Program Highlights OF THE 37TH EDITION

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