It is a tradition that on the first day of the festival, we plan a unique concert that will be remembered for a long time. This time, you can look forward to a phenomenal musical experience in the form of a joint concert by the band Čechomor and the multiple gold nightingale winner Lucie Bílá. "Hey, darling," "I won't get married," "Gorale"... This is just a small taste of the songs that will be heard in the beautiful outdoor setting of the festival area among the trees.
The first diverse dance showcase of participating folklore ensembles will take place on Thursday, August 15, starting at 6:00 PM.
On Friday, August 16, in the afternoon, the residents of Červený Kostelec will be surprised again by dance performances in the streets of the city, and in the afternoon, history lovers can look forward to the traditional veteran meeting. This year's program novelty is the Wine Festival. For wine lovers, there will be a special area where more than a dozen top winemakers will present their products and offer the opportunity to taste their wine. The evening program will be dedicated to all foreign guests, and we will give more space to the most distant ones.
We will kick off Saturday, August 17, with a craft market and attractions for children. From 10:00 AM, the holy mass will take place in the natural area. At 2:00 PM, a diverse program awaits us in the form of choosing the most popular ensemble, and the Saturday program will culminate in the traditional evening gala performance.
On this day, you can enjoy a lot of great folklore and accompanying programs for all generations, including the youngest.
The last day of the festival will feature a parade through the streets of Červený Kostelec, and starting at 1:00 PM, the closing program in the natural area and farewell with the ensembles.
A total of 17 folklore ensembles will be presented to festival visitors. You can look forward to ensembles from Thailand, Colombia, Taiwan, Mexico, India, Georgia, France, Spain, Italy, and of course, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
For more information, follow www.folklorck.cz and the festival's Facebook page MFF.cz.
Program of the 70th International Folklore Festival
Wednesday, August 14
· 7:00 PM Opening ceremony and joint concert by the band Čechomor and Lucie Bílá
Thursday, August 15
· 6:00 PM Folklore of our friends
· 9:00 PM Dance around the world
Friday, August 16
· 3:00 PM Dance-filled square
· 3:00 PM Wine and folklore
· 4:00 PM Veteran meeting
· 6:00 PM Festival halfway through
· 9:00 PM Celebrating with Ondřej
Saturday, August 17
· 10:00 AM Craft market, workshops for children and adults, and a children's play area
· 10:00 AM Holy mass
· 2:00 PM Afternoon with folklore (audience competition for the most popular ensemble)
· 5:00 PM The band Klapeto will play for pleasure and entertainment
· 7:00 PM Gala performance (festive performance of all ensembles)
Sunday, August 18
· 10:00 AM Parade through the city streets
· 1:00 PM Farewell to the festival
More information and a detailed program of the accompanying program can be found at www.folklorck.cz. Program subject to change.
Tickets for the 70th International Folklore Festival will be on sale from June
Just like last year, this year we have prepared two types of season tickets for you. The first limited edition season ticket will cost 950 CZK. It will be valid not only for entry to the festival area on all festival days but also for the opening ceremony including the joint concert by the band Čechomor and Lucie Bílá.
The second season ticket priced at 290 CZK entitles entry to the festival area only from Thursday to Sunday. It is not valid for the opening ceremony and the mentioned concert. By purchasing season tickets, you can save up to 300 CZK compared to buying individual tickets.
Season tickets can be purchased at the Information Center in Červený Kostelec.
Book, Exhibitions, Film
Every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM It wouldn't be an anniversary without a retrospective. In the city exhibition hall, you can watch a documentary film about the International Folklore Festival, its history, and unique interviews with people who have experienced the festival for many years. You can calmly browse through a book mapping the entire history of the festival, and also view and purchase large-format photographs by our court and top photographer Martin Kábrt, who has been capturing the festival through the lens of his camera for 10 years.
New: Wine and Folklore
On Friday, August 16, in the afternoon and evening, not only traditional folklore performances will shine but also delightful moments combined with the drink of the gods. For wine lovers, there will be a special area located between the schools, where more than a dozen top winemakers will present their products and offer the opportunity to taste their wine.
Celebrating with Ondřej
Friday, August 16, at 9:00 PM - J. K. Tyl Theatre
The military artistic ensemble ONDRÁŠ is a professional artistic body established by the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic. It consists of the Folk Instruments Orchestra, dance group, and girls' choir. It is the most famous and best Czech ensemble, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, just like our festival. Let's celebrate the 70th anniversary together...
The ensemble's program is composed of dance, vocal, and musical numbers that will take you from the South Bohemian ponds, through Moravia, to the spirited Slovakia. You will enjoy both Czech round dances and dances from Slovácko, marvel at the variety of costumes from several regions, and be amazed by almost acrobatic dance creations from the popular Myjava. Discover with us the folk richness of regions not only from our homeland!
The folklore musical is part of the main program in the natural area, and daily admission to the area applies to it.
The Young Craftsman or The Craftsman's Path
Saturday, August 17, at 10:00 AM - craft markets
For the second year in a row, you can complete an imaginary craft path with us, at the end of which you will receive not only a commemorative Craftsman's badge but also a reward of your choice. At the market, you will find stalls marked by craftsmen where you will be able to try out a craft, learn something, and besides a stamp, at some of them, you will take home your product. After obtaining a certain number of stamps, you will be entered into a competition for tangible prizes. Every honest craftsman will be rewarded. More information at the festival info center or at the Ateliér RéziKa stand. Come and experience traditions!
Invited Ensembles to the 70th International Folklore Festival
Así es Colombia / Colombia
The Así es Colombia ensemble was founded in 1980 in Acacías. With their singing, music, and Colombian folk dance, they focus on the eastern Llanos region. The ensemble contributes to the artistic and cultural development of the Acacías community and serves many populations. In collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, they work on various projects and successfully participate in various events, festivals at national and international levels. They have also performed in many TV shows and soap operas. Currently, "ASI ES COLOMBIA" has a music and dance academy where artists of various age categories are trained in several fields. They also operate the Queens school
