Ponava Cafe is a café and music club on the edge of Lužánky park in central Brno, right next to the conservatory. It offers specialty coffee, quality beer, and a varied cultural programme focused on jazz, alternative, folk, and blues. The intimate interior hosts small concerts, author readings, and exhibitions, while in summer events move outdoors. The venue organises the annual four-day Ponava Fest and also runs the online Radio Ponava.
Lužánecká 1883/3, 602 00 Brno
Mon-Fri 15:00-23:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-23:00
Unveiling of a monument to Fina, a legendary Brno dog, with a concert by Sausage of Lovers at Ponava Cafe in Lužánky.
Jirka Čevela, founder of Circus Problem, presents his solo work - a blend of chanson, Balkan, rock and folk with original lyrics and storytelling.
Street ensemble Urband performs Russian mafia songs, waltzes, blues, and jazz with violin, double bass, and guitar.
An acoustic blues duo featuring guitar, harmonica and vocals drawing from classic artists like Elmore James, the Beatles, and Steppenwolf.
Legendary electronic group Tloopa from the 1990s returns with a stripped-down lineup and new member Lama X. Expect house, techno and trip hop at Brno's Ponava Cafe.
An Austrian-Czech-Polish free jazz trio featuring extended instrumental techniques and contemporary improvisation.
Brno painter Jan Sytar presents an exhibition of works inspired by his travels and unique perspective on the world.
Experimental jazz trio Jungle Debris performs at Ponava Cafe, blending minimalist drones with intense improvisation and genre-defying compositions.
A summer swing dance evening with live music from the House Band and a dance taster for beginners and experienced dancers.
FREE FORMS is an international creative music and dance gathering held regularly at Ponava Cafe in Brno.
Italian rock power trio Octopuss brings their world-touring experience to Brno, joined by local rock'n'roll act Kontrolla.
The trio of Václavek, Vébrová and Tichý presents Chiro on Retirement, a new project built on improvisation and imaginative lyrics from three distinctive voices of the Czech music scene.
Japanese progressive trio Korekyojinn performs with Czech legends Už jsme doma in a rare concert featuring songs from the band's influential precursor FPB.
Brno DJ Hrr.nec celebrates 20 years behind the turntables with a multi-genre vinyl set at Ponava Cafe.
A staged reading of David Ireland's British play about addiction and the search for meaning, exploring psychological depths through the relationship of two men.
Brno jazz band Zora performs original jazz songs with witty lyrics and striking stage presence. The evening will feature the premiere of a new vocalist in the ensemble.
Brno funk band Sajmon & Garfunkers and BN8 perform their own material and classic funk hits.
A double concert featuring Brno's alternative rock band Budoár staré dámy and Prague's Electra5, blending trip hop, jazz and blues with Czech vocals.
Slavic duo Swing Pigs performs improvised music blending swing, blues, jazz, and folk traditions. Violin and guitar create a unique dialogue at every show.
Brno-based swing ensemble Django Jet featuring Belgian vocalist Marie Gilbert. Czech and French classics, gypsy swing, and original compositions at Ponava Cafe.
Ostrava-based Bandaband performs original music blending blues, rock, funk and Latin with clever lyrics and solid musicianship.
Opening reception of Alois Stratil's intimate self-portrait exhibition at Ponava Cafe. Provocative figurative works exploring vulnerability, doubt, and pain through bold personal imagery.
The first Jilo Romani culture festival combines contemporary music and art with intercultural dialogue in Brno. It celebrates Romani language and identity while bringing together people from diverse backgrounds.
Melodic drum and bass and jungle from Liquidators Crew and saxophonist LadiS in Brno's Lužánky park.
Topol returns to Ponava with old and new songs, joined by Tereza Hill's electronic project blending downtempo, dream pop and ambient sounds.
Prague's Yamaha Oriental performs Balkan wedding and club music with saxophone, clarinet and traditional Roma instrumentation from the southern Balkans.
Psychosound's third anniversary celebration featuring live electronic performances, talks, a modular synthesis workshop, and DJ sets from the collective.
A jam session celebrating the legacy of legendary pianist Ahmad Jamal. Advance tickets from 100 CZK, 200 CZK at the door.
Brno band Lamram Jam returns to Ponava with an energetic mix of rock, punk, funk, and rap, featuring live brass and Jan Lamram's verses.
Cuban music and dancing with Sabor Latino - Combo. Salsa, chacha and bolero for everyone who loves to dance.
Czech disco-Balkan band Circus Problem premieres their new album at Ponava Cafe. High-energy music mixing Balkan brass, disco beats, and house.
TYGROO is an experimental band blending electronic dance, Balkan, jazz, and rap on wind and percussion instruments.
A student ensemble from JAMU performs classic Motown and rhythm & blues hits, featuring songs by Martha Reeves, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and other legends.
Brünnwerk is a Brno ensemble blending avant-garde songwriting with jazz improvisation. Vocalist Petr Rybíz Toman's expressive delivery intertwines with elegant music led by conductor Pavel Zlámal and his accomplished musicians.
A folk-experimental ensemble led by Petr Nikl, blending acoustic instruments and improvisation with guest musicians on cello, duduk, and flute.
4 Gypsy Soul blends Romani music, funk, and jazz in an energetic live performance featuring an eight-piece ensemble with special guests.
The Handover, an Egypt-Norway-Belgium trio, and Czech band Noví kumpáni blend African ritual rhythms with psychedelic rock and experimental sounds.
An international gathering of experimental musicians and dancers. Part of the global FREE FORMS network centred in Vienna.
Brno ensemble Musica Balkanika performs authentic Balkan folk music featuring traditional songs from Serbia, Croatia, Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
Portuguese electroacoustic trio The Selva blends improvisation, minimalism, and electronics, exploring the dialogue between acoustic instruments and their digital transformation.
An evening celebrating Miles Davis's centenary, featuring his early work from Columbia Records and Prestige Records. Live music showcasing his most iconic compositions.
A family-friendly day with games and entertainment for children in Lužánky Park in Brno.
A concert of original music by Vojta Violinist blending Celtic melodies, ethno, and world music. Violin, didgeridoo, bouzouki, and other instruments create immersive soundscapes.
A double concert featuring two Brno alternative bands. Plum Dumplings present their third album Bezpečí, while Lais Kilski is a rising duo from the alternative scene.
Japanese drummer Tatsuya Yoshida and keyboardist Risa Takeda perform avant-garde progressive music as a duo during their second European tour.
Opening of Martin Forman's exhibition exploring the structures of chaos and order through abstract visual language inspired by nature, with live music by Helemese.
A jazz trio featuring Brno saxophonist Pavel Zlámal and bassist Michal Micenko alongside drummer Václav Pálka from Basel. An intimate evening of live jazz at Ponava Cafe.
A jazz trio featuring drummer Václav Pálka from Basel, saxophonist Zlámal, and bassist Goncalves performs at Ponava Cafe in Brno.
