Dance
Barbara Maria Willi presents: COMPOSING CARTOGRAPHER OF MORAVIA
Imagine Baroque Manětín in its heyday: in the fairytale courtyard, music flows from the windows of the castle hall not only during celebrations, but often on weekdays as well, thanks to the exceptional local bandmaster. He was Mauritius Vogt (1669—1730), a fascinating composer and a man of many other talents — surveyor, cartographer and historian. Josef Antonín Plánický also worked with him in Manětín, and they were only a short distance away from Dobřany to the famous Jan Josef Ignác Brentner. We cordially invite you to a musical walk through West Bohemian Baroque! Program: MAURITIUS VOGT, JOSEF ANTONÍN PLÁNICKÝ, JAN JOSEF IGNÁC BRENTNER
Longital (SK)
The mainstays of the Czech-Slovak alternative scene, the playful and constantly experimenting Longital, come to present their fourteenth studio album, Krajina běží dol světní břehem (Slunce Records). The new album brings an intimate and experimental sound journey - from acoustic instruments to electronic layers to a unique voice. The lyrics open up space for inner questions of being, joy and transience, and the album is an invitation to stop, listen undisturbed and return to what is essential. For 25 years, Longital has been known for their original combination of poetic lyrics, Shinya's charismatic singing, string bass lines and Dan Salontay's inimitable guitar. The duo has performed on world stages from Europe to the USA and Canada, SXSW in Austin and toured with the Irish The Frames and the Oscar-winning project The Swell Season by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová.
Café open mic
A concert of musicians across genres and original works. 19:00 Sangrina and others
Graduation concert
Graduation concert – LENKA UHROVÁ / violin Piano collaboration: adb. as. MgA. LIBUŠE PANČOCHOVÁ
With an energetic club show that encourages dancing, she will set off on a journey to 6 Slovak and 4 Czech cities to get as close as possible to fans who find summer festival hour-long concerts insufficient. Come see POLEMIC up close. Enjoy a pumped-up club program with songs that she plays only exceptionally and let yourself dance to a fair dose of SKA and REGGAE.
Xavier Baumaxa
Xavier Baumaxa, real name Lubomír Tichý, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist originally from Litvínov, currently living in Malhostice in the Teplice region. His style is based on wordplay, parodies of various musical styles and singers, and pop culture references; he defines his playing style as acoustic crossover.
LENKA V DAVU | monjur
LENKA IN THE CROWD The endless conflict between steak and tofu uncompromisingly and clearly divides the roles in the musical universe of the band originally founded by two diametrically different personalities of the opposite sex, the same sign, with the same sense of humor and the same therapist. monjur a Brno-Slovak duo producing multi-frequency sounds and moods. Monika shares musical introspection with her singing, lyrics and cello, to which Juraj adds keyboards and synths. Their music is playful, but it can also touch deep places.
The Marriage of Figaro
After the successful production of Handel's Alcina, director Jiří Heřman and I will set out to discover the beauties of Mozart's music and his opera, which enjoys unwavering popularity all over the world. And it is no wonder, because The Marriage of Figaro, in addition to brilliant and sparkling music that will sweep you away with its unceasing flow similar to a mountain stream, also boasts an almost dramatic libretto. And how could it not, when the basis for Da Ponte was the play of the same name by the outstanding French playwright Pierre de Beaumarchais.
Melodka Opening party
Melodka music club is opening at a new address – on Střelák in Pisárky.
