Beatification Celebration: Jan Bula & Václav Drbola
BVV Brno, Brno
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The beatification celebration of Jan Bula and Václav Drbola, the first martyrs of modern Czech history, will take place on 6 June 2026 at the Brno Exhibition Centre. Both were executed by the communist regime in the 1950s.
A full-day programme for the public will run from 8:00 to 18:00 in Pavilions P and Z. The programme includes live music, testimonies, theatrical performances, and brief reflections. A children's zone and sports facilities are prepared for families with children. The highlight of the day will be a solemn mass presided over by Cardinal Michael Czerny, a native of Brno, with the participation of priests from the Czech Republic and abroad.
Performers include Petr Špaček & band, Barbora Černošková, Josef Prokeš, Pavel Konzbul, Schola brněnské mládeže – SBM, the band Brouci, and other guests.
Admission is voluntary. Registration is required – it secures a place in the hall and ensures smooth entry without waiting. More information at buladrbola.cz/vystaviste.