Events

We are celebrating 140 years since the opening of the National Theatre in Brno! Tours of theatre buildings are very popular among visitors. In all buildings of the National Theatre Brno, knowledgeable guides are available to you, who will not only introduce you to their history and construction development, but will also tell you various interesting facts and tidbits that you will not just hear. You will also get to places inaccessible to ordinary spectators, such as backstage or the technical rooms of the theatre. The tour begins at the MAIN ENTRANCE to the Janáček Theatre.

Erik Satie CHAT NOIR, SPORTS ET DIVERTISSEMENTS Hana Hána, Sára Medková (CZ) Erik Satie made his living as a pianist in Parisian cabarets. He therefore also wrote a lot of practical music for this environment. His songs, which to a large extent shaped the typical Parisian atmosphere, were very popular in their time and retain their charm to this day. The program will also be complemented by a selection from the piano cycle Sports et Divertissements (Sports and Entertainments), which Satie accompanied with humorous anecdotes, which were originally intended only for players, as a kind of "conceptual pastime", since the pieces were intended for home music making. However, so that the audience does not miss Satie's amusing comments, they will be performed by singer Hana Hána.

Erik Satie PARADE, John Cage CHEAP IMITATION, MUSICIRCUS BCO, conductor Pavel Šnajdr closing reception for performers and audience An orchestral version of a unique composition by one of the greatest figures of 20th-century world music, based on the structure of Satie's enigmatic work Socrates (which Cage conceived as a kind of "cheap imitation"). The performance of this composition will be followed by a closing reception for all participants (i.e. performers and audience), which will include a performance of Musicircus, another iconic Cage project. Nothing better can be imagined at the end of the Satie year of the Exposition of New Music.

An educational concert by the Moravia Brass Band chamber ensemble popularizes brass instrument playing among young listeners.

This year's Brno Brass Fest will traditionally be opened by the resident orchestra Moravia Brass Band under the direction of Robert Kružík. This year with the program The Original - brass music in its purest form. No arrangements, no modifications. Only authentic, original compositions composed directly for brass band as the composer intended. In addition, the world premiere of compositions for brass band by Ondřej Moťka will be performed.

The first concert in the Pisárky depot, which will be transformed into a live music scene for one evening. An industrial setting, three top bands and a unique light show by Visualove. Brass Avenue will bring modern brass with incredible energy, Taste of Brass will offer jazz in original arrangements and TooT Ensemble will combine funky, pop and brass instruments into a unique musical mix.

Celebration of the historical event of Brno's noon performed by a brass quintet, which will play fanfares from the tower of the Old Town Hall at 11 a.m.

Jazz cruise on the Brno dam combined with listening to a stylish band. A Sunday afternoon in June is perfect for a trip on a steamboat, suitable of course for families with children. For listening and dancing, or just to set the right atmosphere, the traditional Dixieland Old Steamboat Jazz Band will play. For this year's event, the organizers have prepared VIP tables on the lower deck with unlimited beer and wine and a real sailor's welcome drink. Children only need to buy a child's ticket, they can join their parents in the VIP box. Further information: Dress code: sailor Unfortunately, the cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

London Brass will perform for the first time in the Czech Republic. The brass ensemble will ring out in the courtyard of Špilberk Castle at the end of Brno Brass Fest 2025.

6:30 – 8:30 At dawn At dawn, the water is at its most beautiful, the surface is calm, fishermen are waiting for their morning catches. The cool dew glistens on the grass, the day begins. Michal Bumbálek, Lukáš Rieger and Igor Dostálek. Three fishermen and Jana Janků’s harp. A peaceful morning performance on the shore of the Brno sea. 17:00 – 19:00 On the surface of the sea The sun is still high, the waves are crashing into each other, the ship is rocking and the sailors are dreaming of endless distances. Late afternoon, sunshine, pleasant sitting and fun in the middle of Brno. Summer is coming. 17:00 ON THE SPOT: summer edition – dance performance 17:30 Matylda – banda de la marina – seaside band 18:30 Summer improvisation – Pavol Seriš and Dalibor Buš 19:00 – 21:00 By the campfire Spicy snacks, tramp songs and a good time by the campfire. Everyone can help out, bring musical instruments, play and sing to their heart’s content. 19:00 Sychravo – tramp band 20:00 Sitting by the fire

The band from the folklore center of Strážnice in South Moravia has accomplished quite a lot in terms of live performances during their existence. Repeated performances at Brno's Náměstí Svobody, including the opening concert of Majáles, and full legendary Brno clubs Fléda, Metro, Melodka, Artbar, etc. Last year they released their debut single and video for the song Hello and are now preparing to record more music.

