Prague, Czech Republic · usually mid February to mid April
Matejska Funfair
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Matejska Funfair
When is Matejska Funfair 2027?
Matejska Funfair usually runs mid February to mid April. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: The organizers announce the exact dates each year. The fair traditionally runs from late February or March into April.
Matejska Funfair schedule
- Typical season: The fair traditionally runs from late February or March into April, a stretch of roughly two months.
- 2026 season: In 2026 the fair ran at the Exhibition Grounds in Prague-Holesovice until April 19.
- Hours (2008 listing): In an older listing, the fair was open 10 AM to 10 PM at weekends and 2 PM to 9 PM from Tuesday to Friday, and closed on Mondays.
Sources: praguemonitor.com, instagram.com, prague.net
Getting to Matejska Funfair
- The grounds are in Prague 7. Several tram lines stop at Vystaviste Holesovice at the entrance. By metro, the nearest stations on line C are Vltavska and Nadrazi Holesovice, then walk or take a tram.
- Parking near the grounds is limited on busy weekends, so a public transport ticket is easier.
Source: praguemonitor.com
Tickets and cost
Entry to the grounds may be free or charged depending on the day, and rides are paid for separately, by ticket or token. An older listing put Czech attractions at 20 to 40 CZK, with the big thrill rides at 70 to 200 CZK.
Source: prague.net
History of Matejska Funfair
A pout in Czech originally meant a pilgrimage or church-feast fair. Matejska pout takes its name from St Matthias, whose day falls on 24 February in the Czech calendar. Organizers trace the tradition to the sixteenth century, but the exact origin is not fully documented.
Source: praguemonitor.com
Matejska Funfair: questions people ask
When does the Matejska funfair start?
It traditionally starts in late February or March and runs into April. The organizers announce the exact dates each year.
Where is the Matejska pout in Prague?
It is held at the Prague Exhibition Grounds (Vystaviste) in Prague 7, Holesovice.
How do I get to the Matejska pout?
Take a tram to the Vystaviste Holesovice stop at the entrance, or take metro line C to Vltavska or Nadrazi Holesovice and walk or ride a tram.
What food can you eat at the Matejska pout?
Expect roasted almonds, candyfloss, sausages, grilled meat, trdelnik and gingerbread hearts decorated with icing.
Source: praguemonitor.com
About Matejska Funfair
Prague's big spring funfair at Vystaviste runs for about two months with rides, gingerbread hearts and roasted almonds.
Matejska pout is Prague's spring funfair, held at the Exhibition Grounds in Holesovice. It brings dozens of rides, from old carousels and a Ferris wheel to modern thrill machines, plus games and food stalls. The classic snack is a gingerbread heart with a name iced on it. It is mostly for families and teenagers, and many rides stop in rain or high wind.
Know before you go
- Bring cash as well as a card, since some stalls and ride kiosks prefer cash.
- Wear shoes that can cope with mud in wet weather.
- Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) is about 30 minutes from Prague 7 by taxi.
Planning the trip
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