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Prague Events Guide 2023

Prague Events » What's on in Prague in December 2023


Prague hosts events all year round, including food and drink festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, far-reaching exhibitions, marathons, and the Easter and Christmas markets. Find out what's on in Prague with the Prague Experience events guide.


  December 2023

Czech Christmas Mass - Series of Classical Concerts
Czech Christmas Mass - Series of Classical Concerts
DATES: 29 November 2023 - 25 December 2023
TICKETS: 29,30 November 2023; 25 December 2023
Czech Christmas Mass is performed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra and the Kuhn Mixed Choir. This highly popular, annual series of concerts is part of the Christmas season in Prague. For tickets, search our opera & concert listings.
WHERE: St. Simon & St. Jude, Dusni 1, Old Town, Prague 1
WEBSITE: Czech Christmas Mass - Series of Classical Concerts

Christmas Concerts throughout December 2023
Christmas Concerts throughout December 2023
DATES: 01 December 2023 - 31 December 2023
Throughout December, Christmas concerts are staged in the finest historic buildings in Prague. Performances are magical at this time of year, both the Christmas concerts and regular concerts. The stunning, festively decorated venues include Klementinum, Spanish Synagogue, and the churches of St. Nicholas, St. Salvator and St. Martin in the Wall.
WEBSITE: Christmas Concerts throughout December 2023

Prague Christmas Markets 2023
Prague Christmas Markets 2023
DATES: 02 December 2023 - 06 January 2024
TIMES: 10:00-22:00
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
WEBSITE: Prague Christmas Markets 2023

Prague Castle Christmas Market 2023
Prague Castle Christmas Market 2023
DATES: 02 December 2023 - 06 January 2024
TIMES: Monday-Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday-Sunday 09:00-19:00
At the Prague Castle Christmas Market, wooden huts and Christmas lights create a magical atmosphere. Browse the stalls stocked with local handicrafts, and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free.
WHERE: In front of St. George's Basilica at Prague Castle, Prague 1
WEBSITE: Prague Castle Christmas Market 2023

Local Christmas Market at Náměstí Míru in Prague
Local Christmas Market at Náměstí Míru in Prague
DATES: 02 December 2023 - 24 December 2023
TIMES: 10:00-19:00
Visit a local Christmas market in Prague. Held at Peace Square (Náměstí Míru) and mainly focused on Czech people, the market is 15 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. Browse the festive wares on the stalls, and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free.
WHERE: Náměstí Míru (Peace Square), Vinohrady, Praha 2
WEBSITE: Local Christmas Market at Náměstí Míru in Prague

Charles Bridge
Christmas Lamplighting along Charles Bridge
DATES: 02 December 2023 - 23 December 2023
TIMES: 16:00
In the build up to Christmas, every day at 4pm a lamplighter in period costume lights historical gas lamps along Charles Bridge and in nearby streets. It's a bit of theatre really, but Christmas is an ideal time to revive this romantic old custom.
WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1

Mikulas
Mikulas
DATES: 05 December 2023
TIMES: 16:00
Devils, Angels and St. Nicholas's roam the city in trios, much to the awe of young Czech children who sing songs and recite poems for them. An important part of Christmas in the Czech Republic, the tradition of Mikulas can be observed late afternoon around the Old Town Square.
WHERE: Old Town Square, Prague 1
WEBSITE: Mikulas

FMX Gladiator Games
FMX Gladiator Games
DATES: 09 December 2023
TIMES: 19:00
PRICE: 890 CZK-2500 CZK
This freestyle motocross event attracts the best riders from the world FMX scene to Prague. It's a show full of adrenaline.
WHERE: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9
TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station.
WEBSITE: FMX Gladiator Games

Bryan Adams - Concert
Bryan Adams - Concert
DATES: 16 December 2023
TIMES: 20:00
PRICE: 1490 CZK-2390 CZK
Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams returns to Prague to present his new album, So Happy It Hurts, as part of his world tour.
WHERE: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9
TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station.
WEBSITE: Bryan Adams - Concert

Czech Christmas with Prague Symphony Orchestra
Czech Christmas with Prague Symphony Orchestra
DATES: 20 December 2023 - 21 December 2023
TIMES: 19:30 & 18:00
TICKETS: 20,21 December 2022
Czech Christmas Mass is performed in the stunning Smetana Concert Hall by the Prague Symphony Orchestra & Choir. The performance incorporates a beautiful stage set designed around the nativity. This highly popular, annual series of concerts is part of the Christmas season. For tickets, search our opera & concert listings.
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1
WEBSITE: Czech Christmas with Prague Symphony Orchestra

Christmas Eve - Public Holiday
Christmas Eve - Public Holiday
DATES: 24 December 2023
Public Holiday. Christmas Eve is the most festive day of Christmas in the Czech Republic. It is a wonderfully peaceful day in Prague; the Christmas markets are open, but only selected shops, bars and restaurants. Sightseeing tours and river cruises run in the morning only. There are Christmas concerts.
WEBSITE: Christmas Eve - Public Holiday

Christmas Planner 2023
Christmas Planner 2023
DATES: 24 December 2023 - 26 December 2023
If you are lucky enough to be spending Christmas in Prague this year, the Prague Christmas Planner shows your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing for each day.
It's a popular time to visit Prague, so we recommend making advance reservations.
WEBSITE: Christmas Planner 2023

Christmas Day - Public Holiday
Christmas Day - Public Holiday
DATES: 25 December 2023
Public Holiday. Prague welcomes visitors with open arms on Christmas Day. The Christmas markets and shops are open, and tourist attractions and sightseeing tours operate as normal. There is festive entertainment to enjoy, including Christmas concerts, and fine restaurants to dine in.
WEBSITE: Christmas Day - Public Holiday

St. Stephen's | Boxing Day - Public Holiday
St. Stephen's | Boxing Day - Public Holiday
DATES: 26 December 2023
Public Holiday. The Christmas markets and shops are open, and tourist attractions and sightseeing tours operate as normal. There is festive entertainment to enjoy, including Christmas concerts, and fine restaurants to dine in.
WEBSITE: St. Stephen's | Boxing Day - Public Holiday

New Year's Eve in Prague
New Year's Eve in Prague
DATES: 31 December 2023
New Year's Eve in Prague is for everyone, from the quiet and romantic, to the wild and carefree. Some revellers opt for a romantic meal, others for an "all-inclusive" night of fine food, drinks, music and dancing. Don't miss the fireworks at midnight!
WEBSITE: New Year's Eve in Prague

New Year's Eve Planner 2023
New Year's Eve Planner 2023
DATES: 31 December 2023
The Prague New Year's Eve Planner shows your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing on New Year's Eve in Prague. It features the finest restaurants, bars, clubs and beer halls in the city, and the best New Year's Eve river cruises.
WEBSITE: New Year's Eve Planner 2023

Prague events
Farmer’s Market at Náplavka in 2023
DATES: 01 May 2023 - 31 December 2023
TIMES: Saturdays 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)

Municipal House
Blanka Matragi - Timeless Fashion - Exhibition
DATES: 01 May 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

Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2023
Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2023
DATES: 01 December 2023 - 31 December 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.
WEBSITE: Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2023

Prague Theatre in December 2023
Prague Theatre in December 2023
DATES: 01 December 2023 - 31 December 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.
WEBSITE: Prague Theatre in December 2023



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