Český Krumlov Christmas Market
22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Daily
Friday–Sunday 10:00–19:00, Monday–Thursday 11:00–18:00
Gastronomic offerings, Christmas-themed products, traditional crafts, and a weekend cultural program
Organized by: Český Krumlov Tourism Association, registered civic association
Christmas Market Program
Saturday 22 November
15:00 Official opening of the market
15:00–16:00 Seven acoustic – rock, metal
17:00–18:30 Cindži Renta – local Romani czardas band
Friday 28 November
17:30–18:30 Trio Traktůrek – rock, punk, country
Saturday 29 November
14:00–15:00 Hans Looper Trans – rock & dance hits
16:00–17:00 Furt rovně – alternative rock, chanson
18:00–19:00 Holy Fanda & The Reverends – americana, folk rock, country punk
Sunday 30 November
16:30 Opening of Advent and Christmas tree lighting ceremony
Opening of the Advent and blessing by the Český Krumlov prelate P. Václav Pícha JC.D. Christmas tree lighting by the Mayor of Český Krumlov. Accompanied by local band Epydemye.
Friday 5 December
17:00 St. Nicholas Eve – arrival of St. Nicholas accompanied by angels and devils, giving gifts to children. Accompaniment by citizens of the town.
Saturday 6 December
14:00–15:00 Janchi – pop, pop rock
16:00–17:00 The Podzemnix – alternative, underground rock
18:00–19:00 One Spirit – pop rock
Sunday 7 December
15:00–16:30 Christmas Post Office – accepting letters for the Baby Jesus, the traditional Christmas gift-bringer in the Czech Republic
16:30 Arrival of the White Lady – collecting the letters to deliver them to Baby Jesus; participants: townspeople, children’s folklore ensemble Jitřenka
Friday 12 December
16:30–19:00 Journey to Bethlehem – musical-theatrical performance
17:00 Passage of the Angel procession
Saturday 13 December
13:30–15:00 Do ticha – rock country
16:00–17:00 Spolektiv – folk & alternative
18:00–19:30 Staropražští pardálové – Old Prague songs
Sunday 14 December
16:30 Christmas carol singing – children from Český Krumlov kindergartens and primary schools, everyone invited to join, ending with sing-along of “Silent Night”
Thursday 18 December
17:30–18:30 Traktůrek Trio – rock, punk & country
Friday 19 December
16:00–17:00 The Butterfly Effect – modern & indie rock
17:30–19:00 Glow – covers of international hits and Czech songs
Saturday 20 December
14:00–15:00 Krumlov Bagpipe Band – tradional folk songs & carols
16:00–17:30 Mustang Bluesride – rock 'n' roll, blues
18:30–19:30 Liba a spol. – folk, pop, rock, blues, chanson
Sunday 21 December
16:30 Kapka – local folk band performing Czech Christmas carols
Tuesday 23 December
14:00, 15:00, 16:00 Trombonists from Pardubice – brass & classical
Friday 26 December
17:30–18:30 Hapkuj – Czech chansons & lyrical song
Saturday 27 December
14:00–15:00 Hans Looper Trans – rock & dance hits
16:00–17:00 Nakřáplý šišky – folk, country
18:00–19:00 Liam & Hissboys – rock 'n' roll, country
Wednesday 31 December
17:00–01:30 New Year’s Eve celebration with DJ Martin Procházka – Oldies
Tuesday 6 January 2026
16:30 Arrival of the Three Kings at Svornosti Square and symbolic conclusion of Advent season
