's cinema releases. The festival focuses on feature-length films, but short, documentary, experimental and animated movies also form part of the mix. Most screenings are at Cinestar Andel. | |
| Where: Cinema City Slovanský dům, Na Příkopě 22, Prague 1 |
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Labour Day - Public Holiday
Dates: 01 May 2021 | | | Public holiday. Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times. | |
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May Rituals
Dates: 01 May 2021 | | | Petrin Hill is the romantic setting for couples in love to spend a few hours together, after placing flowers at the feet of a statue of the celebrated 19th century poet, Karel Hynek Macha. Macha created several myths, a few illegitimate offspring and an epic poem called 'May'. Thus, lovers make a pilgrimage in his name and find a quiet corner to, well, er, let's say no more. | |
| Where: Petrin Hill, Prague 5. |
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Veggie Naplavka Market
Dates: 01 May 2021
Times: 10:00-19:00
Prices: Free entry. | | | Veggie Naplavka Market is a smaller version of Veggie Festival, the largest Czech vegan event held annually at Naplavka (an embankment by the river). Same as the Veggie Festival this market will present the newest trends in healthy and animal friendly lifestyles and will be created in a style of farmer's markets. | |
| Where: Náplavka, Rasínovo nabrezi (river embankment), Prague 2. | | Travel: Metro station: Karlovo namesti (line B); Tram stop: Vyton. |
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5 Seconds Of Summer - Concert
Dates: 05 May 2021
Times: 20:00
Prices: 1390 CZK-1790 CZK | | | Australian band 5 Seconds Of Summer are playing Prague as part of their 2020 world tour. | |
| Where: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9. | | Travel: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is next to O2 Arena, which is opposite the metro station. |
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Comic/Con Prague - Festival
Dates: 07 May 2021 - 09 May 2021
Times: Friday 13:00–23:00, Saturday 09:00–23:00, Sunday 09:00–19:00
Prices: Friday & Sunday 690 CZK; Saturday 990 CZK. | | | Fans of sci-fi, fantasy and horror will enjoy this international three-day festival dedicated to video games, board games, films, TV shows, comics, books, paintings and more. | |
| Where: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9. | | Travel: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is next to O2 Arena, which is opposite the metro station. |
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Liberation Day - Public Holiday
Dates: 08 May 2021 | | Public holiday. Celebrates the end of World War II. Although Soviet tanks rolled in to liberate the Czech Republic a day later than elsewhere, on the 9th May 1945, VE Day is celebrated on the 8th May in line with other former Communist countries "liberated" by the Russians.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. Shops have limited opening times. | |
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Open House Prague
Dates: 10 May 2021 - 16 May 2021
Times: 10:00-18:00 | | | The Open House Prague project offers the public the opportunity to visit 80 normally inaccessible buildings and premises. Visit the headquarters of companies and go up on the roofs of their buildings, see behind the scenes at railway stations and churches, visit the Mayor’s Residence, and explore the Romanesque cellars of the Stone Bell House. Buildings that participate are free to enter, with volunteers on hand to guide you. | |
| Where: Various places in Prague. |
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One World Film Festival
Dates: 10 May 2021 - 28 May 2021 | | | One World is an annual international human rights film festival. It features thought provoking documentaries, often by lesser known directors and producers. One World film festivals are held around the world, with the Prague festival running annually in March. This year's editions has had to be postponed to September. | |
| Where: Kasarna Karlin cinema + small cinemas in Prague. |
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Get Rainbowed
Dates: 15 May 2021
Times: 11:00 | | | Get Rainbowed is a unique 5km running event across 5 colour zones. | |
| Where: to be announced |
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Joe Satriani - Concert
Dates: 15 May 2021
Times: 20:00
Prices: 1390 CZK-1690 CZK | | | The influential and respected instrumental rock guitarist, Joe Satriani, is coming to Prague to present his new album. | |
| Where: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4. | | Travel: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). |
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St. John's Navalis Sound & Light Show
Dates: 15 May 2021
Times: 20:00-22:30 | | Sound and light spectacle on the river. Gather on Charles Bridge or along the banks of the river nearby, or book a river cruise or a table at a riverside restaurant to enjoy a flotilla of historical boats, Baroque music and fireworks.
18:45 - St. John’s Procession
from Prague Castle to Charles Bridge.
20:00 - Regatta of ancient boats.
21:00 - Baroque classical music on the river.
21:55 - Fireworks over the river. | |
| Where: Charles Bridge, Prague 1. |
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iMucha: Alphonse Mucha - Visual Experience
Dates: 19 May 2021
Times: 20:00
Prices: 1290 CZK-3490 CZK | | | This unique multimedia show celebrates the work of the famous Czech painter and designer, Alfons Mucha. 160 years after he was born, iMucha presents the great man's posters, the Slav Epic and unknown works in motion, in sophisticated animations. | |
| Where: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 2345/17, Prague 9. | | Travel: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is next to O2 Arena, which is opposite the metro station. |
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Bonnie Tyler - Concert
Dates: 20 May 2021
Times: 19:00
Prices: 1090 CZK-1790 CZK | | | Bonnie Tyler, a music icon of the 1970's and 80's, performs for a Prague audience. | |
| Where: Lucerna Velky Sal, Štěpánská 61, Prague 1. | | Travel: Metro station: Muzeum (lines A & C), Mustek (lines A & B); Tram stop: Vaclavske namesti. |
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Rumfest - Festival
Dates: 22 May 2021
Times: 12:00-21:00
Prices: 400 CZK. No need to book, tickets are available on the day. | | | Indoor and outdoor festival celebrating over 100 brands of rum from around the world. Join in with rum tastings and workshops, and enjoy specialities of Caribbean cuisine. The vibrant atmosphere is enhanced with Latino music from a live band and a DJ. | |
| Where: Zlute Lazne, Podolske nabrezi 3, Prague 4. | | Travel: Tram stop: Dvorce (trams 3,17,21). |
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Holi Open Air Festival 2021
Dates: 29 May 2021
Times: 12:00-21:00 | | | The Holi Open Air Colour Festival is held in more than 20 countries around the world. The Czech event takes place on an island in the centre of Prague, where visitors can enjoy a festival of colours combined with a an electronic dance music party. | |
| Where: Strelecky Island (Strelecky ostrov), Prague 1. | | Travel: Metro station: Narodni trida (line B); Tram stop: Narodni divadlo. |
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| | Prague Opera, Ballet & Concerts in May 2021
Dates: 01
May 2021 -
31 May 2021 | | | Prague is famous for its opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances are held in magnificent opera houses, stunning concert halls, and in an array of churches and other historic buildings. Tickets are reasonably priced, so shows often sell out. Advance reservations are therefore highly recommended. | | |
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| | Prague Theatre in May 2021
Dates: 01 May 2021 - 31 May 2021 | | | Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre is a mix of dynamic dance routines, mime artists, animated film, and state-of-the-art visual and audio effects. While marionette theatre features giant puppets. Shows are highly visual, so appeal to adults and children of all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are highly recommended. | | |
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