What to do this weekend in Prague: Best events for Oct. 3–5

Looking for a thought-provoking cultural outing this weekend? The Women Artists 1300–1900 exhibition at the Waldstein Riding School will have a special guided tour in English. The exhibit gathers centuries of work, from medieval illuminations to bold 19th-century paintings, by overlooked women artists across Europe. They're insights you won't get from wandering alone, in one of Prague's most elegant settings.

Kateřina Vincourová's Skin Care exhibition just opened at Galerie Rudolfinum, transforming the gallery into a fluid landscape and weaving everyday materials into intriguing installations. Entry is free, so swing by and wander through something between a memory map and a dreamscape.

Fire up your weekend at Hot and Spicy, a culinary festival set to bring heat to Prague’s Smíchovská náplavka. Taste your way through blazing dishes—chili, peppery sauces, smoky salsas—and pair them with cooling drinks and street-food favourites.

On Friday night ARCHA+ hosts a long-awaited concert by The Cat Empire. Their upcoming release Bird in Paradise channels a vibrant fusion of flamenco, global jazz, and big energy. Expect a dance-floor alive with brass and beats in the large hall, standing room only.

The Pražák and Friends Chamber Music Festival is bringing stirring music to Prague’s Hlahol Hall. On Saturday, they’ll breathe fresh life into Haydn’s “The Lark” Quartet, traverse the dramatic landscapes of Smetana’s String Quartet No. 2, and conclude with Dvořák’s rich Op. 105 in A-flat.

Catch the flick gripping the world and receiving critical acclaim from film critics everywhere; Kino Pilotů will screen One Battle After Another over the weekend and beyond. The gripping thriller-drama follows a band of former revolutionaries who reunite after 16 years to rescue the kidnapped daughter of one of their own. The screening is in original English with Czech subtitles.

From Oct. 2–5, the FALL Festival at DOX Centre for Contemporary Art turns Prague into a staging ground for bold ideas and creativity under the theme “Think Dangerously”. Over four days you’ll find a vibrant mix of talks, readings, exhibitions, workshops, and performances all probing how art, literature, and free thought survive in politically tense times.

The Architecture Day Festival in Prague opens doors to explore the city’s buildings and design in a fun, hands-on way. This year’s theme highlights the work of women shaping Prague’s skyline. Families can enjoy free exhibitions like Architecture for All at the National Gallery Prague, plus guided tours and interactive workshops that are perfect for kids.