There are a lot of activities to be enjoyed in Prague during the Advent season, including carol concerts, Advent cantatas, choral singing, family shows, pantomimes, charity bazaars, expositions and fairs. Advent wreath and Christmas craft workshops for both kids and adults are also very popular.
Advent activities and events take place in many locations such as Prague Botanic garden, Prague Zoo, Vyšehrad fortress or branches of the Prague Museum. Find things to do during the advent season and see what´s on in Prague for kids this Christmas.
Best Advent and Christmas events in December Prague 2025:
Christmas at the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds - Pottery and Craft Markets
6.– 7. 12. 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
During the Christmas Beroun Pottery Markets at the Exhibition Grounds, visitors can choose from a wide range of gifts for the whole family. In addition to the beautiful festive atmosphere, there will be more than 130 craftsmen from all over the Czech Republic including Czech glassmakers, blacksmiths, knifvers, weavers and as well as other traditional craftsmen. The markets will also include stalls with French cheeses, sausages, pâtés, pretzels, gingerbread, caramels, mead, a stylish tea house and mulled wine. Children's ensembles will sing and dance by the Christmas tree, or you enjoy Brass band from Rakovník, who will play New Orleans jazz in the style of the 20s and 30s of the last century, as well as Christmas singles by Frank Sinatra and other stars from those wonderful years. Entry is free and barrier-free.
www.navystavisti.cz
Advent at Holešovice Market
27.11 - 21.12. 2025
During the Advent season starting November 27, you can look forward to screenings of classic Christmas films, Mulled Wine & Movies, a trail filled with Christmas traditions, the Holešovice Nativity Scene, and shopping for your holiday table at Hall 22. Near Hall 22, you’ll find a cozy, intimate market where you can buy small gifts for under the tree. Along with your children, you can discover a new surprise each day in a giant Advent calendar or take your family on a Christmas trail filled with quizzes, riddles, and fun facts about Advent traditions from around the world. At ten stations throughout the market area, you’ll complete tasks and learn something interesting about Christmas celebrations, not just from neighboring countries but even from faraway places like Australia. Outdoor screenings of classic Christmas films will take place every Thursday from November 27 to December 21 on the main promenade. Expect beloved classics, eco-friendly Christmas trees from Bez Obalu (Zero Waste)or Christmas carp sales.
www.holesovickatrznice.cz
Christmas Journey Through Prague Castle
29. 11. 2025 – 4. 1. 2026, Mon–Fri 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, weekends & Christmas period 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (closed 24 & 31 December)
Terrace of the Prague Castle Riding Hall, Chapel of the Holy Cross (II. Courtyard), Mocker Houses at St. George’s Square, Golden Gate of St. Vitus Cathedral, III. Courtyard
From the beginning of Advent until early January, Prague Castle transforms into a festive route featuring three themed stops that guide visitors to a beautifully crafted Nativity scene. The Christmas Journey, created by the Forman Brothers Theatre and their collaborators, begins in a magical forest on the Terrace of the Riding Hall, where shepherds welcome guests before they continue to the Chapel of the Holy Cross for a rare opportunity to admire the Nativity installation inside this remarkable historic space. The path then leads through the decorated castle grounds to the Mocker Houses, where creative workshops allow visitors to craft their own Christmas souvenir. Every Advent Sunday, the Golden Gate of St. Vitus Cathedral hosts enchanting choir concerts performed by the Castle Guard Band and pupils from Prague’s elementary art schools, adding musical charm to the season.
www.hrad.cz
Christmas exhibition of the Botanic Garden Na Slupi, Prague 2
28. 11. – 31. 12. 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The traditional Christmas exhibition in the upper greenhouse of the Botanical Garden of Charles University will enchant you with hundreds of traditional and new Christmas decorations based on folk traditions and decorated Christmas trees. There will be a sale of Christmas decorations and Saturday workshops.
