The 35th edition combines tradition and modernity, developing the unique character of the festival, which draws on the genius loci of Český Krumlov and its surroundings. The theme of this year’s festival – Labyrinth of Stories – will take us to 14 concert venues, where music and storytelling will come together in a unified experience.
35th Festival Krumlov
17. 7. — 8. 8. 2026
New connections
New or contemporary music is full of emotion. However, it often remains misunderstood by listeners, and this is what inspired us to create the New Connections concert series. We are bringing together different art forms, which helps to understand and appreciate the depth of contemporary work. We complement contemporary music with other sensations – dance, recitation, place, light, and shadow. As a result, the audience leaves with a more intimate, unique experience and is more open to accepting compositions that they would otherwise hardly consider music.
Hejl & St. Wenceslas Chorale
Matouš Hejl is one of today’s most prominent composers. In the meditative atmosphere of the Boletice church, St. Wenceslas Chorale will be performed in a new guise. Variations on the timeless melody will be infused with jazz elements and masterful improvisation by the performers.
19 / 7 / 2026
Sunday - 20:00
St. Nicolas Church in Boletice
Kaplice Music Day
Percussion instruments are like the ancient heartbeat of humanity, the voice of memory, culture, and the human spirit. This evening dedicated to percussion opens the door to music that knows no boundaries, whether geographical, genre-related, or cultural.
28 / 7 / 2026
Tuesday - 18:00
City park, Kaplice
Karel Dohnal & Harlequin
A musical and theatrical fantasy based on the character of Harlequin, shaped by clarinet music and movement tailored specifically for the Masquerade Hall of Český Krumlov Castle. Stockhausen’s Harlequin opens up a space where sound and body tell a shared story.
30 / 7 / 2026
Thursday - 20:00
Masquerade Hall, Castle
BERG: Inuit Legend
“Always the Same Story” by the BERG Orchestra transforms an old Inuit legend into a lively encounter of music and dance, where “recycled” instruments give birth to a new world of sounds and movements in the unusual space of a brewery.
7 / 8 / 2026
Friday - 20:00
Portál – Visitor Centre, Port 1560