During the Opening Party, the following will perform:
ARCH OF HELL
SEVERALS
EPONINE
FROM INSIGHT
SEEING THINGS
AT THE ORGAN CHRISTIAN SCHMITT
BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ Sinfonietta La Jolla H 328 FRANCIS POULENC Concerto in G minor for organ, strings and timpani FP 93 JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 86 in D major Hob. I:86 Christian Schmitt organ Maki Namekawa piano (Martinů) Brno Philharmonic conductor Dennis Russell Davies
Jan Spálený
Music director, dramaturge, nighttime storyteller of radio fairy tales – the father of Czech blues was born on December 4, 1942 in Královské Vinohrady as the firstborn of very young musically inclined parents. In childhood, he played the violin poorly and unmotivatedly. After a period of adolescence, Dixieland appeared, the first gateway to the world of jazz, and improvisation. However, he mainly encountered the beloved wind instruments throughout his life. After graduating from high school at the age of eleven, he worked as a digger in the courtyard party at the Rudý Letov factory. He studied at the Prague Conservatory from 1964 to 1968. He played the trombone, tuba, and baritone saxophone alternately, and in his fifty-sixth year he began learning to play the cornet. Over the years he played Dixieland, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, with his brother Petr they had the bands Hipps and Apollobeat, he guested in pop bands and music, which is mostly called classical. Since 1984 he has lived ASPM and for ASPM. All his life he has been composing, writing lyrics, arranging, provoking...
GOTHIC FESTIVAL BRNO - day 1
Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave
... and many more ...
Tata Bojs prove live that their typical play with sound and words never gets old. From the Futuretra era to the experiments from the Nanoalbum to contemporary things – everything fits together with an ease that only they can. The concert is full of clever details, electronic energy and humor that has accompanied the band since Biorhythm. Tata Bojs create an atmosphere where nostalgia meets new energy and where each song gets a second life. An evening that will remind you why they are among the most original bands in our country.
A group of mature musicians from Valašské Meziříčí, playing their own work with Czech lyrics, intertwining through Rock, Boogie, Blues, Jazz presented with our sound. The lyrics largely correspond to real stories presented in the poems of "Honza Vytlačila" presented in an elevated musical form.
Josefina Dusk | Johuš Matuš
Josefina Dusk Transforms feelings of anxiety, panic and l'appel du vide into playfully dystopian, dense, techno pop with a manic fairy energy. Also suitable for damp cave parties and baroque stages. Josefina Dusk creates cheeky sci-fi fetish synth pop that contemplates the beauty and terror of existence itself. Josefina Dušková began creating music primarily out of a desire to perform — which is evident not only in her energetic concert show full of striking costumes, makeup and dance, but also in the music itself. She began composing in London, where she spent three years after graduating. However, during the pandemic, she returned to her native Tábor, where she took care of animals and neighbors, planted trees and at the same time devoted herself fully to creating experimental electronics. As a trained actress, she likes to play with words and often sings in a made-up language. Johuš Matuš Johana Novotná is a versatile audiovisual artist and musician, she studied photography at FAMU and multimedia at AVU. She collaborated on music videos for Ventolin (Disco Science) or Midi Lidi (Prosím kam), Koňe a Prase (Stěhovák). She composes film music, shoots her own films. She describes her electronic songwriting genre as “rural pop”. She has performed with Midi Lidi, Bert & Friends, toured with Ventolin, and has also played a number of solo concerts. In 2016, she released her debut album Rural pop (2016), followed by the album Čus držky (2019), the singles Myšš (2021), Zpívají (2022, feat. Albert Romanutti / Bert & Friends) and in 2025, her latest album V strašidilenný kaši (2025). Her poetics, sense of humor and irony, work with visuals, DIY approach and undisguised outsiderism place her very close to artists such as Ventolin, Midi Lidi, Bert & Friends, Čoko Voko or DVA.
FEJKÁ (DE) + MUDAKI + PDCH
German house artist Fejká will bring a special set played in the audience to Fléda. Support will be provided by MUDAKI and PDCH!
brut.ALL #05 w/ FELICIE (FR)
brut.ALL no. 05 French techno queen FELICIE is heading to the fifth installment of the brut.ALL party! This lady has earned respect across the European and global techno scene with her uncompromising style.
St. Patrick's Day / dancing and live music
St. Patrick's Day celebration! As every year, we will have a dance party, live Irish music and dance performances!