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Advent at the New Town Hall, Charles Square 1/23, Prague 2
14. 12. 2025 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
New Town Hall invites visitors to spend the Advent season with their loved ones, friends, and family in the heart of Prague’s New Town. The Novoměstský Advent will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, offering Advent goods, crafts, refreshments, toys, and creative workshops. This one-day market will once again offer visitors not only Advent goods but also handicrafts, delicacies, toys, and workshops that will spark your imagination and test your skills. The rich program for the whole family will include theater performances, choir concerts, and will traditionally conclude with Petr Šušor’s popular drumming show, where you can actively participate and become part of the performance. On Sunday, December 15, visitors will also have the last chance to climb the viewing tower of Novoměstská Radnice and enjoy a breathtaking view of Prague. The tower will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and from December 15, 2025, it will be closed for the winter for safety reasons, reopening in the spring.
www.nrpraha.cz
Advent Markets at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square
29.11. - 23. 12. 2025, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, in front of the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, will transform into a marketplace featuring traditional handmade products and Christmas treats. Enjoy festive delicacies, hot mulled wine, or mead. Children can play in a straw playground created on the site of the regular playground. The popular Ježíšek’s Chapel will also be back, where both children and adults can write their Christmas wishes. A rich cultural program will enhance the pre-Christmas atmosphere, including the traditional lighting of the Christmas tree, music and theater performances, and workshops for children. On the last Advent Sunday, scouts will distribute the Bethlehem Light—a symbol of hope and peace for the upcoming Christmas.
trhyjirak.cz
Advent markets at Victory square in Prague 6
29. 11. do 20. 12. 2025 every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Advent Markets at Kulaťák return in 2025, taking place every Saturday from 29 November to 20 December, always from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the festive season, the farmers’ market transforms into a charming Advent marketplace where visitors can explore the offerings of more than 90 farmers and artisan producers. Guests can purchase traditional Christmas treats such as mulled wine from the Volařík winery, fresh vánočka and Christmas pastries, quality meats, fish specialities, warm snacks, and a wide selection of handmade gifts and decorations. Each Saturday features live music, creating a lively seasonal atmosphere, while the first Advent weekend includes a special children’s programme with creative workshops where kids can make their own ornaments and small presents. This popular neighbourhood market offers an inviting mix of festive flavours, artisan craftwork, and family-friendly entertainment.
www.trhynakulataku.cz
Karlin Christmas Market at Karlin square
7.12. 2025 12:00 - 20:00
Advent at Karlinske square will bring magical atmosphere of Christmas markets, the smell of mulled wine, nativity scene, carols, rich accompanying program, Christmas workshops, singing performances of local schools and choirs. Children can write a letter to Santa Claus.
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Advent at the National Agricultural Museum
Kostelní 1300/44, 170 00 Prague 7
13.12.2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advent in the museum offers a market, workshops, Christmas carol singing, theater performances for children, a baking course and an accompanying program in the yard and in the expositions of the museum.
www.nzm.cz
Christmas at Chodov fortress
19. 12. 2025 from 15.30 - 19.00
The courtyard of Chodov fortress offers a rich Christmas program, which will include theater performances, a live nativity scene, a concert, workshops for children and adults, Prague mobile carillon as well as Christmas refreshment.
chodovskatvrz.cz
Christmas Lemarket at Gallery Mánes
13. 12. 2025 – 14. 12. 2025 from 10:00 - 18:00
Shop for holiday gifts from more than 200 curated local brands at the traditional Christmas marketplace - Lemarket. Enjoy the shopping along with a full program of activities, delicious food and drinks, and even childcare services for kids in the beautiful space of Mánes Gallery in Prague 1.
www.lemarket.cz/vanoce-25
Christmas exhibition in the Bethlehem Chapel – Old-Bohemian Christmas Market, Betlémské náměstí 256, Prague 1
29.11.2025 to 2.1.2026 from 9:00–18:00
24.12. and 31.12.2025 from 9:00–14:00, 25.12.2025 and 1.1.2026 from 13:00–18:00
The Christmas exhibition in the Bethlehem Chapel has long been an integral part of Christmas time and the festive spirit in Prague. This year's theme, Old-Bohemian Christmas Market, invites visitors to experience the charm of historical Advent and St. Nicholas fairs, recreated in the atmospheric underground spaces of the chapel. Guests can explore traditional Christmas crafts, nativity scenes, handmade decorations, and the nostalgic ambience of old-style market stalls. The exhibition also includes a rich accompanying programme. Entrance fee is 70 and 140 CZK.
www.vanocnivystava.cz
Magical Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba
Church of Sts. Simon and Jude
25. 12. 2025 - 3 p.m. and at 6 p.m.
