Last updated: 11. November 2024
Experience the Christmas season in Prague with our comprehensive guide. We offer an overview of all major events and activities that will help you discover winter Prague's charm, whether you're a local or a visitor.
Old Town Square hosts the largest Christmas markets with traditional stalls and refreshments, while Wenceslas Square offers another extensive market with craft products. Republic Square and Peace Square complement the offering with smaller but equally interesting markets. Besides markets, you can visit nativity scenes in churches, concerts in historical buildings, and winter activities in parks throughout the city.
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Prague Holiday Markets and Shopping
Old Town Square Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of light decorations and cultural program.
- Description
- The Christmas markets on Staroměstské náměstí offer a unique atmosphere where the magic of light decorations, the aroma of mulled wine and sweets, the sounds of carols, and the joyful hum of people come together. The markets bring together well-known and lesser-known artists from all generations in the Czech Republic and abroad, creating a rich cultural program.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Old Town Square Christmas Market
New Town Advent Fair
- What to Expect
- Active participation in Petra Šušor's drum show.
- Description
- The Novoměstský adventní jarmark offers visitors a one-day market with advent goods, handmade items, delicacies, toys, and creative workshops. The program includes theatrical performances, choral performances, and Petra Šušor's drum show.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : New Town Advent Fair
Smíchov Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The lighting of the Christmas tree with a light animation accompanied by the melody from the film Three Golden Hairs for Popelka.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Prague offer beautifully decorated stalls, a lit-up tree, Christmas goods and refreshments, nativity scenes, and demonstrations of traditional crafts.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Smíchov Christmas Market
Anděl Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional holiday items and refreshments in a pleasant setting.
- Description
- The Christmas markets on Anděl offer traditional holiday items, refreshments, and drinks in a pleasant setting. Visitors can find a variety of gifts, decorations, and handmade products.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Anděl Christmas Market
Prague Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of glass nativity scenes and handmade items.
- Description
- The Christmas exhibition in the Bethlehem Chapel features a rich display of Christmas traditions and customs, including glass nativity scenes, handmade items, and scents from various materials.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel
Christmas Eve in Prague
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas menu in Prague's restaurants.
- Description
- Christmas in Prague offers a combination of comfort, luxury, and festive atmosphere, combining the joy of Christmas with the pleasure of fine dining.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Eve in Prague
Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF
- What to Expect
- World premiere of the new cantata Pražský Betlém.
- Description
- The Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF is a unique musical event that combines classical compositions by Camille Saint-Saëns and Joseph Jongen with a new cantata by Lukáš Sommer. The concert takes place at the Municipal House and features 190 musicians and singers.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF
The Nutcracker at National Theatre
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of ballet and Christmas atmosphere with the use of smoke and loud sound effects.
- Description
- Louskáček at the National Theatre is a ballet performance that tells the story of the magic of Christmas in 19th-century London. The story transforms the personalities of people and is suitable for audiences aged 5 and above.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : The Nutcracker at National Theatre
Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of classical music and Christmas traditions.
- Description
- The Czech Christmas Mass is a traditional Christmas concert featuring the lively and joyful melodies of Jakub Jan Ryba. The mass, affectionately known as Rybovka, was created in 1796 and is one of the most beloved Christmas pieces. The concert also includes Josef Schreier's Moravian Christmas Mass, which serves as an interesting counterpart to Ryba's classical mass.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass