What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for October 23–25

Opening on Friday, the National Gallery Prague’s new exhibition at the Waldstein Riding School looks at the historical significance of Queen Anne and the role she played at the heart of the Habsburg-Jagiellon dynasty in the 16th century. Over 200 rare artworks – including from some of the most prominent artists of the time, from Titian and Albrecht Dürer to Lucas Cranach the Elder – have been loaned from around Europe for this exhibition, running until March 2027.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, more than 50 Czech and foreign top coffeemakers and roasters will take over the Křižík Pavilions at the Exhibitions Grounds for the 14th annual Prague Coffee Festival. Specialty coffees, tastings, workshops, discussions and more to bring together all the coffee lovers and addicts out there.

Irish standup comedian, actor and writer Dylan Moran is coming back on Sunday with his latest special ‘Looking for Trouble’, three years after his last sold-out show in Prague. Expect the usual dose of dark humor and joyful cynicism as the creator of the cult ‘Black Books’ TV series dissects the topsy-turvy times we live in.

Hosted for the first time by Prague’s boutique cinema Edison Filmhub, the 10th edition of the Israeli Film Festival KOLNOA takes place from Friday to Sunday. Audiences can look forward to a varied showcase of about a dozen contemporary and classic feature films, documentaries and shorts from Israeli creators and filmmakers.

The acclaimed The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension is on tour in Europe and comes to Prague’s O2 Arena on Sunday, bringing all the top film soundtracks of the award-winning German composer. A world-class show to immerse audiences in the breathtaking musical worlds of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Top Gun and many more iconic blockbuster movies.

Home to the Czech National Film Archives, Kino Ponrepo planned a captivating double screening on Saturday: French New Wave trailblazer Jean-Luc Godard’s timeless Breathless (1959) – starring Jean-Luc Belmondo and Jean Seberg's iconic duo – followed by Richard Linklater’s award-winning and nostalgic New Wave from last year. A joy for amateurs of French and European New Wave cinema.

Free admission, barrier-free and dog-friendly: the Autumn edition of Prague’s staple Dyzajn Market comes to Výstaviště on Saturday and Sunday. Local designers and small brands will showcase their latest creations, from accessories and decorations to stationery, books, clothing, jewelry – more than enough for everyone to find what they’re looking for.

Also ideal for a family outing, this Saturday’s Security and Defense Day is a rare opportunity to discover the work of Czech security forces and law enforcement agencies – army, police, fire department, etc. – view their equipment and learn from experts through talks, exhibits, live demonstrations and more.