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A community festival full of dance, music, and good vibes will come to life at the Zábrdovice outdoor pool. Come and enjoy a day where families, friends, and neighbors meet.

The sixth annual MKLV Fest in Mikulov will offer a day packed with great music, food, and entertainment.
A host of artists await you at MKLV Fest, including Ben Cristovao, Separ, Mikolas Josef, Pam Rabbit, Adam Mišík, and Majk Spirit & Grimaso.

The 40th anniversary edition of the Folk Holidays festival in Náměšť nad Oslavou (July 25 – August 1, 2026) is themed "Light." The program boasts a strong lineup of both international and domestic acts. The opening will feature the Italian cabaret group Musica da Ripostiglio, while the grand finale will be presented by Senegalese Afropop musician Seckou Keita.

View the program here.

The Uriah Heep revival band Tha Madmen will perform Uriah Heep's greatest hits in the U Sosny garden.

The sixth annual MKLV Fest in Mikulov will offer a day packed with great music, food, and entertainment.
A host of artists await you at MKLV Fest, including Ben Cristovao, Separ, Mikolas Josef, Pam Rabbit, Adam Mišík, and Majk Spirit & Grimaso.

The Slovak singer is one of the most prominent personalities of chanson not only in Slovakia, but also in the Czech Republic, where she is often associated with the name of the emerging Hana Hegerová. Her charisma and specific timbre of her voice are a combination for a strong artistic experience. This is achieved by a feeling for combining music with an emphasis on detail and capturing the moment, so that each of the songs turns into a small theatrical performance with a captivating atmosphere with an exceptionally strong emphasis on content and message. In the songs of Szidi Tobias we find an ideal combination of text and music in the excellent interpretative performances of the band Szidi Tobias & Band. Their joint repertoire includes compositions from the author's workshop of Milan Vyskočáni, the author of the lyrics is Peter Lipovský.

A unique musical evening in a powerful and authentic setting.

The Kala Zingarica project presents nearly forgotten songs of the Roma people from the Horňácko region and its surroundings in a fresh, original interpretation. Singer and violinist Iva Bittová, together with cimbalom player Petr Pavlinec, open up a musical world where tradition naturally blends with improvisation, emotion, and contemporary expression.

Here, vocals, violin, and cimbalom are not merely instruments; they become a means of telling stories that have long remained hidden. The result is a powerful—at times almost hypnotic—musical experience.

Guest performers include the children's choirs Slavíček and Rosénka from the Arts Schools in Velká nad Veličkou and Veselí nad Moravou, led by Miroslava Zalubilová.

The concert is held to mark the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Roma Holocaust, commemorating the tragic night of August 2–3, 1944, and honoring the hundreds of thousands of Roma victims of Nazi genocide. The event takes place at the authentic site of the Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Moravia, located in Hodonín u Kunštátu.

Raul Mannola studied under the renowned flamenco guitar master Manolo Sanlúcar. He has dedicated over 30 years to the study and performance of the flamenco guitar. He has released ten solo albums that have garnered excellent reviews worldwide. He also taught flamenco guitar at the Madrid Conservatory of Music for ten years.

Aylin Bayaz is a flamenco dancer and choreographer. She trained at the Amor de Dios studios and other academies in Madrid, and later at the Institute of the Arts Barcelona (MA in Dance, 2018). Her duo show "Flamencodanza," co-created with flamenco guitarist Raul Mannola, won the award for "Best Dance and Physical Theatre Performance" and has been touring globally since 2021, with over 350 performances across Europe, the UK, Oceania, and the USA.

Duo Actuál hails from Catania, Sicily, and was founded in 2025 by guitarist Mario Scirè and vibraphonist/percussionist José Mobilia. Both musicians possess extensive experience in chamber music, which has led them to perform across Europe and the Mediterranean.

Concert, dance workshop, music and dance performance, DJ and exhibition.

Joint concert by My3.avi, Ivo Cicvárek & ŽIVO, and D.N.A. Brno at Cafe Práh.

