Autumn in Prague 2015Mercedes Benz Prague Fashion Week31 August – 6 September / ZIBA Window Gallery / International festival of Czech and Slovak fashion and the largest fashion event in the Czech Republic.

My Homeland – A Tribute to Czech Landscape Painting4 September – 1 November / Jízdárna Pražského hradu (Prague Castle Riding Hall) / An exhibition where you can savour the beauty of Czech landscapes as rendered by the best Czech painters.

Birell Grand Prix Praha 20155 September / start and finish on Wenceslas Square / Savour the distinctive mood of Prague by night and join in the 5 or 10 km running races.

Foodparade5 – 6 September / Troja castle gardens / A gastronomic festival of fine food and wine from some of Prague’s best restaurants and chefs.

Toyen5 September – 3 January 2016 / Museum Kampa / A retrospective exhibition of one of the most distinctive personalities of Czech 20th Century art, focusing on the works of her Parisian period.

Dvořák’s Prague 6 – 23 September / Rudolfinum, Anežský klášter (St Agnes Convent) and other venues / An international music festival dedicated to the genius of Antonín Dvořák, featuring a top line-up of first-class operatic performers.

Steve McCurry, Photographer8 – 30 September / Old Town Hall / One of the most respected personalities of contemporary photography, whose most famous photograph is undoubtedly the "Afghan Girl" - a portrait that after publishing on the cover of the National Geographic magazine became the most recognized photograph of its time.

World Press Photo 201511 September – 4 October / Křížová chodba Karolina (Carolinum vaulted gallery) / This prestigious media exhibition picks out the very best photographic images capturing the year’s events of worldwide significance.

Ladronkafest 12 September / Ladronka / The Festival offers the general public a broad range of leisure-time activities – sport, culture, music, drama, adrenalin, shows and entertainment.

… příští vlna/next wave … 18 – 29 September / various venues / The Festival, whose motto this year is Terrorism, will bring together theatrical, musical, dance, literary, arts and other alternative fringe events.

Zažít město jinak (Different City Experience) 19 – 20 September / various venues / The underlying idea of this neighbourhood celebration is to transform streets and public spaces into cultural and social venues.

Re-enactment of the Battle of the White Mountain 19 – 20 September / Bílá hora plain by the Hvězda Game Park / An event to commemorate one of the watershed moments of Czech history, a thrilling weekend for the while family.

Prague Fashion Night23 September / Prague city centre / A local take on the well known international project ‘Fashion’s Night Out’, which has won much acclaim around the world’s fashion capitals.

AghaRTA Prague Jazz Festival from 23 September / AghaRTA Jazz Centrum, Lucerna Music Bar / This jazz festival programme offers a whole host of excellent artists and some real delights of the world jazz scene, as every year.

TIZIANO – VANITAS. The Poet of the Image and the Shade of Beauty23 September – 17 January 2016 / Prague Castle Imperial Stables / An exhibition of the life work of the Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli (‘Titian’). Showing for the first time in Prague will be the original “Young woman with mirror”, better known as the allegorical “Vanity”.

Vegefest26 – 27 September / Vyšehrad / Now in its 5th year, this vegetarian festival seeks to highlight the variety and diversity of contemporary vegetarian gastronomy.

Landscape Festival Praha 2015till 27 September / Žižkov freight station / The third season of this interdisciplinary festival presenting public spaces and landscapes through photographic, design and contemporary art media.

Sculpture Line till 30 September / various venues / The festival seeks to enliven public spaces with a gamut of statues of diverse forms, styles and materials.

Flaesh1 October – 3 January 2016 / Galerie Rudolfinum / A joint exhibition by five notable representatives of the contemporary arts, with the linking theme of feminine sensitivity, intuition and empathy – Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Kiki Smith a Louise Bourgeois.

Alpabzug2 – 4 October / Bertramka park / For the sixth season running, Bertramka park will come alive on the 3rd October with the Swiss autumn traditional festival – the Alpabzug.

