Arts & festivals

Concerts, festivals and exhibitions taking place in or around Brno.

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Guide to 2012 Ignis Brunensis festival (fireworks and more)

May 22, 2012

Again, the organisers of Ignis Brunensis, the largest event taking place in Brno, don’t give a fuck about publishing a proper English-language guide to the festival. So I picked the most interesting events from the Czech schedule.

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Museum night to be held on Saturday. This time, paid

May 16, 2012

More than a dozen of Brno’s museums and galleries will host the 8th Museum Night on Saturday, May 19. You may see many places unavailable to public during the rest of the year together with regular exhibitions, for free or for a small fee.

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Hello anime! Photos from Animefest by Carlos Lopez

May 9, 2012

Look at some great pictures of Brno’s most spectacular event.

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Animefest & Weekend of Japanese Culture

May 2, 2012

Gothic maids and other strange beings will be stroling through the streets of Brno again. Popular Animefest, focusing on contemporary Japanese culture, is about to hit the town this weekend.

Fléda

Fléda faces closure, concerts must end by 10 p.m.

April 22, 2012

For ten years, Fléda club at Štefanikova st. has been the centre of alternative culture in Brno, hosting both promising local bands and globally known artists. It has an uncertain future now, due to a controversial public notice.

Urinal at Údolní st.

In Brno, a street urinal on an art school’s wall (seriously)

April 1, 2012

The building of Faculty of Fine Arts at Údolní st. in Brno got a new decoration – an outdoor urinal.

French flag

Bonjour Brno 2012: enjoy French cinema, music and cuisine

March 26, 2012

Bonjour! Aïe! Salut! – Just like every spring, Bonjour Brno festival will let you taste French culture and lifestyle in Brno.

Bahrain: Shouting in the Dark

One World festival shows documentaries w. English subtitles

March 18, 2012

The festival will take place from March 19 to March 27 2012 at the following venues: Cinema Art, B. Bakala Centre, Museum of Applied Arts and HaDivadlo Theatre.

The Brno House of Arts

Saturday flash mob to support House of Arts’ director

March 16, 2012

Rostislav Koryčánek has helped the House of Arts to become one of the most respected galleries in the central Europe. Now the town council is looking for a substitute.

Messel on Tour

Messel on Tour brought 47M years old fossils to Brno

March 8, 2012

The fossils are preserved so well that some creatures even still have fur or full stomachs.

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For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
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  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

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Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
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Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
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