Visiting Prague in November 2026 - Travel Tips, Events & Things to do

November is a bit of an in between month – the weather is definitely colder than at the beginning of autumn, the days are suddenly a lot shorter.

Saying that it’s still a great month to visit Prague if you prefer the quiet months of low tourist season. The main Prague historic attractions and museums are still fully open (some are switching to the weekend-only opening).

There are plenty of autumnal festivals focusing on food, culture and music. If you are thinking of coming at the end of November, then you can already see the Christmas Markets and festive decorations starting to appear around Prague.

If you are thinking of visiting Prague in November, then I’ve put together practical travel tips, my favourite places to go and events to help you plan your trip to Prague.

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November, I would say, is a bit of a gap month weather-wise between the end of warm Indian summer and the festive snow winterland of December. The weather in November is much cooler than in September, or October, so you’ll need warm clothes and good shoes. Despite this, we still get a good amount of mild days temperature-wise, so for autumn weather in Prague it’s still a good month.

Most attractions outside of Prague such as museums and castles close in November for the winter, reopening usually in April or might be open only at weekends and for a slightly shorter time.

The clock goes back too, which means that at the beginning of November, you’ll find it’s getting dark at 5 pm. You’ll need to plan your day from 8-9 am – 4-5 pm to get any sunlight and then plan something for the evening, when it gets dark.

Prague is fairly quiet during November and it’s much easier to escape the tourist crowds although you can still follow my fun non-touristy list of things to do in Prague.

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Important dates in November 2025

2 November – All Souls Day

This is day when most people (especially the older generation) go to visit their family graves and light candles to commemorate ‘All Souls Day’. It’s also an opportunity to tidy up the grave, plant new flowers or bring a commemorative wreath.

11 November – St. Martin’s Day

A lot of restaurants and pubs celebrate the St.Martin’s Day by preparing special meat dishes, mainly goose, but other meats too.

17 November – National Holiday

The Velvet Revolution started on 17 November 1989 and ended 40 years of communist reign. 17 November wasn’t a random day, it was also a day on which the Czech Universities were closed to students during the German occupation in 1939. Each year is celebrated with various free events, concerts, museums openings and talks.

It’s also a day off for most people, so you’ll find that some shops, banks and government offices are closed on that day.

Last weekend in November

The last weekend in November is usually the first Advent Sunday marking the 4 weekends before Christmas. Most shops and venues will start to put up their Christmas decorations and food venues will start to introduce festive twists on their regular offerings.

Outdoor markets and other festive celebrations start to take place during the last November weekend, so keep an eye on the local news for updates on what’s happening near you.

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Events in Prague 2025

Dyzajn Market – Winter Edition (1-2 November 2025)

Dyzajn Market is one of my favourite places to go to buy an unusual and unique gift, a little treat and to get inspired by the beautiful designs and art on display.

The winter Dyzajn Market will include over 180 local artists, designers and makers who will present their products including fashion clothes, jewellery, pottery, toys, stationery, gift cards, accessories, and handbags. There will be also fashion show and entertainment programme for both children and adults.

Location: Exhibition Centre Holesovice, Prague 7, trams 5, 6, 12, 18 stop right in front of the exhibition area – tram stop ‘ Vystaviste’ and the entry to the event is free
Opening Times: 1 – 2 November 2025, 10 am – 6 pm
Tickets: Free to enter

Whisky Life Festival (3-4 November 2025)

Whether you like whisky or you want to try something a bit different, you’ll get the chance to sample over 150 types of whiskies and bourbons.

The tickets are 470 CZK in advance or 550 CZK on the day and you can also buy cheaper ticket for both days. The ticket includes a tasting glass and festival programme and entry to some of the free workshops. The ticket doesn’t include tasting or tasting workshops, which are about 300 – 400 CZK extra.

Location: New Town Hall – Charles Square, Prague 2 – nearest underground station Karlovo Namesti

Hardmission Festival (10 November 2025)

This is a large scale indoor electronic dance music festival with the promise of great headlines throughout the night. Tickets start at 1200 CZK

Location: PVA Expo Praha, Beranovych 667, Letnany, Prague 9 (the nearest underground station is Letnany on the line C)

Prague Sounds Festival (3 – 20 November 2025)

This is a great way to enjoy classical, jazz and more modern music. The concerts are performed in different venues around Prague and this year the festival will start in the large hall of Lucerna with Branford Marsalis and his quartet. Marsalis, a legendary 63-year-old American saxophonist and member of a famous musical clan, will be joined by pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Justin Faulkner.

Also performing at the festival will be the uncompromising London saxophonist Nubya Garcia and the excellent pianist Tigran Hamasyan, who blends jazz with Armenian folk music. American alternative rap with captivating voices and engaged lyrics will be represented by Moor Mother, Billy Woods, and McKinley Dixon.

The dynamic South African cellist Abel Selaocoe, along with the British contemporary music ensemble Manchester Collective, will offer a genre-defying experience at the intersection of classical, jazz, and African world music in their Czech premiere.