Jorge Caballero began his guitar studies at the age of ten in the preparatory department of the National Conservatory of Music in Lima, Peru. Since his first solo recital at thirteen, Caballero has performed worldwide—including at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Library of Congress—and has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the New York Chamber Ensemble, and Turkey’s Presidential Symphony. He has also collaborated with the Mendelssohn Quartet and the Miró String Quartet, among others. Starting at age twelve, he participated in several prestigious competitions, winning first prizes; notably, he became the youngest musician and the only guitarist to win the top prize at the Walter W. Naumburg International Competition in New York. Throughout his career, he has gained widespread recognition as one of the most significant guitarists in history. International critics praise both the depth of Caballero’s musicality and his technical mastery in tackling the unique challenges of his concert repertoire. He is renowned for adapting and performing masterpieces originally written for piano or orchestra, including Mussorgsky’s *Pictures at an Exhibition*, Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World"), Debussy’s *Children's Corner* suite, and many others. Caballero’s composition "O King Dreaming" won the top prize at the GuitarArt International Festival in Miami. He currently teaches at the University of Toronto in Canada and serves as an honorary professor at the National University of Music in Lima, Peru.

Park Fest Královo Pole 2026 is a series of four open-air summer concert evenings dedicated to supporting young musical talent from Brno and the South Moravian Region.
Each evening will feature a performance by an established regional band, accompanied by a local opening act given the opportunity to showcase its work to the general public.
Bands:
August 5 – YESBROTHERS

Tali Roth has been described by *Classical Guitar Magazine* as an "extraordinary performer of both solo and chamber music," while *The New York Times* has hailed her as a "superb classical guitarist." She heads the guitar department at the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division and also teaches at New York University.

Manuel Alonso is a guitarist who performs music blending flamenco and jazz. Originally from a Barcelona family, he has lived in Mexico and currently resides in Andorra. He studied flamenco with guitarist Rubén Díaz and classical guitar with Juan Carlos Laguna and Alejandro Salcedo. In Barcelona, ​​he deepened his training in the flamenco tradition under Rafael Cañizares, Juan Manuel Cañizares, and Juan Ramón Caro, and earned an advanced degree in flamenco guitar from the Higher School of Music of Catalonia (ESMUC).

Joint concert by the bands F.T. Prim, Lada & kapela, and Hovaduo at Café Práh.

Californian hardcore punks Good Riddance are coming to Brno for the first time in their thirty-year existence! There are not many bands that have left such a mark on American, and indeed global hardcore punk, while maintaining their identity throughout. The debut For God and Country already impressed the scene at the time like a proverbial brick thrown into stagnant water, mainly with its unique combination of classic Californian (made in Santa Cruz baby) melodic skate punk and hardcore, which was played much harder than other bands of this style and, above all, with a very clear political accent in the lyrics. Singer Russ Rankin said at the time, with a bit of exaggeration, that he was trying to play something between Descendents and Born Against, and it actually fit perfectly. After all, the drummer Sean Sellers from another cult political band Downcast was and still is in the lineup at that time. With the goal of playing melodic and straightforward hardcore punk with hit choruses, but with a clear political content, Good Riddance recorded their next four and still most respected albums, such as Ballads from the Revolution and Operation Phoenix.

The multi-genre music festival Pop Messe focuses on contemporary pop, rap, electronic and indie music. The next edition of the festival will take place from August 6 to 8, 2026 at the Velodrome in Brno.

The duo Srđan Bulatović & Darko Nikčević has gained international acclaim for its exceptional virtuosity and dynamic performances, particularly two highly successful concerts at Carnegie Hall in New York in 2016 and 2017. Their unique blend of irregular Balkan rhythms and diverse international influences reflects the beauty of the Mediterranean and the mysticism of the Orient.

Familiar melodies with a fresh twist—a dash of swing, a touch of jazz, and plenty of good vibes.

Vocalist Anna Habancová and guitarist Tomáš Janoška will guide you through an evening filled with timeless jazz standards, swing classics, and popular hits, all presented in unexpected arrangements. Alongside songs like "Fly Me to the Moon," "Summertime," "Cheek to Cheek," and "Dream a Little Dream," you can look forward to unique interpretations of tracks by Michael Jackson, Queen, Rihanna, Maroon 5, Amy Winehouse, and George Ezra, as well as the poetic compositions of Zuzana Navarová.

