“The night of the witches” or “Saints Philip and James Night” is a very old pagan feast, which developed into a popular folk custom.
The celebrations of incipient spring, fertility of the earth, rebirth and cleansing fire rituals are hold during the night from April 30 to May 1. Bonfire is an important part of the tradition as the fire was believed to protect against evil forces and illnesses. Even today people gather, lit bonfires and celebrate. Erected in small towns and villages, maypoles, a maple or birch tree decorated with ribbons and spring flowers are traditional symbols of the awakening of nature, abundance and new life.
An overview of events and activities on April 30, 2026 in Prague is extensive.
Witches Celebrations at Hostivař Reservoir 2026
30.4.2026 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hostivar Reservoir, Prague 10
www.hostivarskaprehrada.cz
In the beautiful setting of the beach by the Hostivař Reservoir, the traditional “Burning of the Witches” event will take place again this year. The witches’ celebration begins on April 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Children can look forward to an entertainment program with competitions and prizes. There will also be live music performances. Roasting sausages over smaller bonfires will not be missing.
The main bonfire will be lit around 7:00 PM, followed by a performance by "Hrací skříň" at 8:00 PM. At 9:10 PM, there will be a fire show, and from 10:00 PM an afterparty will take place. Children enter for free, adults pay 180 CZK. More information about the event can be found on Facebook.
Witches Celebrations at Little Quarter
30.4. 2026 from 2.30 p.m.
Kampa park + other locations
Celebrations at Kampa park start at 4 p.m. and include a rich program, live performances and refreshment stalls. Children can enjoy a bouncy castle, a traditional wooden carousel or a knight's path with competitions from 2.30 pm at Kampa park. A procession of witches before the snoring and accompanied by a drummer starts from the Association of Citizens Of Little Quarter (Spolek občanů) to the park at Kampa. The parade sets off at 6 p.m. from Malostranske square goes along Mostecka street, Charles Bridge, Kampa and Kampa Park. The burning of witches in Kampa Park will take place around 7 p.m. Bands Lovesong orchestra a Krless will perform! Find out more on the website.
Spring Břevnov Market with Witch Burning
30.4. 2026 from 2 pm
Břevnov Monastery
www.spolekbrevnovskychzivnostniku.cz
Join us for the Spring Břevnov Market with Witch Burning on Thursday, April 30th, from 2:00 PM at Břevnov Monastery in Prague 6! This 23nd edition of the festival promises a fantastic programme for all, featuring 25 stalls with local craftsmen and farmers offering sausages, wine, cheese, toys, glassware, and more. Food lovers can indulge in Czech delicacies like grilled sausages, potato spirals, trdelník, and grilled cheese, while beer enthusiasts can enjoy six types of beer popular breweries, as well as draft lemonades. Kids will have plenty of fun with a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, and face painting, while the Jeleni Scout Group will manage the bonfire. The highlight of the evening will be the witch burning ceremony at 5:00 PM, followed by live music at 7:00 PM. Don't forget to dress up—the best children's witch and wizard costumes will win prizes! Join us for an unforgettable day of great food, beer, and festive fun!
Prague's Witches Night at Ladronka
30.4.2026 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ladronka park, Prague 6
www.carodejnicenaladronce.cz
The Town Hall of Prague 6 has prepared for the 16th year the hugely popular event with a rich accompanying program full of music and sport activities. Walpurgis night at Ladronka is a widely-attended gathering with a fantastic programme for the whole family. The programme includes a theatre performance for kids, themed competitions, a magician show, workshops, concerts and numerous stands with food and drinks. The event is free of charge. Find out more on Facebook or website.
Traditional Witch Burning Festival at OC Letňany
April 30, 2026 from 2.30 pm
in front of OC Letňany
https://www.praha18.cz/
Celebrate Walpurgis Night with a magical afternoon and evening full of entertainment at OC Letňany. This popular family-friendly event is free of charge and features a lively parade of witches and wizards, creative workshops, competitions, live music, and captivating performances including aerial acrobatics and fire shows. Visitors can enjoy complimentary grilled sausages, join the costume contest, and experience the highlight of the evening – the ceremonial bonfire lighting followed by spectacular pyrotechnic displays. With a rich program running until late night, it’s a perfect way to enjoy one of Prague’s most beloved spring traditions.
Witches on the Vltava
26.04.2026 od 14:00 - 18:00
Areál Vltavanů 229
www.hobbycentrum4.cz
This family-friendly event inspired by Czech witch-burning traditions returns to the area of Vltavanů 229, offering children’s playgrounds, water slides, a rope complex and other attractions, complemented by creative and sports stations led by instructors from Hobby centrum 4. Visitors can also enjoy a lively accompanying programme on stage: from 2 p.m. there will be a dance performance by Amfora Dance advanced group followed by a witches’ disco, at 3:30 p.m. the popular children’s band Bombarďák will perform, and at 5 p.m. the afternoon concludes with a magical show by illusionist Pavel Dolejšek. Entry is free of charge thanks to the support of the City of Prague.
Witches Night at Chodov Fortress
30. 4. 2026 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Park in front of the Chodov Fortress
chodovskatvrz.cz
Children and adults can enjoy a great afternoon programme, acrobatic performance, a fairy-tale, games and competitions. Live music, a huge fire with a witch, refreshment stands and roasting of sausages. Free entrance.
