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The Neuropolis exhibition by Krištof Kintera is on display in the hall of Gong Gallery in Dolní Vítkovice. Sculptures and reliefs made from fluorescent lights, used batteries, and other discarded components form installations of an urban landscape. Admission to the exhibition is free.
25–18
May–Aug
From 1 April to 31 October 2024, two top-quality telescopes were available to visitors at Bolt Tower. Those who went for a coffee at Bolt Café could take a close look at the surroundings through the telescopes. The use of the telescopes could be reserved online in advance.
25–23
May–Jun
Rainbow Fest continued the running project Rainbow Run and on 25th May 2024 offered a festival of colours, movement, and music. Participants could choose a route of 1 km for children, 2 km for families, 5 km, or the new Rainbow Run Neon at 2 km, with entertainment zones and a colourful programme prepared.
1
Jun
5–9
Jun
On Day Without Children, 8th June 2024, the Great World of Technology took care of children aged 6 to 12, while parents celebrated World Parents' Day. Under the supervision of an experienced animator, children enjoyed humanoid robots, virtual reality, cinema, and a science show. They could be dropped off at any time during opening hours.
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Jun
The Monster Meeting music event returned to Dolní Vítkovice on 15 June 2024. It offered a continuous concert show featuring two headliners with fifteen stops, complemented by special guests. The names of the performers are not mentioned in the current event text.
15
Jun
The creative workshop Daddy Cool for fathers and their children aged 8 and older took place on 16 June 2024 at the World of Technology on the occasion of Father's Day. In the woodworking workshops, they made a kitchen cutting board together and decorated it using the technique of pyrography.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade conference "Circular Economy in Practice" took place on 20th and 21st June 2024 at the multifunctional hall Gong. It focused on supporting the circular economy as a form of sustainable development, a key topic for both industry and the country as a whole.
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Jun
22
Jun
The debate New World: Birth took place on 23 June 2024 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Professors Miroslav Bárta and Martin Kovář, along with moderator Michal Půr, discussed the transformation of the world order, the transition to a multipolar world, and the era into which society is entering.
Children under 15 who showed their report cards on 28 June 2024 had entry for 1 CZK at the Great World of Technology and U6. The offer was valid throughout opening hours and required the accompaniment of an adult paying person, who could bring a maximum of three children.
Beats for Love is an electronic dance music festival that took place from 3rd to 6th July 2024 in Dolní Vítkovice. The industrial complex, a national cultural monument full of iron scenery, was filled with music and a rich accompanying programme for four days.
17–20
Jul
SOLDOUT FESTIVAL 2024 was a three-day open-air party that took place from 25th to 27th July 2024. It featured big names in rap and drum & bass from the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as other club genres. Performers included Yzomandias, Nik Tendo, Ektor, PTK, Sima, and Adam Mišík, among others.
The Gummy Bear Day took place on Saturday, 27th July 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00 at the Great World of Technology. Visitors celebrated the special day of gummy bears and searched for bears hidden in the exhibition. The event was intended for families and friends who love this popular sweet.
The tenth anniversary of the Ostrava in Flames festival took place on 3rd August 2024. Udo Dirkschneider with U.D.O., Beast in Black, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Blackbriar and other bands from Italy, Iraq, Iceland and the Czech Republic, including Forrest Jump and Adobre, performed.
23
Aug
Ostrava Chachar, a cross country mountain bike race with the longest continuous tradition in the Czech Republic, took place on 23rd and 24th August 2024 in Landek Park. The Friday Party ride was followed by the Children's League Championship and the Silesian XCO Championship on Saturday.
24
Aug
The International Bat Day was celebrated at the Great World of Technology on 28 August 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00. The event was dedicated to these nocturnal flyers who help keep nature in balance, inviting visitors to learn more about them and celebrate their day together.
31
Aug
Fajne Summer at Future took place on 31 August 2024, the last day of the holidays. From 14:00 to 18:00, the band 432 Hz performed, Filip Dadej showcased micro-magic, and children enjoyed creative workshops and a bouncy castle. Adults could explore the digital gallery in the basement or relax at the BeerBox and in the café.
The jubilee 20th edition of the Jan Veselý Memorial took place on 31 August 2024 in Dolní Vítkovice on a 1,000-metre circuit along Vítkovická Street. The race, part of the Czech Cup for men, commemorated cyclist Jan Veselý, the winner of the Peace Race in 1949.
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Sep
3
Sep
ABBA Symphonic Show 50 took place on 4th September 2024 at 20:00 in the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The tribute band, accompanied by a live symphonic orchestra, celebrated the 50th anniversary of ABBA's breakthrough with hits like Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, and Fernando.
4–23
Sep–Oct
8–9
Sep
The amateur dance competition LIKE PRO-AM COMPETITION 2024 took place on Sunday, 8th September 2024 in the foyer of the Multifunctional Hall Gong. The morning was dedicated to standard dances and the afternoon to Latin American dances, with judges Simona Švrčková and Markéta Dostálová, and hosted by Michal Kurtiš.
