Prague City Guide - events

Prague Spring International Music Festival
Prague Spring has become one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in Europe, presenting exceptional artists, orchestras and chamber music ensembles of international acclaim. Every year the festival is traditionally opened and closed by the Prague Symphony Orchestra. The festival also remembers important anniversaries in the music world by including works by the composers concerned.
Venue: Various
Date: 12 May to 4 June 2008
Website: www.festival.cz

Prague Autumn Festival
This international festival of classical music ends the European summer music festival season and has gained renown for its programme of celebrated musicians.
Venue: Prague State Opera Municipal House Rudolfinum
Date: 12 September to 1 October 2008
Website: www.pragueautumn.cz

Christmas Markets
Christmas in Prague is a delightful season made special by the traditional Christmas markets that sparkle with lights and colourful decorations, that resound with Christmas music and smell of hot mulled wine, sausages and gingerbread. Brightly decorated wooden huts sell Czech handicrafts such as puppets, candles, wooden toys and jewellery, alongside traditional food and drinks. In Old Town Square, local and international choirs and musical ensembles sing Christmas songs, and a wooden stable recreates the Bethlehem manger scene with live animals. Other festive attractions include an open-air ice rink and the enormous Christmas tree ablaze with colourful lights.
Venue: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square
Date: 29 November 2008 to 1 January 2009
Website: www.pragueexperience.com/events/events.asp