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Prague Events in January 2027
Prague hosts a wide range of events in January 2027. Discover wine, beer and food festivals, cultural and sports events, exhibitions, markets, live music, pop concerts and seasonal celebrations. Find out what’s on in Prague with our up-to-date city guide. |
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| | New Year's Day | Czech State Day (Friday) - Public Holiday | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 | |
Public Holiday. New Year's Day is also celebrated as Czech State Day in Czechia. The country commemorates the dividing of Czechoslovakia into Czechia and Slovakia on this day in 1993.
Prague sightseeing and entertainment operate as normal. The Christmas markets are open. Small to medium sized shops are open, but large shops (over 200m2) are closed. | |
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| | Prague Christmas Markets (Main Markets)
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 06 January 2027 | |
| 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 Market at Kampa Square (Na Kampě)
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 04 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 | |
| Charming Christmas market set in a historic, picturesque square by Charles Bridge in the Lesser Town. Specialises in traditional food and drink (with few handicrafts). Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Kampa Square (Na Kampě), Lesser Town, Prague 1 | |
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| | New Year & Festive Concerts
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 05 January 2027 | |
| From New Year's Day to the Twelfth Night (5 January), it is traditional to attend a classical concert in Prague. The grand concert halls, palaces and churches welcome in the New Year with special performances. Advance booking is essential. | |
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| | Hansel and Gretel at Prague State Opera
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 | |
| One of the great family-friendly operas and a long-standing Christmas tradition, Hansel and Gretel is a seasonal favourite at the Prague State Opera. Engelbert Humperdinck's enchanting opera follows the adventures of Hansel and Gretel as they become lost in the forest and encounter the mysterious Gingerbread Witch. Filled with memorable melodies, humour and fairytale magic, it appeals to audiences of all ages. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 790 CZK-1290 CZK | |
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| | The Nutcracker at Broadway Theatre - Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 31 January 2027 | |
| Performances Available: 1,3,17,24,31 January 2027 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. | |
| WHERE: Broadway Theatre, Na Prikope 31, Old Town, Prague 1 | |
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| | Ice Skating at Ovocný trh in Old Town | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 31 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 10:00-21:00 | |
| An open-air ice rink at Ovocný trh, a square behind the Estates Theatre, enhances the festive atmosphere in Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Ovocný trh (behind Estates Theatre), Old Town, Prague 1 | |
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| | Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 14 February 2027 | |
| TIME: 09:00-22:00 | |
| An open-air ice rink at Wenceslas Square enhances the festive winter atmosphere in heart of Prague. Skaters of all levels are welcome. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: Adult 350 CZK. Child 250 CZK. Includes skate hire. | |
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| | Ice Skating at Na Frantisku in Old Town | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 28 February 2027 | |
| TIME: Mon-Thu 08:00-18:30; Sat-Sun 08:00-19:30 | |
| Take a break from the sightseeing to enjoy ice skating with the locals at the most popular open-air rink in the city centre. Na Frantisku is located in the Old Town, near the river. Skaters of all levels are welcome. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Kozi 847, Old Town, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: Adult 70 CZK. Child 40 CZK. Skate Hire 50 CZK | |
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| | Ice Skating (Indoor Ice Rink) at Výstaviště | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 28 March 2027 | |
| TIME: Sat-Sun 15:15-17:15 | |
| Enjoy ice skating at the indoor rink at Výstaviště, just a short tram ride from the city centre. Open every weekend, it welcomes skaters of all levels. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Small Sports Hall (Malá Sportovní Hala), Výstaviště 67, Výstaviště, Prague 7 | |
| PRICE: Adults 150 CZK. Child 80 CZK. Skate Hire 60 CZK-100 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Výstaviště; Metro station: Nadrazi Holesovice (line C) and walk 500 metres. | |
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| | The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol at Prague State Opera - Ballet Series
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| DATE(S): 02 January 2027 - 16 January 2027 | |
| Performances Available: 2,15,16 January 2027
The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol, set on Christmas Eve, is the most popular theatre production of the festive season in Prague. This year it is staged in two of the city's most magnificent historic venues. Tickets always sell out, so early booking is strongly recommended. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
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| | La bohème at Prague State Opera
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| DATE(S): 03 January 2027 | |
| The Prague State Opera celebrates the festive season with a series of performances of Giacomo Puccini's most popular opera, La bohème. Set on Christmas Eve, this timeless masterpiece is one of the highlights of Prague's Christmas cultural programme. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 890 CZK-1490 CZK | |
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| | The Four Seasons at Municipal House - Classical Concerts
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| DATE(S): 03 January 2027 | |
| The Four Seasons is performed in the Smetana Hall at the Municipal House, the grandest concert hall in Prague. The concerts feature Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons alongside other classical works by composers such as Pachelbel, Mozart, Bizet, Rossini, Brahms, Smetana and Dvořák. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK | |
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| | Three Kings Procession on Charles Bridge | |
| DATE(S): 05 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 15:30-16:45 | |
| In celebration of the journey undertaken by the Magi to Bethlehem to greet the baby Jesus, Three Kings dressed in regal attire parade on camels through the centre of Prague. The procession sets out from the Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí) at 15:30, travels across Charles Bridge, and reaches the Old Town Square at 16:45. The parade ends on the stage at the Christmas Markets on the square, where the Three Kings present gifts to the Infant Jesus. The music relayed through speakers on the square is Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba. | |
| WHERE: Charles Bridge, Prague 1 | |
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| | Prague Floorball Cup | |
| DATE(S): 08 January 2027 - 10 January 2027 | |
| The Prague Floorball Cup is an international tournament for young players of this fast-growing sport. Teams from Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Finland, Sweden and Austria compete. | |
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| | La traviata at Prague State Opera - Winter Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 12 January 2027 - 27 January 2027 | |
| Performances Available: 12,22,24,27 January 2027; 6,28 February 2027
La traviata, playing at Prague State Opera, tells the story of Violetta, a Parisian courtesan who falls in love with the sincere Alfredo and dares to dream of a new life. Advance booking is essential. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 990 CZK-1790 CZK | |
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| | Prague Proms: Mnozil Brass at Municipal House
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| DATE(S): 14 January 2027 | |
| The Prague Proms annual music festival is a series of concerts organised by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Concerts are held in Smetana Hall, the grandest concert hall in Prague - search our concert listings for 'Prague Proms'. | |
| WHERE: Municipal House, Republic Square 5, Prague 1 | |
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| | Jan Palach Day | |
| DATE(S): 16 January 2027 | |
| Jan Palach Day commemorates a young Czech student who set himself on fire in protest at the
Soviet invasion of August 1968, during the communist era. Palach carried out his extraordinary act of self-immolation on 16 January 1969, and subsequently died three days later. People congregate at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism at the top of Wenceslas Square, near the horse, and at Olsanske Cemetery, where they lay flowers or light a candle in his memory. | |
| WHERE: Wenceslas Square, Prague 1 | |
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| | Macbeth at Prague State Opera - Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 28 January 2027 - 17 February 2027 | |
| Performances Available: 28 January 2027; 5,10,17 February 2027
Verdi's Macbeth is a powerful opera based on Shakespeare's tragedy, following the rise and fall of Macbeth, a Scottish nobleman driven by ambition and encouraged by Lady Macbeth to murder his way to the throne. Haunted by guilt, prophecy and fear, the couple's thirst for power ultimately leads to their destruction. | |
| WHERE: Prague State Opera, Wilsonova 4, Prague 1 | |
| PRICE: 990 CZK-1790 CZK | |
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| | The Magic Flute at Estates Theatre - Opera Series
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| DATE(S): 31 January 2027 | |
| Performances Available: 31 January 2027; 14,23 February 2027 Mozart’s fairy‑tale opera The Magic Flute, a multi‑layered work of fantasy, humour and philosophy, is playing at the historic Prague home of the famous composer, the Estates Theatre. Advance booking is essential. | |
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| PRICE: 1190 CZK-1690 CZK | |
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| | Five Finger Death Punch - Pop Concert | |
| DATE(S): 31 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 19:00 | |
| A heavy metal concert delivering intense performances, powerful guitar-driven tracks, and an aggressive visual production featuring lighting effects and stage design. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 | |
| PRICE: 1476 CZK- 2420 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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| | Harry Potter: The Exhibition | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 21 March 2027 | |
| TIME: Monday-Friday: 10:00-20:00;
Saturday–Sunday: 09:00-20:30 | |
| Harry Potter: The Exhibition brings to life the most beloved scenes, characters and locations from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series, alongside the stage production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Explore innovative interactive technologies, authentic props and original costumes used in the productions. Test your skills at Quidditch, brew a potion, repot a mandrake and immerse yourself in the world of the Hogwarts houses. | |
| WHERE: PVA Exhibition Centre, Hall 6, Beranových 667, Letnany, Prague 9 | |
| PRICE: 450 CZK-1990 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Letnany (line C). | |
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| | Ice Skating at Letná Park | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 28 February 2027 | |
| TIME: Daily 09:00-21:00 | |
| The largest open-air ice rink in Prague (42m x 20m) is at Letna Park, opposite Letná Football Stadium. Skaters of all levels are welcome. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Letná Park (Letenské sady), Holešovice, Prague 7 | |
| PRICE: Adult 140 CZK. Child 100 CZK. Skate Hire 100-130 CZK | |
| TRAVEL: Metro station: Hradcanska (line A), then tram to Sparta (trams 1,8,12,25,26,51,56) | |
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| | Ice Skating at Tower Park | |
| DATE(S): 01 January 2027 - 28 February 2027 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. Just turn up - no booking required. | |
| WHERE: Tower Park, Žižkov Tower, Mahlerovy sady 1, Prague 3 | |
| PRICE: Price 50 CZK-150 CZK. Family 380 CZK. Skate Hire 50 CZK | |
TRAVEL: Metro station: Jirího z Podebrad (line A)
Tram stop: Jirího z Podebrad (trams 11,13) | |
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| | | The Four Seasons Concerts in January 2027 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout January 2027 | | | Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is a perennial favourite in Prague's Baroque churches, palaces, and grand concert halls. Sometimes performed as a standalone masterpiece, it more often features in mixed programmes alongside other popular works of classical music. Concerts are held in some of the city’s most historic venues, transporting audiences back to the world of Vivaldi’s time. Advance booking is highly recommended. |
| WHERE: Klementinum, St. Giles Church, St. Clement’s, Municipal House | |
| PRICE: 1050 CZK-1650 CZK | |
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| | | Classical Concerts, Opera & Ballet in January 2027 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout January 2027 | | | Prague is renowned for classical concerts, opera and ballet. Performances are held in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, historic churches and Baroque palaces. Tickets often sell out, so advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | | Black Light Theatre in January 2027 | |
| DATE(S): Performances throughout January 2027 | |
| Black light theatre shows offer a uniquely Czech theatrical experience, combining colourfully dressed mime artists, visual illusions, comedy, energetic dance routines, acrobatics, and dramatic sound and lighting effects. Performances are ideal for international visitors, as they feature little or no spoken dialogue. Advance reservations are recommended. | |
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