4+4 Days in Motion2 – 10 October / Desfours Palace, the Archa, Ponec and Jatka78 theatres / This international festival of contemporary art will quench Prague with “cultural adrenalin” – provocative and gripping events.

Malostranské komorní slavnosti (The Malá Strana Chamber Festivities) 4 October – 29 November / Wallenstein Palace / A festival of Prague chamber music, bringing the very best from the Czech music performance scene.

Struny podzimu (Strings of Autumn) 5 October – 18 November / The State Opera, Rudolfinum and other venues / A festival resounding with jazz, world music, classical music. Long held traditions and the fervour of the here-and-now, as performed by the world’s best.

Musical celebrations in Prague, Václav Hudeček and his guests13 October – 26 April 2016 / various venues / A festival of chamber music, founded by and under the artistic patronage of the celebrated Czech virtuoso, the legendary representative of the Czech violin school and a pupil of David Oistrach, Václav Hudeček.

The Legacy of Charlemagnetill 14 October / Prague Castle – various venues / A travelling exhibition to complement the ‘Cradles of European Culture’ project, drawing the visitor in to explore our common European heritage and what inspiration this era can still bring us.

The Godfather Live in Concert14 October / Forum Karlín / The most well known Mafia story makes its comeback after more than forty years, in a show electrifying with audio-visual effects, The Godfather Live.

SIGNAL – a festival of light 15 – 18 October / Prague city centre / A festival bringing video-mapping projections onto the frontages of landmark buildings, often with accompanying interactive son-et-lumière shows. The historical parts of town will be host to new technologies, astonishing idea and unbridled creativity.

photo Julie Hrnčířová

St Martin’s wine in the Botanical Garden 11 November / Prague Botanical Garden / The St Klára wine-bar will host a celebration of the newly harvested vintage. Come and sample some yourself!

Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra in Prague17 November / Municipal House / The famed Nuremberg orchestra comes to Prague, to delight with performances that have won them many prizes, including a Grammy Award.

Wiener Mozart Konzerte20 November / Tipsport arena Praha / The Viennese Mozart Orchestra with its world renowned opera singers dressed in period costumes presenting the best loved works of W. A. Mozart.

Theatre Night 201521 November / various venues / A night of open-door theatres and exceptional experiences, as part of the European Theatre Night project.

Andrea Bocelli – Christmas Romance28 November / O2 arena / At a romantic concert tinged with Advent this renowned Italian tenor will present his selection of classic arias from the greatest Italian and world operas.

Saudek & Saudek 80till 31 January 2016 / Gallery of Art Prague / A retrospective exhibition to mark 80 years since the birth of Jan and Kája Saudek showing 100 photographs from Jan Saudek’s studio and 160 drawings and illustrations from the Kája Saudek family collection.

Autumn Theatre premièresNorma / 2 and 4 October / State Opera – the première of this opera by V. Bellini The Nightingale / Iolanta / 22 and 23 October / National Theatre – the first opera by I. Stravinsky and the last by P. I. Tchaikovsky both in one evening Carmen / 23 October / Karlín Musical Theatre – the revised première of this successful musical Mary Poppins / 5 November / Hybernia Theatre – hosting the Brno City Theatre, performing this popular musical The Nutcracker / 3 December / National Theatre – an innovated rendition of this Christmas ballet

Wine harvest festivals 11 – 12 September / Vinohrady vintage / Jiřího z Poděbrad Square 12 September / Troja vintage / Troja chateau grounds 12 – 13 September / Vintage in the Botanical Gardens / Prague-Troja 19 September / Lesser Town vintage / Kampa park19 – 20 September / Vintage at Prague Castle / Production Gardens open day / Prague Castle 25 – 26 September / Vintage at Grébovka / Prague-Vinohrady 27 – 28 September / St Wenceslas’ vintage / Villa Richter

More information in the Events Calendar at www.prague.eu

Kamil Lhoták: Sic itur ad astra till 18 October / Museum Kampa / An exhibition of works by Lhoták dating from 1937–1954, totalling over sixty oils, never shown before.

