From summer until the last September, the exhibition project of curator Petr Vaňous, STOPPING, is prepared for the 30th anniversary of the inscription of Kutná Hora on the UNESCO World Heritage List. STOPPING features a presentation of contemporary artworks in the spaces of historical buildings and churches in the area of Kutná Hora with an extended radius to nearby municipalities.
STOPPING reminds us that there are no boundaries between contemporary art and art from past epochs. Certain themes transcend time and cyclically repeat, expressing respect for life, representing solidarity with human fate and suffering. Besides Kutná Hora, do not forget to visit the neighboring municipality of Nové Dvory with the Church of St. Anna and St. Nicholas with the Kačina Castle.
Indian summer will distinguish Kutná Hora with several musical performances.
A majestic and emotional musical experience will be offered by on Friday, September 26, the concert of the boys' choir Bonifantes under the direction of Jan Míšek and organist Viktor Darebný. Those who prefer jazz should mark the date October 25, when the world-renowned jazz guitarist Rudy Linka will perform at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist in Sedlec. The unconventional blending of jazz music with sacred architecture will delight many listeners, especially since Rudy Linka will perform with five-time Grammy Award winner Gil Goldstein.
Traditionally, during the last Saturday of September, Kutná Hora will come alive with St. Wenceslas celebrations, which combine the celebration of the patron saint of the Czech lands, local wine, and good music. In 2025, again on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the inscription of Kutná Hora on the UNESCO list, the celebrations in the historic center will be expanded in Šultysova Street with a folk and singer-songwriter stage, where bands like Hluboké Nedorozumění, Epydemye, or Isara will perform. In this area, visitors will also find craft markets and a showcase of local breweries.
In the central Palackého Square, a stage with pop & rock music will attract attention, and energy will be infused into the listeners by the project Hrubá Hudba, Jakub König & Hvězdy, Bert & Friends, Lenka Dusilová with the band and Soul Uncles. Interested parties can visit for a tasting of Czech wines at the monastery of St. Voršila from 2 PM.
Did you know that the Church of St. Barbara has its own film?
Yes, and you can also come to its premiere. Where else, but of course at the very monument dedicated to the patroness of miners and Kutná Hora. The church has attracted pilgrims from all over the world for centuries not only for its majestic architecture set in a landscape with a rich spiritual past but also for bringing people across denominations to experiences that transcend the tangible world.
The ceremonial presentation and screening of the short film "LIVING BARBORA: the Church of St. Barbara as a Living Place of Encounter" will take place on October 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
November 9 offers the last opportunity to view the unusual exhibition Fabulae de Monte Cuthna at the Czech Museum of Silver at Hrádek. It tells three powerful medieval stories connected with the history and legends of Kutná Hora. Three authors – Nina Kirk, Martina Minařík Pavelková, and Kristýna Nejedlá Bujárková – each processed the stories into a multimedia form in their own artistic language and modern interpretation.
The exhibition transforms the spaces of the Czech Museum of Silver into an interactive experience where visitors can use all their senses.
Information Center of the City of Kutná Hora
- Sankturin House
- Palackého Square 377, Kutná Hora 284 01
- infocentrum@kutnahora.cz
- +420 327 512 378
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