25 events for the next 18 months
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A puppet theatre production exploring a spartakiad and life in normalization-era Czechoslovakia. Award-winning staging of this historical theme with an original artistic vision.
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An exhibition of photographs documenting six puppets that survived a devastating fire at a children's centre. Photographer Šimon Pikous captured them using analogue large-format photography, creating an installation that merges photographs with the original artefacts.
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A puppet theatre adaptation of the classic play Maryša with an unconventional interpretation and distinctive language. The production won the Erik Award for the most inspiring puppet theatre production of 2025.
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A poetic circus performance about travel and discovery from the creators of Le Cabaret Nomade. A fantastical show featuring puppets, music, and imaginative storytelling.
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A puppet show about Kawloon Walled City, the world's largest apartment block. The story of a boy named Tuan searching for his way home through the intricate alleyways of this legendary Hong Kong district.
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A non-verbal performance for children inspired by Magdalena Rutová's book. Four creators craft an absurd world where everyday objects transform into unexpected shapes and things take on a life of their own.
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A unique cultural event showcasing the Baroque spa complex in Kuks, featuring traditions of puppet theatre, printing, and winemaking.
in 4 days
A wordless puppet show about a journey to Baba-Yaga to find a healing elixir for a sick mother. Creators Mizerová, Smolík, Svobodová, and Vitvar present an adventurous tale set in a dark land.
A concert version of the musical Dracula comes to the Baroque complex at Kuks. This shortened production features a narrator, costumes, dancers, and the musical's greatest hits.
David Pet marks a decade of his music career with a special outdoor concert. An opportunity to hear the beloved performer in the intimate setting of Farma Nová Amerika.
Classic Czech theatre performance staged in the historic Baroque complex at Kuks Hospital.
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Explore the medicinal herb garden at the historic Kuks Hospital during this open weekend. A perfect outing for gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers.
(57 days)
A summer classical music festival set in the beautiful Baroque surroundings of Kuks.
An evening programme at the Baroque complex of Kuks Hospital with the ambiance of a castle hotel.
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Interactive workshop of Latin American music with Marta Töpferová and Manuel Rangel. Learn songs in various styles from Cuban son to Argentine zamba.
Interactive workshop on medicinal cannabis with experts Soni Jarkovská and PharmDr. Zdeněk Šatera, including lunch.
An opera about the first master of light in Baroque theatre, performed in the courtyard of the historic Kuks Hospital. Music by Jan Jirásek, directed by Petr Hašek.
Portuguese musician Matias Tiago performs 16th–18th-century repertoire on Baroque guitar and vihuela, exploring the cultural heritage of Iberia through Spanish and Portuguese composers and their distinctive instruments.
A musical pilgrimage through the Baroque Kuks hospital with four historical keyboard instruments, works by Bach and other masters, and improvisations by Jaroslav Tůma, performed in different rooms of the complex.
A full-day festival excursion by bus through historic sites around Kuks featuring artistic performances, musical shows, and guided tours of Baroque sculpture and heritage.
A three-part street puppet performance with large wooden marionettes inspired by the sculptures of Matyas Bernard Braun at Kuks. Wandering comedians tell stories of virtues, vices, and power.
An Italian multidisciplinary puppet theatre performance about coming of age and the initiation journey into adulthood. A poetic show with archetypal imagery that speaks to both adults and children.
An original theatrical exploration of anger through personal experience and scientific insight, designed for young people seeking to understand their own emotions.
An action-packed puppet show inspired by Russian folk tales about Baba Yaga and a magical sword, featuring a Thalia Prize 2024 nominee.
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Divadlo DNO continues its chronicle of Kuks with a theatrical, musical, and dance performance in the Baroque complex. Stories from the region's past come alive through song, movement, and drama.