Last updated: 11. November 2024
Looking for Christmas experiences in Zizkov? Our guide will introduce you to all the festive activities in this lively Prague district. We've prepared an overview of the best holiday offerings for both locals and visitors.
The center of activities is concentrated around Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, where you'll find traditional Christmas markets with craft stalls and refreshments. The Zizkov TV Tower shines with festive lighting, and the surrounding streets are decorated with Christmas ornaments. From Kostnické Square through Havlíčkovo Square to Parukářka, you can discover smaller advent markets and cultural programs in local cafes and pubs.
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Zizkov Holiday Markets and Shopping
Old Town Square Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of light decorations and live performances.
- Description
- The Christmas markets on Old Town Square 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. Music and dance bring together well-known and unknown 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
- One-day market with a rich program for the whole family.
- Description
- The Novoměstský adventní jarmark offers visitors a one-day market with advent goods, handmade items, treats, toys, and creative workshops. The program includes theatrical performances, choral performances, and Petra Šušora's drum show.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : New Town Advent Fair
Zizkov Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas concerts with professional orchestras and soloists.
- Description
- The Christmas Concert Series offers a rich variety of Christmas concerts featuring well-known pieces by Dvořák, Strauss, and Mozart.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Concerts
Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of classical music with Moravian folk music.
- Description
- The Czech Christmas Mass is a traditional Christmas concert that combines the music of Jakub Jan Ryba with that of Moravian composer Josef Schreier. Ryba's Mass, known as Rybovka, was composed in 1796 and is a pastoral work about the announcement of Christ's birth and the arrival of shepherds to the manger. Schreier's Mass from 1755 is an interesting counterpart to Ryba's classical Mass.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
The Nutcracker at National Theatre
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of ballet and Christmas atmosphere.
- Description
- Louskáček at the National Theatre is a ballet performance by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, telling the story of Christmas magic in 19th-century London. Choreographer Youri Vámos was inspired by Charles Dickens' tale and offers snowy scenes and enchanting sound effects.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : The Nutcracker at National Theatre
Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel
- What to Expect
- Unique collection of Christmas nativity scenes and glass exhibits.
- Description
- The Christmas exhibition in the Bethlehem Chapel features a rich collection of Christmas nativity scenes and glass exhibits. The exhibition takes place in the underground spaces of the Bethlehem Chapel and presents traditional Christmas atmosphere with many interesting elements.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel
St. Stephen's Day
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of music and historical stories at St. Stephen's Church.
- Description
- Svatoštěpánská noc features concerts, organ tours, and a journey through the stories of people whose lives intersect at St. Stephen's Church.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : St. Stephen's Day
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas menu prepared by professional chefs.
- Description
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offer 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 and Christmas Day
St. Nicholas Eve
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of baroque architecture and regular classical music concerts.
- Description
- The St. Nicholas Church on Staroměstské náměstí offers a rich cultural and religious program, including concerts of classical music and worship services.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : St. Nicholas Eve
St. Sylvester's Day
- What to Expect
- Themed celebration with performances and a New Year's toast.
- Description
- Silvestr 2024 is a themed celebration at Klub Kotelna, featuring two meals, performances, and a New Year's toast. Tickets are available on smsticket.cz.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : St. Sylvester's Day