Prague New Year's Eve Planner: 31 December 2026

NYE Grand Panoramic River Cruise Vltava River 8475 CZK 10475 CZK 10475 CZK 12475 CZK Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks + Prosecco Live pianist, magic show, NYE quiz + entertainment host Description: Celebrate New Year's Eve in Prague in style aboard the city's largest, most impressive river cruise. This all-inclusive event features a gourmet dinner, drinks, live pianist and entertainment. Midnight Fireworks: Views of the fireworks from Charles Bridge. Cruise Time: 20:30-01:00.

NYE 5* Party Boat Vltava River 7975 CZK 9975 CZK 11975 CZK Unlimited wine, beer & soft drinks + Prosecco DJ & dancing, karaoke, quiz + entertainer Description: Party in Prague aboard a luxurious, ultra-modern New Year's Eve river cruise. This all-inclusive event features a gourmet dinner, drinks, DJ & dance floor, and entertainment. Midnight Fireworks: Views of the fireworks from Charles Bridge. Cruise Time: 20:30-01:00.

Lunch Cruise Vltava River 1100 CZK 1350 CZK Welcome Drink Live music Description: Enjoy the finest lunch cruise in Prague on New Year's Eve. Sailing through the historical city centre on an ultra-modern glass-roof boat, it features a multi-course lunch and live music. Cruise Time: 12:00-14:00.

Sightseeing Cruise Vltava River 630 CZK - - Description: Two-hour afternoon river cruise through the historical centre of Prague. Sit back, relax with a drink, and enjoy unique views of the city's famous riverside attractions. Two Cruise Times: 12:00-14:00 & 15:00-17:00.

Eco Cruise with Prosecco Vltava River 540CZK Glass of Prosecco - Description: Warm up for New Year's Eve on an early evening river cruise aboard a state-of-the-art electric catamaran cruiser. See the sights, soak up the ambience, and enjoy a glass of Prosecco. Cruise Times: 19:00-19:50 & 20:00-20:50.

Vytopna Railway Restaurant Wenceslas Square À La Carte - - Description: Popular train themed restaurant on Wenceslas Square. Vytopna serves its regular À La Carte menu on New Year's Eve, with drinks delivered in train wagons. Open until 24:00. Midnight Fireworks: Vytopna is on Wenceslas Square, where there are fireworks.

Potrefena Husa Restaurant Old Town À La Carte - - Description: Top pub style restaurant specialises in traditional Czech food and drinks at great prices. Potrefena Husa serves its regular À La Carte menu on New Year's Eve. Open until 23:30. Midnight Fireworks: 2 minutes walk to the River and Old Town Square.

El Gaucho Steakhouse Wenceslas Square À La Carte - - Description: Prague's premier steakhouse. El Gaucho serves its regular À La Carte menu on New Year's Eve. Dine here for delicious food and a fun vibe. Midnight Fireworks: 2 minutes walk to Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square, 5 minutes to the River.

Ribs of Prague Restaurant Old Town À La Carte - - Description: Excellent grilled meats dining experience. Ribs of Prague serves its regular À La Carte menu on New Year's Eve, with cooking on an open charcoal BBQ. A warm and fun restaurant. Midnight Fireworks: 2 minutes walk to Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square.

Indian Jewel Restaurant Old Town À La Carte - - Description: The finest curries in Prague. Indian Jewel Restaurant serves its regular À La Carte menu on New Year's Eve. Open until 01:00. Midnight Fireworks: 5 minutes walk to the River, 3 minutes to Old Town Square.

NYE Czech Night: Dinner & Drinks Prague Outskirts (includes transport) 4150 CZK Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks + 'Czech Champagne' "Czech Party" Live traditional music, song & dance + DJ and dancing Description: All-inclusive evening of local entertainment and hospitality. Includes a hotel pick-up, return taxi transport, dinner, drinks, traditional Czech entertainment, and a disco and dancing. Midnight Fireworks: Venue puts on its own outdoor fireworks display.

NYE Medieval Banquet with Drinks Old Town 5495 CZK Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks + 'Czech Champagne' "Medieval Show" Swordsmen, jugglers, dancers & musicians Description: All-inclusive night out at the finest medieval banquet in Prague. Includes dinner and unlimited drinks, plus entertainment from swordsmen, jugglers, dancers and musicians. Midnight Fireworks: 6 minutes walk to the River, 3 minutes to Old Town Square.

The best bars in Prague sell tickets for New Year's Eve. These range from simple entry tickets to those that include drinks. For many venues, you need to visit in person in the days leading up to NYE to purchase one.

Some basic Czech pubs do not sell tickets and are open to walk-in trade. However, these are unlikely to offer the lively party atmosphere of a ticketed event.

CLUBS in prague

All clubs in Prague sell tickets for New Year's Eve. These range from simple entry tickets to those that include drinks. For many venues, you need to visit in person in the days leading up to NYE to purchase one.

Before midnight, clubs typically won't admit you without a pre-purchased ticket.

After midnight, some clubs sell tickets on the door. Entry is usually on a one-in, one-out basis, so expect long queues as crowds arrive from the squares and riverside after the fireworks.

ADVANCE TICKETS

Party tickets are available to book now for: New Year's Eve River Cruises.

OUTDOOR DRINKING - WHERE TO GO

If you prefer just to walk around and see what turns up, keep in mind that drinking alcohol in the streets is prohibited unless it is purchased and consumed at a licensed drinks stall, such as those at the Christmas Markets - fortunately, the Old Town Square Christmas Market is open until midnight on New Year's Eve.

The Old Town Square is the liveliest outdoor spot in Prague before midnight.

Some of the finest concert venues in Prague hold classical concerts on New Year's Eve: Mirror Chapel at Klementinum, Liechtenstein Palace, Spanish Synagogue, Lobkowicz Palace and St. Giles Church

A popular opera is staged at the Prague State Opera on New Year's Eve. Performances will be released in Autumn 2026.

Black light theatre is a speciality of Prague. Performances are highly visual, so appeal to adults and children of all nationalities. Shows are held late afternoon on New Year's Eve.

On New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, public transport operates a normal daytime service across metro, trams and buses.

On New Year's Eve, transport services are extended into the night, with the Metro and trams running until 02:00-02:30, and buses throughout the night:

METRO

Metro services are extended until 02:30 (last trains start their journey at 02:00).
Trains run every 4-10 minutes.

Trams

Tram services are extended until 02:00.
Trams run every 05-20 minutes.

Buses

Bus services are extended until 02:00.
Buses run every 05-20 minutes.

From 02:00 to 07:00, night buses operate every 20 minutes.

More travel information: Getting Around Prague by Public Transport and Travel to Prague.

Additional Information

View our guide to where to stay in Prague, weather in December, recommended clothing, and more: Prague Christmas Markets.

Christmas opening hours: What's Open in Prague in December 2026.

Christmas events: December 2026 Events in Prague.

For an introduction to Prague, view our Welcome to Prague Guide.

For practical information, including tips on Prague currency exchange and prices, view Prague Tourist Information.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.