- Area: 225.73 km² (87 sq mi)
- Calling Code: + 420
- Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
- Population (EST): 729,510
- Official language: Czech
- Time Zone: CET (UTC+1)
Brno – Regular Events
Czech Independence Day/ Restoration Day, 1st Jan
A public holiday to mark the creation of an independent Czech Republic from Czechoslovakia in 1993.
Nordic and Spanish Film Festival.
Catch the newest films from the beautiful Nordic world at the Nordic Winter Film festival. Spanish film festival La Pelicula starts after, now in its 6th year.
Cinema Mundi Film Festival
An international film festival, celebrating less well know film from across the world, and Czech award winners.
Bonjour Brno
A festival celebrating French culture, with films, dance and food. Shows put on at a number of venues across the city.
Ignis Brunensis
The focus of the show is the astounding firework competition, but also includes other magical shows such as the Balloon Jam, hot air balloons ascending into the over the city.
Superbike
The superbike track has been in use since 1987, and is fast becoming a motorsports classic event.
International Guitar Festival.
The festival draws the best international flamenco dancers for your pleasure, particularly from the Andalusia region.
September Wine Festival
Referred to by the locals as Slavnosti Vina. A true celebration of the regional vineyard harvest.
Moravian Autumn Classical Music Festival
One of the prominent classical music festivals in the Czech Republic. Symphonic and chamber music concerts are on offer, as well as vocal recitals, opera and ballet performances.