Come and enjoy a concert full of familiar songs, a pleasant atmosphere, and music that proves a great melody sounds wonderful in any style.

The opening concert of the Brno Music Marathon at Sono Centrum will feature the Food project by pianist Omar Sosa and trumpeter Paolo Fresu. Their collaboration combines acoustic instruments with electronics and works with themes of sharing, dialogue and sustainable lifestyle. The Food project thematically touches on restaurants and winemaking – the authors were inspired by the sounds of presses, clinking glass, splatter of oil, cutting vegetables and the voices of chefs and winemakers in different languages. For the Brno performance, the duo will be joined by guest Nguyên Lê, this year's resident artist of the festival.

Paolo Fresu / trumpet, flugelhorn, effects
Omar Sosa / piano, effects
Special guest: Nguyên Lê / guitar

Experience Villa Tugendhat like never before! This Brno icon will come alive with the "Light Up Tugendhat" light show, the grand finale of this year’s celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

For this occasion, the villa’s garden will visually merge with the neighboring gardens of Villa Löw-Beer and Villa Arnold. Over the course of three days and nights, the area will transform into a space filled with art, light, and creativity.

The multi-genre music festival Pop Messe focuses on contemporary pop, rap, electronic and indie music. The next edition of the festival will take place from August 6 to 8, 2026 at the Velodrome in Brno.

An international multi-genre music festival set within the public spaces and architecture of Brno’s historic city center.

Look forward to top-tier musicians—ranging from established artists to lesser-known talents from Brno, the rest of the country, and abroad.

Find more information and the full program at www.maratonhudby.cz.

Joint concert featuring the guitar orchestra and Guitar Festival participants. Conducted by Maoz Ezra and Stela Miteva-Dinkova.

Friday evening will once again belong to Balkan music. With bold dance rhythms, the festival will return to the courtyard of Špilberk Castle after two years. The main star of the evening will be the Romanian Balkan brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia, one of the most popular contemporary European Roma bands. The audience can also look forward to the top brass band from Macedonia, Džambo Aguševi Orchestra, with a fusion of traditional Balkan, Gypsy and Turkish music, influenced by swing, jazz, pop music and film music. The program will be complemented by Slovak DJs Malalata, who combine Balkan beats, gypsy music, curie and reggae into unique sets and bring an unbridled and energetic performance.

Three concerts, two album launches and a meeting of prominent female personalities on the Indies stage of the Brno Music Marathon! Beata Bocek will launch her new album Bílo at the festival, which was created over ten years between Český Těšín and Stockholm and captures life's changes, joys and sorrows with typical sensitivity and musical elegance. Actress, singer and author Tereza Richtrová will also present her debut album Místa/Krajiny, who maps external and internal landscapes in her poetic songs. The evening will be concluded by MDŽ – Musicians, Ladies, Women, a project bringing together Lucie Redlová, Beata Bocek and Eva Ludvík Kudrnovová in a program full of original songs, folk inspirations and the joy of making music together. 18:00-19:00 Tereza Richtrová & VNVP (feat. Julie Goetzová) 19:30-20:30 Beata Bocek 21:00-22:00 MDŽ - Musicians, ladies, women

At Lužánky Park or the Bhakti Marga Centre Brno.

OM Chanting is a simple, collective practice of chanting the sound "OM," which helps calm the mind, release tension, and harmonize both the body and the surrounding space.

Find out more about OM Chanting here: https://www.bhaktimarga.cz/om-chanting/

☘️ Open to everyone
☘️ No prior experience needed
☘️ We chant together, each at our own pace

