Advent and Christmas in Český Krumlov

Cultural events and traditional Christmas customs in the magical atmosphere of this snowy historic town.

Advent weekend Christmas markets and a special cultural programme on the town square in Český Krumlov – the entire event includes concerts, a real life Bethlehem scene, gingerbread decorating, decoration making, and other Christmas traditions.

5th December 2010: 2nd ADVENT SUNDAY - ST. NICHOLAS
03.00 pm: Municipal Theatre, Horní Street: Christmas of three snowmen
05.00 pm: Square of Concord: Saint Nicholas Day: Devilish games with angels and arrival of St. Nicholas.

10th December 2010:
04.00 pm: Corpus Christi Church, Convent of the Knightly Order of the Red Cross, Latrán: Academic ensemble of Brixi: Christmas Concert - Programme: Britten, Martinu, Poulenc

11th December 2010:
10.00 am - 07.00 pm: Travellers' Hostel, Soukenická Street: Charitable flea market
05:00 pm: Travellers' Hostel, Soukenická Street : Charitable concert on the benefit of homeless children in Horní Planá – incl. Christmas punch and fashion show.
05:00 pm: Municipal Theatre, Horní Street: Christmas concert of Jitřenka foklore ensemble

12th December 2010: 3rd ADVENT SUNDAY
03.00 pm: Municipal Theatre, Horní Street: Kačenka and Rarášek Story
05.00 pm: Square of Concord: Collective singing round the Christmas Tree
06.00 pm: Corpus Christi Church, Convent of the Knightly Order of the Red Cross, Latrán: Advent Concert of Český Krumlov Chamber Orchestra - Programme: Francesco Manfredini, Giuseppe Torelli, George Pavlica
9.00 am - 05.00 pm: Advent photography at the Museum Photo Studio Seidel – come and take an original Christmas card with your photo.

17th December 2010:
01.00 pm - 06.00 pm: Dog farm, Kaplická Street: Dog Christmas – you can bring dog food or contribute financially.

19th December 2010: 4th ADVENT SUNDAY
03.00 pm: Municipal Theatre, Horní Street: Bee teddy-bears story
03.00 pm - 05.00 pm: Square of Concord: Santa Claus Post Office at the Golden Angel - you can send a letter to Santa Claus through Christmas postmen.
07.00 pm: Chateau Riding Hall: Concert of Czech Christmas Mass by Jan Jakub Ryba

23rd December 2010:
04.30 pm and 06.00 pm: Concord of Square: Nativity Scene: Live Biblical scene with singing of Christmas carols

24th December 2010: CHRISTMAS EVE
10.00 am: I. castle courtyard: Bear Christmas

26th December 2010:
06.00 pm: Vlašský Dvůr, Dlouhá Street: Puer Natus in Betlehem - Christmas concert of medieval music and musical improvisation

30th December 2010:
05.00 pm: Jesuit Hall, Hotel Růže: Musica Bellissima - Concert by candlelights with a glass of wine

1st January 2011: NEW YEAR´S DAY
04.00 pm: Former Old Chapel of Inn Hotel, Square of Concord: New Year´s Gala Concert - Program: Vivaldi, Mozart, Boccerini, Bach, Dvorak, Glinka and others

6th January 2011: THREE KINGS
04.00 pm: Square of Concord: Arrival of Three Kings, Three Kings Collection of Czech Catholic Charity, Blowout of Christmas Tree