14
Sep
The Creative Workshop Wooden Bird Feeder took place on 14 September 2024 at the Great World of Technology. Parents and children crafted a bird feeder for winter through sanding, measuring, and hammering. The reward was not only a beautiful creation but also a display of hungry birds in the garden or on the windowsill.
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Sep
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27
Sep
The playful exhibition Imaginarium – Arena of Imagination of the Forman Brothers Theatre and Their Friends was on display at the Great World of Technology from 28 September 2024 to 23 February 2025. It offered an entry into the world behind the theatre curtain with a touch of circus and puppetry, focusing on themes of playfulness and fair play.
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Sep
29
Sep
1
Oct
2
Oct
The discussion talk show of Czech Television, Michael's Guest List, hosted by Michael Rozsypal, took place on 4th October 2024 in the Compress Hall. The guests were Eva Adamczyková with Miroslav Etzler and Michael Romancov with Vavřinec Hradilek, and the audience could also participate.
5–6
Oct
The Saturday party for the 10th anniversary of the World of Technology took place on 5th October 2024 from 10:00 to 18:00. The programme included cake cutting, the film T-Rex in the 3D cinema, nitrogen ice cream, virtual reality, the Cimrman show at the Science Theatre, a new exhibition Imaginarium, and half-price entry.
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Oct
17
Oct
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Oct
20
Oct
Aneta Langerová celebrated 20 years on stage with a symphonic concert "Miraculous Song Landscape" with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava conducted by Alena Hron. The Ostrava concert took place on 21 October 2024 at the multifunctional hall Gong and featured her band.
26
Oct
28
Oct
The traditional Halloween lantern parade with the municipal district of Ostrava-Vítkovice will take place on Wednesday, 30th October 2024 at 16:30, starting from Mírové náměstí to Dolní Vítkovice. Under Blast Furnace No. 1, there will be a programme for children in costumes, who will receive a voucher for roasting sausages and access to the activity stations.
The opening at Gallery Gong on 30 October 2024 at 6 PM marked the reprise of the 30th edition of the Graphic Year 2023 exhibition and the 29th edition of the Vladimir Boudník Award. The exhibition by the Hollar Foundation ran until 1 December 2024 and showcased a selection of the best contemporary graphic works.
31
Oct
Gallery Gong in Dolní Vítkovice hosted from 31 October to 1 December 2024 a reprise of the 30th edition of the Graphic of the Year 2023 exhibition and the 29th edition of the Vladimír Boudník Award. The exhibition, in collaboration with the Hollar Foundation, showcased a selection of contemporary graphic works by artists and students.
1
Nov
2
Nov
2
Nov
3
Nov
The comedy duo Čermák Staněk Comedy returned to Ostrava on 8th November 2024. The performance started at 19:30 in the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice, where this popular comedy show returned after some time, offering the Ostrava audience another evening full of humour.
On Sunday, 10th November 2024 from 10:00, there will be an extraordinary pre-sale of tickets for Jarek Nohavica's December concert and guests in the ground floor of Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The concert itself will take place in the multifunctional hall Gong on 8th December 2024 at 19:00.
13
Nov
16
Nov
PRIME ORCHESTRA brought the ROCK SYMPHO SHOW to Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 17th November 2024. On stage stood 35 musicians and singers who performed rock hits from Queen, Metallica, Nirvana, and The Beatles in an original rendition, accompanied by a light show and effects.
On the national holiday of 17th November 2024, Gong in Dolní Vítkovice was one of the locations for the #myflag campaign by the Czech Government. Visitors could take a photo with the Czech flag, add the hashtag #myflag, and collect a small gift, a commemorative badge My Flag, at Gong.
The BackBeat Beatles concert took place on 22 November 2024 at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The two-hour performance featured most of the Beatles' greatest hits in an energetic and spontaneous rendition, complete with classic costumes and a high level of musicianship.
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Nov
23
Nov
24
Nov
The creative workshop at the Great World of Technology on 30th November 2024 focused on making wooden ornaments for Christmas trees. Participants could create unique ornaments with names, dedications, or in the shape of their favourite animals, with instructors assisting them in bringing their ideas to life.
30
Nov
The Japanese drumming ensemble YAMATO from Nara Prefecture brought their performance "Hinotori – The wings of the Phoenix" to the multifunctional hall Gong on 2nd December 2024 as part of their world tour. The two-hour audiovisual show by the taiko drummers was designed for all age groups.
5
Dec
6
Dec
7
Dec
The Christmas Markets, What Are Being Sought, offered on 7 December 2024 from 10:00 to 17:00 at the National Agricultural Museum in Ostrava 80 local vendors, quality food, Christmas trees, street food, and workshops for young and old. Entry to the markets and the museum was free.
8
Dec
9
Dec
10
Dec
The singer Tarja Turunen performed on 15 December 2024 at Gong with her Christmas concert Dark Christmas. People of all generations attend her Advent concerts, appreciating her trained voice and masterfully presented Christmas songs from around the world in both small and large ensembles.
