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Prague Events: What's on in December 2026: Includes Christmas
Your guide to the best events in Prague in December 2026, including Christmas events: food and drink 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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Peace Square (Náměstí Míru) Christmas Market
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DATE: 20 November 2026 - 24 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 |
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| Visit a local Prague Christmas market at Peace Square, just 15 minutes walk from Wenceslas Square. The market is set in front of the grand St. Ludmila Church. Features a beautifully decorated tree, nativity scene, and festively adorned huts offering traditional handicrafts and Czech food and drink. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Peace Square (Náměstí Míru), Vinohrady, Prague 2 |
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Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) Christmas Markets
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DATE: 25 November 2026 - 06 January 2027 | |
| TIME: 10:00-20:00 |
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| Republic Square has two Christmas markets. One market is near V Celnici street (until 24 Dec 26), the second is in front of Palladium Shopping Centre (until 6 Jan 27). Both offer handcrafted wares and traditional Czech food and drink. Entry is free. | |
| WHERE: Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky), Prague 1 |
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Prague Christmas Markets 2026 (Main Markets)
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DATE: 28 November 2026 - 06 January 2027 | |
| TIME: Daily 10:00-22:00 |
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| 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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Lamplighter on Charles Bridge |
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DATE: 30 November 2026 - 23 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Daily 16:10-16:30 |
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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 Concerts in the Festive Season
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DATE: 01 December 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| 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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Mikulas
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DATE: 05 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 16:00-20:00 |
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| 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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Farmers' Market at Náplavka (by the River): Saturdays
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DATE: 05 December 2026 - 26 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Saturdays 08:00-14:00 |
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| 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 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Palackého namesti, Vyton; Metro station: Karlovo náměstí (line B) | |
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Peter Bence - Concert |
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DATE: 18 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 20:00 |
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| Peter Bence, the “Fastest Piano Player” in the world, brings his revolutionary style to Prague. Boasting over 1.2 billion video hits and a significant digital following, Peter Bence has redefined piano performances. | |
| WHERE: O2 Arena, Českomoravská 17a, Prague 9 |
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| PRICE: 990 CZK-3990 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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FMX Gladiator Games |
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DATE: 19 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 13:30; 19:00 |
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| 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 |
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| PRICE: 690 CZK-1990 CZK |
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| TRAVEL: Metro station: Ceskomoravska (line B). O2 Arena is opposite the metro station. | |
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Christmas Eve (Thursday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 24 December 2026 | |
| 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 2026
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DATE: 24 December 2026 - 26 December 2026 | |
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 Day (Friday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 25 December 2026 | |
| 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 (Saturday) - Public Holiday
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DATE: 26 December 2026 | |
| 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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New Year's Eve (Thursday)
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DATE: 31 December 2026 | |
| 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 2026
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DATE: 31 December 2026 | |
| 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: Tuesdays & Thursdays
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DATE: 17 March 2026 - 17 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 08:30-19:00 |
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| 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 |
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| PRICE: Free Entry |
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| TRAVEL: Tram stop: Malostranske namesti (trams 12,15,20,22) | |
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Timeless: Blanka Matragi - Fashion Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: 10:00-19:00 |
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| 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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| PRICE: Adult 260 CZK. Senior/Student 155 CZK. Family 550 CZK |
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World of Banksy - Design Exhibition |
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DATE: 01 January 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| TIME: Mon-Wed 10:00-20:00; Thu-Sun 10:00–21:00 |
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| 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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| PRICE: Adult 360 CZK. Child 150 CZK. Family 910 CZK. Tickets are available on the day |
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| | | Prague Concerts, Opera & Ballet in December 2026 |
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| DATE: 01
December 2026 -
31 December 2026 | | | Prague is renowned for classical concerts, opera, and ballet. Performances take place in grand concert halls, ornate opera houses and theatres, Baroque palaces, and historic churches. They are popular, and tickets often sell out - so advance reservations are highly recommended. | |
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| | | Prague Theatre in December 2026 |
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| DATE: 01
December 2026 - 31 December 2026 | |
| 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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