How early should we get there for a view of the stage?

The square fills up on Mikuláš Eve, so aim to arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the start and find a spot near the stage where kids can join the dancing.

Will my kid follow it without Czech?

The songs, carols and chat are in Czech, but the dancing, costumes and prizes carry most of it. Younger kids tend to join in anyway; older non-Czech speakers may lose interest during the talking parts.

Early December evenings in Prague hover around freezing, and it is dark by the time the show starts. Dress kids in layers, hats and gloves, since you will stand outside for up to two hours.

Is there anything else at the market for kids?

The Christmas market around the stage has food stalls, the big tree and hot drinks, open daily 10am to 10pm, so it is easy to stay on after the show.

Mikuláš on Old Town Square

Featured inMikuláš (St. Nicholas Eve) with Kids 2026

PerformancePraha 1

Where

Praha 1, Staroměstské náměstí

Ages

All ages

Duration

2h

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Live band (Myš a Maš)

What you need to know

Very crowded square, and the organizer asks families with babies, strollers or wheelchairs to think twice before coming
Interactive, not just watching: kids dance and sing in the crowd below the stage, and a few get called up
A friendly devil, so it works for kids who find čerti scary on the night

About

On the eve of St. Nicholas Day, Mikuláš, his devils and his angels gather on the Christmas market stage for an interactive show. The band Myš a Maš plays its own songs and carols, and kids sing, dance rock 'n' roll and samba steps, and win small prizes for joining in. The devil is the playful kind, so it suits kids who are nervous about čerti. The show is in Czech.

Free

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Where it is

Staroměstské náměstí

Praha 1

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