Artists and Prophets. Schiele, Hundertwasser, Kupka, Beuys and Otherstill 18 October / Veletržní palác (Trade Fair Palace) / An exhibition of over 350 examples of the works of “visionaries” and the artistic avant-garde.

Architecture Week 2015till 18 October / Prague Castle – various venues / An international festival of architecture and urbanism, presenting noteworthy sites around the Czech Republic, as well as memorabilia from 25 countries.

Sweet19 October / MeetFactory / The British glam/hard rock legendary band Sweet comes to Prague to say farewell on its worldwide FINALE – The Tour 2015.

Designblok 2015 / Prague Design and Fashion Week 22 – 27 October / Průmyslový palác (Industrial Palace), Lapidárium / An international display of novelties from the world of design, encompassing furniture, lighting, fashion and lifestyle.

A Sense of Art: Icons in Art at the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts 23 October – 10 January 2016 / Salmovský palác / This exhibition will present the Czech Science Academy as a collector of artistic bequests and sponsor of Art. You will be able to see works by V. Brožík, F. Ženíšek, J. V. Myslbek, J. Mařatka, F. Bílek, F. Kupka, V. Hynais, M. Aleš, J. Gočár and a number of other exceptional Czech artists.

Après Ski Praha 28 – 29 October / Rašín embankment / A mountain resort styled event by the Vltava offering a whole host of entertainment for keen sports fans and families with kids.

Eros Ramazzotti30 October / O2 arena / The Italian superstar returns to the Czech Republic, two years after his acclaimed “noi tour”.

The Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival 30 October – 7 November / Rudolfinum / In its 3rd year, the festival will be offering piano music aficionados four concerts featuring excellent soloists.

Madonna – Rebel Heart Tour 7 & 8 November / O2 arena / The queen of popular music comes to Prague on tour to promote her “Rebel Heart” album.

Czech Design Week9 – 15 November / The House at ‘U Minuty’ / The inaugural year of an exhibition of quality Czech design presenting the very talented – students, professionals, both individually and within their studios and companies.

Old Town HallThe symbol of city authority is probably the most beautiful sight in Prague's historic centre. Its origins date back to the 14th century, when townhouses were gradually merged into one building, and it has often figured prominently in the history of Prague and the Czech state.  From a bird's eye perspectiveDominating the square is the 69.5-meter high tower. From there, from a bird's eye perspective, you can enjoy an amazing view of the entire city! Medieval undergroundMedieval Prague reveals itself to you through the doors in the basement of the Old Town Hall. Astronomical ClockPrague's Astronomical Clock, which displays the motion of the planets and the twelve apostles, is an integral part of the Old Town Hall. The Astronomical Clock was created in 1410. In addition to the 12 Apostles, it is decorated with moving figurines including the Skeleton, Vanity, the Miser and the Turk.  Historical and representative halls No visitor should leave Prague without seeing the Town Hall interior. The rooms on the various floors hark back to various historical periods and underline the notable progression the Town Hall building complex has made down the ages. Nowadays these serve primarily as representative venues for the Capital City of Prague.

We look forward to your visit!

Other interesting events of the winter seasonChristmas markets28 November – 1 January 2016 / Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square / The traditional Christmas markets with a rich cultural programme bringing the atmosphere of a proper Czech Christmas to the historical heart of the city, as in years past.

Cecilia Bartoli & Rolando Villazón 6 December / Municipal House / Both artists will present as part of their concert tour the best known opera melodies accompanied by the Orchestra la Scintilla, the superlative Zurich ensemble playing on period instruments.

designSUPERMARKET10 – 13 December / Kafka’s House / An international trade festival of contemporary design showing the best of original design from the Czech Republic and abroad.

