4th Advent weekend | Český Krumlov

Programme of Advent events in Český Krumlov 18–21 December

Daily

Christmas Market | Svornosti Square
Friday–Sunday 10:00–19:00, Monday–Thursday 11:00–18:00
Daily offer of gastronomy delicacies, craft items with Christmas theme, traditional crafts and weekend cultural programme.

Friday, 19 December

Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
16:00–17:00 The Butterfly Effect – modern & indie rock
17:30–19:00 Duo Glow – covers of international hits and Czech songs

19:00 Folk band Lakomá Barka and Český Krumlov Chamber Orchestra | Synagogue
Advent concert featuring Český Krumlov bands; voluntary admission

Saturday, 20 December

Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
14:00–15:00 Krumlov Bagpipe Band – tradional folk songs & carols
16:00–17:30 Mustang Bluesride – rock 'n' roll, blues
18:30–19:30 Liba a spol. – folk, pop, rock, blues, chanson

Advent Saturday at the Monasteries
10:30–18:00 Creative workshops | Historic Play World – interactive exhibition
Create Christmas decorations and small gifts. Reduced admission to the Interactive Exhibition
10:30–18:00 Treats from Caffé Klášter | Monastery Courtyard
10:30–18:00 Artisan workshops | Monastery Courtyard and Craft Alley
Create your own handmade treasures and shop for unique products in artisan workshops.

13:00–17:00 Advent workshop at the Regional Museum
Making Christmas ornaments of blown glass beads from Poniklá, the only place in the world where the traditional bead-making craft still survives today. Admission: 100 CZK

Advent Saturday at Port 1560
14:00–18:00 Advent workshop – printed nativity scene
Create your own paper nativity scene using graphic printmaking techniques, reservations are required →
16:30 Tapping of fourth barrel on Beer Advent Wreath – original advent wreath made of beer kegs
Beer from the keg will be served free of charge, a stand with non-alcoholic drinks and festive decorations

14:00–18:00 Distribution of Bethlehem light by Český Krumlov scouts | Courtyard in front of the Regional Museum
Come and get your flame of the Bethlehem Light, brought and protected by the Český Krumlov scouts.

15:00–17:00 Brass Quintet of the Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guard | Kafe Forbína – terrace
Christmas carols

Sunday, 21 December

Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
16:30 Kapka – local band with a repertoire of Czech Christmas carols and holiday songs

Wednesday - Sunday

Advent raft cruises
14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:00 Scenic cruises on replicas of wooden rafts | boarding/disembarking at Rožmberská Bašta Restaurant on Rybářská Street
A 20-minute boat ride with a hot drink included. Your boat ticket also grants admission to a guided tour (in Czech, from 5 p.m.) of the Wooden Rafting Museum in St. Jošt Church and to the tower. Book at www.voroplavba.cz.