Brno
Špilberk Castle and fortress is the landmark of Brno, rising on the hilltop of the same name. Founded in the first half of the 13th century by Přemysl Otakar II, it served in the 14th century as the seat of the Moravian margraves. In the 17th–18th centuries it was rebuilt into a massive Baroque fortress and from 1783 functioned as a feared prison known as the "Jail of Nations". Today it houses the Brno City Museum, is a national cultural monument, and hosts concerts, theatre performances and the annual International Music Festival Špilberk.
Špilberk 210/1, 662 24 Brno
Opening hours follow the event programme and tour routes; see the website for current details.
DJ and producer Manene presents his 4-hour set at Špilberk Castle. Limited VIP tickets with prime seating behind the DJ booth are available.
The renowned Austrian brass ensemble Vienna Brass Connection performs in the Czech Republic for the first time at Špilberk Castle. The concert will ceremonially conclude the 5th Brno Brass Fest.
A concert by Brno Contemporary Orchestra commemorating the 130th anniversary of the death of Brno's mayor Christian Friedrich d'Elverta, featuring works by Kourliandski, Xenakis, Cílková, and Schnittke.
Composer Vojtěch Svatoš and his vocal quartet 4BARITONE present a charity concert celebrating the music of Petra Hapka and Michal Horáček, featuring 30 musicians and renowned guest artists.
A summer open-air festival at Špilberk featuring the DJ duo Malalata, dancer SuzieSmooth and a workshop by Libuška Bachratá. Balkan beats, dancing and views over Brno.
Balkan music at Špilberk Castle courtyard: Romanian brass band Fanfare Ciocărlia, Macedonian Džambo Aguševi Orchestra, and Slovak DJs Malalata.
The Prague Cello Quartet, a four-member ensemble, performs classical music on the courtyard of Špilberk Castle in Brno.