Nigel North (born in London) has been playing the lute for over 50 years, having started at the age of 15. From 1999 to 2024, he served as Professor of Lute at the Early Music Institute at Indiana University in Bloomington, USA. He returned to Europe in July 2024 and now lives in Ghent, Belgium. His previous positions include the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London (1976–1996), the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin (1993–1999), and the Royal Conservatory in The Hague (2006–2009). Initially inspired at the age of seven by the early 1960s instrumental pop group The Shadows, Nigel North went on to study classical violin and guitar before discovering his true vocation: the lute. Bach’s music has always been his first love—an affinity cemented after he dreamt, at the age of 12, that J. S. Bach handed him a lute. After attending one of Nigel’s Bach recitals in London in 2002, Julian Bream remarked: "I remember going to a remarkable recital—one I wish I could have given myself: it was a Bach recital by Nigel North, and I was astounded by the mastery and musicality of the performance. A truly musical experience—something one rarely hears from guitarists or lutenists, and something generally quite rare." Nigel North is the author of the book *Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo* (Faber, 1986; also published by Indiana University Press). In 2024, Le Luth Doré (Paris) released *Bach on the Lute*, Volumes 1 and 2, featuring transcriptions for baroque lute of J. S. Bach’s works BWV 1001–1006 and 1007–1012, as well as his complete works for lute (BWV 999–1006a). His latest book, *Playing with Patterns: 16th-Century Divisions on the Lute* (Oxford University Press), and a new edition of the complete lute works of John Dowland (Le Luth Doré, Paris) are scheduled for release in 2026. His discography includes four CDs of *Bach on the Lute*, four CDs of lute music by John Dowland, four CDs of music by Sylvius Weiss, and two CDs of music by Francesco da Milano. Most recently, he recorded a double CD for "Deux-Elles" featuring Bach’s complete works for lute alongside other new transcriptions.

Singer and composer Michal Hrůza has been active in the Czech music scene for more than thirty years and has an incredible number of hits to his credit. He began his music career at a military high school, where he was a member of the school music group and played in amateur theater. In 1996, he founded the group Ready Kirken, with which he recorded five music albums and wrote more than fifty songs and lyrics for them. His composition for Aneta Langerová Voda živá was a hit of the year in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, he was expelled from the band, and so he was at the birth of his new group called Kapela Hrůzy. He created the albums Bílá velryba (2007), Napořad (2009), Noc (2012), Sám sebou (2017), Světlo do tmy (2020). He also contributed to the music for the films Lidice (2011), Martin and Venus (2012), Zakážné úslužbení (2014), Padesátka (2015), Pohádky pro Emu (2016), Špunti na vodě (2017) and most recently Někdo to rád v Plzeň (2025). He is the author of many jingles for television shows (the series Vyprávěj, Mazalové, ..). He sang a cover of the song Píseň kowbojská, which became the jingle for the TV series Slunečná (2020).

Experience Villa Tugendhat like never before! This Brno icon will come alive with the "Light Up Tugendhat" light show, the grand finale of this year’s celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

For this occasion, the villa’s garden will visually merge with the neighboring gardens of Villa Löw-Beer and Villa Arnold. Over the course of three days and nights, the area will transform into a space filled with art, light, and creativity.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the "Neighbors" festival and the traditional *Zarážení hory* (Sealing of the Vineyard) ceremony will take place in Mikulov. Visitors and locals alike can look forward to a festival featuring domestic and international folklore ensembles, the ancient *Zarážení hory* winemaking tradition, and tastings of regional wines in Mikulov.

The Spanish duo Mateia & Eduardo Pascual and the American duo Leilah & Maoz Ezra will perform.

The multi-genre music festival Pop Messe focuses on contemporary pop, rap, electronic and indie music. The next edition of the festival will take place from August 6 to 8, 2026 at the Velodrome in Brno.

An international multi-genre music festival set within the public spaces and architecture of Brno’s historic city center.

Look forward to top-tier musicians—ranging from established artists to lesser-known talents from Brno, the rest of the country, and abroad.

Find more information and the full program at www.maratonhudby.cz.

The rock scene of the Brno Music Marathon 2026 will showcase raw, personal and uncompromising music – from strong lyrics to captivating rock energy. Three bands, three different approaches and one intense evening at the Kabinet MÚZ.

20:00 Collective Hallucinations

21:30 Dead Dog Legacy

23:00 Band of Heysek

Experience Villa Tugendhat like never before! This Brno icon will come alive with the "Light Up Tugendhat" light show, the grand finale of this year’s celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

For this occasion, the villa’s garden will visually merge with the neighboring gardens of Villa Löw-Beer and Villa Arnold. Over the course of three days and nights, the area will transform into a space filled with art, light, and creativity.

