Introducing Our Official Merchandise
The 10th anniversary edition of the Janáček Brno 2026 International Festival is in full swing, and we are delighted to present this year’s official merchandise collection!
Katya Kabanova nominated for Thalia Awards! Kateřina Kněžíková competes for the prestigious prize
We are thrilled to share the news! The Janáček Opera NdB production of Janáček’s Katya Kabanova has achieved extraordinary success in the newly announced Thalia Award nominations.
The 5th episode of the Janáček Brno 2026 podcast is out now
Behind the scenes of the festival, a unique perspective on Janáček’s work, and fascinating discussions about music. The 5th episode of our festival podcast is out now, featuring internationally renowned conductor and founder of Collegium 1704, Václav Luks.
Extraordinary Song Recital Celebrating the 95th Birthday of Richard Novák Added to the Festival Programme
We are delighted to announce a truly special concert evening added to the programme of the 10th Janáček Brno Festival 2026. A living legend of the Czech opera and song scene, bass Richard Novák, will celebrate his remarkable 95th birthday right on stage.
Central Band of the Czech Army to join Czech Philharmonic for Janáček’s Sinfonietta
An extraordinary concert by the Czech Philharmonic at the Janáček Brno Festival 2026 will offer a truly exceptional and sonically authentic experience. In the iconic brass fanfare of Janáček’s Sinfonietta, musicians from the Central Band of the Czech Army will join the orchestra under the baton of conductor Vasily Petrenko.
We invite you to the public piano dress rehearsal of the opera Šárka for a symbolic 10 CZK
Experience the birth of Leoš Janáček’s opera creation up close! As part of the celebrations for the 10th edition of the Janáček Brno festival, we invite you to the public piano dress rehearsal of the original 1887 version of the opera Šárka for a symbolic 10 CZK. On 28 August, enjoy a unique site-specific production by director Jiří Heřman and world-renowned pianist Julius Drake in the unrepeatable atmosphere of Brno’s Besední dům.
The forth episode of the Janáček Brno 2026 podcast is out now
Festival backstage insights, a fateful connection with the Maestro’s legacy, and a glimpse into an intense professional and personal life. The 4th episode of our festival podcast is out now, featuring a guest without whom the Janáček tradition in Brno would simply not be complete – Šárka Zahrádková.
Leoš Janáček is celebrating his 172nd birthday – and the gift is for you!
A special birthday promotion celebrating Janáček’s 172nd birthday and the centenary of his Sinfonietta.
Janáček’s Birthday 172!
Celebrate Janáček’s 172nd birthday with us on June 23rd at the piazzetta in front of the Janáček Theatre. Free Entry!
The third episode of the Janáček Brno 2026 podcast is out now
In the third episode of our podcast, we introduce director Marek Řihák, who is currently preparing a production of The Beginning of a Romance, a co-production between Hausopera and the Janáček Opera of the National Theatre Brno (premiering November 3, 2026). What was his path to directing, and what does the search for modern expression in a classic work mean to him? Join us for a glimpse into the world of the rising artistic generation. You will discover how the courage to experiment is found today and why Janáček remains so relevant! Hosted by Tomáš Etzler.
