Jazz

Cimbalom party in the Monastery Wine Bar. Come and chase away the gloom from the winter darkness and warm your bones from the cold weather! Admission is voluntary.

On Thursday, January 15th, a jazz concert awaits you at the Travelers' Club from 7:00 PM. Jan Vencl and friends will perform. Come sit down, enjoy Indian-Lebanese cuisine, and spend the evening in a pleasant environment!

ARSENY MENKOV / oboe Piano collaboration: dept. as. BOHUMÍR STEHLÍK Participants: ALIAKSANDRA ARBUZAVA, ANHELYNA MIROSHYNA j. h. / violin, DAVID POKORNÝ / viola, ŠTĚPÁNKA ​​PLOCKOVÁ j. h. / cello Program: Robert Schumann: Adagio and Allegro, op. 70; Clara Schumann: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, op. 22 (transcription for oboe); Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Oboe and Piano; Alessandro Marcello: Concerto in D minor for oboe and string orchestra; Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Violin, Oboe, String Orchestra and Basso continuo in C minor, BWV 1060R.

Chanson, punk, film noir, cabaret, klezmer, Bohumil Hrabal, Sylvia Plath, but above all the strong songwriting statement of the fateful woman Jana Tóthová. Live concerts of the Bratislava cult band TORNÁDO LUE are extraordinarily expressive, full of colors, moods and atmosphere. “It started a long time ago. It is a strange world in which we live. Hellish beasts, demons and ghosts, great trolls and other creatures with hot blood and bestial faces. You can often hear their howls, which sound like a mysterious and melancholic song.” The magic of Tornádo Lue is still working. In 2023, after a long twenty years of waiting, the band released their next regular album Oči slnka with ten new recordings that map the current stage of the band's development.

Tomáš "Ochma" Procházka (lyrics, vocals) Ondra Forman (guitar) Petr Kusý (guitar)

FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY Calm Sea and Happy Sailing, Overture Op. 27 Hebrides, Overture Op. 26 VÍTĚZSLAV NOVÁK Storm, Sea Fantasy for Large Orchestra, Solo Voices and Mixed Choir on the Poem of the Same Name by Svatopluk Čech Op. 42 Adriana Banásová soprano Tamara Morozová soprano Jaroslav Březina tenor Tadeáš Hoza bass-baritone David Szendiuch bass Jan Šťáva bass Slovak Philharmonic Choir Choirmaster Jan Rozehnal Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Robert Kružík

Who doesn't know Figaro, the barber who not only gives you a beautiful haircut, but also willingly helps you with love troubles. Enjoy Rossini's brilliant melodies in a classic production in the style of commedia dell'arte directly from the Italian team. The young Count Almaviva has fallen in love with the beautiful girl Rosina and wants to marry her. But the older doctor Bartolo, who is Rosina's guardian, is also interested in her and especially her dowry. Fortunately, Almaviva's old acquaintance - the barber Figaro - appears on the scene. He is always ready with some little intrigue or disguise and, after a series of crazy situations, he finally wins the hand of his beloved for Almaviva. Who would have expected that one of the most famous and popular operas in the world would enter the stage amid a major scandal. The audience's boos, a black cat on stage, an out-of-tune guitar. Whatever could go wrong, did go wrong, but nothing could take away the beauty of Rossini's sparkling melodies and the wit of the brilliant libretto. And so, even today, theatergoers can expect virtuoso singing performances and melodies that will have you humming on the way home.

ELKO is a young pop-rap artist from Brno. For the first time you can look forward to a show with a live band. And there will be great guests. SUPPORT: cllein

JAKUB HLADIL / French Horn Piano collaboration: doc. JANA GOLIÁŠOVÁ Co-performers: ARSENII KHARKIVSKYI j. h. / French Horn Program: Georg Philipp Telemann: Concerto for French Horn, Strings and Basso Continuo in D major, TWV 51:8; Franz Strauss: Nocturne, Op. 7, Concerto for French Horn and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 8; Paul Hindemith: Sonata for French Horn and Piano 1943.

Popular folk rock at Leitnerka - after almost a year's hiatus, you will hear old hits and new folk rock songs.

Brno lineup at the Jazz bar at the Smoking Rabbit.

BOUND TO BREAK (alternative metal, Brandýs nad Labem) This foursome is taking the stage by storm, as evidenced by packed clubs across the country, crowds of fans in their merch, and thousands of streams. Their music combines hardness, emotion, rawness, and melody - all with their own unique twist.

