How is a world-class conductor born? What milestones must an artist pass to stand at the helm of the world’s finest orchestras? The second episode of our podcast series with Tomáš Etzler takes us into the fascinating world of conducting. We are joined in the studio by one of the most respected Czech conductors of our time and a renowned expert on Janáček’s work, Tomáš Hanus.
For the first time, our Janáček Brno festival is crossing the borders of the Czech Republic to take its message to the world! Before Brno resonates with the complete cycle of Leoš Janáček’s operas this October and November, we are bringing a taste of the festival atmosphere to two of Europe’s major capitals.
How did a festival in Brno become a global event attracting audiences from all over the world? That is exactly the topic of the opening episode of our new podcast series with journalist Tomáš Etzler. He invited the most qualified guests to the studio: Martin Glaser, General Director of the National Theatre Brno, and Jiří Heřman, Artistic Director of the Opera.
The Janáček Brno 2026 Festival will not only be marked by premieres and anticipated guests but also by emotional farewells. Prepare for four evenings full of intensity, as the current productions of four pivotal Janáček works will take their final bows. These opera DERNIÈRES will be a truly unforgettable experience!
The Janáček Brno 2024 Festival, the fresh recipient of the prestigious International Opera Award for Best Festival of the Year, is now featured in a documentary available on Czech Television’s iVysílání. Discover this exceptional edition, which once again confirmed Janáček Brno’s position among the world’s most important opera festivals.
The 10th anniversary edition of the Janáček Brno 2026 festival has officially launched its ticket sales! Under the motto “Roots”, the festival will present an exceptionally ambitious programme featuring the complete operatic works of Leoš Janáček – from his early compositions to his mature masterpieces. Such a comprehensive presentation of Janáček’s legacy is unique on a global scale and confirms the festival’s outstanding position among international music events.
The Janáček Brno 2026 festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary edition, taking us back to the roots. Brno will once again immerse itself in the world of Leoš Janáček, his music and inspirations – and all nine of his operas will be performed during the festival. If you don’t want to wait a whole year, join us at one of our preview events!
The international Janáček Brno Festival has received two nominations for the prestigious International Opera Awards 2025 – in the categories Festival and New Production for the staging of The Excursions of Mr. Brouček directed by Robert Carsen, presented by the National Theatre Brno in co-production with Teatro Real, Madrid, and Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin.
The new production of Dvořák’s Rusalka by Janáček Opera NdB — directed by David Radok and conducted by Marko Ivanović — will be available online on the OperaVision platform until 6 March 2026. Don’t miss this unique experience from the comfort of your home.
A unique musical evening with violinist Josef Špaček and pianist Miroslav Sekera is approaching! Just a few tickets remain – don’t miss the opening of the jubilee 10th edition of the Janáček Brno Festival and join us as we take our place at the starting line.
