What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for November 6–8

Open to the public since yesterday, the latest collaboration between the Prague City Gallery and National Gallery Prague is a special exhibition presenting the works of Czech artist Jaroslav Čermák for the first time in more than a hundred years. A key artistic voice of the second half of the 19th century, Čermák made his name on the European art scene mostly in France and Belgium. The exhibition runs at the Prague Municipal Library until February 2027.

Aqua vitae! The Whisky Life Prague is back for its 13th edition on Friday and Saturday at Prague’s New Town Hall right next to Karlovo Náměstí. No need to be an expert, just come, sample and taste out of over 400 different whiskeys brought to you by master distillers and moonshiners from all around the world. The program also includes a series of accompanying events, from kilt fashion shows to award ceremonies and masterclasses.

Following the theme of “Women Shaping the Industry”, the fourth edition of the Prague Music Week Festival dives deep into the most recent developments, trends and success stories of the Czech and international music industry. Part conference, part festival, the event is intended for both music professionals and all musically curious minds.

Active since 2014, the Aussie & Kiwi Film Festival will screen the best of contemporary cinema from Australia and New Zealand, including premieres and student films. Each feature film is preceded by a short movie, screened throughout a whole week at Edison Filmhub, Kino Ponrepo and Kino Lucerna. Extra tip: a festival ticket also gives viewers a discount at the Champagneria bar in the Old Town.

Organized as part of the warm-up to the next Spectaculare festival’s, set to take place in March and April 2027, the duo between the six-piece Floex Ensemble and Jan Šikl are releasing their latest album for a special Sunday party at ARCHA+. A truly meditative and orchestral musical experience complemented by a performance from Finnish ambient composer Juha Mäki-Patola. Decide quickly, tickets were nearly sold out.

Showcasing the best of contemporary LGBTQ+ cinema, the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival is holding its opening ceremony tonight at Kino Lucerna and will run for a week in several Prague cinemas, including Edison Filmhub, Kino Světozor and Kino 35. English-friendly screenings of international features, documentaries and short films will then move to Brno from Nov. 13-20.

Held in over a dozen Czech cities across the Czech Republic throughout November, the Small Eyes film festival comes to two Prague cinemas on Saturday and Sunday for a full weekend of kids’ movies suitable for children – and their parents – from the age of 3. The festival’s selection ranges from beloved films like Inside Out and Coco to newer productions like this year’s Wildwood.

Marking the 10th anniversary since the inclusion of Czech and Slovak puppetry on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Lucerna Palace is holding an exhibition dedicated to dolls, puppets and plushies from Friday to Sunday. The full program includes exhibits, talks with artists, creators and puppeteers, master classes, art contests and sales stalls.