BITE THE SUN (alternative metalcore, Brno) The band, made up of experienced musicians, will bring their mix of melodies, atmosphere, and hard riffs. You can look forward to an audiovisual experience enhanced by cinematic video projection. "Drop tunings, not bombs," is the motto of Bite The Sun.

CRANIAL VOID (death metal/deathcore, Bratislava) Their extreme metal finest is coming from Slovakia. Cranial Void will knock people out on their asses both at the concert and on the record. Expect technical outbursts, blastbeats, inhuman screams, and maybe even some new songs that the band is currently working on.

Metallica Revival Litovel is one of the most sought-after Czech revivals of the legendary American thrash metal band Metallica. Our concerts bring an authentic experience - the setlists are composed of current concert songs by the real Metallica and the show is precisely rehearsed, with an emphasis on perfect sound and visual interpretation. The repertoire includes everything - from the biggest hits like Master of Puppets, Enter Sandman or Nothing Else Matters, through rarer pieces like King Nothing or The Day That Never Comes, to the latest from the latest album ’72 Seasons’. Each concert is a real thrash metal experience for true fans. The band has been on the scene for more than 10 years and has played hundreds of concerts - in clubs, festivals, city celebrations and private celebrations throughout the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany.

Experience the unique and best music from the films Dune, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar and many other top film works in a fascinating concert with the film orchestra, choir, guest soloists, a special guest from the films and selected film clips! Immerse yourself in the musical world of Hans Zimmer!

After the New Year, the new queer music and performance series Open Closet returns to Fraktal! The evening will kick off with a breathtaking drag show by Polish icon Mona Lizak, which will take your breath away. Then the DJ team from EERIE – jardabpm & ZiZi will take over and make sure you leave the club until dawn.

After a while, here is another event from the Tekno Fusion series, organized for the third time by Raketamin Sound System and O.T.A. Productions. This time, the Brno sound system Sektor23 Sound is also participating in the Fusion. In the ARTBAR club space, a large wall of Sektor and Rakeťák will be erected on the main stage, and in the back hall, the complete professional sound of the O.T.A. Productions project will be booming.

Two worldviews, one border between them – one embodies reason and light, the other is elemental, dark and irrational. One night, a charismatic shepherd arrives at the Christian court of King Roger, disrupting the established order of Christian values ​​and worldview. Does his teaching bring joy and goodness or only destruction and chaos? The opera King Roger by Polish composer Karol Szymanowski does not offer a clear answer; he himself described it as a mystery whose theme is man’s self-knowledge, his sexuality and spirituality.

SNĚŤ – The dirty old school death metal of the band Sněť is influenced by Autopsy, Carcass or Undergang. The album Mokvání v okovech brought the band world fame, and Sněť became one of the leading names in the renaissance of archaic death metal. LAHAR – Lahar’s latest album Stínání hlav is an incredible ride from start to finish. A thrash crossover that never lets up for a moment. KANDAR – Kandar presents unique world-class horror grindcore, which they sealed with the still current album Síla imaginace. TAEDIFER – In the new band Taedifer we will meet familiar faces from bands such as Gutalax, Locomotive or Dark Angels and we will hear the classic HM2 sound in the spirit of Swedish death metal. TEMORA – Temora have only been on the scene for a short time, but they have quickly managed to capture the attention with their putrid death metal.

Ball of the Slovak Circle in Brno. The brass band Mladá Trboušanka, the dulcimer band Hrom from Veselí nad Moravou and the dulcimer band of the Slovak Circle in Brno will play for listening and dancing. You can also look forward to a performance by the folklore ensemble Spinek from Vnorov.

Jan Smigmator 40 – Mr. Swing Tour 2026 On the occasion of his 40th birthday, singer Jan Smigmator will embark on a major tour across the Czech Republic in 2026, which he will start in one of his most favorite concert halls, the acoustically perfect Sono music club in Brno. The aptly named Mr. Swing Tour 2026 will start on his birthday, January 17, with a concert to which he has invited several exclusive foreign guests. Accompanied by his band, consisting of the top Czech jazz musicians, he will sing both time-tested hits from the great American songbook, as well as his own songs and several absolute new songs. Only in Brno will there be a series of unique duets with guests and an official birthday afterparty with the birthday boy, all musicians and VIP guests. A limited number of tickets for the afterparty will go on sale a month before the concert, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The names of the exclusive guests of the birthday concert will be gradually revealed throughout 2025.

