Music

Jaroslav Svěcený

Violinist Jaroslav Svěcený will play Händel, Bach, Vivaldi and Gounod

February 10, 2011

Jaroslav Svěcený will also bring his collection of precious Italian violins to Brno. He will play them during the concert and the violins will be displayed in the foyer during the break.

The Young Gods

The Young Gods to perform live at Fléda

February 9, 2011

Swiss post-industrial band The Young Godsis going to perform at Fléda club (24 Štefánikova st.) on Tuesday, February 15.

Buena Vista Social Club

Three members of Buena Vista Social Club to perform at The Havana Lounge party

February 2, 2011

The organisers claim that this is going to be the “biggest Cuban party in Europe” and a great way of celebrating the Valentine’s Day.

Project 100 festival

Festivals and events prepared by Brno Cultural Centre for 2011

January 17, 2011

Brno Cultural Centre prepares several music, film and theatre festivals on various city locations, in addition to a series of concerts at the Old Town Hall or festivals of original films in cinemas Art and Scala.

Photo by Zdenek Softic

Most interesting events of 2011 (or: fireworks, motorcycles, et cetera, et cetera)

January 5, 2011

There are more events yet to be announced – but let’s take a look at the list of what we already know is going to happen in Brno in 2011.

Bobby McFerrin

Bobby McFerrin to perform at Jazz Fest Brno 2011

November 18, 2010

McFerrin will perform in Vodova sport hall at Jazz Fest Brno 2011 on March 29. Price tickets are not known yet.

New New!

New New! International festival of unusual music and film

November 8, 2010

This year, New New! launches on November 9 and ends on November 20.

Brno Party University

Brno Party University: meet new friends and enjoy cheap beer

October 26, 2010

There’ll be two concerts (Overhype, Vehykl), five DJs (Ekop, DJane Jeaniss, Dummy, 2T, Majky) and hundreds of students looking for fun and new friends.

Trombenik

Etno Brno 2010 – festival of ethnic music

October 6, 2010

Club Stará pekárna (8 Štefánikova st.) hosts a festival of ethnic music Etno Brno 2010 from October 7 to December 12.

Fléda in new

Fléda club reopening after a huge redesign

September 16, 2010

Bands Prago Union, Lesní zvěř, Lavagance (SK), Ventolin and Youcoco (SK) will perform live at the opening party.

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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