Events

That they sit nicely on chairs at concerts? That they are not allowed to laugh and sing at them? That classical music is not for small children? But no way! This does not apply to our chamber family afternoons, intended for children aged 3–8 and their parents who have not yet forgotten how to play! Play together with the philharmonic orchestra, ask questions during the concert, sing, dance. Everything is allowed. Without barriers and inhibitions, with music among us. Ivana Švestková harp Amálie Švestková harp Marek Švestka double bass Marek Švestka jr. double bass moderated by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

After the success of the musical drama Nine Crosses, the author trio Robin Schenk, Petr Štěpán and Miroslav Ondra come with an adventurous comedy story for the whole family that takes us to the mythical north during the Viking campaigns. A story that tells with humor and perspective about themes that resonate across the centuries. Who is a real hero? What does true friendship mean? How difficult it is to be a teenager in any era! How difficult it is to find your place in society and how even harder it is not to be fooled by lies and traps. And most importantly… what about those dragon teeth on Viking helmets. The director of the new show full of adventure, humor and catchy melodies that will make viewers of all ages laugh and move, will be Petr Štěpán, an experienced author and actor of the Brno City Theatre.

Intergalactic Dream Unit is a soul & groove group.

Experience an unforgettable concert dedicated to the legendary Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, performed by the greatest tribute band — Ozzy Forever! This concert will take you into the world of iconic rock hits that shaped the era of hard rock and metal scenes. What to expect: In Prague (March 24, 2026) and in Brno (March 21, 2026), there will be performances featuring Ozzy Osbourne's greatest hits performed live. This concert is accompanied by a symphony orchestra, band and live singing, which will create a unique and intense atmosphere full of energy and emotion. The performance will be accompanied by the Czech Live Symphony Orchestra, which, together with the band and vocalist, will bring new dimensions to well-known compositions and revive legendary songs as they have never been heard before. Get ready for an evening full of hits, powerful sound and unforgettable experiences. Ozzy Forever Tribute is a tribute to one of the greatest icons in rock history, and this concert will offer you true musical ecstasy.

Od našeho vzniku v lednu 2008 děláme něco, small-BEAT, etnoBEAT nebo třeba Akustické pomezí všeho možného: prvky unplugged bigbeatu, etno, funky, folku, rocku a dance. Což, umě spřadeno do tklivě energické atmosféry, podkresluje místy vícejazyčné texty, na kterých to celé stojí. Dosud s námi rytmiku hráli bicmeni Pepa Schmied, Michal Jež, Honza Trdý, Lukáš Čech a perkusisté Pepa Fiala, Martin Tomaško, Milan Filip a jako záskok extra Honza Blahynka. Basové Linky patří kromě Martina Hajtoly a Zdeňka Jakuba také bývalým basistům Pavlovi Kociánovi a Romanovi Školníkovi.

Mat213 is a prominent figure in the domestic music scene – a rapper, producer and lyricist in one person. He made his first significant artistic breakthrough with the single 7teen, which earned him both Apollo and Vinyl awards and stirred up the waters of Czech rap. In 2023, he followed up with the album Party in Prague and a year later with the recording Nesu oheň, which he released in sold-out clubs Fuchs2 in Prague and Kabinet Múz in Brno.

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

Daddy, how is a bride sold? How did you come to know that someone would sell a bride, Hurvínek? Well, I read here: The National Theatre in Brno is performing Bedřich Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. So how is it, Daddy? Well, you know, it's just like... how should I put it to you... it's a trick to buy a bride for yourself. So now I'm a fool - is it being sold or bought? You know what, Hurvajz, take Žeryk and Mánička and we'll go to the opera, it'll be easier than explaining it to you!

O5 and Radeček are guys from Jeseníky, where they have been composing music and songs that you are sure to know for more than 25 years. Their latest song is called Hory and is dedicated to everyone who has a relationship with the mountains, just like Radeček. In addition, the guys have prepared many other activities, challenges and hikes to the mountains, mountain merch or tours through the mountains. The single Hory is one of the group's greatest successes to date, among other things, it was declared Song of the Year in the 2023 Czech Nightingale poll. In 2024, academics included the song Hory in a wider nomination for the Anděl Award in the Song of the Year category.

After the success of the musical drama Nine Crosses, the author trio Robin Schenk, Petr Štěpán and Miroslav Ondra come with an adventurous comedy story for the whole family that takes us to the mythical north during the Viking campaigns. A story that tells with humor and perspective about themes that resonate across the centuries. Who is a real hero? What does true friendship mean? How difficult it is to be a teenager in any era! How difficult it is to find your place in society and how even harder it is not to be fooled by lies and traps. And most importantly… what about those dragon teeth on Viking helmets. The director of the new show full of adventure, humor and catchy melodies that will make viewers of all ages laugh and move, will be Petr Štěpán, an experienced author and actor of the Brno City Theatre.

