Brno’s cultural newsletter brings you an overview of upcoming events and opportunities relating to theatres, clubs and other cultural activities in the city.
Dear friends of Brno culture,
Astronomically, at least, the picture is clear, even if temperatures are still mostly pushing 30 °C... Whether September will continue to feel more like summer, even if only an Indian summer, or bring a more lasting spell of cooler weather is impossible to predict. One thing, however, is certain: autumn in Brno will definitely be creative.
On Thursday, 24 September, the Creative Brno Festival, formerly Brno Creative Days, will launch at Boldhalle under its new name. Over the course of four weeks, it will bring together eleven events under one umbrella, organised by different parts of Brno’s creative scene and supported by the city. The programme will offer inspiration for professionals and the general public alike, ranging from festivals and conferences to open studios and a design market. Prototyp will also be part of the programme, once again bringing together art, science and technology. This year, in an expanded format, its striking light installations will also move out into the streets. I’m also personally looking forward to the experiential programmes for Káznice, which their creators will present at the end of the festival.
The new theatre and music season is also getting fully under way, and the first announcements make it clear that we once again have plenty to look forward to. Alongside new projects and cultural experiences, September also brings a number of important deadlines, including the deadline for cultural grant applications, to which I’d particularly like to draw your attention.
You’ll find further details, invitations and other news from Brno’s cultural life in this issue of the newsletter.
Wishing you a colourful and inspiring cultural autumn!
Markéta Vaňková
Mayor of Brno
FROM US TO YOU
Cultural grant application deadline approaching
You have until Wednesday, 30 September to apply for one-year cultural grants for 2027 and two-year grants covering 2027–2028. Applications can be submitted through our grant application system. Full details of the grant procedure, including step-by-step instructions on how to register and log in, are available on the grant portal.
Culture Brno workshop: Fundraising and Non-Grant Funding in Culture and the Creative Industries
Join us on Thursday, 24 September in the DOMINI PARK conference room on the 8th floor for the Culture Brno workshop: Fundraising and Non-Grant Funding in Culture and the Creative Industries, starting at 1 pm. The workshop will be led by Hana Průchová from the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts. The session will cover fundraising, practical ways of securing funding from multiple sources, and how to approach private donors and partners. There will, of course, also be time for questions and for sharing practical experience. Places are limited, so advance registration is required.
REGISTER
Strategy in practice: Sculpture Brno
Developing fine art in public space and caring for the city’s identity are among Brno’s key strategic priorities. But what does this look like in practice? The Sculpture Brno project brings together a range of activities designed to connect urban planning with artistic expression, commemorate important Brno figures in a lasting way, and systematically map artworks throughout the city. Would you like to know which specific projects and activities come under Sculpture Brno?
Take a look at the overview of sculpture-related activities and find out how the City of Brno develops and looks after its public spaces.
Competition for an artwork dedicated to Lucie Bakešová closes on 21 September
The deadline is approaching for the art and architecture competition to design a work commemorating Lucie Bakešová – a prominent Brno ethnographer, founder of the Dům útěchy association and a key figure in the origins of the idea for Brno’s oncology institute.
The competition is open to individual artists and creative teams who would like to design a dignified, contemporary artwork in honour of this remarkable woman. Entries can be submitted until 21 September 2026.
Villa Bohéma: join us for a reading by Rachel Cholz
On Monday, 21 September at 5.30 pm, French writer Rachel Cholz, a participant in the international Villa Bohéma residency programme, will give a reading in the DOMINI PARK conference room on Husova. The Statutory City of Brno works on the programme together with the French Institute in Prague, the Moravian Library, Maison des Écritures in La Rochelle and the Czech Centre in Paris. Cholz will introduce her work, which moves between fiction, reality and poetry, using language to connect these seemingly distant worlds. During the evening, she will read short extracts from her book. The gathering will offer a unique insight into her creative process.
The event will be interpreted into Czech. Admission is free.
Brno Cultural Forum will focus on the younger generation in November
Save the date: 11 November 2026. The next Brno Cultural Forum will take place at the CO.LABS cultural centre, this time focusing on culture and creativity through the eyes of young people. But we don’t want to talk about young people without involving them. That’s why this time we’ve opened up the programme planning directly to arts students. Through an open call, they can help shape the forum, present their own projects and share their experiences. The open call runs until 15 September 2026. If you are an arts student and would like to take part, there is still time to get involved. Contact us at majickova.veronika@brno.cz.
OPPORTUNITIES
Applications for creative-sector grants under the 9th grant call close in September
The deadline is approaching for the 9th grant call under Creative Brno, which supports entrepreneurship, the development of the creative industries and the promotion of the creative sector. The main theme of the grant programme is “beauty, sustainability and inclusion”. Support is available for projects in gaming, design and architecture, advertising, and arts and crafts. The grants are intended for projects taking place between November 2026 and February 2027. The city will distribute CZK 535,000 among successful applicants, with individual projects receiving between CZK 30,000 and CZK 100,000. Applications can be submitted until 27 September 2026.
TIC BRNO is looking for a spokesperson and PR manager
Do you love culture and feel confident communicating with the media, partners and colleagues? TIC BRNO is recruiting a spokesperson and PR manager. You’ll have the chance to work on a wide range of projects and prepare press releases and other media content. Applications, together with the completed assignments, can be submitted until 15 September 2026.
Stará hasička: the beating heart of Komín, then and now
The Brno-Komín district is preparing to open the newly renovated Stará hasička (Old Fire Station) cultural centre. This historic building, which for many years played an important part in the life of both the local fire brigade and the wider community, is being given a new look and a new purpose. It will become a place for people to meet, enjoy culture, learn and take part in community life in Komín. Stará hasička will provide space for cultural and social events, children’s clubs and activities, exercise and language courses for adults, talks and discussions, exhibitions, amateur theatre, community and educational activities, as well as facilities for the Senior Citizens’ Club. The aim is to create a place where Komín residents, local associations, tutors and event organisers can meet regularly.
For rental enquiries:
Email: starahasicka@komin.brno.cz.
Telephone: +420 541 428 143
Museum of the Vyškov Region is looking for a new director
Do you have the vision and drive to help shape regional culture for the better? The South Moravian Region is looking for a new director of the Museum of the Vyškov Region. They are seeking someone who can combine respect for tradition with fresh ideas and develop the museum as a vibrant place for learning, culture and bringing people together. Applications can be submitted until 30 September 2026.
Open calls – Creative Europe
Creative Europe has announced two calls.
The Cultural Horizons: Artistic Debuts call supports emerging Ukrainian artists as they enter professional life, helping them develop their creative potential and build long-term partnerships with cultural institutions. Eligible participants include universities and academies specialising in art and culture, as well as providers of non-formal arts education, such as art studios and cultural education centres.
Applicants may be either legal entities or individuals registered in Ukraine with at least one year’s experience in the cultural sector. Applications can be submitted until 5 October 2026.
The Cultural Horizons: Residencies call supports European cultural organisations in running residency and educational projects for Ukrainian artists and cultural professionals. Eligible applicants include cultural and arts organisations registered in EU Member States.
National Film Museum open call
The National Film Museum (NaFilM), in partnership with British arts studio Corridor, has launched an open call for audiovisual artists. The international project Daisy Chain: Daisies 1966/2026 marks the anniversary of Daisies, the film by Czech director and leading figure of the Czechoslovak New Wave Věra Chytilová.
The Czech part of the project is open to three audiovisual artists over the age of 18. Each selected artist will receive a fee of CZK 50,000, as well as a separate production budget for a short film. Applications can be submitted until 10 am on 21 September 2026.
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