Are you considering a visit to the “City of Hundred Spires” in 2024? Then you might want to check out this list of major festivals and events that will make Prague come to life. Make sure to be in town at the right moment because BIG things are coming up this year! 

The World of Hans Zimmer, A New Dimension 2024

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March 3, 2024

Feel the pulsating rhythms and cinematic magic as the legendary composer Hans Zimmer takes you on an extraordinary journey through “The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension.” In this unique experience, Zimmer’s timeless compositions take on a fresh perspective, guided by the maestro himself as the curator and musical director. The concert promises an immersive journey through untold stories and orchestral wonders, offering a new dimension to Zimmer’s iconic works.

Where: O2 Arena

How to get there: Metro to Českomoravská

Tickets: https://www.o2arena.cz/en/events/the-world-of-hans-zimmer-a-new-dimension-2024-2/

Important: Expect large crowds at the entrance, come ahead of time (the gates are open at least 90 minutes before the start of the show)

Prague Easter Markets

March 16 – April 7, 2024

Colourful markets with local handicrafts and delicious street food will take over the city in the weeks leading up to Easter. They are traditionally held at various plazas throughout the city, featuring a variety of activities, such as live music performances or cultural workshops. The festive atmosphere of the markets are world-renowned and part of the reason why Easter might be one of the best times to visit Prague!

Where: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square

How to get there: Walking to the city center or metro/tram to Staroměstská and Můstek

Tickets: Free admission

Important: Bring cash, some stands don’t accept credit cards

Comic-Con Prague

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April 5 – 7, 2024

Comic-Con is a cultural event that celebrates comics, movies, TV shows, video games, and other forms of popular culture. Annually it brings fans together to celebrate their shared interests and meet like-minded people. It’s traditionally enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. This year’s Comic-Con will be held at the O2 Universum Prague, a newly-opened congress center right next to Prague’s biggest arena. 

Where: O2 Universum

How to get there: Metro to Českomoravská

Tickets: https://www.comiccon.cz/tickets

Source: https://www.o2arena.cz/

Ennio Morricone

April 6, 2024

Celebrate the unparalleled legacy of Ennio Morricone at the O2 Arena in Prague. Curated by the maestro himself, the concert promises a grand production featuring iconic film melodies and unreleased compositions. As a fitting transition from the legendary composer, Ennio Morricone’s son, Andrea Morricone, will wield the baton, leading a symphony orchestra, choir, and esteemed soloists through an unforgettable performance that brings to life the magic of Morricone’s cinematic masterpieces.

Where: O2 Arena

How to get there: Metro to Českomoravská

Tickets: https://www.o2arena.cz/en/events/ennio-morricone-4/

Important: Expect large crowds at the entrance, come ahead of time (the gates are open at least 90 minutes before the start of the show)

Prague Half Marathon

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April 6, 2024

The Prague Half Marathon attracts runners from all around the world! Who wouldn’t want to go for a run right in the historic city center of Prague, past landmarks such as the Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle? The event is known for its friendly and fun atmosphere, offering a great opportunity for runners to experience the beauty of Prague while competing in a world-class running event.

Where: Prague city centre

How to get there: The start of the race TBA

Registration: https://www.runczech.com/en/events/prague-half-marathon-2024

Important: Some streets along the route will be closed down to traffic and schedules of public transport will be altered

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Prague Majáles

April 27, 2024

Pražský Majáles is a celebration of spring in the form of an annual student festival. It features a variety of activities, such as live music performances, cultural workshops, sports tournaments, and a market with food and merchandise vendors. The event is a great way for students to get involved in the local community. Held at various locations around the city, Majáles is organized with the goal of promoting a positive and inclusive student culture in Prague.

Where: Prague Letňany Airport

How to get there: Metro to Letňany

Tickets: https://praha.majales.cz/program-vstupenky/

Prague Marathon

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May 5, 2024

The Prague International Marathon has become one of the most popular races in the world. Around two-thirds of international competitors usually take part. The course runs mostly through the historic centre of the city. In addition to the race, the Prague Marathon also includes a variety of other running events, such as a 5K and a 10K race. There are also events for children and a wheelchair race.

Where: Prague city centre

How to get there: The start of the race TBA

Registration: https://www.runczech.com/en/events/prague-international-marathon-2024

Important: Some streets along the route will be closed down to traffic and schedules of public transport will be altered

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Prague Spring International Music Festival

May 12 – June 3, 2024

You might have heard of the infamous events of the Prague Spring in 1968, but let me assure you that this event is much more cheerful and esthetically valid. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious classical music festivals in the world! It has been held annually since 1946, featuring a variety of classical music performances, including concerts, operas, and ballets.

Where: Various venues around the city, the most popular ones being the Prague Castle, the National Theatre, and the Rudolfinum concert hall

How to get there: https://festival.cz/en/misto-konani/

Tickets: https://festival.cz/en/all-about-tickets/

Important: Formal dress code required

The Baroque Festivities NAVALIS

May 15, 2024

Navalis is the largest Baroque festival in Prague with a three hundred year tradition. It takes place on the Vltava River right under the iconic Charles Bridge. 

The Baroque Festivities have a fixed scenario every year and they traditionally include a ceremonial decorating of the horses on Hradčany Square, a solemn mass in the Cathedral of St. Vitus, a procession from the Cathedral across Charles Bridge to Křižovnické Náměstí and a Baroque concert right on the water. Best places to watch are Charles Bridge or all the river fronts around it. 

