Brno Christmas 11 29– 1 5 Brno Christmas is held under the auspices The statutory city of Brno financially of Markéta Vaňková, mayor of statutory city supports TIC BRNO. of Brno. Partners Main media partner: Media partners: Brno Christmas (Brněnské Vánoce) náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) Dominikánské náměstí (Dominican Square) 11 29 2019 – 1 5 2020 Booths on both squares open: 11/29 — 12/23 10 am — 9.45 pm 12/24 10 am — 1 pm 12/25—12/31 1—6 pm 1/1/2020 CLOSED 1/2—1/5/2020 1 – 6 pm The booths may remain open longer if the visitors are interested. 8 am — 9.45 pm (12/31 till midnight) Advent na Zelňáku (Advent at the Vegetable Market) Advent na Moraváku (Advent on Moravian Square) 11 22 – 12 23 2019 Please find the program of the Advent markets for Moravské náměstí at www.adventnamoravaku.cz and Zelný trh at www.adventnazelnaku.cz. Moravské náměstí (Moravian Square) Parkovací dům JD parking náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) Dominikánské náměstí (Dominican Square) Parkovací dům IC náměstí Svobody Domini park Grand Hotel bus station IC TO JE Brno Panenská street IC Hlavní vlakové nádraží (Main Train Station) Zelný trh (Vegetable Market) IC pod krokodýlem Radnická street Brno Christmas Magical atmosphere, a gourmet paradise, live music, fun for the whole family. And just like many of you asked for, this year’s Brno Christmas will keep going until January 5! Live music on náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) every day. Program for children and parents on Dominikánské náměstí (Dominican Square). Winter Bar and comfortable food and drink zones, December Design Days, Christmas wish lists sent to Baby Jesus, a children’s outdoor cinema, and much more. Advent has come and brought its markets to four of Brno’s squares. The centre of Brno is the best place to enjoy Advent and Christmas as well as celebrate and enjoy the first days of the New Year. Brno Christmas náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) A dynamic square with live performances and a Winter Bar every day Christmas tree lighting Friday 11 29 ceremony 4 pm Star of the program of Brno Christmas (Brněnské Vánoce) 5 pm Lighting of the Christmas tree at náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) with representatives from the city and the Brno Bishopric 4–8 pm Ondřej Ruml, Kantiléna, videomapping, and DJ Tom Holič Náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) Náměstí Svobody is the natural centre of Brno, which is especially true at Christmas. The dynamic, lively Svoboďák is a place to meet up, have fun, and make new friends. This is where you can find the traditional Christmas tree as well as brand-new food and drink zones at the fountain. The Winter Bar is a popular place to meet, with its numerous types of punches and other popular winter drinks to warm you up and improve your mood. Stylish and original Christmas gifts are sold not only in the booths but also at the December Design Days event. From the stage, music of various genres will entertain the visitors; in addition to live concerts, you can enjoy Czech Television Advent concerts, readings for children, the Czechs Sing Carols event, as well as the traditional Saint Nicholas with his crew. And it’s the culture and music that makes every day on náměstí Svobody so unique; during the day it completes the atmosphere, while in the evening it’s a nice backdrop for you to have fun with friends and relatives. You know, Brno is a city of music, so it only makes sense, especially since it is so proud to be a UNESCO Creative City of Music. Attention please! The booths selling refreshments will be open on Christmas Day as well. And even after it. And after New Year’s Eve. Up until January 5! Please see the complete program for Brno Christmas at www.brnenskevanoce.cz. Concerts on náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) Evening concerts FRI 12/6 before Christmas Day 6 pm Evening with Hitrádio City Brno: Martin Harich FRI 11/29 SAT 12/7 5 pm Christmas tree lighting 8 pm Kofe@vlna ceremony SUN 12/8 SAT 11/30 5.30 pm Czech Television 6 pm Early Times Advent concerts – 8 pm Platonic stream SUN 12/1 6.30 pm Zkusmeto 5.30 pm Czech Television 8 pm Burning band Advent concerts – MON 12/9 stream 6 pm Ptakustik 6.30 pm Jamírek dulcimer 8 pm Lucie Redlová band TUE 12/10 8 pm Věra Špinarová Tribute 6 pm IRNIS MON 12/2 8 pm NoTimers 6 pm Pohledy WED 11/12 8 pm Pavel Čadek 6 pm Czechs Sing Carols TUE 12/3 8 pm Joe Cocker Band Brno 6 pm Brno Gospel Choir THU 12/12 8 pm VoiC# 6 pm Puding Paní Elvisovej WED 12/4 8 pm Self Made 6 pm Funky Chicken FRI 12/13 8 pm Slávek Janoušek a 6 pm Vanua2 kapela 8 pm Kru Kru Voices THU 12/5 SAT 12/14 5 pm Saint Nicholas Day 6 pm ZUZANA GAMBOA & 8 pm Monty a kapela BAND 8 pm Od ucha k uchu SUN 12/15 SUN 12/22 5.30 pm Czech Television 6 pm Karmen Sarojanova Advent concert – 8 pm DIVY stream MON 12/23 6.30 