The Brno Culture Newsletter presents an overview of upcoming events and opportunities concerning theatres, clubs and various cultural events in Brno.
Dear supporters of Brno culture,
Christmas will sweep into Brno at the end of this week. Or rather, a kind of prelude to Christmas (given that the calendar Advent is still some two weeks away). Yet Christmas in Brno is not just about markets; in recent years it has transformed into a large-scale street festival of unprecedented duration and scope, rightly awarded with a European title, and above all, beloved by locals and visitors alike. And although it might seem that there was not much left to innovate, this year once again brings surprises. Personally, I’m very curious and greatly looking forward to the “Bad Habits” installation on Římské náměstí, which this year complements the traditional festive public spaces in the city centre for the first time. Artist Kateřina Šedá is known for her projects and public installations literally around the world, and I have no doubt that this work will be talked about far beyond Brno. Thanks are due to the organisers for not being lulled by the scent of frankincense and fir branches, refusing to settle for jingle bells and fairy lights, and for giving space to something that has never been tried before.
And that is, in fact, a call to all creatives thinking about the future cultural landscape of Brno. The strategy for the next decade was presented at September’s Brno Cultural Forum, and you can still join the consultation process with your comments. What are you waiting for?
Markéta Vaňková
Mayor of Brno
FROM US FOR YOU
Take part in shaping the Strategy for Culture and Creative Industries for the next decade
What will Brno’s cultural life look like over the next ten years? What values and directions will guide its development? These are the main questions of the new strategy, presented at the Brno Cultural Forum “Culture Tomorrow: A Decade for Brno Culture and Creativity” on 23 September 2025 at the Brno Market Hall. Want to get involved in this?
You can take part in the consultation process until the end of November. Read our proposals and share your feedback and suggestions — whether it's pointing out what we can't overlook, or letting us know what needs refining.
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We have a recording of the Brno Cultural Forum
Couldn’t attend the September BKF in person? Interested in plans for culture and creative industries for the next decade and don’t want to miss out on the theme “Culture Tomorrow: A Decade for Brno Culture and Creativity”? We have prepared a full recording for you. Alongside the traditional Open Forum and updates from Culture Brno, you can revisit the presentation of the new strategy for cultural and creative industries, or dive into a discussion with partner cities about their strategic experience.
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Visit the exhibition of proposals for the “Artistic Design of the Flood Protection Wall on the Svratka River”
Curious about the proposals submitted to the competition for the artistic design of the Svratka flood protection wall Visit the exhibition at Galerie Pitevna, Komenského náměstí 2, Brno. The exhibition will run until 28 November 2025 and is open to the public free of charge on weekdays from 12 noon until 6 p.m.
If you can't make it to the exhibition, the proposals will soon be available in the online competition catalogue on our website.
Need help with grant settlement? Sign up for the Culture Brno workshop
Want to understand what awaits you when settling cultural grants from the City of Brno budget? We're preparing another in our series of practical Culture Brno workshops. This time we'll be focusing on the settlement of cultural grants from the City of Brno budget. You’ll learn how to navigate all the steps successfully, what pitfalls to avoid, and where applicants most often make mistakes filling out the forms. The workshop will also include space for your questions. Colleagues responsible for audits will offer you personal guidance and help you avoid any potential issues during the final settlement process.
We look forward to seeing you on 4 December 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Mayor's Lounge at the Old Town Hall. The workshop is free of charge, but you need to register due to limited capacity HERE.
Commemorate the memory of Alois Mikulka at the Honorary Burial Ground of Brno's Central Cemetery
This autumn saw the completion of the honorary tombstone of Alois Mikulka – painter, illustrator and author of plays and prose for children and adults.
The tombstone was designed and built by Dušan Váňa, who chose the motif of a lion, so characteristic of Mikulka’s work. The concrete lion not only references his artistic style but also symbolically guards his last resting place.
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OPPORTUNITIES
The South Moravian Region announces a cultural grant programme for 2026
The South Moravian Region will distribute up to CZK 19 million next year in its cultural support programme. The programme is divided into five categories: projects of regional and supra-regional importance, community projects of local significance, year-round activities, acquisition/renewal/maintenance of folk costumes, and projects relating to intangible cultural heritage.
Applications can be submitted until 28 November 2025 at 2 p.m.
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International Theatre Festival Regions announces an open call
The Klicpera Theatre, the Drak Theatre and the non-profit organisation kontrapunkt announce the 4th annual open call supporting the creation of a new theatre project, to be developed in cooperation with Nová síť.
The call is for two- to four-member teams, on the theme of “dialogue”. The project should integrate naturally into public space, and the creative process includes a residency.
The final work will be premièred at the 31st International Theatre Festival REGIONS 2026. You can submit your projects until 7 December 2025.
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Třeboň 105 announces open call for an artistic residency
Centrum Třeboň 105 announces an open call for individuals and artistic collectives working in music or theatre. Selected creatives will participate in an artistic residency in Třeboň between April and September 2026, receiving facilities and space to develop their musical or theatrical project.
The residency includes a public presentation of their work in progress or existing portfolio. You can apply until 20 November 2025.
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