Experience the Harmony of Kroměříž: Discover Architectural Treasures Through Classical Music
Experience a special and one-of-a-kind blend of classical music alongside UNESCO-listed architectural wonders in Kroměříž at the Music in the Gardens and Castle Festival, celebrated this year in its 26th edition. Kicking off in June 2025, there will be six concerts held in the beautiful locations of the Flower Garden, the Greenhouse, the Hall of the Archbishop’s Palace, and St. Moritz Cathedral.
A concert like a fairy tale – On Wednesday, 18. 6. 2025, starting at 6 PM, the Moravian Children’s Choir Holešov and the Children’s Choir Zvonky ZUŠ Hulín, alongside the Fairytale Band, will perform magical tunes designed to delight audiences of all ages in the greenhouse of the Flower Garden.
On Thursday, 26. 6. 2025, join us for the Evening of the Viennese Masters at the Assembly Hall of the Archbishop’s Castle. From 7 PM, the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor František Macek, will bring to life masterpieces by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven, featuring violinist Ziyu He.
Pearls of Baroque Music in Kroměříž presents a concert on Wednesday, 2. 7. 2025, with the ensemble Musica Florea directed by Mark Štryncl. You can enjoy selections from the invaluable music archive held in the castle at St. Moritz Church.
Immerse yourself in the passionate performance of Carmen by Georges Bizet, featuring Štěpánka Pučálková, Peter Berger, and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic, in a concert set for the Greenhouse of the Garden of Flowers on Tuesday, 8. 7. 2025.
The festival will close with the final concert on Sunday, 20. 7. 2025, featuring a special Concert of International Conducting Courses, held in the Assembly Hall of the Archbishop’s Castle performed by rising young conductors from the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic.
This music festival in Kroměříž is rich in history and not only reflects modern interest but is rooted in deep traditions dating back to the 17th century, when the renowned band led by Bishop Karl Lichtenstein Castelcorn, under conductor P. J. Vejvanovsky, filled the castle’s halls with their music. This passion for music was embraced by many in its time and carries on today through the vibrant musical community, fueled by local music schools and outstanding choirs.