An international multi-genre music festival set within the public spaces and architecture of Brno’s historic city center.

Look forward to top-tier musicians—ranging from established artists to lesser-known talents from Brno, the rest of the country, and abroad.

Find more information and the full program at www.maratonhudby.cz.

The final concert of the Brno Music Marathon will be performed by the international Saiyuki Trio, the festival's resident artist, guitarist Nguyên Lê, koto player Mieko Miyazaki and tabla virtuoso Prabhu Edouard. The project is based on the motifs of the classic 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West (known in our country as The Monkey King) and connects Japanese, Indian and Vietnamese musical traditions with jazz and improvisation. The trio works with acoustic instruments, electronics and elements of contemporary world music.

Mieko Miyazaki / koto, vocals
Prabhu Edouard / tabla, vocals
Nguyên Lê / guitar

The Prague Cello Quartet will perform at Špilberk in the main courtyard on August 10, 2026 from 7:00 PM.

Joint concert by the bands Kolibříkův úlet, Zkusmeto, and Lang und breit at Café Práh.

It is well known that Adam Plachetka has recently enjoyed stepping beyond the boundaries of the classical music world to venture into musical territories he had not previously explored. Many have surely taken note of his projects involving musicals and operettas. It must be said that he approaches these excursions into genres outside of opera as a consummate professional—fully informed, deeply committed, and brimming with creative inventiveness.

Ondřej Havelka and his Melody Makers present *Heaven on Earth*.

Joint concert by the bands Přístav, Old Boys Poutníci, and Kupodivu at Café Práh.

Park Fest Královo Pole 2026 is a series of four open-air summer concert evenings dedicated to supporting young musical talent from Brno and the South Moravian Region.
Each evening will feature a performance by an established regional band, accompanied by a local opening act that will have the opportunity to showcase its work to the general public.
Bands: August 12 – RUWORRIED

The PMS duo consists of two musicians who gained their experience with live acoustic music primarily abroad. They will bring well-known pop songs to our outdoor terrace, performing them in an intimate setting featuring vocals, guitar, and piano. You can look forward to pleasant musical accompaniment and the relaxed atmosphere of a summer evening.

Don't miss the open-air concert in front of Café Práh in Brno.
19:00 Lee Banda
20:30 Dizzy

18:00
Forró Workshop: Open class
with instructor Barbora Valtarová;
suitable for beginners.
Participants will learn basic steps and simple variations
that can be put to use on the dance floor immediately.
18:30–19:30
Dance & Concert (Forró Moro)
First set of live music and social dancing
19:30–20:00
Recorded music: Time for free dancing and relaxation
20:00–21:00
Dance & Concert (Forró Moro)
Second concert set with live music and continued social dancing
The program combines instruction, live music, and social dancing, ensuring everyone finds their rhythm.

The music of this American evangelist, folklorist, renegade, judge, criminal, and enemy of vultures is performed in the Czech lands today solely by the trio Reverend Killjoy.

This Brno-based band has been navigating—and occasionally stirring up—the Czech music scene since 2019. They first brought their work to life in 2023 with the EP *What Became of Reverend Killjoy?*, featuring six tracks that showcase their take on Americana—a style influenced by the diverse genres of the New World. Their songs blend country, folk, and blues with elements of bluegrass, as well as touches of western swing and rock 'n' roll.

In their current lineup—Martin Binder (guitar, mandolin, dobro), Tom Oakland (guitar, banjolele, harmonica), and Šimon Jakubíček (double bass)—they have moved away from electric instruments; they captured this journey, delving even deeper into their roots, on the album *Outlaw's Prayer*, released in early 2025.

Don't miss the open-air concert in front of Café Práh in Brno.
19:00 Vína
20:00 Lautrec
21:00 Máta Brno

OM Chanting at the Bhakti Marga Centre Brno.

OM Chanting is a simple, collective practice of chanting the sound "OM," which helps calm the mind, release tension, and harmonize both the body and the surrounding space.

☘️ Open to everyone
☘️ No prior experience needed
☘️ We chant together, each at our own pace