The story of visionary creativity that changed the way women dress. Coco Chanel as fearlessness, ferocity and risk, as well as taste, philosophy and brand. A contemporary ballet by Mário Radačovský about a woman who fundamentally influenced the world of fashion. The second, spring premiere of the 2023/2024 season, completes the ten-year tenure of artistic director Mário Radačovský at the head of the NdB Ballet company. As a choreographer, he has in the past enjoyed working on full-length titles inspired by the life and work of great figures in human cultural history. We can recall the titles of the ballets Warhol, Beethoven, Michelangelo.

The Great Cimbalom Music of Brno Wallachian Region bids farewell to the ensemble and invites you to the final concert. The Small Music, Muzička and the 4th Dance Group of Brno Wallachian Region will also perform. The concert will be followed by a discussion at the cimbalom.

HEIDENFEST - a completely unique and unforgettable tour, the biggest in the ranks of pagan and Viking metal, returns in 2026! With a horde of famous names, in joyful madness and with the best metal anthems, it arrives on January 18, 2026 at the Sono Center in Brno!

All tempo dance hall in Kryt 10-Z. Throughout the evening you can dance all your favorite dances: lindy hop, balboa, shag, blues and charleston.

TIMEA - Characterized by her undeniable sincerity and emotion in her live sets, she is a performer who needs to be not only heard, but also experienced. Brazey's music combines elements of singer-songwriting with jazz tones and a touch of alternative pop. Soft, melancholic, yet playful guitar melodies take the listener on a journey through a warm and pleasant soundscape.

Mark Guiliana drums, percussion One of the most prominent cross-genre drummers of our time has a portfolio that anyone could envy. His services have been used by, among others, Avishai Cohen, Brad Mehldau, St. Vincent, David Bowie, Meshell Ndegeocello, Gretchen Parlato, Lionel Loueke and Tigran Hamasyan. But he also has his own solo career and will come to Brno as its protagonist. Mark Guiliana was born in 1980 in New Jersey and attended William Paterson University, where he graduated in jazz in 2003. However, he has a cross-genre, rather conceptual approach to the instrument, thanks to which he was able to create the electric duo Mehliana with Brad Mehldau, who plays synthesizers. Probably Guiliana's most famous work is the album Blackstar, the last work of one of the greatest geniuses of popular music, David Bowie. His playing style is truly "wide-ranging", he has perfectly mastered acoustic jazz playing, he can add rock or funk intensity and directness to his playing, as well as play with the colors of electronic instruments and unusual rhythms typical of progressive and avant-garde music.

A rap musical by DF students based on songs from the album of the same name by the Shizzle Orchestra group.

HELENA ŠKÁROVÁ Piano collaboration: doc. ŠÁRKA KRÁLOVÁ Co-performers: BARBORA PETRUNIAKOVÁ, KATEŘINA ŠKÁROVÁ j. h. / vocals Program: Ilja Hurník: Flowers (song cycle) – selection; Johann Sebastian Bach: Cantata Weichtet nur betrübte Schatten – aria and recitative “Die Welt ist wieder neu”; George Frideric Handel: Agrippina, HWV 6 – Poppaea’s aria “È un foco quel d’amore”; Pierre Alexandre Monsigny: Opera Le Roi et le Fermier (The King and the Farmer) – arietta “Il regardait mon bouquet; Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio – Marzellina’s aria “O war' ich schon mit dir vereint”; Carl Maria von Weber: Opera Der Freischütz (The Archer) – duet of Anička and Agáta “Schelm! Halt fest!”; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro – Marcellina and Susanna's duet "Via resti servita".

Guitarist Tom Brooke and drummer Tuomas Kainulainen, the duo of NYOS, are known for their immersive and often physically demanding live performances. The duo has carved out a niche for themselves in the European experimental and post-rock scene with their polyrhythmic complexity and hypnotic layering. They have toured extensively during their first decade, supporting acts such as Zeal & Ardor, Esben and the Witch and The Comet Is Coming, as well as festivals such as Sideways Festival in Helsinki, Fekete Zaj in Hungary and Pelagic Fest in the Netherlands. “The new record is more ambitious in its soundscapes and song compositions,” says guitarist Tom Brooke of their new album Growl. NYOS naturally embrace a denser, more textured sound with an emphasis on atmosphere and tension.

Music Lab pilot project.

At the concert "Rock Ballads by Candlelight" you will have a unique opportunity to relive the most beautiful and significant moments of your life. Favorite melodies will remind you of precious moments of the past, while the magical atmosphere of candles will create a unique experience full of emotions. A musical journey through the eras of rock music awaits you - from the legendary Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, through cult bands such as Metallica, Nirvana, Depeche Mode, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, RHCP, Rammstein, to modern stars Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, System of a Down and Måneskin. During this concert, your favorite songs will be heard in original acoustic arrangements that will reveal new musical layers and deeper emotions. Vocals, acoustic guitars, piano and string quartet will create a unique atmosphere that will allow you to perceive rock ballads in a previously unknown form.