pm Vocal Sisters and 5 pm Czech Christmas Samuel Rychtar Mass by Jakub Jan 8 pm Jazz aus Brno Ryba MON 12/16 6 pm Shookies Afternoon concerts 8 pm Dáša Ubrová after Christmas &Diplomat TUE 12/17 FRI 12/27 6 pm Rockové Vánoce 4 pm Jožka Imrich dulcimer v podání Školy zpěvu band Sváti Jelínkové SAT 12/28 8 pm Poutníci 4 pm Hudci z Kyjova WED 12/18 SUN 12/29 6 pm Soukromá škola 4 pm Gentle Elephant populárního zpěvu MON 12/30 8 pm Ritmo Factory 4 pm Bombarďáci dixieland THU 12/19 TUE 12/31 6 pm Křídla 6 pm New Year´s Eve 8 pm Inspektor Kluzó THU 1/2 FRI 12/20 4 pm Jánoch dulcimer band 6 pm Evening with FRI 1/3 Hitrádio City Brno: 4 pm Nebeská Muzika Dušan Vitázek Terchová SAT 12/21 SAT 1/4 6 pm Pokáč 4 pm Free Crazy Ants 8 pm Ukulele Orchestra SUN 1/5 jako Brno 4 pm The People Please see the complete program for Brno Christmas in the flier and at www.brnenskevanoce.cz. The program is subject to change. More events Czech Television Advent concerts Traditional screening of Advent concerts to make your Sunday evenings more pleasant. Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba A performance by the Metropolitan Symphonic Orchestra, the Brno Philharmonic Choir, and soloists right before Christmas Day. Saint Nicholas Day At 5pm on Thursday, December 5, you‘ll meet Čiko the Devil, and Saint Nicholas together with the Angel will take the stage. And all the children – both the nice and the naughty – will get some gifts. Readings for children The hosts of Hitrádio City Brno will read fairytales to children. Come listen! Winter Bar and new food and drink zones Designed by Brno architects Ondřej Bělica and Martin Blažek. Enjoy your food and cheers! December Design Days Brno Christmas is about design as well. If you want some original and quality Christmas gifts, make sure to visit the glass modules full of Czech design between December 16 and 23. Souvenirs and gifts The returnable cups are popular Christmas souvenirs, and you can buy porcelain cups designed by Pavel Hayek for this year’s Brno Christmas as well. You can also choose from among other original gifts prepared by TIC BRNO, such as a collection of porcelain products with unusual depictions of the famous Brno dragon, a memory game with pictures by local artist Vendula Chalánková on Leoš Janáček motifs, or two brand-new books. The first one will take children and their parents back to 1989, when the Velvet Revolution took place, while the other comic book will take them to 15th-century Brno, when stonemason Anton Pilgram worked here. Share your experience with #brnenskevanoce on Instagram and your photos will be displayed on the LED screen directly on Svoboďák! Charity at náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square) The donation box on the square has become a beautiful Christmas tradition here in Brno, but there’s a sad story behind it. At Christmas 1919, an abandoned little girl was found in the woods near Brno. Among those who found her was journalist Rudolf Těsnohlídek, who resolved to do something to help abandoned children. He was inspired by the Danish capital of Copenhagen and in 1924 organized the first charity collection under the lit-up Christmas tree. And since Advent is still a time when we should share with those in need, Brno Christmas offers several ways to show your good heart and help. Every day, under the Christmas tree, you can find the traditional money box for a collection by the Czech Red Cross. Your contributions will pay for rehabilitation stays for children and seniors in need and help socially handicapped people and families. Every Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm on náměstí Svobody, you can donate to a moneybox. In return, you can taste some good food and people from the Brno Diocesan Charity, the Dagmar Children’s Home, and the Vodicí pes (Guide Dog) Association will all be so grateful. The booth run by the charity organizations also offers Christmas fir trees and a light brought right from Bethlehem. 1 HighFive bar 31 HighFive bar 2 Plněný trdelník 32 Langoše 3 Trdelník 33 Květinový nealko bar a vafle 4 Palačinky, vafle, langoše 34 Dárkové předměty 5 Maďarské speciality z pivovaru Padochov 6 Včelovina 35 Americké palačinky 7 Turbomošt 36 Námořníkovy sirupy 8 Valašské frgály 37 Retro café bar 9 Barevné burgery 38 Vánoční bramboráky a grilované sýry 39 Kapří hranolky 10 Maďarské speciality 40 Čokoládové království 11 Sýrové speciality 41 Turbomošt 12 Punčový bar 42 Bar Vozembouch 13 Domácí bramboráky 43 Vykrajovátka a kameny 14 Tutti Frutti bar 44 Vánoční umělecký ateliér 15 Uzeniny Tlustý 45 Včelař, medovinář 16 Sýrové speciality 46 Svíčky 17 Moravské speciality na grilu 47 Francouzské delikatesy 18 Churros španělská 48 Svařák a vína z Moravy pochoutka 49 Marseillská mýdla 19 Starobřeclavská zabíjačka 50 Čepice, šály, rukavice 20 Moravské dobroty 51 Vykrajovačky 21 Vánoční bar 52 Keramika 22 Masný bar 53 Včelařovo