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Prague Events » What's on in October 2023
Prague hosts events all year round. Highlights include food, wine and beer festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and Easter and Christmas markets. Find out what's on in Prague in 2023 and 2024. |
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Wine & Food Festival on Strelecký Island - Festival
DATES: 29 September 2023 - 01 October 2023
TIMES: Friday 15:00-21:30;
Saturday 12:00-21:30;
Sunday 12:00-18:00 | |
| Taste good food and wine from all over the world on Strelecký Island in the centre of Prague. Also, listen to live music in the form of dulcimer music, accordionists, saxophonists and other musicians. | |
| WHERE: Strelecký Island (Strelecký ostrov), Prague 1 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Narodni trida (line B); Tram stop: Narodni divadlo. |
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Don Giovanni at Estates Theatre - Autumn Opera Series
DATES: 30 September 2023 - 07 December 2023
TIMES: 19:00
PRICE: 990 CZK-1590 CZK | |
TICKETS: 08,13 October; 04,12 November; 07 December 2023
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. | |
| WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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Prague Symphony Orchestra - Concert Series
DATES: 04 October 2023 - 14 December 2023
TIMES: 19:30 | |
TICKETS: 04,05,18,19,28 October; 08,09,28 November; 06,07,13,14 December 2023
The Prague Symphony Orchestra performs in the stunning Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Designblok - International Design Festival
DATES: 04 October 2023 - 08 October 2023 | |
| Designblok is the largest design and fashion show in Central Europe. It showcases the work of designers and manufacturers from all over Europe, displaying designs from both new and established brands and design studios. | |
| WHERE: St Gabriel Monastery (Klášter svatého Gabriela), Holečkova 10, Prague 5 |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Svandovo Divadlo (trams 6,9,12,20) |
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Czech National Symphony - Classical Concert Series
DATES: 11 October 2023 - 22 November 2023
TIMES: 19:30
PRICE: 350 CZK-1000 CZK | |
TICKETS: 11 October; 15 & 22 November 2023
The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, one of the great Czech orchestras, and one of the busiest symphonic ensembles in Europe, performs in the stunning Smetana Hall at Municipal House. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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SIGNAL Festival
DATES: 12 October 2023 - 15 October 2023 | |
| 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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Disney100 - Concert
DATES: 16 October 2023
TIMES: 19:30
PRICE: 1790 CZK-2990 CZK | |
| Innovative concert to celebrate 100 years of Disney, featuring legendary film scenes on a giant screen, accompanied by live music played by the Hollywood Sound Orchestra. The show includes songs from Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, Encanto, and many other films. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Louis Tomlinson - Concert
DATES: 19 October 2023
TIMES: 20:00
PRICE: 1290 CZK-1690 CZK | |
| Musician Louis Tomlinson, a member of the band One Direction, returns to Prague to present his new album, 'Faith in the Future'. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Prague Microfestival
DATES: 20 October 2023 - 22 October 2023
TIMES: 16:00-24:00
PRICE: Free entry | |
| The annual Prague Microfestival is an English/Czech festival of the arts. The event
combines contemporary writing, art, film and performance, and boats writers from many countries. Includes an art gallery,
microlab, and a show with experimental and avant-garde music and
performances. | |
| WHERE: Punctum, Krásova 27, Prague 3 |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Husinecka (trams 5,9,26). |
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Independent Czechoslovak State Day - Public Holiday
DATES: 28 October 2023 | |
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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50 CENT – THE FINAL LAP TOUR - Concert
DATES: 28 October 2023
TIMES: 19:00
PRICE: 1690 CZK-2490 CZK | |
| Award-winning multi hyphenate, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, plays the O2 Arena in Prague as part of his global tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9 |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Dyzajn Autumn Market
DATES: 28 October 2023 - 29 October 2023
TIMES: 10:00-18:00 | |
| Located outside the city centre, Dyzajn is the biggest open-air market for creative work in Prague. Stalls stock original artwork and design pieces by 180 designers, including pieces of art, jewellery and accessories, handbags, China, decorations, clothes and toys. There is also live music, creative workshops, children's theatre and fashion shows. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Prague Holešovice Exhibition Grounds, Vystaviste, Prague 7 |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Vystaviste; Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C) and walk 500 metres. |
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Sleeping Beauty at Prague State Opera - Ballet Series
DATES: 28 October 2023 - 12 November 2023
PRICE: 790 CZK-1290 CZK | |
TICKETS: 28,29 October; 03,11,12 November 2023
Based on the fairy tale La Belle au Bois Dormant, The Sleeping Beauty tells the story of Princess Aurora, who cuts herself on a thorn, falls into a deep sleep, and is then awakened by a handsome prince. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Where to watch in Prague
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 26 November 2023 | |
The 2023 Cricket World Cup may be held in India, but Prague is a good city to watch the live television coverage in. Prague draws fans from around the world, who combine a city break with watching their nation's fortunes on the big screen.
