Annual Theme
1535 – 490th anniversary of the birth of Wilhelm von Rosenberg (Vilém z Rožmberku)
1555 – Union of Latrán and the Old Town – formation of Český Krumlov in its current form
1990 – 35th anniversary of the revival of the tradition of the Five-Petalled Rose Festival
Main Program
- seven historical parades – by day and by night, on land and on water
- historical craft markets
- performance of live chess at the revolving thatre in the Castle Garden
- music stage and historical dance events in the Brewery Garden
- falconry courtyard with bird of prey exhibition
- historical military camp – experience the Middle Ages up close
- folk merrymaking in the Petr Vok Tavern
- historical games and workshops
- concerts, fencing, dance, theater and juggling performances
- fire and flag show
- wine tasting in the Monastery Garden
- historical cuisine
- festive fireworks on the castle terraces
Framework Programme
Friday, 20th June
10:00 – 21:00 Historical market at the castle
18:00 Procession of the town magistrate through the city
21:45 Fire procession through the city
Town Square:
16:00 – 24:00 Historical programme
18:30 Ceremony and official opening of the festivities
21:50 Passage of the fire procession
22:00 – 24:00 Concert
Brewery:
16:00 – 20:00 Games for children and children's stage
16:00 – 24:00 Concert stage
Town Park:
16:00 – 21:00 Historical military camp – Medieval life up close
16:00 – 21:00 Landštejn Falconry Court – Exhibition of falconry, birds of prey, and owls, including flight demonstrations
Monasteries:
16:00 – 21:00 Crafts alley – Opportunity to make a craft product
16:00 – 21:00 The monastery belongs to the children: The Monastic Cabinet of Flying Wonders by Vojtáno Vrtka – Diablo, juggling, unicycle riding, tightrope walking, and more
16:00 – 21:00 Theatre stage for children
Hradební Street:
17:00 – 21:00 Theatre stage by Víťa Marčík
Hotel Růže:
18:00 – 23:00 Court chamber stage with concerts and dance performances
Saturday, 21st June
10:00 – 21:00 Historical market at the castle
9:00 Church parade of the Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guard
15:00 Renaissance historical procession – Arrival of the ruler with his court, distinguished guests, and rich entourage
21:45 Fire procession with a festive conclusion in the brewery garden
Town Square:
10:00 – 24:00 Historical programme
15:00 Passage of the procession
19:00 – 21:30 Tavern „At Peter Wok's“
21:45 Passage of the fire procession
22:30 – 24:00 Concert
Brewery Garden:
10:00 – 17:30 Games for children and adults
12:00 – 20:00 Concert stage
20:00 – 22:00 Midsummer celebration – Historical dance event led by a dance master
22:15 Arrival of the fire procession
22:30 – 23:30 Fire and flag-waving show
Monasteries:
10:00 – 21:00 Crafts in the monastery courtyard and crafts alley – Opportunity to make a craft product
10:00 – 19:00 Historical crafting for children
10:00 – 20:00 The monastery belongs to the children: The Monastic Cabinet of Flying Wonders by Vojtáno Vrtka – Diablo, juggling, unicycle riding, tightrope walking, and more
10:00 – 20:00 Theatre stage for children
11:00 – 23:00 Garden wine tasting – Wines from around the world | Český Krumlov Wine Festival
Hradební Street:
11:00 – 22:00 Theatre stage by Víťa Marčík
Town Park:
10:00 – 21:00 Historical military camp – Medieval life up close
10:00 – 21:00 Landštejn Falconry Court – Exhibition of falconry, birds of prey, and owls, including flight demonstrations
Hotel Růže:
10:00 – 23:00 Court chamber stage with concerts and dance performances
Široká Street:
10:00 – 21:00 Street programme
23:15 Allegorical procession on the Vltava River
23:45 Festive fireworks on the southern castle terraces
Sunday, 22nd June
10:00 – 16:00 Historical market at the castle
15:30 Final procession through the town and festive conclusion of the event
Town Park:
10:00 – 15:00 Historical military camp – Medieval life up close
10:00 – 15:00 Landštejn Falconry Court – Exhibition of falconry, birds of prey, and owls, including flight demonstrations
Hotel Růže:
11:00 – 12:00 Mixed choir Perchta and guests – Morning concert
Town Square:
11:00 – 15:00 Historical programme
16:00 Final ceremony of the festivities
Revolving Theatre:
14:00 – 15:00 Live chess on a 12 x 12 metre chessboard