The Gift of Music: Your Guide to Christmas Concert Treats 🎄🎻

The days get shorter, the gray skies settle in, and suddenly you’re craving something to lift your spirits. Here’s the good news: Czech winter has its own kind of magic, especially when it involves beautiful music in a stunning concert hall.

The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava has put together something special for the expat community this season: 30% off selected concerts. Read until the end to find out how to use it! 

🎄December Concerts: Light in the Darkest Months

1 December | Miroslav Sekera – Piano Recital
Let Schubert and Brahms remind you why living in a country with this cultural scene is pretty amazing. Perfect for quiet contemplation on a cold winter evening.
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4 December | French Evening
Transport yourself to France for an evening. Pavol Breslík’s voice paired with French romantic composers – sophistication is the cheapest form of therapy.
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17 December | Christmas Concert with the Janáček Philharmonic
Experience Ryba’s Czech Christmas Mass – a beloved local tradition that fills the hall with warmth and joy. Even if you’re missing home, this concert has a way of making you feel like you belong right here.
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Beat the Winter Blues: Concerts to Look Forward To

6 February | Sibelius’s Violin Concerto
Jennifer Pike performs Sibelius paired with Janáček’s lively Cunning Little Vixen. A sneak preview of the orchestra’s UK tour – bragging rights included.
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29 & 30 April | The Film Music of John Williams
Star Wars. Harry Potter. Jurassic Park. Full orchestra. Your entire childhood in one epic evening. Perfect for friends who claim they “don’t do classical music.”
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Can’t Decide? Gift Vouchers & Merch

Gift vouchers let your loved ones choose their own musical adventure. You can also check out the Philharmonic’s merch, including their surprisingly popular “chicken-themed” collection and the 2026 calendar by photographer Dita Pepe.

The Practical Bits

• Tickets delivered as PDF to your email (no Czech Post anxiety)
• Reserve online, collect at Janáček Point in Ostrava centre
• They accept Pluxee, Benefit Plus, Benefity, and Twisto
• Use code EXPAT72 for 30% off selected concerts

Here’s the thing: home isn’t just one place. It’s also the moments you create and the beauty you discover right where you are. Whether you’re treating yourself or someone special, we hope these concerts add a little light to your winter.

Ready to book? Head to the website, pick your concert, and don’t forget that discount code: EXPAT72

See you at the concert hall 🎻

Your discount is waiting! Book now before December concerts sell out!