Witch Burning Festival at Chvaly Chateau
30.4.2026 from 14:00 - 22:00
Na Chvalské tvrzi 857, Prague 9 - Horní Počernice
https://www.pocernice.cz/akce/carodejnice-na-chvalske-tvrzi/
Celebrate Walpurgis Night at the 35th annual Witch Burning Festival in Horní Počernice, held for the 30th time in the scenic grounds of Chvaly Chateau. This popular family-friendly event offers a lively afternoon program with performances by local clubs and associations, fun activities, competitions, and fairground attractions for children. Visitors can enjoy a costume contest for the best witch and wizard, as well as a rich selection of refreshments. The musical program features bands such as Výstřední ROCK, Marie Rezlerová with her band, and The Fab Sounds – Beatles Tribute Band, with the highlight of the evening being a live performance by the well-known Czech group Monkey Business. Entrance fee is CZK 100, with free entry for small children.
Witches at the Natural Science Station
25.04.2026 from 10:00 to 16:00
Station of young Biologists, Drtinova 199/1A, Prague 5
ddmpraha.cz/akce
Celebrate Walpurgis Night in a nature-inspired way at the Natural Science Station, where children and adults can enjoy entertaining educational stations, magical and real animals, witch-themed puzzles, sports activities and a special potion prepared according to an old recipe — visitors arriving in costume will receive an extra-large portion. If the weather allows and no fire restrictions are in place, families can also roast sausages on site. Each child will receive a small reward, and visitors may also join Prague’s participation in the City Nature Challenge, an international biodiversity project encouraging people to observe and record urban nature. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free of charge.
Witch Night for Children at Klamovka Club, Prague 5
29.4.2026 from 16:00–18:30
Klub Klamovka and Klamovka Park
ddmpraha.cz
Little and big witches and wizards are invited to an afternoon full of fun at Klamovka, with game and creative stations for children and families in the club area and nearby park, plus a photo corner in the Grotto of the Temple of Night where magical portraits will be taken. Two magic shows will take place during the afternoon, starting at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., while throughout the programme visitors can roast their own sausages at the children’s playground — just bring your own sausages and bread, as roasting forks and trays will be provided on site. Refreshments including coffee, tea and soft drinks will also be available during the whole event.
Witch hunt for children at the Station of Young Technicians
30.04.2026 from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Station of technicians, Pod Juliskou 2a 160 00 Prague 6
www.ddmpraha.cz
Traditional event for kids in front of the Station of Young Technicians (House of Children and Youth) includes thematic fun activities for kids, craft workshops, swap of plants as well as roasting of sausages at Paletovisko. The accompanying programme will take place in the yard in front of Stejšn.
Witches celebration for children in Shipyard Vltava (Loděnice Vltava)
30.04.2026 from 3.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Loděnice Vltava, Prague 8
ddmpraha.cz
The Karlín Spectrum (House of Children and Youth) organizes traditional April festivities at Vltava shipyard (Libeňský ostrov) with magical tasks and competitions, a fairy-tale performance, boat rides, sport activities and traditional Czech sausage roasting on open fire. Get ready for a day full of fun, where you can become a master of magic and explore the world of mysterious alchemy. Look forward to art workshops, witchcraft activities, and the chance to show off your skills on high ropes or magical boats. The event will also feature a theater performance, delicious refreshments, sausage roasting, and, of course, the burning of the witch. Thanks to the support of Prague, participation in the event is completely free.
The witches at the Zmrzlík Equestrian Center
30.04. 2026 from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Equestrian Center Zmrzlík, Prague 5
www.ddmpraha.cz
Celebrate Walpurgis Night at the Zmrzlík Equestrian Center with a magical afternoon full of fun activities. Children can make and burn their own little witch, try catching a magical mustang with a lasso, test their skills in a hobby horse riding course, and create their own lucky witch’s horseshoe. A bonfire and sausage roasting will also be part of the event. Free admission.
Witch Burning for children at Ulita
30.04.2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
DDM Prague 3 – park near Ulita, Na Balkáně 17a
www.ulita.cz
Ulita invites children and their parents to celebrate Walpurgis Night with a magical fairy-tale theme. Famous witches and wizards from well-known Czech fairy tales and films will arrive, and children will be able to meet characters such as Saxana, Mrakomor, and Aunt Envy while completing sports, creative, and other tricky tasks at themed stations. The second part of the programme will be self-service, allowing children to continue independently or with light help from their parents. Sweet and savoury refreshments, sausage roasting, and accompanying music will also be part of the afternoon. Each participant receives one sausage for roasting free of charge. The capacity of the event is 300 people, and the price is CZK 110 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance via GoOut from 16 March 2026. Without a pre-purchased ticket, participation will only be possible until full capacity is reached. Tickets are required for both children aged 2 and over and adults, while children under 2 years enter free of charge. Dogs are not allowed in the DDM Ulita area, and alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited throughout the venue.
Children and youth houses as well as municipal districts organise witches´ gatherings for kids with fun competitions and engaging programs. Explore our “What´s on section” for a list of events on Witches Night Celebrations in Prague.
