What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Dec. 12–14

Light, art and winter magic meet at this atmospheric open-air and indoor art event celebrating the feast of St. Lucy. GHMP teams up with Signal Festival to transform the gardens, cellar spaces and grand halls of Troja Castle into a glowing landscape of contemporary installations that play with light, time and perception. Wander through seven immersive works by Czech and international artists, with free entry.

Get into the festive spirit with a chic culinary treat that’s perfect for a cozy weekend in town. Four Seasons Hotel Prague’s Dior Afternoon Tea brings together haute couture and holiday flavour in an elegant riverside setting just steps from the Old Town. Inspired by the Dior Cruise 2025 collection, the menu of savoury canapés, traditional British scones and refined desserts has been crafted by the hotel’s executive chefs, all served alongside premium teas, bespoke cocktails from the Martini trolley and upbeat DJ sets on Friday to Sunday afternoons.

At this merry micro‑festival at the atmospheric Strahov Brewery, local and international beer lovers gather to taste seasonal brews and festive flavours. The Christmas Beer Mini‑Festival showcases a curated selection of limited releases you won’t find every day, from Latvia’s Ārpus Brewing Co. and Croatia’s Nova Runda to Belgium’s Brouwerij Roman and the brewery’s own special Christmas batches. There’s also plenty to sip alongside the beers, including mulled beer, classic mulled wine, Czech egg liqueur and seasonal dishes like game and fish specialties to keep the winter chill at bay.

Pop‑music fans have a big night to look forward to this weekend as James Arthur rolls into Prague with his Pisces World Tour, a major pre‑Christmas show that brings his soulful vocals, emotional ballads and biggest hits to one of the city’s largest live venues. The British chart‑topping singer‑songwriter first burst onto the global scene after winning The X‑Factor UK and has since earned billions of streams with songs like Say You Won’t Let Go and Impossible.

Cozy up for an atmospheric night of mystery, wit and holiday spirit at the new Dear, Watson Pub in Karlín, where one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most beloved Sherlock Holmes tales gets a live staged reading. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Blue Carbuncle brings together candlelight, mulled wine and old‑fashioned detective charm as Holmes and Watson chase a stolen gem hidden inside a Christmas goose in this festive, English‑language adaptation. 

Looking for a heartfelt film to round out your weekend? The Salt Path is a romantic drama based on the beloved bestseller that follows a couple who’ve lost almost everything and embark on a thousand‑kilometre trek along England’s wild southwest coast, carrying nothing but hope and each other. Starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, with English dialogue and Czech subtitles, it’s screening as part of Kino 35’s 'Film za stovku' (Film for a 100) series, making it a great value cultural pick for cinephiles and wanderlust‑seekers alike.

Speed lovers and curious crowds alike can get up close with one of motorsport’s most iconic teams this weekend at the Allwyn McLaren F1 Team Celebration. Free to attend, this three-day exhibition brings the world of Formula 1 to Prague with hands-on zones, interactive racing simulators and a full-scale McLaren MCL39 show car that’s perfect for photos and selfies. Cruise through the 'Victory Tunnel' to relive the team’s season highlights or step into a TV Nova Sport-style commentary studio to record your own Grand Prix segment.