Events

MAURICE RAVEL Ma Mère l’Oye (My Mother Goose), suite from the ballet TOSHIO HOSOKAWA Lotus under the Moonlight (Lotus under the Moonlight), homage à Mozart for piano and orchestra, Czech premiere ROBERT SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1 in B flat major, Op. 38 “Spring” Momo Kodama piano Brno Philharmonic conductor Ryusuke Numajiri

Tempus plays world music inspired by the Middle Ages, combining historical instruments with modern arrangements and a distinctive melody. This year, the band celebrates its 19th anniversary and will perform a special acoustic concert with songs that have not appeared on stage for a long time. The guest of the evening will be Lichočar - a Brno band that moves between medieval and tribal music, pagan folk, folklore and world music, with a distinctive, slightly witchy atmosphere.

Rock friends, this will be an evening you don't want to miss! The band MYLIONS invites you to a special birthday concert, where we will celebrate the 70th birthday of our bandleader, Mirek Horňák (ex Titanic, ex Kern) - a legend of the Czech rock scene! You can expect a good rock ride and great guests: - Loretta group - Petr Bartoněk (Helmutova sříkačka) - Slávek Fric (ex Krabat, Titanic, Kern) - Daria Hrubá will guide you through the evening

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. Petr Hojač trumpet Miloš Kovařík French horn Jakub Pavluš trombone Metoděj Dvořák tuba moderated by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

Workshop for children – 60 min in the foyer of the Janáček Theatre. Only with a ticket to the performance My Homeland.

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. Petr Hojač trumpet Miloš Kovařík French horn Jakub Pavluš trombone Metoděj Dvořák tuba moderated by Kristýna Drášilová and Magdalena Dostálová

Czech Philharmonic, DEKKADANCERS, Forman Brothers Theatre. Suitable for children from 6 years old. Before the performance, it is possible to visit a workshop for children in the theatre foyer.

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

Vicious Rumors (USA, power metal): The legendary godfather of Bay Area metal, Geoff Thorpe, is coming with his entourage to unleash electronic hell at the Kabinet Muz! Czech melodic hurricane EAGLEHEART Slovak prog-metal inventors CASTAWAY

The Dave Weckl / Tom Kennedy project brings to Groove Brno a meeting of two icons of world jazz in a lineup that has no weak spots. Dave Weckl. One of the greatest drumming personalities in modern history. The musician who defined the form of jazz fusion in recent decades, collaborated with Chick Corea and whose name is synonymous with precision, dynamics and groove for drummers all over the world. Tom Kennedy belongs to the absolute top of the world bass guitar — technically sovereign, rhythmically uncompromising, musically courageous. Together with keyboardist Stu Mindeman and saxophonist Ryan Devlin, they create an all-star fusion lineup built on intense improvisation, fierce rhythm and interplay that is created right in front of the audience.

Workshop for children – My Homeland in the foyer of the Janáček Theatre. Only with a ticket to the performance My Homeland. Suitable for children from 6 years old.

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

Dance performance by the Forman Brothers Theatre in the Komárov Big Top.

The personality and work of Franz Kafka have inspired and provoked the expression of creators of many artistic genres, literary scholars and experts, as well as the general reading public, not only in the period of increased interest around the centenary of the writer's death. His work has gained immense popularity and recognition, and his stories, full of absurdity and existential questions, have influenced modern literature and film. Kafka is today considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century, and his work and life remain a source of inspiration and exploration for generations of readers, literary critics and artists across genres.

Malý Cynik and Filip Jánošík play Karla Kryla, Fvck Kvlt, Milan Lasica and their protest songs. We long for love, freedom, justice and peace. Our desires were not fulfilled in the past and they are not fulfilled today. Are committed artists of the last 50 years singing about the same thing? Does their work reflect today's world?

Dance performance by the Forman Brothers Theatre in the Komárov Big Top.

