Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Eve | Český Krumlov
Events Programme 24 December 2025 – 1 January 2026
Christmas Market | Svornosti Square
Friday–Sunday 10:00–19:00, Monday–Thursday 11:00–18:00
Daily offer of gastronomy delicacies, craft items with Christmas theme, traditional crafts and weekend cultural programme.
Hvozd, Palace, Varna and Gallery free for children | Port 1560
10:00–18:00 Children up to 15 years old will have free admission to all exhibitions at Port 1560!
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24 December, 10:00 Bear Christmas | II. castle courtyard
The bears Marie Terezie, Polyxena and Vilém also celebrate Christmas and you are welcome to bring them presents. Musical accompaniment: local folk band Kapka
26 December, 16:30 Czech Christmas mass by Jakub Jan Ryba | Saint Vitus Church
Performed by Perchta Choir and Krumlov Chamber Orchestra
26 December, 17:30–18:30 Hapkuj – Czech chansons & lyrical song | Svornosti Square
27 December, Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
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
27., 28. a 30. 12. Advent raft cruises (daily until 28 Dec and 31 Dec)
14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:00 Scenic cruises on replicas of wooden rafts | boarding/disembarking at Rožmberská Bašta Restaurant on Rybářská Street
A 20-minute boat ride with a hot drink included. Your boat ticket also grants admission to a guided tour (in Czech) of the Wooden Rafting Museum in St. Jošt Church and to the tower. Book at www.voroplavba.cz.
31 December, 17:00–01:30 New Year's Eve celebration with DJ Martin – Oldies | Svornosti Square
3 January 2026, 19:00 Echoes of Film Melodies | Castle Riding Hall
New Year’s concert – international and Czech film music performed by Black Tower Orchestra
