Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guards Ceremony
8:30 Ceremonial hoisting of the Guard flags | Guardhouse in the 2nd castle courtyard
8:30–9:00 Fanfares | castle tower
St. Wenceslas Mass
17:00 St. Wenceslas Holy Mass | St. Vitus Church
Saint Wenceslas Fair
10:00 – 22:00 Saint Wenceslas Craft Fair | Svornosti Square
Handicraft products, craft demonstrations, food and drinks
Český Krumlov International Folklore Festival
10:00–18:00 Performances by folklore ensembles Gruppo | Svornosti Square
Folklore ensembles: Leváranek and Leváran (SK), children's ensemble Lomňanek and cimbalom band Świerczyni (CZ), Bystřinka and Rozmarýnek (CZ), Yocheved (CZ), Javor (CZ), and the Krumlov ensembles Jitřenka and Růže. Breaks: 12:00 PM–12:45, 4:00 PM–4:30
10:00–15:30 Dancing Town | Seminary Garden by the Růže Hotel
Short dance performances by participants of the International Folklore Festival
17:00–18:00 Amare Romane Čave | Seminary Garden near the Růže Hotel
Český Krumlov Romani dance and music ensemble from Český Krumlov
Svornosti Square Stage
10:00–18:00 Český Krumlov International Folklore Festival
Performances by folklore ensembles listed above
18:00–18:15 Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guard
Introduction of new guard members into service with the traditional presentation of the portepee (decoration of the grenadier sabers)
18:15–18:30 Gathering of Bearers of the Names Václav and Václavka
Bearers of the name Václav and Václavka (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.
19:00-20:00 Billy Goats – concert
Music-loving amateurs from Český Krumlov with multi-genre repertoire
20:45–22:00 Minus123minut – concert
Soul, groove, jazz, blues, funk, and world music performed by a Czech musician trio.
Český Krumlov Monasteries
10:30–18:00 Creative Workshops for Children | Monastery Courtyard
Making autumn decorations (for a fee)
10:30–20:00 Craft Workshops | Monastery Courtyard and Craft Alley
Create your own handcrafted products under the guidance of experienced artisans.
10:00–20:00 Monastery Delicacies and live music | Caffé Klášter, Monastery Courtyard
Plum-filled dumplings, open sandwiches, baked goods. Live music in the evening.
19:00–23:00 Free entry to the Český Krumlov Gallery
As part of the St.Wenceslas Night of Open Museums and Galleries, free entry to the exhibition "Český Krumlov Through the Centuries."
Garden Wine Tasting & jazz
14:00–22:00 Wine Tasting in the Monastery Garden
Wines from Bohemia, Moravia, Austria, Italy, Germany and Spain. Paid samples. Organised by the Český Krumlov Wine Festival, whose main program will take place from October 4 to November 23, 2024.
15:00–17:00 Jazzika – jazz standards and evergreens | Monastery Garden
Beer Festival in the Brewery Garden
11:00-22:00 Full range of products of the Historical Brewery Český Krumlov, competitions
Beers on tap, bottled beers, beer specials, beer tent seating, traditional grilled specialties. Throughout the day there will be drinking contests and competitions for children.
12:00–15:00 Bohdalka – brass Band
15:00–17:00 Heligonka – folk songs
17:00–22:00 Bryce & Co. – blues-rock band from Český Krumlov
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). Limited capacity, reservations at www.seidel.cz, info@seidel.cz or +420 736 503 871. On site without guarantee.
19:00–21:00 Wooden Rafting Museum, St. Jobst Church
The museum introduces the history and tradition of rafting and raft building in the Czech Republic. Among other things, the second largest raft model in the country can be seen. The church tower and Renaissance roof truss can also be visited.
19:00–23:00 Egon Schiele Art Centrum
Permanent exhibition on the life and work of Egon Schiele. Seasonal exhibitions: 110 works from all creative periods of the original and internationally recognized artist Jiří Kolář (1914-2002) on the occasion of his 110th birthday. Exhibition "The Song of the Earth" – large-format paintings by the artist and composer Vladimír Franz – and an accompanying photo exhibition "Vladimír Franz" by Ida Saudková.
19:00–23:00 Regional Museum
With seasonal exhibitions “Landscape Under Fire” and “Once Upon a Time at the Border” with the participation of the exhibitions' curator.
19:00–23:00 Gallery Český Krumlov, Monasteries
The exhibition "Český Krumlov Through the Centuries" showcases the unique character of Český Krumlov as captured by painters over the past three centuries. The artworks are on loan from the Alšova South Bohemian Gallery, the Český Krumlov Development Fund, and private collections. Also included are paintings by participants of the 1st International Art Workshop (11 artists from 5 European countries) held in Český Krumlov.
19:00–23:00 Port 1560 – Life
The exhibition "Life" in the Palace of Anna of Rogendorf illustrates what an ordinary day for the townspeople looked like a hundred years ago.
19:00–23:00 Synagogue Český Krumlov
Visit the Synagogue from the year 1909. 19:30–21:30 Author reading of poetry and prose by Irena Mondeková, a poet and writer from Český Krumlov; with musical accompaniment on the handpan by Tomáš Růža.
19:00–23:00 St. Martin's Chapel, Town Park
Take a peek inside the chapel; musical performance by the female duo DuoDam (guitar, flutes).
19:00–23:00 World of Elves, Castle Stairs
Exhibition of handmade figures of elves and fairies.
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 this year. Voluntary admission. Guided tours at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM (in Czech only).
10:00–18:00 Port 1560 – Graphics workshop
When you purchase a ticket for one of the exhibitions at Port 1560, you gain free entry to the graphics workshop. Under the guidance of an experienced printmaker, you can try out various graphic methods and printing techniques, and take your creation home with you.
11:00 Matinee of the Choirs Bellaria Český Krumlov and Kaplice | Study Centre, 1st castle courtyard
Works by A. Dvořák, P. Eben, W. A. Mozart, and others will be performed. Admission by voluntary donation.
11:00–16:00 and 19:00–21:00 KrumlovLive Gallery | St. Jobst Church & Rafting Museum
Free Entry: Rafting Museum, Renaissance Roof Truss, Church Tower.