Director David Radok and his Rusalka as a fateful drama about unfulfilled desires and human failure, about the contradictory conflict between love and erotic desire, a drama about the sinful human soul. Since its creation, Dvořák's Rusalka has been one of the most beloved and performed Czech operas, not only thanks to its beautiful and unique music, but also to Jaroslav Kvapil's poetic and timeless libretto, which conceals endless symbolism. The theme seems to be made for David Radok and a multi-layered production full of strong emotions.

The Brno Philharmonic Orchestra Academy is a project that allows young talented musicians – students or recent graduates of music schools accepted on the basis of a selection procedure – to gain orchestral experience in a professional ensemble. In this way, the Philharmonic educates new generations of players who may one day join its ranks. The OAFB has been operating for six seasons and its fruits are already evident: some of its graduates are already members of our orchestra, others regularly return to help out. The importance and value of this experience for the artistic growth of young musicians and for the future of the orchestra is therefore unquestionable.

The concert is part of the #vodojemyart project, co-organizer of the concert is TIC Brno. If you are looking for the definition of a modern musical chameleon, Tom Skinner is the perfect example. The London drummer, producer and composer can tame wild jazz improvisations one day and set the rhythm for the greatest icons of contemporary rock the next.

PonavaFest is a colorful open air festival of independent culture, art, and good food and drink in Brno's Lužánky Park.

At the beginning was a short novella by the French writer Prosper Merimée about Don José, who deserted the army due to a foolish passion for a wild gypsy woman, became a smuggler and a murderer. Carmen, directed by Tomáš Pilar, returns to the original story and reveals additional layers of individual characters - the characters here are mainly people who came from completely different backgrounds. It is not just about Carmen's fleeting and unbridled love, which the jealous José cannot cope with. It is a clash of two worlds - the orderly, neat world of José and Micaëla, bound by predetermined rules, and the world of gypsies and smugglers living from day to day, without laws and controlled by momentary impulses. Their worlds suddenly intersect, but this difference causes tension and a clash that leads to the complete destruction of both of them. Neither of them is able to prevent it, because neither is willing or able to back down.

FOTOCRIME (USA) – Dark velvety post-punk Fotocrime, led by musician, producer and visual artist Ryan Patterson, the creative force behind projects and bands such as Coliseum, Black Cross, Cat Magic Punks and Shirt Killer.

Lorraine-Dietrich is a progressive rock band from Kansas City, Kansas, United States. The band was formed in 2018 by guitarist/vocalist Peter Grebenyuk. Their debut album, "Devotion", was released on October 29, 2021, with bassist Nathan Reid. Their second album, "Swim For Shore", was released on May 10, 2024, with Logan Fancolly on bass, Alex Brezik and Joseph Cooper on drums.

The concert is part of the #vodojemyart project, co-organizer of the concert is TIC Brno. If you are looking for the definition of a modern musical chameleon, Tom Skinner is the perfect example. The London drummer, producer and composer can tame wild jazz improvisations one day and set the rhythm for the greatest icons of contemporary rock the next.

PonavaFest is a colorful open air festival of independent culture, art, and good food and drink in Brno's Lužánky Park.

Dance performance by the Forman Brothers Theatre in the Komárov Big Top.

An energetic, hypnotic burst of sentimental angst through a nihilistic way of thinking. SHE PAST AWAY is a dark-wave/post-punk duo consisting of Volkan Caner (vocals, guitar) and Doruk Ozturkcan (drums, synthesizers). She Past Away experiments with the old/new aesthetics of synthesizer music in their guitar compositions, creating their own sound, approach and sensibility, which they express through minimalist poetry sung in Turkish, taking the audience on a dense, non-stop epic journey both in recordings and live performances.

British rock band Slade is returning to the Czech Republic. After sold-out concerts in Prague and Mikulov in 2024, they will bring their unbridled show to the Brno Sonocentrum - May 22, 2026. Visitors can prepare for an evening full of energy, catchy choruses and ageless glam rock. The band, which conquered the world charts with hits such as Cum on Feel the Noize or Coz I Luv You, has 23 singles in the British Top 20, six of which reached number one. Slade made their way to the limelight in the 1960s - back then as the N'Betweens. Today, they are led by founding member and guitarist Dave Hill, who still shines on stage with his infectious energy. Alex Bines (drums), John Berry (bass, vocals, violin) and Russel Keefe (keyboards, vocals) will perform with him.