AQUA ET VINO ET SPIRIT
PROGRAM Lukáš Hurník: cantata for choir Aqua et vino, Epopej (world premiere); Heinrich Schütz: Selig sind die Toten; Thomas Tallis: If you love me, etc. The concert will offer the audience interesting pieces combining contemporary work with old masters. The cantata "Epopej" by Lukáš Hurník will be performed, which was composed specifically for the SILENTIUM! ensemble.
Marcel Riesco (USA)
Rockabilly & Rock’n’Roll from the cradle of American music. Marcel Riesco has a voice reminiscent of a young Roy Orbison and brings the raw energy and elegance of classic rock’n’roll. Ray Allen Band (DE) Authentic rock’n’roll quartet in the style of the 50s. Clean sound, precise drive and energy that will make you move your body.
GOTHIC FESTIVAL BRNO - day 2
Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave
... and many more ...
GROOVE BRNO: Vincen García (ES)
VINCEN GARCÍA (ES) — the return of the bassist to Groove Brno Spanish bassist Vincen García returns to Groove Brno after a successful debut. His performance at the 2025 summer open-air edition was one of the moments that was talked about not only among musicians, but also among fans for a long time. Those who were present know: energy, drive, absolute groove — none of this can be mistaken. And those who were not there now have the ideal chance to catch up on what they missed. García is one of the prominent figures of the current European bass generation. His music combines funk, fusion, jazz and hip-hop, with each note having his characteristic signature — technically precise, rhythmically playful, sonically distinctive. His work is based on improvisation, the energy of the moment and complex arrangements that can draw the audience in and not let go.
The Bartenders
"The Bartenders" can refer to a popular Polish ska, jazz, and reggae band known for their 60s/70s Jamaican music style.
Heaven Shall Burn
German metal-core masters HEAVEN SHALL BURN released their new album “Heimat” at the end of June, which they were unable to present in Pilsen at this year’s METALFEST due to the singer’s unexpected health problems. Now the band announces their spring European tour for this new album called “Heimat Over Europe 2026” which will also stop in the Czech Republic! It will be on March 15, 2026 at the Sono Center in Brno! On this album, the band remains true to their characteristic blend of melodic death metal and hardcore in a classically wild and strongly emotionally impressive show! The band, known for their technical precision and strong, very personal, socio-political lyrics, brings an album about spiritual home as something that shapes and influences our thoughts and actions. The lyrics reflect social resilience, oppression and the desire for justice for all. The intensity of the band live is so energetic and ferocious that it directly encourages many moshpits!
Vladimír II
An artist's look into history and into his own inner self. He explores the boundary between reality and personal memory – the image we create of ourselves. Vladimír returns to specific life situations, to moments of solitude, joy and excessive expectations. It is about finding balance with the world, with others and with oneself, about the ability to adapt and cope with both the past and the present.
GOTHIC FESTIVAL BRNO - day 3
Gothic Festival Brno ‘26:
THE DEVIL & THE UNIVERSE (AT) - ghost wave / dark ambient
Hysteric Helen (SK) - gothic / post-punk
Overcast Rain (LV) - melodic symphonic metal
Terminal State - Electro (SK) - electro
Grandemonium (CZ) - dark electro / cyber goth
CosmoBrigade (CZ) - post-punk / dark wave
... and many more ...
Graduation concert
Graduation concert - ŠTEFAN GAZDÍK / guitar Co-performer: DAVYD BAHDASARIAN / guitar
Vladimír Maňas: Easter Festival of Sacred Music
The 33rd year of the festival is built on the tension between the constancy of spiritual tradition and joy as one of its central messages. The spiritual poetry of the Psalms sounds here as a timeless source of hope and inner light. Vladimír Maňas will offer a dramaturgical perspective on the concept of this year's edition and the wider context of the festival within the Easter tradition.
