What’s happening in Czechia's big cities on New Year’s Eve?
People across Czechia are getting ready for Saturday’s New Year’s celebrations. Here is a summary of some of the events that are happening in the big cities.
Prague
Prague City Hall has announced that is not planning any major fireworks or videomapping show this New Year’s Eve, although the inhabitants of Prague 21 and the surrounding districts will be able to watch locals fireworks displays. Those who are planning to fire off their own pyrotechnics should first check out City Hall’s map of where it is and isn’t allowed.
Fireworks aside, the Czech capital is certainly likely to see many people in the streets. Locals are expected to fill up the cities clubs, restaurants and bars. Special New Year’s events are also taking place on some of the boats on Vltava River, and many theatres and cinemas are hosting their own events. Those of you who are still coming up with plans should be warned that reservations may come in handy.
If you’re looking to wake up feeling accomplished on Sunday, then the annual midnight metropolis run (Půlnoční silvestrovsko – novoroční Běh Metropole) that will be taking place at 11:50pm around Galerie Butovice in Prague 13 may just be your thing. Registration for the run can either be done online or at the site on Saturday.
Brno
Czechia’s second largest city, Brno, is also hosting several interesting events. The Brno Philharmonic will be holding a concert in the Janáček Theatre from 8pm, with a diverse playlist including Bedřich Smetana’s symphonic poem Richard III. If classical music feels too pompous to you, there is also the option to hear Moravian pornofolk icon Záviš. He will be playing in Brno’s Metro Music Bar from 8:30pm.
Many outdoor activities are also taking place on New Year’s Day in the surrounding region. In the nearby town of Rosice, for example, both adults and children will be able to get free entry into the local ice ring and enjoy some skating. Organisers also invite attendees to bring a costume.
Ostrava
Fireworks are less of an issue in Ostrava. New Year’s will see the city’s most populous district – Hrabůvka – host a major pyrotechnics and music show at 6pm. A fireworks display is also planned to take place at midnight on New Year’s Eve in the city’s Slezská Ostrava district. Meanwhile, the nearby city of Havířov hosting its own show at a quarter past midnight.
A special “Greek New Year’s” is taking place in the Silesian capital’s Poruba Castle from 8pm, with accompanying music from the famous film composer Vangelis. Meanwhile, the Rock and Roll Garage club in the city’s Martinov district is hosting DJs Marcel Woodman a Tom Hanzl for its special New Year’s party that starts at 8pm.
