Top things to do in Prague in October. Find out what is happening this month in Prague. The best Prague events, activities, concerts, festivals, things to do in Prague. Enjoy!
1. Be2Can Festival
2. Czech Space Week
3. Plant Festival Prague
4. Prasárna fest
5. Das Filmfest
6. Halloween at the Botanical Garden
7. Designblok Prague
8. Polívkování at Smíchovská Náplavka
9. Festival of Delicate Flavours
10. Prague Signal Festival
11. Things to do in Prague with kids
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Be2Can 2025 will bring films from Berlin, Venice, and Cannes to Prague from October 8 to 15. The festival will open with a screening at the Lucerna Cinema and then expand to other Prague cinemas. The program will showcase top-quality arthouse films that rarely make it into regular distribution, making Be2Can an essential part of Czech film culture.
In October, Prague will host Czech Space Week 2025 from October 20 to 26, opening the world of space technology and science to all generations. The festival connects experts, students, and families, showing how Czechia contributes to international missions and satellite development. The week-long program will include prestigious events and inspiring encounters that present space from a new perspective.
The Plant Festival will transform the Prague Exhibition Grounds on October 18–19, 2025 into a place full of colors, scents, and inspiration. Visitors can look forward to dozens of species of houseplants and rare collector’s plants, quality accessories, and eco-friendly fertilizers directly from growers. The event combines the pleasant atmosphere of a market with the opportunity to buy unique pieces that will brighten up any home.
The Guilty Pleasure Food Festival returns on October 18–19, 2025 in front of Cross Club in Prague’s Holešovice district. Food trucks and stalls will serve up burgers, pizza, corn dogs, pork specialties, and sweet desserts. DJs, a bar, and a chill-out zone will add to the atmosphere – and entry is free.
The Prague edition of Das Filmfest will take place from October 15 to 19, 2025, offering a diverse selection of films from Berlin, Vienna, and Zurich. The program will feature award-winning titles, Oscar contenders, and documentaries addressing important social issues. With introductions by directors and actors, audiences will not only enjoy the films but also gain unique insights into European cinema.
Prague’s Botanical Garden will host an autumn pumpkin exhibition from October 10 to November 2, 2025, this year with a spooky theme. Visitors can wander through an enchanted forest filled with witches, spiders, and a haunted castle, admire original pumpkin displays, and join weekend programs. The highlight will be a lantern parade and Halloween celebration on October 31, bringing an unforgettable atmosphere for both children and adults.
Designblok 2025 will transform Prague into a hub of fashion and design from October 8 to 12. This year’s edition, themed Courage, will feature more than 250 Czech and international creators at iconic locations, including the Prague Exhibition Grounds, Queen Anne’s Summer Palace, and the Museum of Decorative Arts. The program will include exhibitions, lectures, fashion shows, and a special pavilion for children, while notable guests will include world-renowned photographer Mary McCartney and acclaimed designers and architects.
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Smíchovská Náplavka will come alive with a soup festival. The event will offer traditional Czech recipes as well as exotic specialties from around the world, complemented by fresh bread and sweet treats. The Autumn Soup Festival promises a cozy atmosphere by the Vltava River and a day full of flavors.
The Festival of Delicacies – Autumn 2025 will take place on October 5 at the New Town Hall. Visitors can enjoy specialties from around the world, vegetarian and vegan dishes, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere both indoors in the historic halls and outdoors in the courtyard. Admission is free.
Signal Festival 2025 will take place in Prague from October 16 to 19, presenting the theme Solutions. Historical landmarks and city streets will be brought to life with videomapping, installations, and light projections by Czech and international artists. The program will offer two main routes – the City Center and Vinohrady – as well as the paid section Signal Inside with a more intimate atmosphere.
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