National Gallery Prague Open Day (17 November 2026)

Art lovers, rejoice! The National Gallery is opening its permanent exhibitions to the public for free to celebrate the anniversary of Czech Velvet Revolution. Whether you fancy some Medieval art or 20th-century masterpieces, you can wander through several art galleries across the city without spending any money.

Location: Various sites including Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) and Schwarzenberg Palace.
Tickets: Free entry (10am–6pm) for permanent exhibitions.

Advent Wine Festival (30 November 2025)

Advent vine celebrations at the St.Wenceslas Vineyard are always popular and they include food, local wine and music.

There are great views of Prague from the top of the vineyard and you also get the chance to explore the vineyard itself, which is the oldest vineyard in Prague and the whole Czech Republic with more than 1100 years of history. It’s said that it was founded by the St. Wencelass, who also planted the first wine plants. Entry to the festival is free.

Location: St.Wenceslas Vineyard, Old Castle Steps no.6 – Prague Castle (nearest underground or tram stop is Malostranska and then about 15 minutes walk up the hill towards the castle).

St. Martin’s Celebrations & Roasted Goose Festival (9 November 2025)

Another place to celebrate the St.Martins feast is at the Smichov Embankment (Naplavka), where you will be able to find plenty of traditional food, wine from different locations within the Czech Republic and other foodie treats as well as music and entertainment.

The festival is free to enter and starts from 11 am till 9 pm. The entrance to the market is free, but if you want to taste the wine, you will need to buy the festival glass for 100 CZK. This is instead of the ‘entrance ticket’ and you get to keep the glass too.

The same company that organises the Naplavka festival also has stalls at the other popular Prague farmer’s markets on Saturday at Rezacovo Square, Prague 7 (Hermanak Farmer’s Market) and Kubanske Square, Prague 10 (Kuban Farmer’s Market).

Location: Smichov Naplavka Embankment close to the Palackeho Square (nearest underground station is Karlovo Namesti on line B) or trams 10,16, 17,18 or 3 stops Palackeho Namesti or Vyton.

The Lights Evenings at Prague ZOO (25 October 2025 – 16 February 2026)

This year, the Prague ZOO will be open for the first time in the evenings. The lower part of Prague ZOO will be lit up with lanterns of 110 animals, ground light projections and beautiful light plants. You will be able to see the light lanterns of lowland gorillas, Madagascar ring-tailed lemurs, or the sacred baobab. There will also be a 70-meter-long light tunnel and interactive projections.

Location: Prague ZOO – Troja (Tickets are sold separately for this event – 280 CZK adult with concessions for children and students – so if you want to visit ZOO at the same time, you’ll need to buy a day ticket and visit during a day light).

Global Champions Prague Playoffs (20 – 23 November 2025)

This is a great four days indoor event which showcases the best national and international horse riders and jumpers to compete. There are also horse-related performances and each day is packed with activities. Tickets start from 390 CZK for one day or you can purchase ticket for the whole 4 days.

Location: O2 Arena, Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9 (Underground station Ceskomoravska line B is 2 minutes walk)

Visit a museum for Free (17 November 2025)

To celebrate the Velvet Revolution, many museums open for free on 17 November. There are so many museums in Prague on so many topics, that I’m sure you’ll find one that interests you.

My favourite includes the National Technical Museum next to Letna Park, which is open at very reduced rate of 80 CZK (normally it’s 280 CZK), the Public Transport Museum or the Prague Museum close to Florenc Bus Station, which will re-open later next year.

Narodni Museum – The National Museum (top of the Wenceslas Square)
Museum of Czech Music – Karmelitska 2/4, Prague 1 (close to the Malostranske Square)
Naprstek’s museum of Asia, Afrika and America Cultures – Betlemske Square, Prague 1 (close to the Old Town Square)
National Folk Museum – Kinsky Garden, Prague 5
National Memorial at Vitkov Hill in Zizkov
Museum of Antonin Dvorak – Ke Karlovu 20, Prague 2
Museum of Bedrich Smetana – Novotneho Lavka 1, Prague 1 (at the end of Charles Bridge)

Mint Market (29-30 November 2025)

Mint Market is a wonderful fair with handmade gifts, pottery, designer stationery, fashion clothes, jewellery and also food stalls.

There are more than 90 stalls with sellers from the whole Czech Republic. All products are handmade or produced in small quantities by companies in the Czech Republic and the quality is always very high. Great news is that this year the market is indoors in the large hall no. 13 at Holesovice Market.

Location: Holesovice Market – Hall no. 13, Prague 7, trams 5, 6, 12, 18 stop right in front of the market area – tram stop ‘ Holesovicka Trznice’ and the entry to the event is free

Opening times: Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 – 4 pm

Prague Christmas Markets (30 November 2025 – 6 January 2026)

From the first advent weekend – the end of November – you’ll find outdoor markets, festivals and other events starting to appear and celebrate the beginning of the festive season.

There are always plenty of stalls with traditional Christmas decorations, crafts and you can try traditional Czech Christmas food and drink such as sweets, mulled wine, hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts. The markets are usually open from 10 am in the morning until 8 or 10 pm (food stalls usually stay open later than the non-food stalls).

