Classical Concerts in Prague 2026: Venues, Prices and Tickets
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Prague has classical concerts every day. An hour of music in a church or the Klementinum's Mirror Chapel costs 500–800 CZK (about €20.50–33), a tourist programme in Smetana Hall at the Municipal House 850–1,990 CZK (€35–82), and the Czech Philharmonic at the Rudolfinum 550–1,800 CZK (€22.50–74), though December there is nearly sold out. St Nicholas Church in the Lesser Town opens its winter season on 27 November: Fridays and Saturdays at 5pm, 550 CZK. Buy at the venue's box office or website: Prague's market regulation bans street selling from hand, except in front of the venue on concert day. Around Prague checked programmes, prices and rules on official venue and orchestra websites on 12 November 2026.
Advent concerts are in our Advent in Prague 2026 guide, New Year concerts in New Year's Eve in Prague, opera and ballet in Prague's theatres.
Two formats: tourist concert or orchestra season
A tourist concert lasts about an hour with no interval: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Smetana's Vltava, Ave Maria.
Czech Philharmonic and Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK season concerts are full programmes with conductor and soloist, 1.5–2 hours with an interval. Book weeks ahead. They are not necessarily dearer: the best Rudolfinum seat is 1,800 CZK, while GOLD at a one-hour tourist concert in the Municipal House is 1,990 CZK.
Classical concerts in Prague: venues, prices and dates for November–December 2026
| Venue | What you hear | When | Price, CZK | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church, Lesser Town (Malostranské náměstí) | organ, voice, flute: Bach, Handel, Saint-Saëns, Janáček | 27, 28 Nov; 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Dec; 5pm, 1 hour | 550, reduced 350, under 10 free | church box office, stnicholas.cz |
| St Nicholas Church, Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) | organ, strings, soprano, trumpet; Christmas programmes in December | November: almost daily 6pm; December: 7pm, often also 4:30pm; 60 min | 500–600, reduced 300–400, ages 11–14 100, under 10 free | church box office on concert days, concertsinprague.eu |
| Mirror Chapel (Zrcadlová kaple), Klementinum, Old Town | Royal Czech Orchestra: Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Smetana | daily 5pm in November and early December, also 7pm on 2–5 Dec; 60 min | from 750, December from 800 | Via Musica |
| Municipal House (Obecní dům), Smetana Hall: Prague Music Orchestra | Best of Mozart & Dvořák, Four Seasons, Strauss with opera and ballet | e.g. 18, 20, 24 Nov, 1, 2, 7, 8 Dec; 8pm, 60 min | 850–1,990 | Municipal House box office, praguemusic.cz |
| Municipal House, Smetana Hall: Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK | Dvořák's Cello Concerto; Nutcracker; Rameau and Poulenc with harpsichord | 25, 26 Nov; 9, 10, 16, 17 Dec; 7:30pm | 500–1,200 (25–26 Nov, 16–17 Dec) | FOK box office, fok.cz |
| Rudolfinum, Czech Philharmonic | Dvořák, Rimsky-Korsakov, Barber, Shostakovich, Debussy | 2–4, 9–11, 16–18 Dec, 7:30pm; 1.5–2 hours | 550–1,800 | Rudolfinum box office, ceskafilharmonie.cz |
| Lobkowicz Palace, Prague Castle | flute and piano trio: Vivaldi, Mozart, Dvořák, Vltava | daily 1–2pm | 600 (adult, palace website) | lobkowicz.cz, palace cash desk |
| Basilica of St James (bazilika sv. Jakuba), Old Town | Prague's largest organ, soprano, violin, flute | 26 Dec and 1 Jan, 4pm | not published | auditeorganum.cz |
Euro amounts: Czech National Bank rate of 11 November 2026 (€1 = 24.38 CZK), rounded.
St Nicholas: two churches, two organisers
Prague has two St Nicholas churches with different organisers; check the ticket address: Malostranské náměstí (Lesser Town Square) or Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square).
- Lesser Town. The winter season opens with Ave Maria on 27 November: organ, mezzo-soprano and flute. The 350 CZK reduced ticket covers children aged 10–15, students under 26 and over-65s. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. According to prague.eu, the church is unheated.
- Old Town Square. Concerts are sold by a website linked from the church's owner, the Czechoslovak Hussite Church congregation. Doors open 30 minutes before; latecomers get in up to 15 minutes after the start. In winter the pews are heated and blankets are free; there is no toilet. On 12 December at 7pm the complete Czech Christmas Mass by Ryba is performed.
Klementinum and Lobkowicz Palace: an hour of music between sights
The Mirror Chapel dates from 1722–1726 and has two Baroque organs, says the National Library, which owns the Klementinum. Mozart first visited the Klementinum on 13 January 1787. Via Musica sells the Royal Czech Orchestra concerts: unnumbered seats, arrive 20 minutes early, casual dress, heated chapel.
Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkovický palác) is the only private palace in the Prague Castle complex. Its concert starts daily at 1pm and lasts about an hour. Collect tickets at the palace cash desk, not the Castle ticket offices. Castle tips: our Prague Castle tickets guide.
Municipal House and Rudolfinum: the big halls
Smetana Hall (Smetanova síň) in the Art Nouveau Municipal House on Republic Square (náměstí Republiky) hosts both the Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK season, with Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Alban Gerhardt on 25–26 November, and the Prague Music Orchestra's one-hour visitor programmes at 8pm, sometimes 5pm in the smaller Grégr Hall.
The Rudolfinum (Alšovo nábřeží 12, metro Staroměstská) is the Czech Philharmonic's home. December conductors are Xian Zhang (2–4 December, Dvořák's Eighth and Scheherazade) and Sir Simon Rattle (9–11 December with Yuja Wang, 16–18 December with Janine Jansen). On 12 November every Rattle concert was sold out, with 3 seats left on 3 December and 1 on 4 December. ISIC students can buy 100 CZK Last Minute tickets online on concert day, even for sold-out concerts. No refunds; exchanges up to 7 days before.
What to wear and when to arrive
- Rudolfinum. Nobody is turned away for their clothes, says the Philharmonic, but a dark suit or dress suits evenings and smart casual afternoons. The hall opens 30 minutes before; latecomers enter only during applause between pieces. Free cloakroom.
- FOK. The orchestra asks for formal dress, admits nobody after the start and bans photography.
- Tourist concerts. The Prague Music Orchestra and Via Musica allow casual clothes; Old Town Square recommends smart casual.
Where to buy tickets: official box offices and websites
- St Nicholas, Lesser Town: church box office, daily 9am–4:30pm in November–December, until the start on concert days; online via stnicholas.cz.
- St Nicholas, Old Town Square: church box office on concert days only, from 2pm, cash (CZK or EUR) or card, no fee; online at concertsinprague.eu with a GoOut fee.
- Czech Philharmonic: Rudolfinum box office, entrance from 17. listopadu street, weekdays 10am–6pm, until the start on concert days; ceskafilharmonie.cz.
- FOK: Municipal House ground floor, left behind the main staircase, Mon–Fri 10am–6pm and one hour before concerts; fok.cz. No refunds.
- Prague Music Orchestra: Municipal House box office, daily 10am–8pm; praguemusic.cz.
- Klementinum: prague.eu lists Via Musica for advance sales; free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
- Lobkowicz Palace: lobkowicz.cz.
Prague Visitor Pass includes no free concerts but gives discounts: 20% on any FOK seat (at the FOK box office, no reservation), 30% on Collegium 1704 at the Rudolfinum with a promo code and 20% with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Worth it? See our Prague Visitor Pass guide.
Street ticket sellers
Prague's market regulation (nařízení č. 21/2021 Sb. hl. m. Prahy) bans selling from hand or portable stands citywide, walking or standing. The one exception: tickets for a cultural event may be sold in front of its venue, on the day, no earlier than 4 hours before the start, without obstructing pedestrians. By the regulation's wording, selling on a bridge or square for a concert in another building is not covered.
Our advice: before paying, find the concert on the venue's own website and compare date, time, address and price. More tricks: our guide Is Prague safe?
Classical concerts in Prague: frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How much does a classical concert in Prague cost?
500–800 CZK for an hour in a church or the Klementinum, 850–1,990 CZK in Smetana Hall, 550–1,800 CZK at the Rudolfinum. Casual clothes are fine at tourist concerts.
Can I get into the Czech Philharmonic at the last minute?
If seats remain, the Rudolfinum box office sells until the start; ISIC students also get 100 CZK Last Minute tickets.
Are Prague churches cold during winter concerts?
St Nicholas in the Lesser Town is unheated; Old Town Square heats its pews and hands out blankets; the Mirror Chapel is heated. Our advice: keep your coat on.
Are there concerts at Christmas and on 1 January?
Yes: St Nicholas in the Lesser Town on 25–26 December and 1 January at 5pm, St James on 26 December and 1 January at 4pm, and Old Town Square throughout the holidays.
Sources: St Nicholas Church: concerts and calendar, prague.eu: St Nicholas, Old Town Square concerts: prices and FAQ, National Library: Mirror Chapel, prague.eu: Mirror Chapel, prague.eu: concerts in the chapel, Municipal House programme, Prague Music Orchestra, FOK: programme, FOK season brochure, Czech Philharmonic: what's on, dress code, visiting the concert, for students, Lobkowicz Palace, St James: concerts, Prague Visitor Pass: FOK, Prague market regulation, Czech National Bank: exchange rates. Checked on 12 November 2026; programmes and availability change, so check the venue's website before buying.
See also: Prague walking tours, What to book in advance in Prague, Prague Visitor Pass, Is Prague safe?, Prague's theatres, Jazz clubs in Prague.
Photo: Smetana Hall at the Municipal House. Jorge Royan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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