Music

International guitar festival Brno 2010

Enjoy concerts and workshops of famous virtuosos at the International guitar festival Brno 2010

August 6, 2010

The most interesting event is the “Flamenco night” on August 7th – a performance of Spanish guitarist and composer Gerardo Núñez and dancer Carmen Cortés.

Joe Cocker

English vocalist Joe Cocker to perform in Rondo Arena

July 15, 2010

The concert will be held on October 7, tickets cost CZK 990.

Babylonfest 2010

Babylonfest: a celebration of cultural diversity

June 25, 2010

“The festival of the cosmopolitan City of Brno”, called Babylonfest, is a great event to attend if you are interested in other cultures, ethnical minorities – and especially in their music.

Burning beats

Great photos from Burning Beats Factory Party at Zbrojovka

June 18, 2010

Carlos Lopez Ramos has sent me wonderful photos made during the last week’s party in desolated Zbrojovka factory.

Zbrojovka

Burning beats party brings life to Zbrojovka factory

June 10, 2010

There will be dozens of bands and DJs, several dance performances and many exhibitions of visual art.

Concentus Moraviae 2010

Concentus Moraviae 2010: jazz and classical music concerts in 13 towns

May 31, 2010

My personal highlight is the concert of jazzmen Tomáš Liška, David Dorůžka and Daniele di Bonaventura at beautiful Pernštejn castle.

Black Heart Procession

Black Heart Procession at Yacht Club

May 11, 2010

Yacht Club does not have a web page, so there is no information about the price of tickets.

Chumbawamba

Acoustic concert of Chumbawamba at Fléda

May 8, 2010

British anarchist band Chumbawamba, popular mostly for their 1997 hit Tubthumping, will perform in Fléda club on Thursday, May 13.

Majáles 2009

Student festival Majáles: a tradition that started in the 1960s

May 6, 2010

Student festival Majáles looks like a nice way of spending Friday afternoon and evening.

Fuck Buttons

Fuck Buttons lined up for Itch My Hahaha party

May 1, 2010

Fuck Buttons will be supported by Czech post-punk band Kazety and Fléda’s resident DJs Greatest Hits Collective.

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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