A rap musical by DF students based on songs from the album of the same name by the Shizzle Orchestra group.

DALIBOR SPILKA / clarinet Piano collaboration: doc. JANA GOLIÁŠOVÁ Co-performers: KATARÍNA KOŽÚRIKOVÁ j. h. / violin, LINDA COGANOVÁ /piano Program: Johannes Brahms: Sonata for clarinet and piano in E flat major, op. 120, no. 2; Jean Françaix: Tema con variazioni for clarinet and piano; Igor Stravinsky: Three pieces for solo clarinet; Francis Poulenc: Sonata for clarinet and piano; Waldemar von Baussnern: Serenade for violin, clarinet and piano.

A loose group of musicians who are happy to play anything. The main part of the repertoire consists of folk and country music, but we also like to delve into folk songs, swing or jazz. The more daring ones also try classical music.

QUEENSHOW, a unique tribute band dedicated to the legendary British band QUEEN, is returning to Czech stages after a successful concert at the Freddie Celebration Days festival in Montreux, Switzerland. In May 2025, fans can look forward to a performance in Jihlava, where the band will present a program full of QUEEN's greatest hits. The concert setlist includes iconic songs such as "We Will Rock You", "I Want to Break Free", "Radio Ga Ga" and the unforgettable "Bohemian Rhapsody". QUEENSHOW is proud to be the only tribute band in the world to use period instruments or even the same instruments that the original QUEEN had at their concerts. This authentic reproduction of the band's music and spirit, as well as Freddie Mercury's personality, ranks it among the best tribute bands in Europe. Since 2024, QUEENSHOW has been joined by Italian musician Marco Giuseppe Di Marco, known for his brilliant guitar playing technique, which is inspired by the unforgettable style of Brian May.

The band Realita is coming to Brno for the first time with their own concert at the Kabinet MÚZ club. An evening full of popular songs in a unique atmosphere and great energy for everyone who wants to experience the band Realita live. Special guest KETTIE.

VÁCLAV MARTINEC, ANITA GARDLÍKOVÁ / trumpet Piano collaboration: dept. as. Mgr. art. TOMOKO ASAHINA, ArtD. Program: Tomaso Albinoni: Trumpet Concerto in B flat major, op. 7 No. 3 (original version for oboe); Paul Hindemith: Sonata for trumpet and piano; Thorvald Hansen: Konzert Walzer; Joseph Haydn: Concerto for trumpet and orchestra in E flat major; Zdeněk Křížek: Concerto for trumpet and orchestra; Georg Friedrich Händel: Aria con Variazioni.

LUKÁŠ ŽUFÁNEK / cello Piano collaboration: doc. RENATA LICHNOVSKÁ Co-performer: ŠTĚPÁNKA ​​PLOCKOVÁ j. h. / cello Program: Gabriel Fauré: Élégie, op. 24; Fryderyk Chopin: Sonata for cello and piano in G minor, op. 65; Giovanni Sollima: Violoncelles, Vibrez!; Joseph Haydn: Concerto for cello and orchestra in C major, Hob. VIIb/1.

IMT Smile will light up Brno — an extraordinary start to 2026! Get ready for a unique winter concert full of Slovak hits, strong energy and a great atmosphere. On January 22, 2026, IMT Smile will start its concert tour at the legendary Sono Center – and you definitely shouldn't miss it!

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.

Rufus Miller is a London-based singer, guitarist and songwriter who brings raw psych-alt-rock with an intense grunge energy to the stage. His power trio consists of Rufus Miller (guitar, vocals), Andy Thompson (bass) and Bob Kessels (drums). Rufus is the son of Dominic Miller, the famous guitarist for Sting. During the six years he played in his band, he gained valuable stage experience, which he now transforms into his own original work and captivating concerts. His performances begin softly and gradually build to a finale full of energy and emotion. Rufus Miller's music is both intimate and raw - "on-stage therapy" that draws the listener into the depths of the moment. For fans of Nirvana or Pearl Jam, Rufus Miller represents an authentic experience: urgent, truthful and completely uncompromising.

With this tour, the band will definitively put an end to the first 30 years of their presence on the music scene! A unique 90-minute program awaits you, during which rare songs such as: Dejavu, Pomozte mi se mnou, Ruleta and other selected songs from all the band's albums will be played.