Festivals

Ignis Brunensis

Guide to the 2011 Ignis Brunensis fireworks festival

May 22, 2011

Three simple advices to follow if you want to join 200,000 spectators and enjoy the largest local event of 2011.

Beer days

“Beer days” heading to the the Old town hall

May 18, 2011

Seven breweries will present 36 types of beer at the 12th annual “Beer days”, taking place at the Old town hall at Radnická st. on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21.

Museum night

Bring a flute to the 2011 Brno Museum Night

May 11, 2011

A dozen of the most interesting and important museums in Brno joined the 2011 Brno Museum Night. On the evening and night of Saturday, May 14, you are free to explore their exhibitions, look into the places that are not available for the rest of year and enjoy the company of tens of thousands of people roaming the town.

Animefest 2011

Animefest 2011 by the camera of Carlos López

May 9, 2011

If you met some strangely dressed people roaming the streets of Brno last weekend… so, here is more!

Majales

The spring’s largest festivals: Čarodějáles and Majáles

April 26, 2011

There are two large (well, speaking of Brno measures) and quite interesting music festivals going to take place in Brno this Thursday and Friday.

Made in Hungária

European films coming to Brno

April 21, 2011

The 18th festival featuring European award-winning films is going to take place in Bakala Hall at 6 Žerotínovo square from April 22 to 29.

Pomlazka

Easter fair at Náměstí svobody sq.

April 18, 2011

There are various cultural events going on every day at least from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

David Dorůžka

Jazzfest 2011: 10th anniversary edition

April 7, 2011

The 10th season of Jazzfest Brno starts next Wednesday and takes place mostly at Fléda and Semilasso clubs.

Bonjour Brno 2011

Bonjour Brno 2011: pétanque, pastis and foie gras get back to town

March 22, 2011

Alliance française Brno launched the 17th annual festival of French culture.

One World

Festival One World awakening the sense of joint responsibility

March 14, 2011

The theme of this year’s festival will be held in the spirit of corruption and organized crime. The topics of minorities, elderly people or migration will be presented too.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

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
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

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
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

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
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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