Czech Touches of Music16 December – 6 January 2016 / various venues / An international festival of classical music presenting through a series of concerts the young generation of performers and composers alongside the already well established and renowned artists and orchestras.

Štefan Margita Christmas recital 22 December / Municipal House / The acclaimed tenor and his guest – the soprano Anda-Louise Bogza – joined by the Prague Symphony Orchestra will fill the Municipal House Smetana Hall full of Festive Season mood.

Grand Restaurant Festival 201615 January – 29 February 2016 / various venues / Top chefs from select Prague restaurants will prepare a special menu as part of the festival. Take the opportunity to visit these establishments for a knock down price.

Questa o quella?26 January 2016 / Municipal House / Three stars from the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala coming to Prague for the first time for a joint concert.

Carnevale Praha 201629 January – 9 February 2016 / various venues / A Mardi Gras Carnival programme full of concerts, carnival evenings, feasts, presentations and competitions.

Nitro Circus Live31 January 2016 / O2 arena / Nitro Circus Live returns to Europe with the latest and most daring adrenalin-charged live show, this time in the style of a three ringed circus from 1920.

Holiday World 201618 – 21 February 2016 / Výstaviště Praha Holešovice (Prague Holešovice Exhibition Grounds) / A festival of tourism, Holiday World is the prime event of its kind not only in the Czech Republic but in the whole Central European region.

Prague’s parks and natural retreats are a blaze of autumn coloursPetřín Park (Petřínské sady)Prague 1 – Malá Strana / Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery, and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague.

Riegrovy Park (Riegrovy sady)Prague 2 – Vinohrady / This park, more than a hundred years old, has many half-hidden secluded nooks and crannies, as well as wooded glades, open meadows and uncommon vistas of Prague.

Havlíčkovy sady (Grébovka) ParkPrague 2 – Vinohrady / A park inspired by the Italian Renaissance, with a fountain and water cascades, a pond, pavilions, sculptures and a charming grotto, ofering unique vistas of Prague and places to sit in a charming wine cellar or garden café.

Vítkov HillPrague 3 – Žižkov / Vítkov Hill, interlaced with promenade trails, ofers a remarkable view of almost the entire city. The whole park, still imbued with a 1930s atmosphere is dominated by a monumental bronze statue of the Hussite leader, Jan Žižka.

Hvězda Game Park (Obora Hvězda)Prague 6 – Liboc / A large park with three majestic avenues; which used to be a game reserve, pandering to the hunting frivolities of Renaissance nobility. These days, it is a popular place for walking and relaxation.

Stromovka ParkPrague 7 – Holešovice / This green oasis near the city centre is a popular place for sport and relaxation at any age.

Letná Park (Letenské sady)Prague 7 – Holešovice / An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species, and some exceptional city views.

Prokopské Valley (Prokopské údolí)Prague 5 – Hlubočepy, Jinonice, Butovice, Stodůlky / This natural reserve, the northernmost point of the Bohemian Karst, is just perfect for a number of outdoor activities.

Divoká ŠárkaPrague 6 – Vokovice / A romantic natural setting on the outskirts of Prague. Given the scale of this natural reserve and its beautiful surroundings, Divoká Šárka is great for anything from shorter walks to all day trips.

Nature park Drahaň – TrojaPrague 7 – Troja, Prague 8 – Bohnice / The nature park is situated on the right bank of the Vltava River and includes part of the Troja basin with its steep cliffs and bordering valleys.

Autumn in Prague 2015

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The Old Town Hall is open daily:Mon 11.00 – 18.00Tue – Sun 9.00 – 18.00

The Town Hall Tower is open daily:Mon 11.00 – 22.00Tue – Sun 9.00 – 22.00

Night tours:Fri – Sat 20.00

Special tours for children:Sun 14.00

Astronomical Clock:Daily 9.00 – 23.00