Advent Festival at Nelahozeves

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Join us with your family and friends for a music-filled advent weekend at Nelahozeves Castle and the Antonín Dvořák Birth House on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, 2024. A rich program awaits, including all-day musical performances, stands selling traditional handicraft products (perfect gifts for your loved ones), and delicious seasonal delicacies like mulled wine and trdelník to keep you warm. The heated castle cellars will host arts and crafts workshops where you and your children can make tree decorations.

In the newly opened Antonín Dvořák Birth House, you can enjoy the new exhibition, musical performances, and special workshops for children. Tickets for this part of the program are available separately. Purchase your tickets in advance and save money with our discounted price until November 30.

Tickets for Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle

This ticket includes entry to the castle grounds for the Advent Festival, access to children's workshops, and a tour of the castle exhibition. 

Adults: 250 CZK
Children (5-12 years), Students, and Seniors: 180 CZK
Family ticket (2+2, children 5-12 years): 680 CZK

Members of the Lobkowicz Collections, children under 5 years old.

Tickets for Advent Festival at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House

This ticket includes entry to the exhibition at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House and workshops.

Adults: 200 CZK
Children (5-12 years), Students, and Seniors: 150 CZK
Family ticket (2+2, children 5-12 years): 550 CZK

Free admission for Members of the Lobkowicz Collections, children under 5 years of age. For citizens of Nelahozeves we offer free admission to the exhibition at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House and 50% discount on workshops (for online payment please enter the code "NELAHOZEVES").

Combination Ticket: Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle + Antonín Dvořák Birth House

This ticket includes entry to the Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle, a tour of the castle exhibition, entry to the Antonín Dvořák Birth House, and workshops there.
  
Adults: 320 CZK
Children (5-12 years), Students, and Seniors: 270 CZK
Family (2+2, children 5-12 years): 910 CZK

Free admission for Members of the Lobkowicz Collections, children under 5 years of age. For citizens of Nelahozeves we offer free admission to the exhibition at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House, the fee for the workshops can be paid on the spot.

Concert at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House (Saturday, December 7)

This ticket includes entry to the exhibition at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House, workshops, and a one-hour Christmas concert at 14:00. Seating for the concert is limited. We recommend combining it with the Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle ticket.

Marie Fuxová – violin
Linda Sítková – piano

Program: 

G. F. Händel, Sonata F Dur op.1/Nr.12  (Adagio-Allegro-Largo-Allegro)  

H. I. F. Biber, , Rosary Sonata Nr. 16 Passacaglia „Guardian Angel“ for solo violin 

 F. Liszt, Consolation IV.  

 A. Dvořák, Romantic Pieces op. 75 1, 3  (Allegro moderato, Allegro appasionato)  

 F. Chopin, Fantaisie-Impromtu  

 J. Massenet, Méditation 

 T. Vitalli,  Ciaconne g minor 

 
Single ticket: 450 CZK

Concert at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House (Sunday, December 8)

This ticket includes entry to the exhibition at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House, workshops, and a one-hour Christmas concert at 14:00. Seating for the concert is limited. We recommend combining it with the Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle ticket.

Piano Quartet
Adéla Rybářová – violin 
Anežka Kroupová – viola 
Benjamín Lajda – cello 
Adam Dvořáček – piano

Program: 

A. Dvořák, Slavonic Dances (arrangement for a piano quartet)

F. Schubert, Trio in B flat major D471

G. Mahler, Piano Quartet

Single ticket: 550 CZK

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