Order a drink and catch all the action on a large projection screen at one of the city's sports bars. | |
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Where to watch in Prague
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 28 October 2023 | |
| The Rugby World Cup may be held in France, but Prague is a good city to watch the live TV coverage in. Visitors from around the world can combine a city break with watching their nation's fortunes on the big screen. Watch all the action at a lively sports bar. | |
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Queens of Honey - Bees Exhibition
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 31 October 2023
TIMES: 10:00-19:00
PRICE: 180 CZK. Tickets are available on the day. | |
| This exhibition is held in the HONEYcation Garden and Honey House at the Botanical Garden Prague. Photographic and interactive displays feature an array of different bees, models of flowers, and pollination and garden beds shaped like honeycombs: The bee kingdom in all its glory. | |
| WHERE: Botanical Garden Prague (Botanická zahrada Praha), Trojská 800/196, Troja, Prague 7 - Botanical Garden Map |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C). Then, bus 112 direction Prague Zoo and alight at bus stop Kovarna. |
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Blanka Matragi - Timeless Fashion - Exhibition
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 31 December 2023
TIMES: 10:00-19:00
PRICE: Adult 260 CZK. Senior/Student 155 CZK. Family 550 CZK | |
| 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 works of art. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Farmer’s Market at Náplavka in 2023
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 31 December 2023
TIMES: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00
PRICE: Free entry | |
| On the riverside embankment at Náplavka, 90 stalls present fresh farm produce sourced from proven Czech growers, breeders and producers. Natural cosmetics, flowers and local drinks also feature. | |
| WHERE: Náplavka, Rasínovo nabrezi (river embankment), Prague 2 |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého námestí, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo námestí (line B) |
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The World of Banksy - Exhibition
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 05 January 2024
TIMES: Mon-Wed 10:00-20:00; Thu-Sun 10:00–21:00
PRICE: Adult: 360 CZK. Child 150 CZK. Family 910 CZK. Tickets are available on the day. | |
| 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 Church, Michalska 29, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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iMucha - Art in Motion - Exhibition
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 10 March 2024
TIMES: 10:00-19:00
PRICE: Adult: 290 CZK. Senior/Student/Child: 190 CZK | |
| iMucha is an exhibition of the works of the Czech painter, illustrator and graphic artist Alfons Mucha. The collection brings Mucha's art to life through digital technology: models from his posters are shown in motion, while Mucha himself speaks from a self-portrait. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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First Ladies: Fashion & Style - Exhibition
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 30 April 2024
TIMES: 10:00-18:00
PRICE: Adult 280 CZK. Senior/Student 180 CZK. Child 0-15 yrs free | |
| This exhibition explores the clothing etiquette of the wives of Czech and Czechoslovak presidents over the past one hundred years. The choice of attire reflects the changing times and social climates, but also the different approaches to fashion of the twelve First Ladies. | |
| WHERE: New Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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| | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in October 2023
DATES: 01
October 2023 -
31 October 2023 | |
| Prague is famous for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are staged in ornate opera houses, grand concert halls, beautiful churches and other historic buildings. Performances are popular, so tickets often sell out. Advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | Prague Theatre in October 2023
DATES: 01 October 2023 - 31 October 2023 | |
| 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 highly recommended. | |
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