What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for April 4–6

This exhibition explores the influential work of Dutch Renaissance printmaker Hieronymus Cock (1517/18–1570), who, alongside his wife Volcxken Diericx, founded the Antwerp publishing house Aux Quatre Vents. Their enterprise transformed traditional workshops into modern printing firms, collaborating with artists like Pieter Bruegel the Elder and disseminating Renaissance and Mannerist art across Europe.

Prague will host the seventh stop of the 'boiler room' style Melodrama Tour, celebrating the release of Czech DJ Mike Trafik's new album. The concert features performances by Vladimír 518, Katarzia, Orion, 7krát3, Igor Ochepovský, Žofie Dares, IronKap, and Candymane, with DJ Double J providing support. A stage will be located in the middle of the space, making for an immersive evening of music.

O2 Universum in Prague will host the third annual MAKRO Czech Gastro Fest, the country's premier gastronomic event. The festival features cooking shows by renowned chefs, including Michelin-starred Daren Liew and Bocuse d'Or medalist Sebastian Gibrand, alongside Czech culinary personalities like Zdeněk Pohlreich and Karel 'Kovy' Kovář. Attendees can enjoy tastings, workshops, and the finals of prestigious competitions such as Pilsner Urquell's Master Bartender.

The internationally acclaimed Parnas Ensemble will perform at the Liechtenstein Palace in Prague this weekend. The concert features selections from classical composers such as Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons,' Bizet's 'Carmen Suite,' and Smetana's 'Vltava.'

​Catch the 1920 German Expressionist masterpiece, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which tells the eerie tale of a doctor and a somnambulist slave who is puppeteered to commit murders. Kino Atlas will screen the silent film classic with a live music accompaniment by Vít Janeček.

​From April 4 to 27, Mariánské náměstí in Prague's city center will host the fourth annual 'Velikonoce na Mariánském,' a traditional Czech Easter market. Visitors can explore stalls offering handcrafted items such as painted Easter eggs, pomlázkas, ceramics, and textiles, alongside festive treats like Easter lamb cakes, mazance, and jidáše. The market also features live folk music, dance performances, theater workshops, and children's activities.

The cafe Anežka will celebrate its third anniversary with a vibrant spring festival. The event will feature a marketplace showcasing unique local products and delectable food. Attendees can enjoy guided tours (100 CZK), children's theater performances (100 CZK per child; accompanying adults free) and live music from various bands.

BeerCheckpoint Letňany invites beer enthusiasts to its reopening party at Beranových 39, Prague 9. The event features a new team, an updated menu, and an expanded selection of beer specialties. Attendees can enjoy promotions such as 'slivovice for a smile' and every third beer on the house, along with a variety of food offerings.