Estates Theatre
Theater Historic Prague theater where Mozart premiered Don Giovanni
A late‑18th‑century theatre in Prague’s Old Town, the Estates Theatre hosted Mozart’s Don Giovanni premiere in 1787; visitors attend operas, classical concerts, and guided tours of its preserved historic auditorium.
The Estates Theatre (Stavovské divadlo) is a historic theatre in Prague known for its late 18th-century classical auditorium and stage. It is significant in European musical history for hosting major premieres.
The interior retains a period auditorium with tiered boxes and a horseshoe-shaped seating plan that reflects late 18th-century theatre design. The theatre stages opera and drama and offers guided visits that focus on its architecture and musical history.
Opened in the late 18th century, the theatre quickly became a principal venue in Prague; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart conducted the premiere of Don Giovanni there in 1787. It has been restored and maintained as a working historic theatre since that period.
The theatre sits in Prague’s historic centre near the Old Town, within walking distance of other central cultural landmarks.
- Mozart premiere: Famous as the site of the 1787 Prague premiere of Mozart's opera Don Giovanni, conducted by the composer.
How to Get to Estates Theatre #
The Estates Theatre is in Prague 1, close to the National Theatre and the Old Town. It is a short walk from Národní třída or Karlovo náměstí metro stations (Line B) and easily reachable on foot from Prague’s central squares.
Tips for Visiting Estates Theatre #
- Book a performance in advance - the theatre's intimate size (about 900 seats historically) makes good seats scarce for popular productions.
- Arrive early to admire the auditorium's 18th‑century decoration and the stage where Mozart conducted the premiere of Don Giovanni.
- Combine a visit with a walk across the river to the National Theatre and through Prague's Old Town; the area is compact and atmospheric.
Best Time to Visit Estates Theatre #
The Estates Theatre is best visited during Prague's cultural season (autumn-spring) to catch authentic theatrical programming in its historic home.
Weather & Climate near Estates Theatre #
Estates Theatre's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (503 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
