The Káznice is a large prison complex in Brno's Zábrdovice district, whose foundation stone was laid in 1772. It served as a jail from 1784 to 1956 - during the Nazi Protectorate and after 1948 it held and executed political prisoners. Since 2018, the Tripitaka association has been running a community and cultural centre here, with concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions and site-specific projects. Regular events include the multigenre Ghettofest and the Faktor K festival. The city is gradually converting the complex into a creative centre with studios, workshops and a memorial space.
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An open forum exploring how to build resilient culture in response to climate challenges.
Music festival Together sistas in Brno showcasing diverse female performers and musical groups.
The international comics festival KOMA returns to Brno with four days of comics, music, and lectures exploring the theme of abbreviations.
Concert evening with Laokoon and Dvě Slunce as part of Festival KOMA 2026. Two Czech bands exploring the boundary between rap and experimental sound.
The second concert evening of Festival KOMA features Post-hudba and Pivoňka. A Friday ticket covers the entire festival and this concert.
A guided tour of Brno's former regional prison, tracing its history from the 18th century through the stories of inmates and guards.
Premiere of the children's play "Invisible Children" for young audiences aged 3 and up at Káznice theatre in Brno.
Theatre performance "WHO CARES, WHO CARES?" at Káznice in Brno on 21 October 2026 at 19:30.
The fourth annual Anarchist Book Fair Brno brings together enthusiasts of anarchist literature and ideas in a historic former prison building.
Electronic project Kochlea performs live in Brno. Experimental music at the Káznice club.
A community festival celebrating inclusive culture, bringing together people of different backgrounds and perspectives in Brno.
A four-day festival in Brno's Káznice na Cejlu combining theatre, performances, concerts and discussions with the history of a former prison.
Open bike workshop with Bike Kitchen Brno and DJs, free entry.
A guided tour of the former regional prison on Cejlu, exploring its rich history from the 18th century. Discover the stories of prisoners and guards, prison life, and the political significance of this exceptional Brno landmark.
The 3rd BEZDfest integration festival in Brno combines live music, theatre and workshops, with all proceeds supporting homeless outreach programmes.
Student exhibition exploring how to revitalize Brno's Káznice, transforming a historically charged site into a cultural and community space through contemporary design.
Divadlo 3+kk's original production explores social exclusion and the feminization of poverty through real and anonymized stories.
A fairy-tale performance by Micro-teatro based on Colombian mythology, suitable for children from 4 years old.
The fourth edition of Brno's coffee festival celebrating specialty roasters, quality beans, and coffee craftsmanship. Two days of tastings, workshops, and talks for everyone from newcomers to professionals.
An interactive author's reading from Claudie Langrová's novel Labyrinth of the Pension, where the audience chooses which stories are read. DJ Tuli provides the evening's music.
Three author films, discussion, and live music at Brno's Káznice. An evening exploring folklore through cinema and conversation.
Exhibition of camera obscura photographs by Václav Dvořák exploring the capture of fleeting moments. The artist will discuss his creative process at the opening reception.
A theatrical fusion exploring life and purpose for audiences over 40. A play about reflection and the search for meaning in midlife.
The inaugural benefit festival celebrates Roma culture and music with traditional dance workshops and live performances by NaMars!, 4GypsySoul, MIKA, and Lbeast.
Commemoration of the 58th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in August 1968.
Karel Cudlín's photographic exhibition traces Ukraine from the Velvet Revolution through independence, the Orange Revolution, and Euromaidan to contemporary rural life.
The closing ceremony of the REAL LAV project offers music, participant presentations, and discussion in an open-air setting at Káznice.
A guided tour of the former regional prison on Cejl, revealing stories of inmates and guards, and the political history of this exceptional Brno landmark.
A guided tour of Brno's former regional prison, exploring its dark history from the 18th century through 20th-century executions of political prisoners.
Exhibition and lecture on the impacts of uranium mining on landscape and health, featuring photographer Eduard Sequens.
Premiere of an original theatre production by Dramatická jelita ensemble based on texts by Jaroslav Durych. The performance takes place in the former Brno prison.
Theatre 3+kk marks the end of its 6th season with a concert, bonfire, and gathering of friends in the Káznice courtyard.
An original Theatre 3+kk production exploring social exclusion and the feminization of poverty through real-life stories. A documentary-style theatrical piece reflecting on contemporary society.
An exhibition of five projects exploring reciprocity between the inner world and material reality through attentive observation.
Ghettofest is a music festival in Brno featuring diverse performances in a unique venue.
An intimate monodrama about motherhood at a young age. Written and performed by Agáta Stýblová, directed by Eliška Houserová.
A theatrical production based on psychologist Alena Večeřová Procházková's book that explores the causes of rising mental health problems in children and offers insights into their resolution.