JAMU students reimagine old local Brno stories in their own image. Using today's language, a cheeky and unbridled interpretation of youth, we look back to ancient times when everything was completely different and yet a bit the same. A dynamic short story in which a multitude of characters alternate in an entertaining and dynamic interpretation by five young actors. Violin, cajon and guitar, the tempo is more than dizzying, the wilderness is exuberant. Author and director: Dodo Gombár Production design: Kateřina Vojáčková Music: collective Performers: Terezie Vosáhlová, Irena Freudenschussová, Máří- Magdalena Fotrová, Václav Holinka, Jan Augustin.

Spleen of the legendary tramp band Ozvěna - acoustically.

Dailla is a singer who sings and composes with her heart and creates with emotions. As a psychology student, she is fascinated by how people feel, think and connect – whether it is love, confusion or frustration with social expectations. “I can be bolder and freer on stage. It is my way of resisting the pressure to be perfect,” she says. In 2023, she collaborated with alternative producer Rhys Braddock, thanks to which her sound shifted towards a more experimental expression. Since 2024, she has been working with producer Marcello, a well-known name on the Czech pop scene, who helps her songs acquire a distinctive and modern sound. Her previous singles such as Middle Stone, Hide and Seek, Running Wild, Cupid or River Flow combine catchy melodies, playful arrangements and distinctive production – music that will stay in your head and you will love to dance to it.

Celebrate Janáček's 171st birthday on July 3rd on the piazzetta in front of the Janáček Theatre. Come and celebrate Leoš Janáček's birthday for the second time with us. Our famous composer will be 171 years old this year – and he deserves a real party. The afternoon will belong to our little audience with a fighting game in the park. Or you can just sit on our steps and listen to a chamber concert that will get you in the mood for the screening of Janáček's opera The Adventures of the Cunning Little Fox from the English Glyndebourne Festival, starting at 8pm. The event's partner is TIC Brno, which will prepare other events, such as a guided walk along the Janáček Trail. Admission to the entire event is free.

Elsewhere is a dynamic musical collective, based in the Vysočina / Brno region. They blend genres and create a kaleidoscopic experience, rooted in improvisation and collective emotions. Their music defies categorization and effortlessly combines elements of indie, pop, alternative and jazz. The band consists of Jiří Šefl (guitar and vocals), Sára Suková (keyboards and vocals), Lenka Titzová (drums, percussion and vocals) and Jakub Mička (bass and synthesizer). Their diverse musical experiences and knowledge allow them to create soundscapes that are both sophisticated and spontaneous, embodying the essence of their artistic exploration. The connection and chemistry began to manifest in the improvisation that refined their style and led to the creation of music that resonates with the shared experiences of those who feel “outside” in this chaotic world. Join us on a journey beyond the ordinary: Let yourself be guided by “Elsewhere!”

A Brno group of suburban cowboys playing atmospheric country music and commenting with distinctive humor on the reliability of metaphorical horses and the whims of Sheriff Všehomír.

The first day of the Groove Brno open air festival will feature: The People

The Stylists

Giacomo

Turra Vincen

García Cosmo KleinDE & The Campers

Cory Wong

Big Funk Brass

The second day of the Groove Brno festival will feature: IKON

Jaga Jazzist

Tamara Kramar

B-Side Band

Jana Kirschner

Candy DulferNL & Shelby J

Barbora Poláková

Dirty Loops Harafica

Dan Bárta, an eleven-time winner of the Anděl Award in the categories Singer of the Year and Singer of the Quarter Century, became widely known in the 1990s with the band Alice and his performance in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. He also became an integral part of the cult J.A.R. His broad musical outlook was used from the danceable Sexy Dancers to popular songs from films (including Snowboarders, Rafťáci, Horem pádem) to jazz associated with, for example, the Robert Balzar trio. He left his distinctive mark on a number of other domestic musical projects and also performed with the greats of the world music scene (for example, with the phenomenal singer Bobby McFerrin or with Sting's court guitarist Dominik Miller).

