This post is for you who want to plan your New Year's Eve in Prague well. Here, in the city, you will have many options to have fun, dance and/or simply listen to excellent music.
Below is a list of places to celebrate New Year's Eve in Prague in a way that suits your style. It has alternatives for all tastes, from those who want a calmer and more classic option to those who want to party all night.
So plan ahead and enjoy this great New Year's Eve celebration in Prague!
May your New Year's Eve be prosperous and happy!
1.New Year's Eve in the Old Town Square
One of the places for New Year's Eve in Prague is the main and historic square in the historic center. The celebration will start at 17 pm, featuring a varied program of bands. Afterwards, the program continues until midnight with DJs. Street food, hot drinks and beer can be bought at the stalls at the Christmas fair, which will be open in the square until January 06th. Where: Praça da Cidade Velha (Old Town Square) and from 17am. Free outdoor event.
2. Avenida de São Wenceslau
On the city's most important commercial avenue, the New Year will be celebrated with “video-mapping”, a kind of image and sound effect on the facade of the National Museum. But beware: the event it will happen on january 01st of 2020. Where: Wenceslas Square – Prague 1 / New Town. Opening Hours 18h15, 19h15, 20h15. Outdoor event, free.
3. Mozart New Year's Gala Dinner at Boccaccio Hall
You can celebrate the New Year by attending the exclusive Mozart New Year's Gala Dinner in the Boccaccio Hall, a beautiful and historically protected room. Dinner with welcome cocktail (alcoholic/non-alcoholic), beverage package with unlimited water and soft drinks, a bottle of wine, a cup of coffee or tea, a six-course New Year's Eve dinner and a midnight toast -night.
The whole event is accompanied by classical music performed by the best Czech musicians. After midnight, the most beautiful waltzes by Johann Strauss II will be played, followed by classics by Frank Sinatra.
It is possible to request a different menu for children and also for vegetarians. Where: Grand Hotel Bohemia – Boccaccio Ballroom (Králodvorská, 652/4 – Staré Město). hourlyo: from 19:30 to 01:30 in the morning, approximately. Pricing: from 8,146 CZK (about 325,84 EUR) per person. Suggested dress code: black tie.
4. New Year's Eve with Mozart
At the Teatro dos Estados – where Mozart gave the world premiere of the opera Don Giovanni in 1787 – you can enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve in style. That's because the program includes the most popular scenes from the operas Don Giovanni, Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte, Die Zauberflöte and Die Entführung aus dem Serail along with legendary sets and costumes.
During the evening, dinner with Czech and international cuisine will be served. The evening's schedule will be as follows:
19:15 p.m. – opening
20:00 – Welcome drink, start of dinner and show
21:00 – 21:50 – first part of the presentation
21:50 – 22:55 – Break for more dinner options
22:55 – 23:55 – second part of the presentation
23:55 – 00:05 – Toast at midnight with the artists
00.20 – 03:00 – dancing on stage
Where: Estate Theater - Železná, Prague 1 - Staré Město. Timetable: from 19 pm. Pricing: a partir de 7.990 CZK (319 EUR).
5. New Year's Eve Cruises
Boat trips on the Vltava River (Vltava in Czech) are very famous and sought after by visitors to the city at any time of the year. In fact, admiring historical monuments with special lighting from the perspective of the river is a very good choice for New Year's Eve.
From the privileged position of the boat, it will be possible to watch the fireworks (remembering that these are not the official fireworks), enjoy a typical buffet for the occasion and listen to good music with live bands playing.
Below is a list of some options for this type of tour/celebration:
- Cruise with jazz band: guests will have a welcome drink, unlimited consumption of selected drinks, prosecco to toast at midnight and buffet. Where: the boat departs from pier number 5 on Cechuv Bridge (Čechuv Most). Open Hours: 20:30 lasting 4,5 hours. Price: 7,593 Kč (cerca de 304 EUR por pessoa).
- Cruise on the luxury boat Bohemia Rhapsody: here you will also have a welcome drink, full buffet and prosecco to toast. The program will be completed by a DJ and karaoke. The cruise will pass the most important points of Prague along the river. There are two possibilities of seats: gold and silver. With the gold ticket, the participant is accommodated in an area with a glass ceiling, making it possible to see more details of the city. If you choose silver, you will be in an area without a glass roof, but covered, obviously, at the front of the boat. Where: the boat also departs from pier number 5 on Cechuv Bridge (Čechuv Most). Open Hours: 20:30 lasting 4,5 hours. Prices: 7,593 Kč (cerca de 304 EUR por pessoa). Com o bilhete gold, o valor é 9,164 Kč (cerca de 367 EUR por pessoa).
- Prague Steamboats (Parníky Praha): Another option to spend New Year's Eve on a boat on the Vltava River is from Prague Steamboats. From 19:30 pm, it is possible to start participating in the party, which will include dinner with live music, unlimited consumption of beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, coffee, tea, buffet, toast
at midnight. Where: Dvořákovo nábřeží - Na Františku, Prague 1 - Old Town. Prices: from 2,490 Kč (from 99 EUR per person).
