Brno’s cultural newsletter provides an overview of upcoming events and opportunities involving the city’s theatres, clubs and wider cultural scene.
Dear friends and supporters of Brno’s cultural scene,
This may be the last time I write to you here, so this introduction is a little different from the usual. First and foremost, I’d like to thank you all. Thank you for the ideas, creativity, energy and enthusiasm you bring to organising cultural events, for the wonderful job you do of making them happen, and for all those other things that are harder to put into words but without which Brno’s cultural scene wouldn’t be what it is.
Brno’s cultural scene is diverse, distinctive, open to new ideas and constantly evolving. There’s room for established institutions and independent projects, major venues and intimate gatherings, tried-and-tested formats and bold experiments. And that’s largely thanks to you – the people who devote your time, talent and often a part of yourselves to making it all happen.
I believe it’s important that culture shouldn’t be treated as an optional extra, something we can turn our attention to only once all our other needs have been met. It shapes the character of our city, attracts residents and visitors alike, inspires us and brings us together. Of course, there’s never enough money to meet all the needs of cultural organisations and projects. That’s why my colleagues and I have worked hard to ensure that Brno supports culture as generously as possible. I believe our efforts have made a difference, particularly when you compare Brno with other cities, and I hope those who come after us will continue along the same path.
Thank you for working with us, for inspiring us and for everything you do to enrich life in our city. I hope you never lose your enthusiasm for creating, and that there will always be an audience to appreciate your work. And I hope Brno remains a city where good ideas have the chance to grow and where culture can continue to flourish freely.
Markéta Vaňková
Mayor of Brno
FROM US TO YOU
Cultural grant applications now closed
Applications for cultural grants from the City of Brno’s budget for 2026 closed at midnight on 30 September 2026. Nine grant programmes were announced, attracting a total of 342 applications requesting CZK 110,817,000 in funding. The amount available for distribution is CZK 38,000,000. The Culture Department is currently checking that applications meet the formal requirements. They will then be assessed by the relevant evaluation committees.
November’s Brno Cultural Forum puts young people centre stage
This autumn’s Brno Cultural Forum will take place on 11 November 2026 at the CO.LABS Cultural Centre. Entitled Culture Through Young Eyes, it will focus on young people, arts students and the next generation of professionals working in culture and the creative industries. The day will begin with two workshop sessions. The first will involve universities and secondary schools offering courses in culture and creative subjects, while the second will bring together cultural and creative organisations. The Culture Department of Brno City Municipality will then present its latest news and provide updates on the projects it is currently working on. In the afternoon, young creatives will present their own cultural and creative projects. This will be followed by a session organised by the Nové sítě association, exploring what happens when young people are given the chance to do more than simply attend events organised for them by cultural institutions. Instead, they can help shape, organise and create cultural activities themselves. The forum will end with a student performance of the ballet The Kitchen Revue. Places are limited, so advance registration is required.
Putting Strategy into Practice: Data on the Cultural and Creative Industries, and the Digitalisation and Promotion of Cultural Heritage
What can data tell us about culture in Brno? What information is available, where can you find it, and how do we use it to put our strategy into practice? And how are we using digitalisation to raise awareness of our cultural heritage and make it more accessible? Join us as we take a fresh look at Brno’s cultural scene through facts, figures and the bigger picture.
New public artworks
In September, Brno City Assembly approved two individual investment grants to fund busts of prominent figures with close ties to the city. The first will support the creation and installation of a bust of the painter Lubomír Klimeček. It will be mounted on the building at 15 Lerchova Street, where the artist lived for part of his life. The second grant will fund a bust of the architect Dušan Ždímal. It will be installed at the Bolek Polívka Theatre, with which Ždímal maintained close professional and personal ties throughout his life.
An artist has also been selected to create a memorial to victims of the communist regime at Brno Central Cemetery. The memorial will stand on the site of a mass grave containing 1,107 people from very different backgrounds who, during turbulent periods of history, were not given individual burials. They include people persecuted by the former regime, prominent figures in culture and science, and people who had no surviving relatives or whose identities were unknown. The memorial plaque will be created by sculptor Dušan Váňa.
Meanwhile, the art and architecture competition to design a work commemorating Lucie Bakešová is progressing. We received 16 entries, which were assessed by an expert jury in early October. The jury has now submitted its recommendation to Brno City Council, which will consider it during October. We’ll announce the results soon on our Kultura Brno Facebook page.
OPPORTUNITIES
Designed (Not Only) in Brno LIVE
The project showcasing local creatives and brands from Brno and the Brno Metropolitan Area is moving offline this time, bringing its activities to the KUMST Creative Hub.
As part of the Creative Brno Festival, the Designed (Not Only) in Brno LIVE design market will take place on 23 October, from 12 noon to 7 pm. Come along to support local creativity, meet the people behind the work and discover the best of what Brno’s creative community – and those beyond the city – have to offer!
Open Call: Husa na provázku (Goose on a String) Theatre
Husa na provázku Theatre has launched an open call for Made in Europe, a project aimed at students and recent graduates of arts institutions. Get involved in the upcoming season and create an original theatre production in collaboration with older members of Studio 60+. Three young directing and dramaturgy teams will each be paired with a group of older actors. The project aims to bring generations together to create short plays with a wider European dimension. The premiere will take place on 9 April 2027. Applications close on 16 October 2026.
National Theatre Brno seeks lighting and stage technicians
Do you love theatre and know your way around theatre equipment?
The Reduta Theatre, part of National Theatre Brno, is recruiting a lighting technician. The role involves operating lighting equipment and setting up lighting for theatre performances. Applications must be submitted by 15 October inclusive. The theatre is also looking for a stage technician to assemble and dismantle sets for its productions. The deadline for applications is also 15 October.
Brno House of Arts seeks a new secretary for administrative support
Are you happy doing administrative work and interested in culture? Brno House of Arts is looking for a secretary to work part-time. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day running of the secretariat, handling business travel arrangements and assisting with financial administration. Please send your CV and covering letter to: hajkova@dum-umeni.cz.
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