The 10 best things to do in Prague this weekend: March 8–10, 2024

Bask in spring at the Prague castle grounds, revel in iconic film scores live, and celebrate International Women’s Day.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 07.03.2024 16:23:00 (updated on 08.03.2024) Reading time: 2 minutes

FROLIC TO SPRING-TIME MARKETS AND GARDENS

Take a culinary trip around the world without leaving Smíchovská náplavka. Over 30 street food vendors will be serving up delicious dishes from across the globe at the popular weekend Street Food market on March 9.

Still in the mood for more markets and mingling? On March 10, gather at the base of the tall Letná water tower for a fun afternoon of sustainable shopping at the Letensky Swap and leave with a new wardrobe addition found from another attendee.

While you’re out feeling the spring-time energy, awaken your senses with art and flowers at Prague Castle. From March 7-17, the Empire Greenhouse within the castle grounds hosts the Early Spring: Temptation of the Senses exhibition. Open daily from 10 a.m., adult entry is just 50 CZK.

HEAR ICONIC FILM SCORES AND TRENDING POP TUNES LIVE

The music of film score maestro Hans Zimmer will treat Prague audiences to signature cinematic soundscapes at the O2 Arena on March 8, with themes from movies like The Lion King, Inception, Gladiator and more.

For popheads and youngins alike, American pop sensation Madison Beer is bringing her Spinnin Tour to Prague's SaSaZu venue on March 10.

FIND A FILM SCREENING TO FIT YOUR TASTE

Cinephiles won't want to miss Kino Svetozor's screening of 2023's Oscar nominated films, including Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon, from March 7-10.

For a taste of something more local, the ceremony of awarding the Czech Film and Television Academy's (ČFTA) Czech Lion awards will take place on the evening of March 9 in Prague's Rudolfinum live on ČT1, and you can enjoy a range of their selected films online.

Bring the family along to some kino for kids at Edison Film Hub, where Kung Fu Panda 4 will be screening, both in English with subtitles, on March 10 at 2 p.m.

GET CULTURAL WITH THEATER AND WAGNER

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Kino Světozor is screening Dear England on March 10. Follow football manager Gareth Southgate as he navigates the pressures of elite sport in a captivating play featuring Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale).

Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic opera Die Walküre at the National Theatre for a mesmerizing musical experience on March 9, performed by Dresdner Festspielorchester & Concerto Köln.

TAKE PART IN YOUR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL COMMUNITIES

On International Women’s Day, join organizers Pangea Public on March 8 at 4:30 p.m. in Jan Palach Square to celebrate the historic achievements made by women and protest against the end to global patriarchy and misogyny.

Americans living in Prague can vote in the presidential primaries at The Globe Bookstore and Cafe on March 10, helping‌ ‌to determine‌ ‌the‌ ‌Democratic‌ ‌presidential‌ ‌nominee‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌2024 ‌elections.‌

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