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!
A final performance (dernière) is always a moment of the highest concentration of emotion, creative energy, and dramatic commitment. It is a closing chord that will forever be etched in your memory. Take advantage of the last chance to see these popular and critically acclaimed productions in their current form. Be a part of this magnificent farewell!
Here is an overview of the titles that will bid you farewell at the Janáček Brno 2026 Festival:
Janáček’s lyrical and philosophical opera about an artist and his predestination. A unique opportunity to experience this work for the last time.
One of the most dramatic operas in the world repertoire. An emotional farewell to a production filled with passion and moral dilemmas.
November 15, 2026 – THE MAKROPULOS AFFAIR
The final encounter with the mysterious Emilia Marty and the timeless question of immortality that toys with destiny.
November 17, 2026 – FROM THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD / GLAGOLITIC MASS
A finale with double power: The final performance of the opera set in a prison camp and the concluding festival performance of the monumental mass.