The band Žalman & Spol will start another music season in 2022 with a new selection album, which will feature twenty of the most popular songs chosen by the fans themselves and the band decided to re-record them in the current lineup. Žalman has been active on the music scene since 1968, first in the group Minnesengři, and later in 1982 he founded his own band Žalman & Spol., which has been touring continuously in various forms to the present day. The last line-up change took place in February 2017, and his current bandmates are singer Michaela Hálková, guitarist Petr Havrda and bassist Petr Novotný (the latter since 1994).

Rangers - Plavci plays with: Miroslav Řihošek, Maxmilian Presser, Iva Hajnová, Karel Macálka, František “Goliš” Drápal.

Folk Team was formed in 1974. Until 1989 it was mainly a club band, playing folk. After 1989 it gradually electrified and plays folk rock. The backbone of the band is: Roman Venclovský - vocals, guitar, Ivan Huvar - vocals, guitar, lyricist, Pavel Kopřiva - violin. In recent years, the following have also played in the band: Roman Jež - keyboards, Dalibor Dunovský - bass guitar, Pavel Bříza - drums, Vratislav Lukáš - cello.

The band Druhá tráva was founded in 1991 by Robert Křesťan and Luboš Malina after their departure from Poutníky. Druhá tráva is characterized by two distinct features - the exceptional authorial and interpretative talent of the singer, lyricist and translator Robert Křesťan and the extraordinary instrumental prowess of the other members of the band. From its inception, the band Druhá tráva has been ranked among the top on the folk & country scene, not only in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Although it is often referred to as bluegrass, it has been mixing multiple styles since its inception. Bluegrass refers rather to the previous engagement of several members of the band with Poutníky from Brno.

Vladimír Mišík founded the band Etc… in 1974. Despite many personnel changes and a two-year ban on activities in the 1980s, the band Etc… continues to record albums and perform to this day. A significant moment was when they played as the opening act for The Rolling Stones at Prague's Strahov on August 18, 1990. By 2013, Vladimír Mišík & Etc… had released 12 regular albums and several other compilations.

Tapeheads is a band based on the work of musicians who defined the foundations of rock and pop from the 60s to the present. At their concerts you can enjoy interpretations of songs by The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, Prince and many others. In addition, the band has been dedicated to its own work in recent years, in which it continues the sound of classic Rock, R’n’B, Soul and Funk.

Rio de Janeiro, 1970s. Against the backdrop of a growing military dictatorship, the Paiva family leads an idyllic life. One day, however, repression irreversibly affects their family, and Eunice is forced to seek a new future for herself and her children. A heartbreaking story, based on the memoirs of Marcelo Rubens Paiva, which earned him three Oscar nominations, including one for Best International Feature Film.

When virtuoso guitar playing meets a hypnotic voice and rhythmic experimentation, the magic of Badi Assad is created. This utterly enchanting Brazilian musician fuses jazz, world music and classical into a unique sound that will absolutely captivate you.

Experience the carnival parade of Brasil Fest Brno like never before! Reserve your seat in the stands and ensure the full experience of the largest carnival parade in Central Europe with a guarantee of an unobstructed view and the best photos and videos from close range. Drummers, dancers, bands, stilt walkers, floats, samba, colors, energy and many other surprises at your fingertips.

The legend of the Rio Carnival, the voice of Monobloco and an explosive show full of rhythm and energy. Get ready to dance, sing and experience Brazilian passion like never before! Fabio Allman joins forces with the European band Banda Berimbau to bring together a colorful mix of samba, carnival hits and well-known melodies.

Solo concert by Vojtěch Dyk with live piano accompaniment. With a repertoire of original songs, covers, Czech and foreign, pop, chanson, musical, but also classical genres. Piano accompaniment by Jan Maxián.