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It’s that time of the year again when the leaves fall, dark sets in early, pumpkins decorate doorsteps and scary movies hit the theaters. It’s also around this time that many of us start planning where to celebrate Halloween (or our own culture’s answer to it) and what costume to wear.
Halloween has certainly caught on worldwide, although different countries have their own ways of honoring the dead. In the Czech Republic, that day is Dušičky, also known as All Saints’ Day or Little Souls’ Day, when Czechs go to their loved ones' graves to light candles and lay flowers each year on Nov. 2.
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As the country becomes more international and diverse, the local community is also embracing other cultures and their traditions. Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead is an Aztec rite celebrated by Mexican communities all over the world, including the Czech Republic, on Nov. 2
With so much going on where to go in 2022 to dress up, get down, and bring out the spirits in Prague?
Creepy-cool club nights
- Oct. 22-23 at Cross Club The seventh annual Cross Club Halloween party promises three floors of bands and DJs – great for electro and techno lovers.
- Oct. 26 Expats.cz Mystical Halloween Features special acts, live fortune-telling, a photo booth, and the most devilishly tasty cocktails in the city along with Halloween DJs.
- Oct. 27, 28, and 29 Bloody Sexy Halloween 2022 at Sasazu Club Performances, DJs, and a sexy costume contest with a CZK 50,000 cash prize! Get your fancy dress ready.
- Oct. 27-29 Prague Halloween Festival A three-night Halloween club party under the moon across venues: Moonclub, Fashionclub, and Radost.
- Oct. 31 Tunnel of Horror This K-Pop-themed Halloween party at Onyx Club runs from 9 pm to 4 am, followed by an after-party.
Low-key terror
- Oct. 22 Zombie Run Vítkov is the starting point for a run through the tunnel of fear, the bloody staircase, and the zombie castle complete with 1k run for kids.
- Oct. 27 Trivia Night at Prague Nightmare Horror Bar The perfect venue to prove your encyclopedic knowledge of horror film. English-friendly.
- Oct. 28, 29, and 30 Prague Fear House Come in a mask and enjoy live performances by actors at the bar. A best-mask competition is yours to win, and you even get a welcome drink upon entry!
- Oct. 29 Hallowe'en Extravaganza A live performance by Duchess & the Kittens at A Maze in Tchaiovna comes with a free Pumpkin Spice Chai at the door. Scariest costumes wines CZK 1,000.
Día de Muertos Prague's Náprstek Museum will once again be filled with vibrant colors and a mystic atmosphere with its traditional altar of the dead. Authentic Mexican food and drinks, live music, dance, and art, as well as workshops and face-painting for kids and adults, a contest for the best "Catrina" outfit, and a traditional procession through Old Town Square led by the Mariachi Azteca de Praga will be held on Oct. 29. Other venues including Cafe Dorado will host events as well. Find out more on this page dedicated to the holiday.
Family-friendly fright-fests
- Oct. 23, Best Pumpkins at Vystaviste Holešovice Combine your art skills with the Halloween spirit by carving some pumpkins! You can also design simple ornaments, jewelry, and decorations in this relaxed environment.
- Oct. 27 Manifestoween Party A festive outing at Manifesto Anděl, featuring a dedicated make-up station, hot drinks, warm food, and live music.
- Oct. 28-31 Halloween at Botanicus Enjoy pumpkin carving pumpkins, face painting, and autumn crafting. Try seasonal pumpkin-flavored dishes.
- Oct. 30 Halloween at Karlín Square Join in traditional pumpkin carving, a gingerbread workshop, art stations, and face painting! Those who arrive in masks can look forward to a sweet reward and the day ends with a lantern parade.
- Oct. 23, 30, and 31 One Party Story Halloween Parties for both kids and teens with a range of activities including face painting, photo booths, and a costume contest.
- Oct. 30 Halloween 2022 in Dvorce Žluté lázně complex will host a Halloween event, featuring sitting by the fire and roasting dumplings, with face painting for children.
- Oct. 30 Halloween at the Botanical Garden offers an annual Halloween event with games, a lamp parade, crafting, and a musical performance.
- Oct. 31 Trick-or-treat for Charity Come to Prague's Vinohrady district where local businesses and residents will be handing out candy while raising money for S.O.S. Villages at this annual event.
Dušičky Prague 8 invites everyone to enjoy its traditional "dušičky" at Libeň Castle on Nov. 5 which includes tours of the area’s stunning castle and grounds. Creative workshops for children in the courtyard are also available.
Gruesome goodies
- Oct. 28 Japanese-style Halloween at Café Sofa Coinciding with Independent Czechoslovak State Day, this event features Hokkaido milk-bread sandwiches with Japanese egg spread, mochi, Katsu sandwiches, and other Japanese.
- October 28-31 Halloween dinner at Chateau Trnová This high-quality, affordable three-course meal at the majestic Chateau Trnová, features Turkey breast stuffed with mushrooms and pumpkin brownies.
- Oct. 29 Halloween at Puro Gelato Karlín Come in costume and enjoy spooky decorations, Halloween cakes, and a Halloween gelato cup.
- Nov. 6 Halloween Brunch at Chateau St. Havel A family-friendly Halloween brunch at an elegant castle. Tartare, selections of pâté, and game will be on offer plus activities for kids.
Cinematic scream fests
- Oct. 31 "The Blair With Project" A special Halloween edition of the regular series Documentary Monday will bring the most famous horror mockumentary to Kino Světozor.
- Oct. 31 "Evil Dead" marathon Meanwhile at Kino Aero, brave all three films in the "Evil Dead" trilogy written and directed by Sam Raimi in a marathon screening.
