ACTIVITY TYPE
LOCATION
FRIDAY 31 JULY 2026
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE IN A CELTIC HOUSE 3.0 — NEW CHALLENGES AHEAD!
Bc. Blanka Zelená, kmen Boii
We are gaining experience — and settlers — coming up with new ideas and putting many theories to the test. How far can you get in Celtic gear in the middle of winter weather? Can we protect our freshly caught trout from hungry cats? Can we cook a true La Tène dumpling? Come, once again after a year, to hear how our winter living experiments in the Land of the Celts are going and get answers to these questions and more.
METAL BRACELETS/ARMBANDS FROM THE 8TH–3RD CENTURIES B.C. IN MORAVIA
Mgr. Ivana Salayová
A TALK WITH IAN JOYCE: THE FIGHT FOR THE CELTIC LANGUAGE
A conversation with a relative of the great Irish writer James Joyce. With the artist Ian J. (b. 1961) we will talk about Irish culture and above all about his lifelong mission: bringing the endangered Celtic language, Gaeilge, back into Irish homes. (The event will be interpreted from English into Czech.)
HOW TO DIG CELTIC GRAVES, VERSION II
Mgr. Tomáš Bek
AMBER PROCESSING IN THE IRON AGE
Mgr. Michal Dientspier
THE BARBARIC TRADE
Petr Vágner
This lecture introduces the possible trade contacts between the Germanic tribes in the so-called Barbaricum (above all in today’s Czech lands) and the Roman Empire. The many objects found here whose origin lies within the Empire (so-called imports) allow us to consider trade, even though written sources are scarce. We do not know exactly how this trade worked, but we can trace the fluctuating volume of Roman imports, the changing range of goods and the long-distance routes — all primarily on the basis of archaeological finds. One of the peaks in the influx of Roman goods is the horizon of Maroboduus’ realm.
THE WORLD OF LUXURY: A MAGNIFICENT GERMANIC JEWELRY PIECE IN SOUTH MORAVIA
Mgr. Alina Szabová
Mušov – Gateway to the Roman Empire. What could a piece of jewellery reveal? And what did the small objects look like that kept their air of distinction even after centuries? The lectures will take you into the world of prestige, beauty and craftsmanship in southern Moravia during the Roman period. They present magnificent Germanic jewellery and enamelled Roman brooches – finds showing that luxury was not merely a matter of decoration, but also of social status, taste and contacts with the Roman world.
Presented by experts from the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno.
BEFORE THE CELTS, AFTER THE CELTS: ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AT A MULTICULTURAL SITE IN DOBROVICE
Pavel Hušťák
ANCIENT TOURNAMENT
BRENNUS AND THE CONQUEST OF ROME
Mgr. Jan Hrdina
DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP (PAVEL JASANSKÝ) – REGISTRATION NEEDED
Pavel Jasanský
THE WORLD OF LUXURY: ENAMEL ROMAN BUCKLES IN SOUTH MORAVIA
Mgr. Petra Dragonidesová, Ph.D.
Mušov – Gateway to the Roman Empire. What could a piece of jewellery reveal? And what did the small objects look like that kept their air of distinction even after centuries? The lectures will take you into the world of prestige, beauty and craftsmanship in southern Moravia during the Roman period. They present magnificent Germanic jewellery and enamelled Roman brooches – finds showing that luxury was not merely a matter of decoration, but also of social status, taste and contacts with the Roman world.
Presented by experts from the Institute of Archaeology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Brno.
AN ANNOTATED LOOK AT GLADIATOR EQUIPMENT – ROMAN HORA
Magna Lacerta Ludus Pilsnensis
TOMÁŠ JAROŠEK – HARP MEDITATION
GRAIN GODDESS CRAFTING WORKSHOP
Lucie Zemanová, kmen Boii
THE ZÁVIST OPPIDUM—ARCHAEOLOGY, HERITAGE PRESERVATION, AND THE PUBLIC
Mgr. Daniel Bursák, Mgr. Pavel Horák, Ph.D.