This year, you will find the main Christmas Markets in the following locations:

Old Town Square – Staromestska Underground Stop
Wenceslas Square – Mustek Underground stop or Vaclavske Namesti Tram Stop
Republic Square – opposite the Palladium Shopping Centre (Namesti Republiky underground stop)
The Peace Square – Namesti Miru Underground or tram stop

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Nativity exhibition at Bethlehem Chapel (30 November 2025 – 6 January 2026)

This is my favourite place to visit around Christmas but the exhibition usually opens during the first Advent weekend and it’s open throughout the Christmas period until the first week in January.

It’s beautifully set out in the chapel’s crypt with different sets of nativity scenes – some very old and traditionally made from wood; some modern made from textiles, glass or even gingerbread.

There is usually a carol singing on the 24 December in the morning (which is when Christmas is celebrated in the Czech Republic). It’s also a great way to find out more about Czech Christmas Traditions and how it’s perhaps different from your own home country.

Things to do in Prague in November 2025

Apart from the events run on specific days in November, there are also plenty of things to do and see in Prague that are perfect for November. I still like to stay outdoors when the weather is good and explore Prague on foot, but I also plan some indoor activities for those rainy days. Days are also much shorter, so it’s good to plan evenings in Prague that include indoor activities too.

Visit Prague Castle

You can easily spend a whole day at Prague Castle (both inside the various buildings and outside walking around the different squares and little lanes), which is why I think it’s a perfect solution to a rainy or cold November day.

Don’t forget to visit the Golden Lane, which is open after 5 pm for free every day and walk down the cobbles to see the little houses, shops and lookout towers.

There are plenty of coffee shops and restaurants within Prague Castle, which means you can really spend the whole day exploring the area.

Go for a coffee in a cosy old-fashioned coffee house

There are so many historic cafe houses in Prague and late autumn is the perfect opportunity to sit indoors, relax and enjoy a nice hot drink. My favourite historic cafes include:

Café Louvre

Opened in 1902, Café Louvre was frequently visited by important people of the early 20th century, such as Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein. The cafe has a beautiful decor with an elegant atmosphere and it’s perfect for a traditional Czech breakfast, afternoon coffee & cake or evening meal.

Address: Národní 22, Prague 1

Café Slavia

Established in 1881, Café Slavia is one of the oldest traditional cafés in Prague. If you sit by the windows facing the Vltava River, you get the perfect views of Prague Castle. The cafe is open every day from 10 am – 10 pm and since it’s a large space inside, you can always get a table.

Address: Smetanovo nábřeží 1012/2, Prague 1

Grand Café Orient

You can find this historic cafe on the first floor of House of the Black Madonna and it’s the only cafe in the whole world designed in a Cubism style. My favourite dessert is the square (Cubist) ‘vetrnik’ a light pastry cake with vanilla custard filling, which is normally made round, but here they make it to fit the style of the building.

Address: Ovocný trh 569/19, Prague 1

Café Imperial

This cafe is part of a hotel, that was built in 1914 and has absolutely stunning Art Deco interior. I’ve particularly enjoyed the breakfast here, but afternoon coffee and cakes are great too.

Address: Na Poříčí 15, Prague 1

Café Savoy

This café has grandiose Neo-Renaissance interior and the building goes back to the late 19th century. The menu is relatively pricey, but the food is delicious – again I had a great breakfast here and the setting is perfect for a romantic meal out.

Address: Vítězná 5, Prague 5

Go to the theatre

It’s really great to see that there are more and more theatre performances, that are shown with English subtitles. These are mainly in the Prague theatres run by the National Theatre, but I also regularly go to Svandovo Divadlo in Smichov and they have subtitles for some of their plays too. And right in the centre you also have the Hybernia Theatre, which often puts on English plays and provides English subtitles for the rest of the performances.

Estates Theatre

The historic Estate Theatre opened way back in 1783 and is the oldest theatre in Prague and in Europe still used as a theatre. Mozart even premiered his opera “Don Giovanni” here! It’s a really beautiful place and still hosts lots of Mozart shows.

Address: Železná 540/11, Old Town, Prague 1

National Theatre

The National Theatre started in 1881 and you can find it right next to Vltava River in the centre of Prague. It’s got an amazing Neo-Renaissance deco style and you can watch operas, ballets, and plays here.

Address: Národní 2, New Town, Prague 1

State Opera

This theatre opened in 1888 and used to be called the New German Theatre. It’s super fancy with a Neo-Rococo design and is part of the National Theatre now. You can mainly see operas here, but they also put on ballets.

Address: Wilsonova 4, 110 00 Vinohrady, Prague 2

Hybernia Theatre

This theatre mainly focuses on foreign visitors, so all the plays have English subtitles. The performances are often not as good quality as the traditional theatres, but it does have a handy central location and the repertoire includes plays, ballets, musicals, concerts, and other shows.

Address: Náměstí Republiky 3/4, New Town, Prague

This blog post was originally written on 1 November 2021 and last updated on 15 October 2025

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