Old Town Square hosts Christmas market from 28 November
Published on 10/31/2026 at 14:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMarket programme and historic setting
- Taiko organises the Old Town Square Christmas Market in Prague from 28 November 2026.
- Visitors will find dozens of stalls, Czech crafts, food specialities, music and folklore.
- Old Town Square was founded in the 12th century and became a national cultural monument in 1962.
- A 23-metre spruce from Šimonovice is scheduled to anchor the market after its 21 November felling.
Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) in Prague will host the Old Town Square Christmas Market from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. Prague City Tourism lists Taiko as the organiser and places the event in the historic centre of the Czech Republic.
Old Town Square Christmas Market starts on 28 November
The market begins on Saturday 28 November 2026 and continues until Wednesday 6 January 2027. The dates appear in Prague City Tourism’s event listing, which names Old Town Square as the venue and Taiko as the organiser.
The programme is built around dozens of stalls, traditional Czech products and handmade goods. The organiser’s listing mentions glass and straw ornaments, ceramics, wooden decorations, beads, dried fruit, nativity scenes, lace, crocheted toys, bells, cookie cutters and wooden rolling pins.
Music and folklore form part of the daily cultural programme. A Christmas tree will also stand in the square during the market. Prague City Tourism’s market listing links the programme directly to the venue and the 2026 dates.
Prague’s historic square frames the Christmas market
Old Town Square was founded in the 12th century and stands among Prague’s principal historic buildings. The Old Town Hall, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, St Nicholas Church, Kinský Palace and the House at the Stone Bell all face the square.
The square’s role as a marketplace reaches further back than the current event. Prague City Tourism records trading activity here from the 10th century, when the site stood near the former customs house at Ungelt. That earlier commercial role gives the Christmas market a direct link to the square’s documented history.
The pavement includes memorial stones connected with the execution of 27 Czech lords in 1621, as well as the Prague meridian. The square became a national cultural monument in 1962. Its current pedestrian setting also shapes the visit, since the square itself excludes general vehicle traffic.
The market therefore combines a temporary programme with a place whose public function has changed repeatedly over centuries. Its stalls will occupy a space that has served trade, civic gatherings and seasonal markets at different points in Prague’s history. A report on the market tree says the selected spruce comes from Šimonovice near Liberec and is scheduled to be felled on 21 November 2026.
The 2026 tree links the market to its opening date
The spruce is expected to become the centrepiece of the market after transport, installation and decoration before the 28 November opening. The tree’s preparation gives travellers a visible stage in the change from the autumn square to the Advent market.
The market’s craft selection also reflects the organiser’s stated focus on Czech manufacturers and artisans. Visitors should therefore find seasonal objects and food specialities alongside the square’s permanent architectural landmarks.
Visiting Old Town Square: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Old Town Square Christmas Market runs from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 at Old Town Square in Prague.
- The event adds stalls, a Christmas tree, music and folklore to the square, while the surrounding historic buildings remain permanent landmarks.
- Old Town Square is in Prague’s historic centre and is a pedestrian zone, so the final approach is on foot within the square.
- Czech is the official language and the national currency is the Czech koruna.
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Frequently asked questions about Old Town Square
When does the Christmas Market take place at Old Town Square?
The market takes place from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with Taiko named as organiser.
What is Old Town Square?
It is a historic Prague square founded in the 12th century, surrounded by buildings including the Old Town Hall and St Nicholas Church.
Where is Old Town Square and how do you get there?
The square is in Prague’s historic centre and is a pedestrian zone within the Old Town area.
