Prague Events
Prague Spring International Music Festival
The Prague Spring International Music Festival is a showcase for outstanding classical artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles from around the world. Opera, theatre and special events are included in the festival itinerary, while the Prague Spring also prides itself on developing young talent with a competition held each year in various instrumental sections.
Date: 12 May 2023 - 02 June 2023Venue: Prague National Theatre and other venues throughout the city.
Website: http://www.festival.cz
Cost:
Various.
Khamoro (World Roma Festival)
This colourful festival celebrates the history and culture of the gypsy people (who are descendants of the Roma people originally from this part of Europe). Gypsies gather from across the world to maintain the traditions of their unique music and dance.
Date: 28 May 2023 - 03 June 2023Venue: Old Town Square.
Website: http://www.khamoro.cz
Prague Christmas Markets
Always a big draw, the Prague Christmas Markets brim with an abundance of traditional food and gifts, and plenty to entertain kids of all ages. You can find them in the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Havelská Street and Náměstí Republiky. The most impressive is probably the one held in the Old Town Square, which transforms into a vast winter wonderland featuring an ice rink and a large Christmas tree complete with carol singers.
Date: 02 December 2023 - 06 January 2024Venue: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and various venues around the city.
Cost:
Free.
St Nicholas's Eve
Santa was modelled, as we know, on the earlier St Nicholas. On the eve of St Nicholas's day (known locally as 'Little Christmas'), reincarnations of the jolly fellow roll through the streets of Prague handing out sweets to kids. Beware that St Nicholas is accompanied by an angel and/or a devil, they represent rewards and punishments respectively.
Date: 05 December 2023 - 05 December 2023Venue: Old Town Square.
Cost:
Free.
New Year/St Sylvester’s Eve
New Year's Eve was once known locally as St Sylvester's Eve. On this day, the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square welcome stalls, concerts and dancing crowds.
Date: 31 December 2023 - 31 December 2023Venue: Prague city centre.
Cost:
Free.
