Arts & festivals

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

Brno 16

Brno16: enjoy 100 short films for only CZK 250

October 9, 2011

Short films from over 40 countries are heading to the 52nd International Short Fiction Film Festival Brno 16. The event is taking place in cinema Art and Bakala hall from Wednesday to Sunday. And most of the screenings will contain English subtitles.

Coffee week

Explore cafés of Brno during the 2011 Coffee Week

September 29, 2011

80 cafés, dozens of events, litres of coffee dark as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love. The 2011 Coffee Week is hitting Brno from October 1 to October 7 and it would be a pity to miss it.

Festival at Náměstí svobody sq.

Three festivals putting some life to the central square

September 23, 2011

Náměstí svobody sq. is going to host three festivals in a row: you can enjoy food, wine and local culture. Sadly, not at the same time.

Emilio Maya y grupo

Top flamenco guitarists from all around the world to perform at International Guitar Festival

July 29, 2011

The International Guitar Festival, one of top musical events of Brno cultural summer, awaits Brno in the first week of August.

Čokovoko

Summer with Czech songwriters at Old Town Hall

July 8, 2011

The court of the Old Town Hall at Radnická st. (map) will host several folk concerts in July and August.

People watching a film at Dobrák swimming pool

Outdoor cinema launched at Dobrák swimming pool

June 27, 2011

The third season of the popular outdoor cinema at Dobrák swimming pool (29 Dobrovského st.) just launched.

Sculptures in streets

Brno Art Open 2011 brings sculptures to streets

June 22, 2011

15 statues, sculptures and objects will be amusing or confusing people walking down the streets of Brno until August 28.

Urban interventions

“Urban interventions” show a shitload of creativity

June 17, 2011

Dozens of young architects are presenting their mostly low-cost solutions for improving the quality of life in Brno in former prison at Soudní st. in Cejl quarter. The admission-free exhibition shows a total shitload of creativity.

Terne Čhave

Babylonfest ’11: meet neighbors, enjoy ethno music

June 15, 2011

The main part of the festival will take place at the Moravian Square on 17th and 18 June 2011 with 11 bands, formed in most cases by foreigners living in the Czech Republic.

WTCC

WTCC race brings F1 drivers to Automotodrom Brno

June 14, 2011

The two WTCC races will be supported by a formula AutoGP contest and several other events.

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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