Graduation concert
Graduation concert – MICHAEL DZIEŽA / trombone Piano collaboration: doc. JANA RYŠÁNKOVÁROCK: MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT
"ROCK – Candlelight Music – the greatest hits in a new light Experience a unique concert where the light of hundreds of candles meets the music of cult hits by the Eagles, Deep Purple, AC/DC, Scorpions, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Rolling Stones and other rock legends. Cult hits will be heard in a chamber performance of acoustic guitars, piano and strings from the workshop of top musicians, known from successful concert projects such as Rockové Balady při Svíčkách or Rammstein Symfonicky. From Hotel California, via Highway to Hell to Smoke on the Water – an evening full of music that you know word for word. Reserve seats for yourself and your loved ones and let yourself be absorbed by the magic of candlelight and timeless hits."
daltonists
daltonists je experimentální trio [žánr: leftfield jam], jehož název odkazuje na barvoslepost, vrozenou vadu zraku. Handicap lidské přirozenosti se stal pro kapelu idee fixe, hlavní inspirací a motivací pro tvorbu. Hudebníci kombinují barvy současného jazzu, afrobeatu, dubu, africké a klubové hudby.
Workshops for schools: How to do ballet
Take a look into the world of ballet with us! The ballet teaching team has prepared four workshop options for you, which offer participants a playful and experiential way to take a look into the world of ballet art. The workshop is adapted for kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools and grammar schools. Contact us and choose which type of workshop you are interested in. Workshop types: How to do ballet How to do ballet MOVEMENT How to do ballet ARTISTIC How to do ballet MUSICALLY
Karel Plocek: A beautiful encounter not only with music
A program dedicated to the music of classicism and this year's anniversaries: Pavel Vranický (1756–1808), Antonín Vranický (1761–1820) and František Vincenc Kramář–Krommer (1759–1831). The meeting will also commemorate the anniversary of the life of Karel Plock, whose interpretative and publishing activities are closely connected with the music of these composers; he has been dedicated to it for a long time as part of joint projects with the Stamic Quartet (2008–2025). Pavel Fajtl, Martin Jakubíček and Duo Lyriko will perform as guests.
ZZ Top Experience: Fuzz Top
The French band Fuzz Top was founded in 2010 and interprets the work of the southern legend ZZ Top (Heuston, Texas, USA). ZZ Top founded and defined the southern style of rock based on Texas blues. According to experts, Fuzz Top is the most faithful copy of ZZ Top today and they perform in large halls all over the world. The band's style is faithful to the original songs, rhythm and solo guitar riffs are reproduced to the note, the repertoire consists of ZZ Top's greatest hits from 1969 to the present. The musicians use keyboard sequences as on the original for songs from 1979 to 1990. The band members are indistinguishable from ZZ Top visually, and the stage and video projection of the concerts are easily confused with the original. And the original - ZZ Top fans will probably no longer hear in Europe, as ZZ Top has recently been performing mainly on the North American continent.
Graduation concert
Graduation concert – DOROTA JURÍKOVÁ, IRYNA SLABENIAK / oboe Piano collaboration: doc. RADIM PANČOCHA, dept. as. BOHUMÍR STEHLÍK Performers: MARTINA LUSKOVÁ, PATRIK SEDLÁŘ j. h., JINDŘICH NOVOTNÝ j. h. / violin, PAULÍNA ŠARADINOVÁ, PAVEL HÁNA j. h. / viola, BERNAT IZARD, NIKITA RUZHAVINSKII j. h. / cello, MARTIN MATUŠKA j. h. / double bass
Graduation concert
Graduation concert – DENIS ČAPKOVIČ / jazz interpretation (percussion instruments) Performers: MARTIN GADULA / saxophone, ŠTĚPÁN HOLÍK j. h. / piano, MAREK ŽEMLA / double bass
Kvietah & Včely
The young singer-songwriter stands out in her lyrics for their openness and sincerity, as well as the power of her musical statement about an often sad reality. Kvietah shares her feelings in an engaging way and at the same time manages to grasp the essence of a situation outlined only through details. She alternates between distorted alternative rock guitars, catchy pop melodies, electronic beats and pure ballad piano.
