Christmas and New Year
Get ready for a magical season of festivities with a massive Christmas tree set up…
Velvet Revolution Anniversary
More of a commemorative day for politicians and older Czech residents, who gather at memorials,…
All Souls’ Day
Held in Prague’s cemeteries, such as the eerie Vysehrad and Olsany, Czechs gather to light…
Mezinarodni Jazzovy Festival (International Jazz Festival)
This festival was established in 1964, presenting Czech musicians and performers from around the world.…
Burcak Wine Festivals
Burcak is a sweet wine that appears during the grape harvesting season during autumn. Availability…
Prazsky podzim (Prague Autumn)
This is the Prague Spring classical music festival which has orchestras from Germany and England’s…
Italian Opera Festival
At the start of August and spreading into September, the works of Verdi and other…
Prague Writer’s Festival
PWF is a major European literary event. Some of the past honourable guests have been…
Prague Fringe
Held in Mala Strana in late May, this festival includes English comedy acts, theatre and…
Prague International Marathon
Prague’s cobblestone streets shut down as over 14,000 runners cross 42km.
Prague Spring
Starting on May 12th, the Prague Spring celebrates the anniversary of composer Bedrich Smetana’s death.…
Paleni carodejnic (Burning of the Witches)
A pagan ritual to ward off evil on April 30th, people burn brooms in Vystaviste,…
Easter Monday
This universal holiday is heralded by an old Czech ritual. In Prague men of all…
St Matthew Fair
A funfair full of rollercoaster, rides and many food stalls in Vystaviste from February 24th…
Anniversary of Jan Palach’s Death
Occurring on the 19th of January people congregate in Wenceslas Square at the Jan Palach…
Three Kings Day
Held on the 6th January, this festival marks the end of the Christmas season with…