Julius Rodriguez showed undoubted musical talent from his early New York childhood and began playing the piano, which remains his main instrument to this day, at the age of just four. He soon became a student at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music and later at the equally renowned The Juilliard School, where he perfected both jazz and classical playing techniques, which determined him not to limit himself to just one or the other, so to speak. In addition, his loves included other genres, especially gospel and hip hop, which further enriched his eclectic approach to creation. As a teenager, he became a sought-after backing musician on the New York scene, playing alongside such names as Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove.

Henry is the recipient of several Grammy Awards, both as a member of the band Snarky Puppy and for his own work. In 2018, he launched a solo career, releasing the albums Art of Love and Something to Say, the latter of which was nominated for a Grammy in the category Best Progressive R&B Album (2022). As a guest musician, he has collaborated with, among others, Kanye West (album Donda), singer Rosalía, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen. In 2025, he won a Grammy for the album Church in the category Best Roots Gospel Album. He will perform at Groove Brno with his The Funk Apostles.

Would you also like to know what it's like to sell a bride? Smetana's The Bartered Bride is one of the iconic opera pieces, but this time we decided to bring it closer to children in particular. And because comic opera should really be fun, the members of the Janáček Opera NdB have invited the best possible guides to join them. In the new family program, the famous puppet characters Spejbl, Hurvínek and Mánička will take you directly to The Bartered Bride and the world of opera. Žeryk will also be present, as will the best musical pieces, because the popular puppets will be assisted by the soloists of the Janáček Opera NdB together with our special Smetana mini-orchestra.

After the success of the musical drama Nine Crosses, the author trio Robin Schenk, Petr Štěpán and Miroslav Ondra come with an adventurous comedy story for the whole family that takes us to the mythical north during the Viking campaigns. A story that tells with humor and perspective about themes that resonate across the centuries. Who is a real hero? What does true friendship mean? How difficult it is to be a teenager in any era! How difficult it is to find your place in society and how even harder it is not to be fooled by lies and traps. And most importantly… what about those dragon teeth on Viking helmets. The director of the new show full of adventure, humor and catchy melodies that will make viewers of all ages laugh and move, will be Petr Štěpán, an experienced author and actor of the Brno City Theatre.

Graduation concert – ARSENY MENKOV / oboe Piano collaboration: dept. as. BOHUMÍR STEHLÍK Co-performers: ALIAKSANDRA ARBUZAVA, ANHELYNA MIROSHYNA j. h. / violin, DAVID POKORNÝ / viola, ŠTĚPÁNKA ​​PLOCKOVÁ j. h. / cello

We want to play bluegrass, especially in G, fast and loud :-) We do it because we enjoy it - and there are those who say that it shows in us. The repertoire consists of melodies taken from American bluegrass and newgrass bands, but we also like to play classic country hits or songs from the repertoire of Czech rock and blues musicians.

CELLO RECITAL: VÁCLAV PETR AND DAVID MAREČEK Josef Suk: Ballade and Serenade op. 3, no. 1 and 2 for cello and piano Leoš Janáček: Fairy Tale for cello and piano Antonín Dvořák: Rondo in G minor op. 94, Serenity op. 68 no. 5 for cello and piano Claude Debussy: Sonata for cello and piano Igor Stravinsky: Italian Suite for cello and piano Václav Petr – cello David Mareček – piano

Vlasta Redl - a self-made all-rounder (composer, lyricist and singer, writer, studio player, arranger, music director and producer, participated in almost 60 albums, also an author of theater and film music) is going to celebrate her many years of concert activity on the boards that mean the world.

Marriage may seem like a comedy from another era at first glance, but it surprisingly touches on something we experience perhaps as often today as it did then: the moment when we have to decide whether to open up to another and allow ourselves something that has long been taken for granted. In an era when relationships resemble constant negotiations rather than fixed rituals, even a simple "yes" can become a small adventure — and reveal more than we expected.

Graduation concert – ALŽBĚTA HLAVICOVÁ / oboe

New Order and Joy Division, performed by bassist Peter Hook, are returning to Fleda!

November 2nd are now resonating like never before. After winning the Anděle, the band shifted their sound to modern, layered indie pop and immediately resonated with their first new material – on radio and with critics. Reviews speak of the world sound and the band's breakthrough era. The spring tour will be the first opportunity to experience this new sound live. On it, November 2nd will combine contemporary songs with a strong older rock repertoire from the Anděle-awarded album. They will appear on stage in a complete lineup: Alexandra Langošová (vocals), Roman Helcl (guitar), Jakub Vejnar (bass guitar), Roman Vícha (drums) with guest Congolese-Colombian singer Zaira. An intense concert.

Workshop for 1st – 5th grade elementary school What, but especially who, is needed to create an opera performance? And what would it be like if children became set designers, costume designers, or even an orchestra for a while? We will find out together at the workshop How to Make an Opera! So what will we experience together: Getting to know the opera genre and some opera works. We will find out who works in the opera. We will try out some professions. We will learn selected theatrical terms. We will sing.

