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Prague Events » What's on in December 2024: Includes Christmas
Your guide to the best events in Prague: food, beer and wine festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and the Easter and Christmas markets. Find out what's on in Prague in December 2024, including Christmas events . |
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Local Christmas Market
DATE: 20 November 2024 - 24 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | Visit a local Prague Christmas market at Peace Square (Náměstí Míru), just outside the city centre. Aimed at Czech people (although everyone is welcome), 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, Prague 2 |
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Small Christmas Market at Republic Square
DATE: 25 November 2024 - 24 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | Visit a small Christmas Market at Republic Square in Prague's city centre. Browse the stalls offering home-made wares, and enjoy traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free. | |
WHERE: Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square), Prague 1 |
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Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel DATE: 29 November 2024 - 02 January 2025 TIME: 09:00-18:00 (24 Dec 09:00-14:00; 25 Dec 13:00-18:00; 01 Jan 13:00-18:00; 31 Dec 09:00-14:00) PRICE: Adult: 120 CZK. Child: 60 CZK | | This small exhibition features the traditional aspects of Christmas: a nativity scene, handicrafts, Christmas decorations and local customs. | |
WHERE: Bethlehem Chapel Crypt, Betlemske namesti 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2024 (MAIN MARKETS)
DATE: 30 November 2024 - 06 January 2025 TIME: 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 |
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Christmas Concerts throughout the festive season
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | From late November through to early January, Christmas concerts are staged in the finest churches and historic buildings in Prague. Watch Prague's leading musicians perform in beautiful, festively decorated venues such as the Klementinum, Spanish Synagogue and Liechtenstein Palace, and the churches of St. Nicholas, St. Salvator and St. Martin. | |
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Christmas Concerts at Klementinum
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | Throughout the festive season, the Mirror Chapel at the Klementinum stages highly atmospheric Christmas concerts. The most beautiful Baroque concert hall in Prague is a spectacular setting for classical music. Performances feature an 18th century organ played by Mozart. | |
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Advent Concert at National Theatre - Classical Concert
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 22 December 2024 TIME: 11:00 | | Tickets: 01,08,15,22 December 2024 Experience the grandeur of the National Theatre at a highly atmospheric Advent Concert, performed by the National Theatre Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir. This unique series of morning concerts runs every Sunday in the build up to Christmas. Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out. | |
WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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Best Of World & Czech Music With Christmas Carols
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 30 December 2024 TIME: 17:00 | | Tickets: 01,02,06,07,09,14,16,20,23,25,28,30 December 2024 The ancient, beautifully preserved St. Martin the Wall Church in Prague presents a series of concerts featuring the finest classical music, culminating in an emotionally rousing set of Christmas carols. The ensemble performing the concert is formed of eminent musicians from the Prague Symphony Orchestra and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. | |
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Best of Classics at Municipal House - Concert
DATE: 01 December 2024 - 30 December 2024 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 950 CZK-1550 CZK | | Tickets: 01,08,23,27,29,30 December 2024
A beautiful classical concert featuring well-known pieces by Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi, Mascagni, Brahms, Pachelbel, Bach, Dvorák and Strauss in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square DATE: 01 December 2024 - 16 February 2025 TIME: 09:00-22:00 (24 Dec 09:00-15:00; 31 Dec 09:00-18:00) PRICE: Adult: 200 CZK. Child: 100 CZK. Skates: 150 CZK | | An open-air ice rink at Wenceslas Square enhances the festive, winter atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
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Christmas Lamplighter on Charles Bridge DATE: 01 December 2024 - 23 December 2024 TIME: Daily 16:10-16:30 | | As dusk turns to night, a lamplighter dressed in period costume makes his way along Charles Bridge lighting the historical "gas lamps" that line both sides of the bridge. It's a bit of theatre, but when better than Christmas to recall a custom that dates from the pre-electric age. Starts at the Old Town Bridge Tower. | |
WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Concert with Carols at Municipal House
DATE: 02 December 2024 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 800 CZK-1400 CZK | | This delightful Christmas concert features the best of Czech and International Christmas music and carols. The concert is staged in the Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Prague Symphony Orchestra at Municipal House
DATE: 04 December 2024 - 05 December 2024 TIME: 19:30 PRICE: 400 CZK-1200 CZK | | Tickets: 04,05 December 2024 Prague Symphony Orchestra plays a series of spectacular concerts in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Mikulas
DATE: 05 December 2024 TIME: 16:00-19:00 | | 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 the build up to Christmas in Czechia, observe the tradition of Mikulas from late afternoon onwards at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. | |
WHERE: Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
DATE: 05 December 2024 - 30 December 2024 | | Tickets: 05,09,19,21,22,24,25,27,30 December 2024; 01 January 2025 The Nutcracker at the Broadway Theatre in Prague covers the whole story of the famous festive ballet, but in a slightly shortened version designed to appeal to a wider audience. Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out. | |
WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating at Tower Park DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 2025 TIME: Mon-Fri: 15:00-17:00, 18:00-20:00; Sat-Sun: 09:00-11:00, 12:00-14:00, 15:00-17:00, 18:00-20:00 PRICE: Child/Adult: 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family: 380 CZK. Skates hire: 50 CZK | | 400m2 open-air ice rink at Tower Park in front of Žižkov Tower. Skating is in two hour blocks, so arrive early in your chosen block. Features: Skate rental, changing rooms, hot drinks and hot grilled food. | |
WHERE: Tower Park, Žižkov Tower, Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Jirího z Podebrad (line A) Tram stop: Jirího z Podebrad (trams 11,13) |
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Ice Skating in the Old Town DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 2025 TIME: 10:00-21:00 PRICE: 150 CZK | | This open-air ice rink at a Square near the Estates Theatre enhances the festive atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
WHERE: Ovocny trh (behind Estates Theatre), Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Ice Skating in the Old Town DATE: 05 December 2024 - 31 January 2025 TIME: Sun-Thu 08:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 08:00-21:00/22:00 PRICE: Adult: 70 CZK. Child: 40 CZK. Skates hire: 50 CZK | | Take a break from the sightseeing to enjoy ice skating at an open-air rink in the Old Town. Skaters of all levels are welcome. | |
WHERE: Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Kozi 847, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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The Universe of John Williams - Concert DATE: 07 December 2024 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 990 CZK-3990 CZK | | Enjoy the music of John Williams performed by the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, with guest conductor Pete Harrison. Accompanying the performance is a film and light show. | |
WHERE: O2 Universum, Českomoravská 17, Prague 9 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Universum is 900m from the metro station. |
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Mozart Season at Estates Theatre - Winter Opera Series
DATE: 10 December 2024 - 15 December 2024 PRICE: 1090 CZK-1590 CZK | | Tickets: 10,13,15 December 2024; 16,19,27 January 2025 Estates Theatre celebrates the magic of Mozart at the Prague home of the great composer. Audiences can look forward to stunning productions of Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and Le Nozze Di Figaro. | |
WHERE: Estates Theatre, Ovocny trh 1, Prague 1 |
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Don Giovanni at Estates Theatre - Winter Opera Series
DATE: 10 December 2024 - 15 December 2024 PRICE: 1090 CZK-1590 CZK | | Tickets: 10,15 December 2024
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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Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF by Prague Symphony
DATE: 11 December 2024 - 12 December 2024 TIME: 18:00 PRICE: 500 CZK-1200 CZK | | This spectacular annual Christmas concert at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, is the largest, most powerful event of the season in Prague. It features 190 musicians and singers from the Prague Symphony Orchestra, Brno Czech Philharmonic Choir, Prague boys' choir Pueri Gaudentes, and the Radost Praha Children's Choir. Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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FMX Gladiator Games DATE: 14 December 2024 TIME: 13:30-19:00 PRICE: 690 CZK-1990 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, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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Dyzajn Winter Market DATE: 14 December 2024 - 15 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-18:00 | | Located just outside the city centre, Dyzajn is the biggest open-air market for art and design in Prague. Stalls offer works of art, handbags, pottery, decorations, clothes, jewellery and accessories from over 180 designers. Other attractions include 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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New Town Advent Fair at New Town Hall DATE: 15 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-19:00 PRICE: Free Entry | | Pre-Christmas fair with stalls displaying Christmas goods, regional and handicraft products, warm drinks, and local foods. | |
WHERE: New Town Hall (Novoměstská radnice), Karlovo namesti 1, Prague 2 |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet At Municipal House
DATE: 15 December 2024 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 700 CZK-1350 CZK | | Tickets: 15 December 2024
This beautiful classical concert is staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features the sublime music of Mozart, Dvorák and Strauss. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas
DATE: 19 December 2024 - 21 December 2024 PRICE: 400 CZK-900 CZK | | Tickets: 19,20,21 December 2024 'Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas' is performed in the stunning Smetana Concert Hall at Municipal House. The Prague Symphony Orchestra, Kuhn Choir and a cast of actors combine to recreate the magical story of the nativity. It is a highly visual event suitable for all nationalities. Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out - for tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Classic Spectacular at Tyn Church - Concert
DATE: 21 December 2024 - 28 December 2024 TIME: 18:00 | | Tickets: 21,28 December 2024 Christmas Classic Spectacular is staged at the historic Tyn Church at the Old Town Square. Performed by the Prague Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, this beautiful, uplifting concert features three of Prague's foremost soloists. For tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
WHERE: Tyn Church, Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Eve (Tuesday) - Public Holiday
DATE: 24 December 2024 | | Public Holiday. Christmas Eve is the most festive day of Christmas in Czechia. 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. | |
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Christmas Planner 2024
DATE: 24 December 2024 - 26 December 2024 | | 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. | |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet At Municipal House
DATE: 24 December 2024 TIME: 15:00 PRICE: 700 CZK-1350 CZK | | Tickets: 24 December 2024
