Market Opening and Crafts
Browse stalls selling pottery, cheese, wine, and handmade items as music plays.
~12:00
Spring Břevnov Fair with Witch Burning
Jarní Břevnovský trh s pálením čaroděnic
Prague, Czech Republic
Apr 30, 2026ExpectedSource
Each spring the Břevnov district of Prague holds a fair at its monastery grounds, with local crafts, food, children's activities, and the burning of a witch effigy on a communal bonfire. Like other Czech Witches' Night celebrations, it joins a village fair to the old pagan rite of driving out winter.
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Witch Effigy Bonfire
Join the crowd around the fire as it is lit; festival-goers roast sausages and enjoy the warm spring evening.
~16:00
Where it happens
Břevnovský klášter (jardin)
Prague, Czech Republic
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Dress for the setting
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Bring the right payment
Bring cash for market stalls
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Participants may sample local foods and drinks; children should be supervised near fire pit...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Spring Břevnov Fair with Witch Burning
Jarní Břevnovský trh s pálením čaroděnic
Prague, Czech Republic
Each spring the Břevnov district of Prague holds a fair at its monastery grounds, with local crafts, food, children's activities, and the burning of a witch effigy on a communal bonfire. Like other Czech Witches' Night celebrations, it joins a village fair to the old pagan rite of driving out winter.
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Like many Czech Witches’ Night celebrations, this festival blends a secular village fair with pagan springtime rites. It takes place on April 30 (Filipojakubská noc), symbolizing the end of winter and is accompanied by bonfires and effigy burnings, in line with folklore that fires protect the coming harvest.
Key moments to know
~12:00Expected
Market Opening and Crafts
Browse stalls selling pottery, cheese, wine, and handmade items as music plays.
~16:00Expected
Witch Effigy Bonfire
Join the crowd around the fire as it is lit; festival-goers roast sausages and enjoy the warm spring evening.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Bring the right payment
Bring cash for market stalls
Respect local boundaries
Participants may sample local foods and drinks; children should be supervised near fire pits.
Essentials at a glance
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Apr 30, 2026
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City / Area
Prague
Prague
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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