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Prague Events: What's on in December 2025: Includes Christmas
Your guide to the best events in Prague in
December 2025, including Christmas events: food and drinks festivals, music festivals, rock and pop concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, marathons, and local and festive markets. Find out what's on in Prague all year round. |
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Ice Skating at Na Frantisku in the Old Town |
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DATE: 15 November 2025 - 28 February 2026 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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Local Christmas Market at Peace Square
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DATE: 22 November 2025 - 24 December 2025 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 (but all welcome), the market is 15 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. Browse the festive wares and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. | |
WHERE: Náměstí Míru (Peace Square), Vinohrady, Prague 2 |
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Small Christmas Market at Republic Square
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DATE: 25 November 2025 - 24 December 2025 TIME: 10:00-20:00 | | Visit a small Prague Christmas Market at Republic Square, in the city centre. Browse the stalls and sample traditional Czech food and drinks. Entry is free. | |
WHERE: Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square), Prague 1 |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2025 (MAIN MARKETS)
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DATE: 29 November 2025 - 06 January 2026 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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Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square |
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DATE: 29 November 2025 - 15 February 2026 TIME: 09:00-22:00 (24 Dec 09:00-15:00; 31 Dec 09:00-18:00) PRICE: Adult 200 CZK. Child 100 CZK. Skate Hire 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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Nativity at Jindrisska Tower |
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DATE: 29 November 2025 - 02 February 2026 TIME: 10:00-19:00 PRICE: Adult 190 CZK. Student/Senior 110 CZK. Child 70 CZK. Family 450 CZK. Tickets are available on the day | | Jindrisska Tower displays traditional hand-carved wooden nativity scenes created by wood-carvers in Třešť, a small town south-east of Prague. | |
WHERE: Jindrisska Tower, Jindrisska, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Concerts in the Festive Season
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DATE: 01 December 2025 - 31 December 2025 | | From late November 2025 to early January 2026, a wide range of Christmas concerts are staged in Prague. Watch Prague's leading musicians perform in beautiful, festively decorated churches and historic buildings, such as the Klementinum, Spanish Synagogue, Liechtenstein Palace, and St. Nicholas, St. Salvator and St. Martin churches. | |
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Christmas Concerts at St. Giles Church
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DATE: 01 December 2025 - 31 December 2025 TIME: 16:30 | | Throughout December, enjoy the finest Christmas carols and festive music at St. Giles Church in the Old Town. Founded in 1238, St. Giles is a magnificent Gothic and Baroque church, with high ceilings adorned with frescos. A beautiful setting for Christmas concerts, in the heart of Prague. | |
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Astronaut Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos |
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DATE: 01 December 2025 TIME: 19:30 PRICE: 1700 CZK | | Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares stories from his spaceflights and offers his insights into the future of space travel. | |
WHERE: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). |
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Christmas Lamplighter on Charles Bridge |
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DATE: 01 December 2025 - 23 December 2025 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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The Magic Flute at Estates Theatre - Opera Series
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DATE: 03 December 2025 | | TICKETS: 03 December 2025 Mozart's fairy tale opera, The Magic Flute, is playing at the historic Prague home of the famous composer, the Estates Theatre. Advance booking is essential, as performances always sell out. | |
WHERE: Estates Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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Mikulas
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DATE: 05 December 2025 TIME: 16:00-19:00 | | On the 5th December Prague celebrates Mikulas. St. Nicholas's, Devils and Angels roam the city, much to the awe of young Czech children who sing songs and recite poems for them. Observe this Christmas tradition at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square from mid-afternoon. | |
WHERE: Old Town Square, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Concerts at Klementinum
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DATE: 06 December 2025 - 30 December 2025 | | TICKETS: 06,13,24,30 December 2025 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
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DATE: 07 December 2025 - 21 December 2025 TIME: 11:00 | | TICKETS: 07,14,21 December 2025 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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Christmas Concert with Carols at Municipal House