Graduation concert – ELIŠKA MICHÁLKOVÁ / flute Piano collaboration: MgA. MARTIN NOSEK, dep. as. BOHUMÍR STEHLÍK

The catchy melodies of the promising Brno composer Robin Schenk and the powerful story of love and hate by Petr Štěpán and Miroslav Ondra will immerse you in a legend that is told not far from Brno, and whether it is true or not, we are still reminded of it by an impressive memento - nine wooden crosses near the D1 highway.

The cult folk band Nezmaři has been a fixture on our concert, club and festival stages for 45 years. The combination of their kind song message with unmistakable stage humor brings listeners a unique artistic and human experience. NEZMAřI celebrated their 45th anniversary since their founding. During their existence, they have collected all possible awards that are given in this genre. Porta, Zlatá Porta, Zlatý klíč for the best group, etc. The concert will take us back to the past, with proven hits (Ráno bylo sajtní, Bodláky ve vlasech, Písek, Musíš jít dál, Hey člověče boží) as well as songs from the current period (Kdo si zpívá, Růže, Co je dobré, Jsi svědě kolem…).

Program: Martín Palmeri – Misa a Buenos Aires (Misatango) Performers: Czech Academic Choir | Brno Czech Virtuosi Lenka Cafourková - soprano Martin Kot - accordion Jiří Hrubý - piano Conductor and choirmaster - Michal Vajda

Joint concert of Paper Dragons, Elka & Martin Kyšperský.

Graduation concert – DOMINIK HORÁČEK / trumpet Piano collaboration: dept. as. Mgr. art. TOMOKO ASAHINA, ArtD

The energy of American bluegrass. Guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin and bass blend and absorb you. This music will take you on paths that are still waiting to be discovered.

Bára Zmeková is an award-winning composer, pianist and singer with an unmistakable expression, moving in her songs with original Czech lyrics between jazz, folk, classical music and soft electronics. She is not afraid of experimenting and discovering new musical spaces and is able to captivate the listener with her unique piano playing and the depth of her lyrics. She lightens the fragility and urgency of the songs with humor and perspective, and alternates piano playing with synthesizers. Fans describe her concerts as a “soul trip” or “poetry in music”, but it has also been said: “I have never been so carried away by music.”

Ronley Teper has been an indispensable figure in the Canadian independent scene for almost twenty years. Her live performances are radical multimedia rituals in which music, performance, poetry, satire and improvisation collide without inhibitions. Each concert is an original event – ​​unpredictable, playful and disturbing, but always deeply moving.

Where did opera originate? What is a libretto? Who is a stage manager? And what does a set designer need to know? You will learn this and much more at our workshop. Participants will learn about the opera genre, the process of creating a production, the operation of the theatre and the professions that work in the theatre. It also includes a taste of opera singing. Participants will experience several activities that will give them a glimpse into the workings of an opera theatre, the opera genre and its demands. The workshop also includes a short tour of the Janáček Theatre.

We are from Bohemia and you ask if we can sing? An unknown couple from abroad arrives in a small Czech village and most of the locals watch them with distrust. Only the old teacher Benda, a music lover, opens his door to them, only to discover that the foreigners are closer to them than they might seem.

Concert of folk groups Mošny (Brno) and Jen tak tak (Jindřichův Hradec).

Animal Crackers is a band from Bratislava playing mainly alternative music with elements of experimental pop, stage music and acoustic indie. The work is characterized by poetic texts, acoustic sound and artistic overlap.

Na Mars! is melodic dance-pop-funky that captivates with Czech lyrics that will make your body, head and shoes dance.

LE PAYACO (SK) The Le Payaco group is celebrating 30 years on the music scene and will commemorate this significant anniversary with an exceptional concert tour, Le Payaco 30 roko tour. Random Choices (SK) Random Choices is a Trenčín rock band with a touch of funk and pop, known for their energetic concerts and openness to collaboration with other artists. They have performed dozens of times in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, and their songs are regularly heard on Slovak airwaves.

The band beast(s) are joining forces again and are going on a tour across the country. Energy, honest lyrics and a love of parties are what unites these two bands. There are 7 exceptional evenings coming up that will be remembered by everyone who attends them. As part of this tour, the bands will raise the bar of their audiovisual show to a new level. The highlight of the spring line will be the biggest Prague concert of bands to date at the Akropolis Palace.

The catchy melodies of the promising Brno composer Robin Schenk and the powerful story of love and hate by Petr Štěpán and Miroslav Ondra will immerse you in a legend that is told not far from Brno, and whether it is true or not, we are still reminded of it by an impressive memento - nine wooden crosses near the D1 highway.

A musical ensemble composed of young musicians with a passion for live playing and improvisation. Under the leadership of bandleader Mojmír Bártek, they perform in the rhythm of jazz, swing, Latin and jazz rock.

The composer found inspiration for the work, which premiered in 1924, during his trip to the island of Sicily, a place rich in monuments of ancient and oriental culture and early Christian art. Perhaps this is why the historical figure of King Roger II, who ruled here in the 12th century and at whose court Christian and Arab culture and philosophy intertwined, became the center of Szymanowski's opera. Likewise, thanks to the composer's fascination with antiquity and the exoticism of the Orient, elements of not only Impressionism but also Arabic music are reflected in his music.