Kutná Hora International Music FestivalMezinárodní hudební festival Kutná Hora

An annual classical chamber music festival founded in 2008. Held each June in historic Kutná Hora, it presents high-quality concerts in venues like the UNESCO-listed Church of St. Barbara 1. The festival has become a fixture of local cultural life, featuring international artists under the auspices of the Czech Ministry of Culture 1 2.

Set in the medieval town of Kutná Hora (a UNESCO World Heritage site), this festival bridges Czech music tradition and global classics. It often juxtaposes Eastern European works (e.g. Šostakovič) with Western repertoire 1 2, reflecting Central Bohemia’s role as a crossroad of European culture. The city’s mining heritage and Gothic architecture provide a backdrop enriching the classical music experience.