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DATE: 07 December 2025 TIME: 17:00 PRICE: 900 CZK-1450 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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James Arthur - Pop Concert |
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DATE: 14 December 2025 TIME: 20:00 PRICE: 1490 CZK-4024 CZK | | James Arthur returns to the city to introduce his sixth album, Pisces. The British singer will perform a mix of new and old songs at the O2 Arena in Prague. | |
WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. |
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La bohčme at Prague State Opera - Opera at Christmas
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DATE: 17 December 2025 - 30 December 2025 PRICE: 850 CZK-1390 CZK | | TICKETS: 17,19,25,30 December 2025
Prague State Opera celebrates the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini with a series of performances of his most popular opera, La bohčme, which is set on Christmas Eve. | |
WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 |
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Nutcracker at National Theatre - Ballet Series
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DATE: 17 December 2025 - 31 December 2025 | | TICKETS: 22 17,18,20,22,23,25,27,30,31 December 2025 The Nutcracker at the National Theatre is the most popular show of the entire Christmas season in Prague. Advance booking is essential and Prague Experience has exclusive tickets - book via our concert listings. | |
WHERE: National Theatre, Narodni 2, Prague 1 |
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Suzi Quatro - Pop Concert |
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DATE: 18 December 2025 TIME: 19:30 PRICE: 990 CZK-1890 CZK | | American singer and songwriter Suzi Quatro returns to Prague to present her greatest hits. | |
WHERE: Prague Congress Centre (Kongresové centrum Praha), 5. května 65, Prague 4 |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Vysehrad (line C). |
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Christmas Eve (Wednesday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 24 December 2025 | | 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 Eve Concerts at Klementinum
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DATE: 24 December 2025 TIME: 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 | | The Mirror Chapel at the Klementinum stages three highly atmospheric Christmas Eve 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. | |
WHERE: Klementinum, Karlova 1, Prague 1 |
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Christmas Planner 2025
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DATE: 24 December 2025 - 26 December 2025 | | 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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Christmas Concert with Carols at Municipal House
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DATE: 24 December 2025 - 26 December 2025 TIME: 17:00 PRICE: 900 CZK-1450 CZK | | TICKETS: 24,26 December 2025 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 (Thursday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 25 December 2025 | | 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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St. Stephen's Day | Boxing Day (Friday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 26 December 2025 | | 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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The Universe of John Williams - Concert |
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DATE: 29 December 2025 TIME: 19:00 PRICE: 1190 CZK-4500 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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New Year's Eve (Wednesday)
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DATE: 31 December 2025 | | 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 2025
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DATE: 31 December 2025 | | 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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Lesser Town Market: Thursdays + 1st Saturday of Month
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DATE: 01 July 2025 - 18 December 2025 TIME: Thursdays 08:00-19:00. 1st Saturday of the month 11:00-19:00 PRICE: Free Entry | | 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 |
TRAVEL: Tram stop: Malostranske namesti (trams 12,15,20,22) |
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Náplavka Farmers Market at Náplavka by the River: Saturdays
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DATE: 01 July 2025 - 27 December 2025 TIME: Saturdays 08:00-14:00 PRICE: Free Entry | | Visit a farmers market at Náplavka, Rašínovo nábreží, which is a lively part of the river embankment. Stalls sell fresh farm produce sourced from proven Czech growers, breeders and producers, as well as flowers, ceramics and natural cosmetics. There is also hot and cold food and drinks for immediate consumption. | |
WHERE: Náplavka, Rašínovo Nábreží (river embankment), Prague 2 |
TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého namesti, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo námestí (line B) |
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Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 July 2025 - 31 December 2025 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 |
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DATE: 01 July 2025 - 31 December 2025 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 2025
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DATE: 01
December 2025 -
31 December 2025 | | 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 2025
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DATE: 01 December 2025 - 31 December 2025 | |
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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