Festival Krumlov (Český Krumlov International Music Festival)Festival Krumlov (Mezinárodní hudební festival Český Krumlov)

Festival Krumlov is a prestigious international classical music festival held annually each summer in Český Krumlov. Dating from 1992, it spans three to four weeks in July/August and features concerts across the town’s historic venues (castle halls, gardens, chapel, etc.). Each year’s program interweaves baroque and contemporary works, world premieres, and historically-informed performances. Audiences can expect orchestral galas, chamber music, opera and solo recitals in unique settings like the Castle Riding Hall, castle pond, and Minor Church. The Festival blends Krumlov’s baroque musical heritage (e.g. water music concerts on the pond) with modern artistry, defining the city’s cultural profile.

Český Krumlov’s long history as a UNESCO World Heritage site provides a scenic backdrop for this top-tier music festival. The event leverages the town’s Renaissance-Baroque architecture (castle gardens, monuments) to create immersive cultural experiences. It reflects the region’s tradition of supporting classical music (Český Krumlov Court Theatre, historic church concerts) while opening up to global artists and new compositions. Each edition’s theme connects music with Krumlov’s landscapes – for example, staging Handel on the castle pond or operas in the Baroque gardens 1 2.