17
Dec
The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava paid tribute to Petr Hapka, composer and singer, on 19 December 2024. The G2 concert recalled his songs for Hana Hegerová and his collaboration with Michal Horáček. Performers included Kateřina Marie Tichá, Jan Maxián, and Xavier Baumaxa, conducted by Jan Kučera.
The concert G2 In Honour of Petr Hapka II took place on 20 December 2024 at Gong. The Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava, conducted by Jan Kučera, along with Petr Malásek's band and singers such as Hana Holišová, Jan Maxián, and Xavier Baumaxa, commemorated Petr Hapka's songs for Hana Hegerová, along with Michal Horáček.
21
Dec
The Czech Tourist Club Baník Ostrava organised the 25th edition of the New Year's ascent to the lookout tower at Landek on January 1, 2025. The individual route measured 8 kilometres and the goal was at 1 PM at the lookout tower in Landek Park. A New Year's four-leaf clover 2025 was also part of the ascent for all participants.
3
Jan
The Harry Potter Symphonic Tribute concert took place on 5 January 2025 at 20:00 in the multifunctional hall Gong. The National Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Ukraine performed the best pieces from all Harry Potter films, including melodies never played before for fans and connoisseurs.
7
Jan
The vernissage of the exhibition Professor and Student: Max Švabinský and Helena Salichová took place on 7 January 2025 at 17:30 in the Gong Gallery. The exhibition connected portraits and nudes by Max Švabinský with the work of the Silesian artist, including the series Shapes Hidden in Wood and the entire series Zlín for the first time.
11
Jan
17
Jan
The traditional Representational Vítkovice Ball took place on 18 January 2025 at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Tickets priced at 800 CZK were sold at the box office of the Vítkovice District Office, where interested parties could purchase them during office hours.
20
Jan
21
Jan
24–25
Jan
27
Jan
The Triple Concert of Legends – The Animals and Friends took place on 28 January 2025 in Dolní Vítkovice, in the multifunctional hall Gong. This page does not provide further information about the programme or the performers, remaining as a record of the event held at Gong.
The ballet performance The Nutcracker by Grand Royal Classic Ballet was presented at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on 30 January 2025 at 19:30. Set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, it tells the story of Clara, the Nutcracker, and the Sugar Fairy on Christmas Eve in a magical winter atmosphere.
31
Jan
31
Jan
For the spring holidays, the World of Technology Ostrava has prepared a supplementary programme and was open on Mondays from 3rd February to 16th March 2025, when it is usually closed. Families with children could thus visit the Great World of Technology and the Small World of Technology U6 throughout the entire holiday period.
1
Feb
The spring holidays 2025 kicked off on Saturday, 1st February with the Scooby-Doo event at the Little World of Technology U6. From 10:00 to 18:00, visitors enjoyed games, competitions, puzzles, and a creative workshop for making dog tags. During the holidays of all districts in the region, it was also open on Monday.
The XII. Miner’s Ball took place on Saturday, 8th February 2025 at 19:00 in BrickHouse, the former baths of the Hlubina Mine. In two halls, there was a festive opening with a dance performance by the SLPT Hlubina group, a competition for Štajgr's shorts, a traditional dance number, and a game for prizes.
11
Feb
The Backstage exhibition at FUTUREUM showcased photographs from behind the scenes of horse racing from February 12 to May 25, 2025. The author is Roman Vondrouš, a photojournalist for ČTK and a recipient of the World Press Photo and Czech Press Photo awards. The exhibition was opened with a vernissage on February 12 at 17:00.
14
Feb
14
Feb
Valentine's Day in the clouds was celebrated from 14th to 16th February 2025 at Bolt Café on Bolt Tower, the highest café in Ostrava. Couples could enjoy a Valentine's drink or dessert, and on Friday and Saturday, the café had extended opening hours.
The Representational Ball of Matiční Gymnasium 2025 took place on Saturday, 15 February 2025, at 19:00 in the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Tickets were sold at the gymnasium's secretariat. Further details were available in the link provided in the invitation.
20
Feb
22
Feb
The Celentano Tribute Show took place on 23rd February 2025 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Maurizio, who resembles Adriano Celentano in both appearance and voice, sang the most beautiful songs from his repertoire accompanied by a live eleven-piece orchestra. It was a tribute to the Italian star.
Dan Bárta and other leading musical singers will present on 25 February 2025 in the Gong auditorium, accompanied by a rock band and the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava, a selection from the musicals Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Hair, The Phantom of the Opera, and Les Misérables. Conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.
On Fat Thursday, 27th February 2025, a Doughnut Feast took place on the ground floor of the Gong. Pizza Chleba DOV in Dolní Vítkovice offered doughnuts from 10:00 to 20:00, providing an opportunity to enjoy some traditional comfort before the Lenten season. The organisers invited everyone who wanted to sweeten their day.
28
Feb
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