Masopust in Prague 2027: Dates (Feb 5 to 7) and Fares

Name: Masopust in Prague 2027
Start: 2027-02-05
End: 2027-02-07
Location: Prague, Bohemia

When is Masopust in Prague 2027?

Masopust in Prague 2027 runs February 5 to 7, 2027.

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How the dates are set: Masopust runs before Ash Wednesday, so the peak moves with Easter; each Prague district picks its own weekend in late January and February.

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Masopust in Prague schedule

January 31, 2026: The Ctěnice Masopust fills the castle grounds with a pig slaughter presentation, folk music and dance, and a masked parade.
February 7, 2026: The 23rd Karlín Carnival ran on Karlín Square from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a procession of masks from Kaizel gardens and a market.
February 7, 2026: The 31st Žižkov Mardi Gras began at noon, and the main carnival procession set off at 4:00 pm from Jiřího z Poděbrad Square.
February 8, 2026: The Kyje Carnival opened at 13:30 with a children's workshop, with the masopust parade at 16:00.
February 14, 2026: In Vršovice, the celebration began at Svatopluka Čecha Square, with a parade through the neighborhood, bonfires and an evening afterparty at Vzlet.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026: The 32nd Břevnov Carnival Parade started at 4 PM and wound through Břevnov to the historic monastery.

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Getting to Masopust in Prague

Prague has no single Masopust. Neighborhoods run their own events on different dates across the first half of February.
The Opatov parade takes the usual route from the Opatov metro stop, over Central Park to KC Matka Tereza.

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Tickets and cost

Many neighborhood events are free. In 2026, admission to the Žižkov Mardi Gras and the Kyje Carnival was free, and Ctěnice charged 100 CZK (free for children under 7).

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History of Masopust in Prague

The word masopust comes from Old Czech and means meat fast. It is a moveable feast and the last chance to feast before Lent. People wear masks and costumes to say goodbye to winter.

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Masopust in Prague: questions people ask

When is Masopust in 2027?

The main peak of Masopust in 2027 falls on February 5 to 7. Prague neighborhoods hold their own parades on different days across the first half of February.

What does Masopust mean?

Masopust comes from Old Czech and means meat fast. It is the Czech carnival, the last chance to feast before Lent.

Is there one big Masopust parade in Prague?

No. Prague has no single Masopust, and many neighborhoods hold their own on different dates across the first half of February.

Is Masopust in Prague free?

Many neighborhood events are free. In 2026, the Žižkov Mardi Gras and the Kyje Carnival had free admission, and Ctěnice cost 100 CZK.

Is Masopust on the UNESCO list?

Yes, the traditional masopust walk through villages is part of UNESCO's world heritage.

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About Masopust in Prague

Prague's neighborhoods hold masked parades, folk music and pork feasts before Lent, from late January into February.

Masopust is the Czech carnival, the last round of feasting before Lent. Prague has no single event. Each neighborhood, such as Žižkov, Karlín, Břevnov and Vršovice, holds its own parade of masks, with live music, stalls and carnival food. The catch is that dates and start times differ from district to district, so pick the neighborhood first and check its program.

Know before you go

Each district sets its own date, so check the program of the one you want.
Dress warm and bring a mask if you want to join the parade.
Prague's Václav Havel Airport (PRG) is northwest of the city, roughly 30 to 45 minutes from the center by bus or taxi.

Planning the trip

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