Last updated: November 22, 2024
Your complete guide to Christmas events in Pardubice presents everything essential for the holiday season. Here you'll find an overview of traditional events, markets, and celebrations that the city offers during Advent.
The city center comes alive especially at Pernštýn Square, where traditional Christmas markets with craft stalls and regional delicacies spread out. Visitors can walk through the historic center from the Green Gate through Republic Square to the castle, where regular Advent concerts take place. The area also features popular Christmas workshops for children and the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony accompanied by cultural programs.
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Pardubice Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Tree Lighting
- What to Expect
- Unique is the singing of „Světlušek“ before the ceremonial lighting of the tree.
- Description
- The Christmas tree lighting event in Pardubice is a festive occasion where the Christmas tree is illuminated. The event begins with the singing of „Světlušek“ by Studánka Elementary School and continues with the ceremonial lighting of the tree.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Tree Lighting
Pardubice Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Markets in Pardubice
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of traditional Christmas stalls and a rich program for children.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Pardubice offer more than 30 festive stalls with delicious food, traditional mead, gingerbread houses, and Christmas sweets. On weekends, the markets expand to 50 stalls filled with Christmas lights. You can visit stalls with Christmas lights, decorations, and ornaments that will make your home cozier.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Markets in Pardubice
Advent Markets at Pernštýnské Square
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of cultural program and traditional Christmas customs.
- Description
- The Advent markets on Pernštýnské náměstí offer a rich cultural program, including performances by artists, musical productions, and traditional Christmas customs. Visitors can enjoy a variety of stalls offering Christmas specialties, handmade crafts, and festive decorations.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Advent Markets at Pernštýnské Square
Advent Markets at Automatic Mills
- What to Expect
- Christmas tree and rooftop bar with panoramic view.
- Description
- The festively decorated area of Automatické mlýny offers a rich program every weekend of Advent, including a Christmas sleigh, a Ferris wheel, and craft workshops for children.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Advent Markets at Automatic Mills
Christmas Stalls on Míru Street
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas stalls with gingerbread specialties.
- Description
- The Christmas stalls on Míru Street offer a wide range of holiday goods, including gingerbread specialties and other festive attractions.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Stalls on Míru Street
Christmas Decorations and Gifts
- What to Expect
- Craft workshops and Christmas plays.
- Description
- Christmas decorations and gifts at Pardubice Castle offer a rich selection of holiday ornaments, gifts, and traditional regional products.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Decorations and Gifts
Pardubice Holiday Shows and Entertainment
No Barriers Band
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of Czech-Bosnian style with acoustic-electric instruments.
- Description
- Kapela No Barriers offers acoustic-electric concerts in a Czech-Bosnian style. The concerts take place in various locations across the country.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : No Barriers Band
Children's Choirs
- What to Expect
- Unique is our long-standing tradition and the success of our choirs.
- Description
- The school's children's choirs are renowned for their outstanding performances both at home and abroad. Since the 1987/1988 school year, our school has specialized in music education, and over the past thirty years, hundreds of students have graduated with a solid foundation in music theory and choral singing.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Children's Choirs
Bands and Singers
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of music performances and cultural activities for the whole family.
- Description
- Chotěboř Fest 2024 is a music and entertainment event featuring a variety of cultural and socially beneficial activities aimed at all age groups, including families with children. Performers include eNDee, Jaroslav Uhlíř, Civilní Obrana, and Cocotte Minute.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Bands and Singers
Advent Sunday Candle
- What to Expect
- Unique prayer program for youth.
- Description
- The Advent Candle Sunday is a series of church services and prayers held at St. Bartholomew's Church in Pardubice. The Week of Prayers for Youth begins on November 17 and continues until November 24. The Adoration for Alpha Course participants takes place on Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Vicarage Youth Meeting "Travel Festival" will be held on Saturday, November 23, at the Holice Manor. The Feast of Christ the King will take place on November 24 with musical accompaniment by the Holice Cultural House Wind Orchestra and Pernštýn – Ludmila – Suk Pardubice Choir.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Advent Sunday Candle
Pardubice Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Around the World
- What to Expect
- Unique pre-Christmas event with interactive activities for children.
- Description
- Vánoce letem světem is a pre-Christmas event where children learn about various Christmas traditions from around the world and create their own Christmas scrapbook.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Around the World
St. Nicholas Visit at Pardubice Castle
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of an angel, hell, and traditional figures.
- Description
- The Mikulášská obchůzka at Pardubice Castle offers children an unforgettable treat with an angel, hell, and traditional figures like the Klapačka, Koník, and Koza. The tours start at 15, 16, and 17 hours at the Pardubice Castle ticket office and last approximately 45 minutes.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : St. Nicholas Visit at Pardubice Castle
Christmas Eve Museum Night
- What to Expect
- Traditional evening stroll through Pardubice Castle with access to historical spaces.
- Description
- The Štědrovečerní muzejní noc offers a traditional evening stroll through Pardubice Castle, during which visitors can enter Pernštejnská Residence and the newly opened Lapidarium for free.
- Where
- Pardubice | More Info : Christmas Eve Museum Night