Once Upon a Time in the West 2 - Moravian Piano Trio concert with light illuminations.  We invite you to an unforgettable evening full of iconic melodies from your favorite movies! The most famous movie heroes will come to life in the magnificently illuminated magical Red Church. In addition to Once Upon a Time in the West, other amazing movie hits await you. Moravian Piano Trio - a trio of masters who have been playing together in the same line-up for a quarter of a century! Jana Ryšánková's piano, Jiří Jahoda's virtuoso violin and Miroslav Zicha's deep cello tones will take you on a journey through time and emotions.

The 120-minute workshop offers children of younger school age (6-11 years) a playful and experiential way to gain an insight into the world of ballet art. During the workshop, children will learn something about the history of ballet, important composers of (not only) ballet music, about choreography, costume, scenography and will also have the opportunity to try out the basics of classical dance technique and the connection of various body movements and gestures and expand their movement vocabulary. The workshop also includes a meeting with a dancer from the NdB ballet company with the aim of introducing children to this artistic profession up close. At the same time, it offers them the opportunity to discuss with an active artist topics related to ballet art, music and many others that concern the profession of a dancer.

PonavaFest is a colorful open air festival of independent culture, art, and good food and drink in Brno's Lužánky Park.

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

Bedřich Smetana originally thought of a comic opera with librettist Eliška Krásnohorská. In the end, while composing his last completed opera, the composer found moments in the romantic text, inspired by an old legend about a wall of stones built by the devil on the river by the Vyšehrod monastery, that gave the whole story a different tone. Smetana's isolation in Jabkenice and his dismal health and depression were reflected in the individual characters, and the comicalness was replaced by the depth of their feelings. The humor did not disappear either, but it is combined with the desire for love, life wisdom, melancholy and devilish temptation, so that the main tone was a celebration of love, loyalty and dedication.

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

James Bond in the Church - a concert by the Moravian Piano Trio with light illuminations. We invite you to an unforgettable evening full of iconic melodies from your favorite movies! The most famous movie heroes will come to life in the magnificently illuminated magical Red Church. In addition to James Bond, other amazing heroes await you. The Moravian Piano Trio - a trio of masters who have been playing together in the same line-up for a quarter of a century! The piano of Jana Ryšánková, the virtuoso violin of Jiří Jahoda and the deep tones of Miroslav Zicha's cello will take you on a journey through time and emotions.

PonavaFest is a colorful open air festival of independent culture, art, and good food and drink in Brno's Lužánky Park.

The lives of the heroes you already know intimately - Tom, Stanley, Mickey, Bára, Michal, Eva, Kájina, Šoumen and Čusbus - will be affected by unforeseen events that will mix the destinies of all the inhabitants of Bičovice.

Dance performance by the Forman Brothers Theatre in the Komárov Big Top.

The May Sunday at the Rajhrad Monastery will belong to the Brno ensemble Castello in Aria, which specializes in Baroque music performed on replicas of period instruments. The program entitled Magnificat will feature the motet Die Himmel erzählen die Ehre Gottes (The heavens tell the glory of God) by Heinrich Schütz, as well as the Magnificat in B and Sonata quarta à 3 by Johann Rosenmüller and the cantata Aus der Tiefen rufe ich, Herr, zu dir (From the depths I call to you, Lord) by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Dance performance by the Forman Brothers Theatre in the Komárov Big Top.

7. SUBSCRIBER CONCERT – SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026, Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul FINAL CONCERT Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Symphony-oratorio Lobgesang Aleš Briscein tenor, Barbora Perná – soprano, Jana Hrochová mezzo-soprano Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno, choirmaster Petr Fiala Pilsen Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Chuhei Iwasaki The start of the concert has been postponed to 8:15 p.m. due to the live broadcast of the concert by Czech Television. Thank you for your understanding.