Where: Vltava river under the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle

How to get there: Tram to Malostranské Náměstí or Pražský hrad

Tickets: No admission needed to watch from the river banks

Important: Make sure to secure your spot at least 30 minutes before the concert starts

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Prague Open House

May 13 – 19, 2024

Open House is a cultural event that gives people the opportunity to visit a variety of interesting and historic buildings that aren’t normally open to the public. Free guided tours are often available on various sites, including museums, galleries or churches. Prague Open House is a great opportunity for people to learn about the rich history and culture of Prague. It’s a popular event that attracts a large number of people from the local community and beyond.

Where: Various locations around Prague TBA

How to get there: The best way to move around is by walking or public transport

Tickets: Free admission

Street Music Festival Praha žije hudbou 

June 7 – 8, 2024

The main idea behind the biggest street music festival in Prague is that art belongs in the streets. Hundreds of artists regularly join the festival making it into quite a unique spectacle. Hit the streets to enjoy Prague full of music and arts! If any of the artists catch your eye, don’t forget to support them with a tip! You can also support the entire Prague Lives Music Festival by buying a virtual ticket.

Where: All around the city centre

How to get there: The best way to move around is by walking

Tickets: Free admission

Important: Bring some cash to tip your favourite artists

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Metronome Prague – Music and Arts Fair

June 20 – 22, 2024

Metronome Prague is an alternative music festival that originated right under the famous landmark of Prague Metronome. This 75-foot-tall monument reminds of the instability of political regimes and the plaza that surrounds it is a popular hangout spot for young people. Due to its recent popularity, the festival has been moved to the Exhibition Grounds in the Holešovice neighbourhood that will come alive with plenty of good music and workshops.

Where: Prague Exhibition Grounds, Holešovice

How to get there: Tram to Výstaviště Holešovice or metro to Nádraží Holešovice

Tickets: https://www.metronome.cz/en/tickets

Important: Expect large crowds at the entrance and exit

Prague Pride Festival

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August 5 – 11, 2024

What used to be a single-day parade is now a week-long festival! And it’s so much fun! Colourful, vibrant, energetic, and ultimately open-minded is the Prague Pride festival that hosts a variety of performances, workshops, food stands, as well as the parade, of course! If you happen to be in Prague in August, make sure to stop by and support the local LGBTQ+ community.

Where: Various locations around the city 

How to get there: https://festival.praguepride.com/en/programme/festival-locations/

Tickets: Free admission

Important: Some streets along the route of the parade will be closed down to traffic

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International Festival of Contemporary Circus and Theatre Letní Letná

August 17 – September 3, 2024

Dive into the world of mesmerizing performances at Letní Letná, the international festival of contemporary circus and theatre. Nestled in Letná Park, this event promises a summer filled with gravity-defying acrobatics and thought-provoking theatre. From captivating storytelling to awe-inspiring acts, Letní Letná invites you to experience the magic of movement and spectacle under the open sky. Join the diverse audience and immerse yourself in the unique charm of this extraordinary celebration of the performing arts.

Where: Letná Park 

How to get there: tram stop Chotkovy Sady or Sparta

Tickets: https://letniletna.cz/en/tickets/

Adidas Run for Women 5K & Birell run 10K 

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September 7, 2024

Another major running event takes place at the beginning of September is the 5K run for women and 10K mixed run. Even though this race is nowhere near as popular as the Prague Marathon or Half Marathon, it’s quite a spectacle and can get the city rather crowded.

Where: Prague city centre

How to get there: The start of the race TBA

Registration: https://www.runczech.com/en/events/adidas-womens-race-5-km-2024 and https://www.runczech.com/en/events/birell-10k-race-2024

Important: Some streets along the route will be closed down to traffic and schedules of public transport will be altered

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Dvořákova Praha: International Music Festival

September 6 – 24, 2024

You’ve probably noticed by now that Prague is all about classical music. So many great composers came from Prague, including the genius of Antonín Dvořák to whom this festival is dedicated. Dvořákova Praha offers more than two weeks of musical events, the extraordinary nature of which is due to both the dramaturgical grasp of the festival’s central theme and the composition of the performing musicians from the top ranks of the world.

Where: Rudolfinum Dvořák Hall

How to get there: Metro/tram stop Staroměstská 

Tickets: https://www.dvorakovapraha.cz/en/programme/how-to-buy-tickets/

Important: Formal dress code required

Signal Festival 

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October 10 – 13, 2024

Lights, lights and more lights! The Prague Signal Festival is an annual light art festival that lights up the whole city centre. This one-of-a-kind event brings together artists and designers from around the world to create innovative and interactive light installations and projections right in the streets, squares, and public spaces.

Where: Old Town and other locations TBA

How to get there: Walking to the city center or metro/tram to Staroměstská 

Tickets: many of the performances are free of charge but for some, you’ll need to buy tickets at www.signalfestival.com/en

Important: Make sure to put on some warm clothes and good walking shoes, you might be on your feet for quite some time!

Prague Christmas Markets 

November 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025

If visiting Prague Christmas markets isn’t on the top of your bucket list it definitely should be! They have been voted among the most beautiful markets in Europe and the Christmas atmosphere that hangs in the air is a good enough reason to travel all the way to Prague for the holiday season. You’ll find the Christmas markets in most of the major plazas throughout the city, as well as some smaller local squares.

Where: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square

How to get there: Walking to the city center or metro/tram to Staroměstská and Můstek

Tickets: Free admission

Important: Bring cash, some stands don’t accept credit cards

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