This beautiful classical concert is staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features the sublime music of Mozart, Dvorák and Strauss. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Concert with Carols at Municipal House
DATE: 24 December 2024 TIME: 17:00 PRICE: 800 CZK-1400 CZK | | This delightful Christmas concert features the best of Czech and International Christmas music and carols. The concert is staged in the Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Day (Wednesday) - Public Holiday
DATE: 25 December 2024 | | 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. | |
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Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas
DATE: 25 December 2024 TIME: 15:00 & 18:00 PRICE: 600 CZK-900 CZK | | 'Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas' is performed at St. Simon & St. Jude Church, and is an inseparable part of Christmas for many people in Czechia. The Prague Symphony Orchestra, Kuhn Choir and a cast of actors combine to recreate the magical story of the nativity. It is a highly visual event suitable for all nationalities. Advance booking is essential as performances always sell out - for tickets, search our opera and concert listings. | |
WHERE: St. Simon & St. Jude, Dusni 1, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day - Public Holiday
DATE: 26 December 2024 | | 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. | |
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Gala Concert with Opera & Ballet At Municipal House
DATE: 26 December 2024 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 700 CZK-1350 CZK | | Tickets: 26 December 2024
This beautiful classical concert is staged in Smetana Hall at Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague, and features the sublime music of Mozart, Dvorák and Strauss. Joining the musicians on stage is a celebrated soprano and ballet dancers. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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New Year's Eve (Tuesday)
DATE: 31 December 2024 | | 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! | |
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New Year's Eve Planner 2024
DATE: 31 December 2024 | | 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. | |
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Farmer’s Market at Náplavka by the River: Saturdays DATE: 01 November 2024 - 21 December 2024 TIME: Every Saturday 08:00-14:00 PRICE: Free Entry | | On the river embankment in Prague, 90 stalls present fresh farm produce sourced from proven Czech growers, breeders and producers. Visitors can also find natural cosmetics, fresh flowers and local drinks. | |
WHERE: Náplavka Rašínovo Nábreží (river embankment), Prague 2 |
TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého namesti, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo námestí (line B) |
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My Country: Bedrich Smetana - Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 31 October 2025 TIME: 10:00-18:00 PRICE: Adult 280 CZK. Senior/Student 180 CZK. Child 0-15 yrs free | | In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bedrich Smetana, this exhibition explores the personality of the great Czech composer through his personal notes, correspondence, music scores and symphonic poems. Displays are careful to consider the historical context in which the exhibits were written. | |
WHERE: Historical Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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Mysterious Nubia at National Museum - Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 31 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-18:00 PRICE: Adult 280 CZK. Senior/Student 180 CZK. Child 0-15 yrs free | | This exhibition explores the exceptional cultural heritage of the Lower Nubian region in Egypt. Unique salvaged items from the historic territory of Nubia are on display, excavated prior to the flooding of Lower Nubia when the Aswan Dam was constructed. | |
WHERE: Historical Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
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Antony Gormley & Pavla Melková at Galerie Rudolfinum - Art Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 05 January 2025 TIME: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00 (Thursday until 20:00) PRICE: Free Entry | | This thought provoking exhibition at Galerie Rudolfinum brings together British artist Antony Gormley and Czech architect and poet Pavla Melková in a powerfully creative exchange. Gormley and Melková look to enhance our sensory awareness of the places we inhabit. | |
WHERE: Galerie Rudolfinum, Rudolfinum, Alsovo nabrezi 12, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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Czech Portraits Over 200 Years - Art Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 31 December 2024 TIME: 10:00-18:00 PRICE: Adult 140 CZK. Family 280 CZK | | Originally compiled to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Czech painter and portrait master Josef Mánes, this exhibition held in the Imperial Stables at Prague Castle presents a selection of paintings and sculptures by famous and lesser-known artists from Czechia. | |
WHERE: Imperial Stables (Císařská konírna) at Prague Castle, Prague 1 |
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Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 31 December 2024 TIME: 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 graphic art. | |
WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 |
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World of Banksy - Design Exhibition DATE: 01 November 2024 - 31 December 2024 TIME: 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's Church, Michalska 29, Old Town, Prague 1 |
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| | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2024 DATE: 01
December 2024 -
31 December 2024 | | Prague is famous for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are staged in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and ancient churches. Performances are popular, so tickets often sell out. Advance reservations are recommended. | | |
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| | Prague Theatre in December 2024 DATE: 01 December 2024 - 31 December 2024 | | 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 recommended. | | |
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