6. Duplex rooftop party
DupleX is a nightclub located on a rooftop on Prague's main shopping avenue, St. Wenceslas. On New Year's Eve, they will hold a party with drinks included, table reservations and a buffet-style dinner option. From the terrace of DupleX, you really have an incredible view of the avenue and it will be perfect to accompany the video-mapping scheduled to be projected on the facade of the National Museum. Remembering that the official fireworks display in Prague takes place only on January 01st at 18 pm, near the Vltava river. So, on New Year's Eve, you can see some fireworks thrown by people who will be celebrating the arrival of 2020 on the avenue. Where: Wenceslas Square, 21 – Prague 1 / Open Hours: from 22h / Prices: a partir de 75 EUR). Para mais informações e reservas, entre em contato via email: [email protected]
7. New Year Party at Club Roxy
The Roxy club has been open in Prague for over 20 years. The house's stage receives great national and foreign artists. It is located very close to the Old Town Square, which is the historic heart of Prague, and on a street that is full of bars and clubs: Dlouhá street. This traditional Prague club will promote the “Cosmic Love – New Year's Eve 2023” party on New Year's Eve with DJs on two different stages. The environment will have special decorations and visuals with light effects. Guests will receive a welcome drink. Where: Dlouhá 33, Prague 1 – Old Town / Timetable: from 22 p.m. / Prices: 758 CZK (about 30 EUR) when buying in advance.
8. Prague Burlesque Show: New Year’s Eve 2020
The Royal hotel, a multicultural space with theater performances, film shows, concerts and artistic exhibitions, will offer the “Prague Burlesque Show” on New Year's Eve night. Showgirls, performances and exotic characters will pass through the stage. Where: Royal -Vinohradyská, 48. Prague 2 – Vinohrady. Timetable: from 22 pm. Pricing: a partir de 1.990 CZK (80 EUR).
9. New Year's Groove at the Jazz Dock
One of Prague's most renowned jazz clubs, the Jazz Dock is set up in a modern structure on a kind of closed deck over the Vltava River, providing beautiful views of the city. The space presents concerts of high musical quality, highlighting the diversity of genres, receiving musicians and bands from classical currents to new jazz and blues.
On New Year's Eve, the place proposes an intense party, activated by the groove of two bands, which will play different styles such as R&B, funk, soul and fusion. One of the groups is the Jazz Dock House Band, made up of recognized musicians from the Czech music scene, who will bring to the public a mix of well-known songs, presenting a fusion with neo-funk (John Scofield, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Miles Davis , etc.) as well as pop and rock (Depeche Mode, Michael Jackson, Doors, Led Zeppelin).
The other attraction of New Year's Eve is Circus Ponorka. Despite having “circus” in the name, the band is made up of just guitarist, singer and songwriter, Jan Ponocný, who skillfully uses different electronic effects to layer the sounds and create the impression of having an entire band playing. Where: Janáčkovo nábřeží, 2 Prague 5-Smíchov / Timetable: from 21 pm / Prices: CZK 1250 CZK (about 50 EUR) to sit at a table. The price includes a plate of tapas (cheese, salami, olives, creams, vegetables, butter, bread and sweets) and a glass of sparkling wine. Standing, the price is 650 CZK and only one drink is included.
10. New Year's dinner in hotels
- Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel : Will offer a special Christmas and New Year menu. December 24th to 25th: Five-course Christmas menu, live music. Price: 1.8500 CZK (74 EU) per person + wine pairing 990 CZK (40 EUR). New Year's Eve – December 31: three different types of menus from 5 CZK (100 EUR).
- Hotel Hoffmeister : From the 24th to the 26rd of December: 5 course Christmas menu. Price: 98 EUR per person. New Year's Eve – December 31st, from 19 pm: delicatessen prepared by chef Jiří Svoboda, unlimited non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, a midnight toast and fireworks at the hotel. From 22:00 guests can enjoy a special cocktail area and unlimited consumption of selected festive cocktails. Musical performance by Marie Koldová and Jiří Blábolil. Price per person: 159 EUR.
- Hotel InterContinental Prague: December 24th, from 18 pm to 23 pm: Festive 30-course menu. Price: 4 CZK (2,300 EUR). December 25th, from 18 pm to 23 pm: 30-course Christmas dinner. Price: 4 CZK (2,1000 EUR). December 25th and 26th, from 11 am to 00 pm Christmas Brunch. Price: CZK 14 (EUR 00) / wine and beer package CZK 1,600 (EUR 64). New Year's Eve – December 31: New Year's Eve Gala Party at Zlata Praha Restaurant (located on the 9th floor of the hotel) from 19pm: menu with wine pairing, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, live music, midnight toast, fireworks fireworks, midnight dish (Prague ham with lentils). Price: 11.400 CZK per person (456 EUR); children under 13 years old pay 7.500 CZK (300 EUR). A package of paired champagnes will cost 2.200 CZK (88 EUR). Two more spaces inside the hotel will offer dinner: New Year's Eve Buffet at Primator Restaurant from 18:30 pm to 22:00 pm: buffet, live music, unlimited soft drinks, beer and ½ bottle of wine. Price: 2.800 CZK (112 EUR) and party night at Duke bar and cafe, from 22 pm, with cocktails, champagne, whisky, à la carte menu, video disco. Free entry.
- Boutique Hotel Jalta: December 24th, from 17 pm: Christmas buffet with a festive atmosphere. Price: CZK 00 CZK (2,300 EUR). New Year's Eve – December 31st: special buffet with unlimited consumption of non-alcoholic drinks, swing music (DJ James Wing). Price: from 17 pm to 00 pm – 20 CZK (00 EUR) and from 1.800:72 pm – 20 CZK (30 EUR).
- Boutique Hotel Seven Days: December 24th and 25th: four-course menu – traditional: 990 CZK (40 EUR) and international 1,290 CZK (51,60 EUR). December 31th, from 18:30 pm to 23:00 pm: special New Year's menu with a bottle of sparkling wine included. Price 1,780 CZK (71,20 EUR).
