Saint Wenceslas Celebrations | Saturday, 27 September

Saturday programme of Český Krumlov Saint Wenceslas Celebrations

Saint Wenceslas Fair

10:00 – 22:00 Saint Wenceslas Craft Fair | Svornosti Square
Handicraft products, craft demonstrations, food and drinks

Svornosti Square Stage

10:00–17:00 Český Krumlov International Folklore Festival
Performances by folklore ensembles, 12:00–12:30 break

17:00–17:15 Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guard
Introduction of new guard members into service with the traditional presentation of the portepee (decoration of the grenadier sabers)

17:15–17:30 Gathering of Bearers of the Names Václav and Václava
Bearers of the name Václav and Václava (Czech male and female version of Wenceslas) are invited to the stage for a group meeting and photo with the mayor of the town of Český Krumlov.

20:15–21:45 Ondráš – Folklore Ensemble of the Czech Army
Artistically stylized folklore through music, singing and dance.

Český Krumlov International Folklore Festival

10:00–17:00 Performances by folklore ensembles Gruppo  | Svornosti Square
In addition to the Český Krumlov folklore ensembles Růže and Jitřenka, ensembles from abroad, Bohemia, and Moravia will perform.

10:00–15:30 Dancing Town | Seminary Garden by the Růže Hotel
Short dance performances by participants of the festival

16:00 – 17:00 Benga Čave | Seminary Garden by Hotel Růže
Performance by the Český Krumlov Romani dance group

Český Krumlov Monasteries

10:30–18:00 Creative Workshops for Children | Historic Play World – Interactive Exhibition
Make a leather keychain, autumn wreath, candle holder, or painted fabric bag. Entry to the exhibition requires purchasing 10 monastery coins (100 CZK), which can also be used to pay for the crafts.

10:30–20:00 Craft Workshops | Craft Alley
Try traditional crafts under the guidance of skilled artisans and make your own souvenir. (for a fee)

10:30–20:00 Monastery Delicacies | Monastery Courtyard
Plum-filled dumplings, open sandwiches, baked goods 

19:00–23:00 Monastery Museum 
Free admission as part of the St. Wenceslas Evening of Open Museums and Galleries

Wine Tasting & Live Music in the Monastery Garden

14:00–22:00 Wine Tasting
Wines from Bohemia, Moravia, Austria, Italy, Germany and Spain. Paid samples. Warm and cold snacks. Organised by the Český Krumlov Wine Festival, whose main program will take place from October 2 to November 21, 2026.

14:00–16:00, 17:15–19:45 Live Music by local bands 

St. Wenceslas Evening of Open Museums and Galleries

Free entry. In case the current maximum capacity is exceeded, delays may occur.

19:00, 20:00, 21:00 and 22:00 Museum Fotoatelier Seidel – Entry as part of guided tours (only in Czech)
19:00–22:00 Wooden Rafting Museum, St. Jobst Church
19:00–23:00 Egon Schiele Art Centrum, Regional Museum, Monastery Museum, Port 1560 – Gallery, Palace of Illustrations, Synagogue, St. Martin's Chapel, Town Park

Other programs

9:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00 Vintage Photo Shoot | Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
Have your portrait taken as a vintage photo with the colours of autumn. Admission required. Due to limited capacity, please book at www.seidel.cz, info@seidel.cz, or +420 736 503 871.

10:00–15:00 Magical Herb Garden 
Last chance to visit the herb garden in 2025. Voluntary admission. Free guided tours at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 (in Czech only).

12:00–20:00 Port Market | Port 1560, Brewery Courtyard
Delicious treats and products from local makers, Český Krumlov beer, creative workshops & live music.

Program of the Saint Wenceslas Celebrations →

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