Smetanův dům is Litomyšl's main cultural centre and a listed heritage building. The neo-Renaissance structure with Art Nouveau elements was built in 1903-1905 to designs by Jan Šula, Viktorin Šulc and Josef Velflík, and opened on 11 June 1905. The large hall functions primarily as a theatre stage, while the venue also hosts concerts, a ball season, the Litomyšl Music Evenings and the Smetanova Litomyšl festival. A summer open-air stage stands in the park beside the building.
Komenského náměstí 402, 570 01 Litomyšl
Opening hours follow the event programme
Smetanův dům marks 90 years since Václav Havel's birth with two of his most celebrated theatrical works.
The Eben Brothers, sons of composer Petr Eben, bring a distinctive presence to Czech classical music. A concert by these classically trained musicians at Smetana House.
Cellist Dominika Weiss Hošková and pianist Jiří Hošek perform a curated selection of cello works spanning from the Baroque era to contemporary music.
Slovak chanson singer and actress Szidi Tobias performs a repertoire ranging from ballads and tango to jazz and csárdás.
A theatrical performance about dinosaur siblings navigating eternal family relationships on a humorous journey through the Jurassic period.
The 615th annual Litomyšl Music Evenings concert featuring Martinů Voices in a historic cathedral setting.
Theatre performance at Smetanův dům in Litomyšl. Starts at 19:00.
An international drum festival in Litomyšl showcasing percussion musicians and styles from around the world.
Mário Bihári pays musical tribute to Zuzka Navarová. The concert brings familiar melodies and memories of meeting one of Czech music's most remarkable artists.
Theatre performance at Smetanův dům in Litomyšl. Starts at 19:00.
The Prague Film Orchestra brings a concert of film music to Litomyšl, with live film projections accompanying the performance.
Popular talk show hosted by Honza Dědek returns to Litomyšl with 90 minutes of entertainment and surprising revelations.
An intimate stage adaptation of Bohumil Hrabal's epic novel, told through the perspective of an ordinary man named Child witnessing history unfold.
A theatrical performance about three characters whose stories are drawn from the real experiences of Theresienstadt survivors.
A young symphony orchestra performs a colourful programme of famous film scores, from Hans Zimmer and Ennio Morricone to beloved adventure and fantasy soundtracks.
A ten-piece ensemble performs over 30 ABBA hits live with authentic 1970s costumes and choreography, recreating the Swedish legends' greatest songs with precision.
A brilliantly written comedy by Marc Camoletti about several characters who become progressively more entangled in increasingly complex situations.
A romantic string quartet concert featuring beloved Bridgerton melodies performed by candlelight, creating an atmosphere of elegance and historical charm.
Halina Pawlowská performs a witty show about the life of a mature woman, from first loves to everyday reality.
Classic Czech puppet theatre show Maxipes Fík for children and families in Litomyšl.
Czech pop legend Marie Rottrová performs her greatest hits, Christmas songs and ballads at a gala concert in Litomyšl.
A live improvisation masterclass featuring Czech comedy stars Richard Genzer, Michal Suchánek, Michal Bohouš Novotný, and Jakub Kohák, moderated by Luděk Staněk.
An American romantic play about love and humor that gives strength to keep going. Performed at Smetanův dům in Litomyšl.
A concert by Czech singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Honza Křížek and his band, featuring original compositions and musical arrangements.
Svitava-based band Do větru blends rock, folk, funk and Latin rhythms in a fresh take on singer-songwriter traditions.
Rock band Drums&Guitars plays classic hits from the 1960s-1980s, including songs by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and other rock legends.
Alternative pop-rock band Piškot&Papíroví draci from the Litomyšl region performs at Smetanův dům, mixing cheerful melodies with introspective Czech songwriting.
The Kredenc tribute band performs the hits of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Experienced musicians bring classic swamp rock to life.
Seven-piece band Machos Burritos performs live music at Smetanův dům in Litomyšl.
Folk-rock band Věneband performs their original compositions with Czech lyrics at Smetanův dům in Litomyšl.
Two pianists, two pianos, and an evening brimming with musical jokes and philosophical questions. Ondřej Brzobohatý and Ondřej Brousek explore music through humour and playfulness.
A theatre evening devoted to Shakespeare's sonnets featuring translator Martin Hilský, actress Barbora Munzarová, and guitarist Lukáš Sommer. A blend of scholarly commentary, live performance, and musical accompaniment.