If there’s a European capital that’s perfect for Christmas, it’s definitely Prague. The mix of baroque, Renaissance, and gothic architecture — along with the winding, cobbled streets in the Old Town (Stare Mesto) and Lesser Town (Mala Strana) — gives it a fairytale vibe all year long. But when the city is lit up with twinkling lights and its squares are bustling with festive market stalls, filled with the delightful scents of svarak (mulled wine) and trdelnik (chimney cakes), it turns into a magical holiday wonderland.
For the quintessential Christmas experience, stay near the iconic Old Town Square, where you’ll find the city at its most festive. We’ve also rounded up some Christmas events you might want to drop in for a listen.
Prague has a wide range of Christmas concerts this December (2025), primarily featuring classical music in historic venues like the Municipal House and the Mirror Chapel.
Check out the following Orchestral & Classical Events:
1. Advent Concert of The National Theatre Orchestra
A traditional concert of Christmas music and the most touching Christmas mass at the National Theatre on December 14.
Program:
- Jaroslav Pelikán | Pastorela (lyrics: Pavel Tylšar)
- Jiří Teml | Svatá noc (Holy Night)
- Jakub Jan Ryba | Česká mše vánoční (Czech Christmas Mass)
- Narodil se Kristus Pán (The Lord Christ Was Born)
Performing:
- Czech Philharmonic Children’s Choir
- National Theatre Orchestra
- Jiří Chvála – chorus master
2. Prague Royal Philharmonic at Smetana Hall
Experience the magic of Advent in the unique atmosphere of the Municipal House
The orchestra is performing a festive concert with works by Dvořák (From the New World), Smetana (Vltava), and Ravel (Boléro) at the Municipal House – Smetana Hall on Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 PM.
The festively decorated Smetana Hall, Prague’s most beautiful concert hall and a pearl of European Art Nouveau, will open its doors to music that ranks among the highlights of world culture. This place, deeply connected with Czech history and tradition, will become the venue for an evening full of artistic beauty and festive mood. The program will feature three masterpieces — Smetana’s lyrical Vltava, Dvořák’s thrilling “New World” and Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero performed by the Prague Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with 75 orchestral players conducted by Michael Zukernik. The Prague Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is an internationally renowned ensemble that brings together leading Czech and European musicians and is famous for its energy, precision, and passion for classical music.
Program:
- Antonín Dvořák | Symphony No. 9 from the New World
- Bedřich Smetana | Moldau
- Maurice Ravel | Bolero
3. Festive Christmas Concert in Smetana Hall
The Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague will perform a program including Corelli, Wade, and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Saturday, December 20, at 8:30 PM.
Immerse in the festive Christmas music in Prague Municipal House
Smetana Hall is the perfectly dignified place for such a memorable event.
Program:
- A. Corelli: Christmas Pastorale
- J. F. Wade: Adeste Fideles
- A. Adam: O Holy Night
- J. L. Pierpont: Jingle Bells
- F. X. Gruber: Silent Night
- Narodil se Kristus Pán – Czech Christmas carol
- A. V. Michna – Chtíc aby spal (Czech Traditional Carol)
- A. Vivaldi: Four Seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter)
4. Christmas Concert of the Prague Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra at Dvorak Hall
A concert at the Dvorak Hall on Tuesday, December 23, at 6:00 PM.
Treat yourself to a selection of classical and Christmas music in Prague’s most esteemed concert hall, the Dvořák Hall in Rudolfinum, this Christmas.
The main Dvořák Hall is considered as one of the most beautiful concert halls in Prague with excellent acoustics particularly suitable for symphonic and oratorial, as well as chamber music. There is also a magnificent organ in the Dvořák Hall. Festive atmosphere and great classical music and jazz concerts in Rudolfinum will not let you forget this exceptional venue.
Program:
- A. Vivaldi | The Four Seasons (Spring & Winter)
- P. I. Tchaikovsky | The Nutcracker – Highlights (on the organ)
- G. F. Händel | Famous Aria from the Messiah
- G. F. Händel | Largo from Xerxes
- J. Pachelbel | Canon & Gigue in D Major
- J. S. Bach | Air on the G String
- W. A. Mozart | Salzburg Symphony K 136 (Allegro)
- J. F. Wade | Adeste Fideles
- C. Widor | Toccata from the Symphony No. 5 (organ)
For more events check out the listing here