Barbora Krčmová
Popular presenter and co-author of the podcast Opravdové zločiny Barbora Krčmová is launching her musical career and organizing her first ever concert at the Brno Metro Music Bar. She will perform covers of popular songs across the entire musical spectrum. The concert has been postponed from the original date of 5.12.2025 due to health reasons. Tickets purchased for the original date remain valid!
Drummer with Curls
Percussion instruments are available for rent on site. Come and get carried away by the rhythm. The tradition of this celebratory drumming event arose spontaneously 20 years ago, when the most anticipated "end of the world" did not come on Saturday, December 22, 2012. About 30 people came to Brno's Café Práh to express their joy at the fact that our beautiful blue planet continues on its journey through the Universe by drumming. Since then, this celebratory event of playing djembe and similar instruments has been held regularly - always on Tuesdays closest to the spring and autumn equinoxes and the summer and winter solstices. For those who do not own instruments, Martin Maleček - owner of the Masada company and Marek Pečer - organizer of the Krumlov Djembe Marathon - will bring them for rent. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the last 41 meetings took place in the designated 10-year period since the "end of the world" organized by Vilda Dvořák, and for the following periods, Marek Pečer took over this drumming at Café Práh.
Graduation concert
Graduation concert – VERONIKA FÖRDÖSOVÁ / French horn Piano collaboration: Mgr. EVA MACKOVÁ
EUROPEAN DANCE COMPETITION BRNO 2026
The second edition of the Czech International Dance Competition is intended for students of dance conservatories and professional ballet schools from all over Europe, aged 12 and up until graduation. The European Dance Competition Brno will take place from 16 to 18 March 2026 at the Janáček Theatre. The ambitious project of the European Dance Competition Brno 2023 continues the rich history of ballet competitions at the National Theatre Brno. The NdB Ballet organizes this international competition in cooperation with the Brno Ballet School Filiánek.
FOUR SEASONS – PĒTERIS VASKS 80
PĒTERIS VASKS Gadalaiki (Four Seasons) for piano Baltā ainava (White Landscape) Pavasara mūzika (Spring Music) Zaļā ainava (Green Landscape) Rudens mūzika (Autumn Music) Terezie Vialová piano
Tereza Mašková – TURNÉ
Tereza is going on tour with her album (I won't sit in the corner). It will start in a big way — the sold-out O2 universum in January — and then a series of concerts throughout the country. At each stop, Tereza will choose three fans to jointly launch the album. Her greatest hits and new songs will be performed, and there will be special moments and an autograph session after the concert. Do you want to be the closest? An M&G ticket will provide you with limited seats by the stage, a more personal meeting with Tereza from 5:30 PM, and a special gift directly from her. Schedule: 5:30 PM – OPEN DOORS VIP (M&G) – Meeting with Tereza 6:00 PM – OPEN DOORS – for the public 7:00 PM – CONCERT
Graduation Concert (Bachelor's Degree)
Graduation concert – MARIE SLABÁ / violin Piano collaboration: dept. as. MgA. LIBUŠE PANČOCHOVÁ
Musica Balkanika (SRB/CZ/PS)
The international group Musica Balkanika plays and sings in an irresistible Balkan rhythm on the border of Serbian tradition and gypsy jazz. They will also perform songs in so-called odd rhythms, which are atypical for the local conditions.
The South Bohemian group Epydemye is known for its energetic performances, songs with distinctive Czech lyrics and the Anděl award. It wins over listeners across generations with its positive and spontaneous concert energy and songs whose lyrics open up interesting topics. This easy-going group of musicians is considered one of the most unique musical groups on the contemporary folk scene. Epydemye has celebrated twenty years of existence, their concert will offer a cross-section of older work and new releases from the latest author's album Dosebe, which was released in the spring of 2025.
Repertoár kapely Postband tvoří akustické úpravy více či méně známých songů ze zlatého fondu rockového písničkářství (např. T. Petty, N. Young, V. Morrison, B. Dylan), i představitelů pozdějších autorských generace (např. B. Carlile, D. Grohl, N. Gallagher, G. Hansard, U2). Setlist obsahuje i několik původních písniček.