Municipal House, Smetana Hall
21. 12. 2025 - 3 pm. and 6 p.m.
22. 12. - 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba with theatrical elements directed by Matěj Forman will take place in the Church of Sts. Simon and Jude and in the Smetana Hall of the Municipal House. The orchestra, choir, soloists and the magical world of puppets take you back in time to watch the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and the journey of the shepherds to Bethlehem in a wonderful scene setting and costume design. With a faithful depiction of the classic Czech nativity scene, Magic Christmas Mass is "a rich feast for the eyes and ears". The performances are also suitable for children. You can buy tickets for the performance here at the Church of St. Šimon or to the Municipal House.
Wenceslas Christmas at the Republic square, Prague 1
28.11.2025 do 7.1.2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The New Town Prague Association organizes "Wenceslas Christmas Market" at the Republic square in front the Palladium shopping mall, which supports non-profit organizations. The market offers a charming Christmas atmosphere, demonstrations of traditional crafts, a wide range of handmade gifts, quality refreshments as well as St. Nicholas celebrations, Bethlehem light, Christmas Eve service in the open air and musical performances.
www.facebook.com/VaclavskeNamestiSNMP
Christmas at Lesser Town
5. 12. 2025 – 1. 1. 2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Traditional Christmas event of Lesser Town will be held at the square under the Charles Bridge at Kampa. It will feature a beautifully decorated tree, stalls demonstrating crafts, stands with refreshments and snacks, including mulled wine, "trdelník" or sausages. Traditional singing of Christmas carols under the Charles bridge will take place on December 24. The market includes a rich cultural program, traditional St. Nicholas event and Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
sopmsh.estranky.cz
Gingerbread Nativity Scene at the Church of St Matthew
Saturday 20.12. from 11:00-17:00
Sunday 21.12. from 11:00-17:00
Wednesday 24.12. from 11:00-15:00
Thursday 25.12. from 11:00-17:00
Friday 26.12. from 11:00-17:00
Saturday 27.12. from 11:00-17:00
Sunday 28.12. from 11:00-17:00
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Thursday 01.01. from 11:00-17:00
Saturday 03.01. from 14:00-17:00
Sunday 04.01. from 14:00-17:00
Saturday 10.01. from 13:00-15:00
Sunday 11.01. from 14:00-17:00
Saturday 17.01. from 14:00-17:00
Sunday 18.01. from 14:00-17:00
Saturday 24.01. from 14:00-17:00
Sunday 25.01. from 14:00-17:00
Gingerbread Nativity Scene will be displayed at the Church of St Matthew in Dejvice from December 21 on festive days and on weekends until the end of January. Gingerbread Nativity Scene with more than fifty years of tradition currently 250 figures. Find the opening hours and more information on the website.
www.matejstranti.com
Ladovy Christmas at Mariánské náměstí, Prague 1
28.11.2025 to 6.1.2026, stalls open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekend programme from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The City of Prague organises “Ladovy Christmas at Mariánské náměstí”, inspired by the traditional Czech holiday atmosphere depicted in Josef Lada’s illustrations. The market features an open-air exhibition of Lada’s winter motifs, a glass pavilion with objects connected to his life and work, stalls of non-profit organisations and sheltered workshops offering handmade decorations and gifts, as well as refreshments including mulled wine. Weekends bring a varied programme with children’s choirs, dance groups, theatre performances, creative workshops and talks with residents of Hrusice, Lada’s birthplace.
www.praha.eu
