Prague, Czech Republic — Events
Prague Christmas Markets
Christmas in Prague is a delightful season made special by the traditional Christmas markets that sparkle with lights and colorful decorations, resound with Christmas music and tempt with the scent of hot mulled wine, sausages and gingerbread. Brightly decorated wooden huts sell Czech handicrafts such as puppets, candles, wooden toys and jewelry, alongside traditional food and drinks. In Old Town Square, local and international choirs and musical ensembles sing Christmas songs, and a wooden stable recreates the Bethlehem manger scene with live animals.
New Years Eve in Prague
Prague’s Christmas celebrations continue full-tilt into the New Year, with Christmas markets in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square serving up hot food and drinks. You can choose between the elegant New Year’s Eve gala ball at the Prague State Opera, or the more rowdy parties in any of the city’s bars and pubs. Don’t forget to watch the spectacular fireworks displays from Charles Bridge.
Prague Spring International Music Festival
Prague Spring has become one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in Europe, presenting exceptional artists, orchestras and chamber music ensembles of international acclaim as the summer concert season opens in Europe. Every year the festival is traditionally opened and closed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The festival also remembers important anniversaries in the music world by including works by the composers concerned.
Prague Autumn Festival
This international festival of classical music ends the European summer music festival season and has gained renown for its program of celebrated musicians. The festival is held at various venues around Prague, although many of the concerts take place at the Rudolfinium.
