Academy of Versailles
The festival of French baroque music takes place in historical places such as the Lobkowitz Palace, the Rudolfinum, the Baroque Troja Palace and the Church of St. Simon and Judas. The program includes pieces of music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Date: February 18, 2020 – February 23, 2020
Place: Lobkowitz Palace, in the Rudolfinum etc.
Website: http://www.letnislavnosti.cz/en
Admission: With admission fee.
Prague Proms
The international music festival “Prague Proms” takes place from March to July at various venues in Prague. National and international musicians give concerts with a focus on classical and jazz.
Date: March 01, 2020 – July 31, 2020
(not yet determined)
Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.pragueproms.cz
Admission: With admission fee.
Human rights film festival
The international festival “One World” for films shows over 100 documentaries, videos and short films on the subject of human rights in various cinemas in Prague. There are also workshops, discussions, concerts and photo exhibitions.
Date: March 05, 2020 – March 14, 2020
Place: Prague.
Website: http://www.oneworld.cz
Admission: With admission fee.
Easter market in Prague
At the Prague Easter markets, handicraft products such as artistically painted Easter eggs and delicious regional specialties are sold in the alleys of the old town of Prague.
Date: March 28, 2020 – April 19, 2020
Place: Old Town Prague.
Website: http://www.trhypraha.cz
European Film Days
During the days of European film, around 40 feature films and 10 short films can be seen in the Svetozor cinemas, in the Centrum Havirov cinema and in Lucerna. The films are mostly shown in the original language with English subtitles.
Date: April 22, 2020 – April 29, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Cinemas Svetozor and Lucerna, Prague.
Website: http://eurofilmfest.cz
Admission: With admission fee.
Volkswagen Prague marathon
The Volkswagen Prague Marathon starts at Altstadtplatz. The route runs through the historical center of Prague, past many sights and is 42.195 km long.
Date: May 3rd, 2020 – May 3rd, 2020
Place: Altstadtplatz (start)
Website: https://www.runczech.com/en/
Admission: With entry fee.
Prague spring
In Prague, the classical music festival “Prague Spring” plays works by international composers at various venues. The Vienna Philharmonic will give this year’s opening concert.
Date: May 07, 2020 – June 04, 2020
Place: Prague
Website: https://festival.cz
International Book Fair and Literature Festival
The Prague International Book Fair takes place at the Prague Exhibition Center. Literature is presented under an annually changing motto. In addition to exhibitors from 30 countries, discussions with writers, readings and a special program for children are offered.
Date: May 14, 2020 – May 17, 2020
Place: Exhibition Center, Holesovice Exhibition Grounds
Website: http://www.svetknihy.cz/en/menu/
Admission: With admission fee.
Festival of Modern Dance
At the dance festival (“Tanec Praha”) in Prague, dance companies from all over the world show modern dance. The main venue is the Ponec Theater .
Date: May 29, 2020 – June 25, 2020
Venue: Ponec Theater, Prague
Website: https://www.tanecpraha.org/
Admission: With admission fee.
International organ festival
Organ music fans can listen to Czech and international organists at the organ festival in St. Jakobs Basilica every Thursday in August and September.
Date: August 01, 2020 – September 27, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: St. Jakobs Basilika.
Website: http://auditeorganum.cz/
International festival 4 + 4 days
The Prague Festival “4 + 4 Days in Motion” shows innovative and sometimes provocative pieces of contemporary art in traditional and unusual venues. In addition to theater, there is also dance, concerts, exhibitions, film screenings and video art.
Date: October 9, 2020 – October 17, 2020
Location: Prague, various venues.
Website: http://ctyridny.cz/en
Admission: With admission fee.
Writers festival
The writer festival in Prague has a new motto every year. Discussions, readings, but also musical performances and parties are held at various venues.
Date: October 16, 2020 – October 20, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Various venues in Prague.
Website: http://www.pwf.cz
Admission: Free entry.
Christmas markets
From the beginning of December to the beginning of January the “Vanocni trh” – in English: Christmas markets – with mulled wine, sweet and hearty delicacies and handicrafts take place on the old town market, on the Republic Square and on Wenceslas Square. There is also a petting zoo (on the old town market), an ice rink and Christmas chants.
Date: November 23, 2020 – January 10, 2021
(not yet determined)
Place: Old Town Market Square, Republic Square, Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square in Prague.
Website: http://www.trhypraha.cz/en/
Admission: Free entry.