Czech composer and multi-instrumentalist Marek Orko Vácha performs at the Evangelical Church of Christ in Ostrava.
A dystopian science-fiction opera about a future where Earth has left its orbit and humanity fights for survival. A Finnish sniper teaches trees to shoot, a former salesman builds caring androids, and all meet in a dramatic finale.
The Odvaz improv group's season finale features two teams competing in audience-suggested improvisation games. A fun blend of sport and theatre that aims to entertain rather than defeat.
Bachelor's degree students from Ostrava University's Faculty of Arts perform in concert.
A music therapy session featuring listening to unique instruments and hands-on playing opportunities, guided by educator Jana Sedláková.
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An exhibition of diploma works by graduates of Ostrava University's Faculty of Art, exploring the garden as a metaphor for cultivated space and contemporary artistic practice.
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Slovak artist Matúš Maťátko's exhibition features paintings, reliefs, and prints exploring crucial moments in Czech-Slovak history. Stylized historical scenes with comic and street-art influences.
A theatrical performance at Divadlo Petra Bezruče in Ostrava.
A lecture on the life and work of Czech painter Vojtěch Hynais, celebrated for his portrait and figurative paintings. Gabriela Pelikánová will explore his artistic journey and influence on modern Czech painting.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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The eighth biennial of the international New Opera Days Ostrava festival brings seven world premieres and one recent premiere from Montreal. Composers from five countries will present new operas at various venues across Ostrava.
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A four-concert cycle of classical music in a church in Ostrava Přívoz, spanning from Baroque to contemporary works with renowned Czech and international musicians.
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The Summer in the Centre festival returns to Černá louka with concerts, theatre, open-air cinema and more in an outdoor setting from June to August.
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The Ostrava-based Divadlo Mír brings five performances of its newest comedies "The Gamblers" and "Birthdays" to Prague. The last chance to see the ensemble live this season.
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A travelling exhibition exploring the lives of Czech and Moravian nobility after 1945, featuring lectures, conversations and a film screening.
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An exhibition of Jiří Šigut's photographic experiments exploring biological traces and light through unique direct-imprint techniques without a camera.
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A geological exhibition showcasing minerals, rocks and fossils from the Ostrava region, including rare Carboniferous holotypes and historic collections spanning over eighty years.
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A permanent natural history exhibition showcasing the biotopes and landscapes of the Ostrava region, from agricultural land through floodplain forests to industrial cityscape.
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Opening of David Macháč's photographic exhibition about allotment gardening colonies as a cultural phenomenon, featuring vibrant images from across Central and Western Europe.
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Opening of an exhibition of Iva Mrázková's watercolours with Japanese motifs. The academic painter and sculptor presents her impressions from a stay in Japan.
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Vilém Wünsche's paintings capture the lives and labour of miners in industrial Ostrava. Fourteen previously unseen works from 1946–1949 are complemented by a children's section with illustrations and an interactive space.
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The exhibition traces a century of the House of Art in Ostrava through the concept of trace—from physical imprints to the search for lost elements of the collections and the institution's identity.
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An exhibition by painter Vendula Chalánková exploring poetry in everyday details and offering a sensitive perspective on the ordinary through simple visual language.
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Timur Zakiullin's thesis exhibition about childhood in Russia combines painting, video art, and installation. The artist explores the cultural context and mood of his homeland.
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An exhibition of expressive works by Martina Strakošová combining painting, objects, video, and performance with elements of pop culture and childlike visual language.
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A summer salon featuring varied entertainment and activities for visitors of all ages.
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Krištof Kintera's sculptural installations made from recycled electronic waste create a futuristic urban landscape that critiques technological progress and consumer culture.
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A travelling exhibition exploring the lives of Czech and Moravian nobility who built cultural bridges across political and national boundaries after World War II. The programme features lectures, discussions, documentary screenings, and a podcast visit.
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Guided animal encounters at Ostrava Zoo starting in late March. Visitors learn fascinating facts about animals directly from keepers and can observe them from close range.
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The Open Temples project celebrates its tenth anniversary by offering free access to 57 churches and sacred monuments across the Ostrava-Opava Diocese with expert-guided tours.
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Simona Ticháčková's exhibition explores violence against women as a cultural phenomenon through artistic language and classical mythology, reflecting the female voice and body in history.
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An exhibition celebrating a century of the House of Art Ostrava, tracing its evolution, collections, and pivotal moments from its founding to the present day.
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An exhibition showcasing part of the collection of Ostrava builder and collector František Jurečka, which inspired the establishment of the local gallery of fine arts.
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A performance by David Macháč exploring the theme of private paradises.
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A single painting by Eduard Halberštát from the GVUO collection, part of the STOPA project exploring a century of Czech art.