Czech Christmas Mass with puppets in Prague: 22, 23 and 25 December 2026

The Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK performs a staged version of Jakub Jan Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass in Prague's Old Town this Christmas, with five performances between 22 and 25 December 2026. Directed by Matěj Forman in cooperation with the Forman Brothers' Theatre, the production uses colourful sets, wooden puppets and costumed singers to tell the story of the Nativity in a traditional Czech setting. According to Prague City Tourism, short excerpts from Mozart, Handel, Haydn and Jiří Miroslav Procházka are added to the Mass.

What it means for your trip

• Municipal House, Smetana Hall (Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1): Tuesday 22 December 2026 at 16:00 and 19:30, Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 10:00.
• Church of Sts Simon and Jude (Dušní, Prague 1): Friday 25 December 2026 at 15:00 and 18:00.
• For all ages: the organiser describes the production as suitable for audiences of all ages, so it can work for families visiting over Christmas.
• Tickets through FOK: on 1 November 2026 the orchestra's pages showed a ticket button for all five performances. Check availability and seat categories there before you plan your day around a date.

Ryba's Mass is also on the programme of the National Theatre's Advent concerts, on Sundays from 29 November. If you would like a concert to be part of your stay, we arrange tickets for concerts, opera and events, and the Musical Prague tour with a licensed guide can give you the background.