KIDS CELTIC-ROMAN BATTLE
The Beard tribe
BRINE – LIQUID LIGHT
Lenka Konfrštová, Zahrada pod Kletí
The ancient Celts considered it a sacred tool of purification, and no wonder — salt appears in almost every culture in the world. In the lecture we will look at why it has such powerful effects from the point of view of chemistry and physics, and how to easily use its power at home. In the practical part of the course you will make your own natural cosmetics: a salt hair spray, herbal bath salt, salt scrub, face mist with salt and rose water, salt micellar water and an herbal salt mouthwash (all from home-made hydrosols).
Lecture: free for festival visitors, no registration needed.
Course: advance registration only, course price CZK 1,490 (eBook included), maximum 15 participants.
Course registration deadline: 30 June 2026. Payment: CZK 500 deposit on registration, the rest on site in cash or by QR payment. Registration: +420 608 808 378.
CONVERSATION ABOUT BEES AND HONEY
Mgr. Věra Gregorová, SOUV - Beekeeping educational center, o.p.s. Nasavrky
JAUVAJS
BRINE – LIQUID LIGHT, MAKING HOMEMADE COSMETICS FROM SALT (LENKA KONFRŠTOVÁ, ZAHRADA POD KLETÍ) – REGISTRATION NEEDED
Lenka Konfrštová, Zahrada pod Kletí
The ancient Celts considered it a sacred tool of purification, and no wonder — salt appears in almost every culture in the world. In the lecture we will look at why it has such powerful effects from the point of view of chemistry and physics, and how to easily use its power at home. In the practical part of the course you will make your own natural cosmetics: a salt hair spray, herbal bath salt, salt scrub, face mist with salt and rose water, salt micellar water and an herbal salt mouthwash (all from home-made hydrosols).
Lecture: free for festival visitors, no registration needed.
Course: advance registration only, course price CZK 1,490 (eBook included), maximum 15 participants.
Course registration deadline: 30 June 2026. Payment: CZK 500 deposit on registration, the rest on site in cash or by QR payment. Registration: +420 608 808 378.
GLORIA CELTIS
ASONANCE
DICK O BRASS
SCOTTISH FISH
BRENNUS THE CONQUEROR INTRODUCES HIMSELF
PIRATES OF THE PUBS
SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2026
GUIDED WALK TO THE OPPIDUM IN HRADIŠTĚ NEAR ČESKÉ LHOTICE
Mgr. Tereza Jošková
THE OPPIDUM NEAR ČESKÉ LHOTICE IN LIGHT OF NEW METAL-DETECTOR SURVEYS
PhDr. David Vích, Ph.D.
TERRATHERAPY – HEALING WITH EARTH
Lenka Konfrštová, Zahrada pod Kletí
The ancient Celts believed the earth carries a deep healing power — and natural clays are one of its purest gifts. In the lecture we will talk about their remarkable effects, go through the individual types and show what each is used for. We will also look at different ways of application: on the skin, body and hair, as well as internal use. In the practical part of the course you will make your own clay face mask, shower oil with clay, dry shampoo and an Ayurvedic “no-poo” shampoo, clay toothpaste and a make-up removing powder — plus you will take home a supply of clay for baths and healing wraps that connect body care with the wisdom of the earth.
Lecture: free for festival visitors, no registration needed.
Course: advance registration only, course price CZK 1,690 (eBook included), maximum 15 participants.
Course registration deadline: 30 June 2026. Payment: CZK 500 deposit on registration, the rest on site in cash or by QR payment. Registration: +420 608 808 378.
TRAINING OF THE ROMAN LEGION WITH HORSES
Štvanci
DEPICTIONS OF WESTERN AND NORTHEASTERN BARBARIANS IN ROMAN ART
PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D.
EXHIBITION OPENING WITH IAN JOYCE
TERRATHERAPY—HEALING WITH EARTH, MAKING HOMEMADE COSMETICS FROM CLAY – NUTNÁ REGISTRACE
Lenka Konfrštová, Zahrada pod Kletí
The ancient Celts believed the earth carries a deep healing power — and natural clays are one of its purest gifts. In the lecture we will talk about their remarkable effects, go through the individual types and show what each is used for. We will also look at different ways of application: on the skin, body and hair, as well as internal use. In the practical part of the course you will make your own clay face mask, shower oil with clay, dry shampoo and an Ayurvedic “no-poo” shampoo, clay toothpaste and a make-up removing powder — plus you will take home a supply of clay for baths and healing wraps that connect body care with the wisdom of the earth.
Lecture: free for festival visitors, no registration needed.
Course: advance registration only, course price CZK 1,690 (eBook included), maximum 15 participants.
Course registration deadline: 30 June 2026. Payment: CZK 500 deposit on registration, the rest on site in cash or by QR payment. Registration: +420 608 808 378.
AUTHOR READING: A CELTIC OAK FAIRY TALE
David Doran Maroš
TOURNAMENT
A MINORITY LANGUAGE OR A WORLD LANGUAGE? THE HISTORY AND CURRENT STATUS OF IRISH LANGUAGE
doc. Radvan Markus, Ph.D.
Irish is one of the Celtic languages still alive today. Its history can be traced back to fourth-century inscriptions carved into stone stelae and to glosses in the margins of Latin manuscripts preserved on the European continent. Medieval Irish literature is unique in the number of surviving works and the range of genres and stories, and it also reflects some of the old Celtic myths and customs. From the seventeenth century onwards Irish declined (with many parallels to Czech), a decline partly reversed by the language revival at the turn of the twentieth century. Today Irish is a minority language in Ireland, yet one that is very much on the rise — as shown by the growth of Irish-language schools, the presence of Irish in the digital sphere and the success of literature and film in the language. Thanks to the Irish diaspora and general interest in Irish culture, Irish also has a far greater presence in the world than the number of speakers would suggest.
VERONIKA MERGENTALOVÁ
THE LOST CZECH HARP
Tomáš Jarošek
A witty, curious and inspiring performance about the history of the Czech harp. Did you know that the Celtic harp may actually be a Czech harp? That it used to be a widespread folk instrument? That our countrymen roamed the whole world with a harp on their back? You probably had no idea, because the harp was condemned by society and then lost from our history! The performance is full of surprises, humour and inspiration — drawn not only from history but also from the present-day life of a harp maker from southern Moravia.
Experience the story of the Czech harp. Come listen — and try playing it yourself.
THEATER GROUP KVÍTKO
THE CELTIC OPPIDUM AT STARÉ HRADISKO
Mgr. Hana Čižmářová, Ph.D.
LUGH’S OATH
Lucie Zemanová, kmen Boii
SCENIC BATTLE: BRENNUS THE CONQUEROR
GROUP CONSTELLATIONS: OPENING TO ABUNDANCE
Kristýna Strolená
Lughnasad is a celebration of the harvest and a giving of thanks for its gifts. But do we allow ourselves to fully accept the fruits of our journey, or are we held back by family patterns and inner beliefs? In this experiential gathering we connect the language of epigenetics with the healing space of systemic constellations. The programme is designed so that everyone takes away a personal experience. Through the Saturation Method and constellation practice we will explore our inner capacity to receive abundance. Together we will create a safe space in which you can release what no longer serves you and gratefully accept the strength and support of those who came before us.
Limited capacity: 30 places. Please arrive on time — it will not be possible to join once the session has started.
THE FORGOTTEN CITY BENEATH THE HIGHWAY – THE DISCOVERY OF A LATE IRON AGE POWER CENTER NEAR HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ
Mgr. Tomáš Mangel, Ph.D.
FESTIVAL QUIZ – REGISTRATION NEEDED
BAR FAST THE DOOR
IRISH IN PRACTICE – AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LANGUAGE
doc. Radvan Markus, Ph.D.
In this short lesson you can get hands-on with one of the Celtic languages still spoken today. You will discover that both Czech and English contain a surprising number of words of Irish origin, and learn what role the language plays in Irish place names. You will also hear about some of Irish grammar’s “quirks”, including unexpected consonant changes at the beginnings of words and “conjugated” prepositions. Last but not least, you will learn to hold a basic conversation about the weather or order a drink. There will be time for questions too.
