In July, for the nineteenth time, the Celtic open-air museum Země Keltů in Nasavrky will come alive to the rhythm of the International Festival of Celtic Culture, Lughnasad. This year, on July 25th and 26th, 2025, you can once again look forward to a rich cultural experience!
Are you looking for a festival where Celtic history comes to life through demonstrations of ancient crafts, melodic music, and fun for your children? Then come closer and take a good look at this year’s program!
Friday
| Stage | Amphitheatre | Lecture Tent | Sanctuary | The Chief´s Residency | Other place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | ||||||
| 10:30 | Living in a Celtic House 2.0 – The Experiment Revisited and Improved - Bc. Blanka Zelená (The Boii tribe) | |||||
| 11:00 | ||||||
| 11:30 | Religious research in the Bronze Age - Mgr. Pavol Jelínek, Ph.D.(Slovak National Museum) | |||||
| 12:00 | Expedition Monoxylon - doc. PhDr. Radomír Tichý, Ph.D. (Archeopark Všestary, o.p.s.) | Celtic in Italy, Greece and East Mediterranean - doc. PhDr. Martin Trefný, Ph.D. (UJEP) | Drum making workshop - Pavel Jasanský - TREES Registration required | |||
| 12:30 | ||||||
| 13:00 | Ancient tournament | |||||
| 13:30 | ||||||
| 14:00 | Celtic and Germanic on the outskirts - Mgr. Aleš Hoch, Ph.D. (Muzeum Vysočiny Jihlava) | Shared male and female circle - Jan Rudzinskyj | Parfumes and natural scents - Lenka Konfrštová (Zahrada pod Kletí) | |||
| 14:30 | Commented overview of Gladiator equipment - Roman Hora (Magna Lacerta Ludus Pilsnensis) | Roman weapons from Trebic region in the light of material analyses - Mgr. Patrick Bárta (AÚ AV ČR) | ||||
| 15:00 | Making of personal parfume - Lenka Konfrštová (Zahrada pod Kletí) - Registration required | |||||
| 15:30 | Life of the Celtic community based on archeologic founds at Sadská - Mgr. Pavel Hušťák (Pueblo - archeologic society, o.p.s.) | |||||
| 16:00 | Drum circle - Pavel Jasanský | |||||
| 16:30 | Irish dance workshop - Hana Radilová | |||||
| 17:00 | Kids Celtic-Roman battle (The Vous Tribe) | The story of Chief Vercingetorix- Mgr. Jan Hrdina | History of Beekeeping and beekeeping products - Mgr. Věra Gregorová (SOUV - Beekeeping educational center, o.p.s. Nasavrky) | |||
| 17:30 | Two Doooo | |||||
| 18:00 | Gloria Celtis | |||||
| 18:30 | Irish Rose | closing of oppidum | ||||
| 19:00 | ||||||
| 19:30 | ||||||
| 20:00 | Bran | |||||
| 20:30 | ||||||
| 21:00 | ||||||
| 21:30 | Tomáš Kočko & ORCHESTR | |||||
| 22:00 | ||||||
| 22:30 | ||||||
| 23:00 | ||||||
| 23:30 | Unifier Vercingetorix introduces himself | |||||
| 0:00 | Moravian Bastards | |||||
| 0:30 | ||||||
| 1:00 | ||||||
| 1:30 | ||||||
| 2:00 | closing of festival | |||||
Saturday
| Stage | Amphitheatre | Lecture Tent | Sanctuary | The Chief´s Residency | Other place | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | On the way to the oppidum - Mgr. Tereza Jošková (VČM)- meeting by the main entrance | ||||||
| 9:30 | Commented demonstration of Roman Legion Training - Petr Škorpík (X. Legie Gemina Pie Fidelis) | Vercingetorix. Two lifes of the Gaelic chief - Mgr. Tomáš Mangel, Ph.D. (University HK) | Soap as a multifunctional household helper- Lenka Konfrštová (Zahrada pro Kletí) | ||||
| 10:00 | Women circle - Kristýna Strolená | ||||||
| 10:30 | Irish dance workshop - Hana Radilová | Trade with barbaric - Mgr. et Mgr. Petr Vágner (Negotiatores et Hermm Comitatus) | Workshop - Making of natural soap - Lenka Konfrštová (Zahrada pod Kletí) - Registration required | ||||
| 11:00 | |||||||
| 11:30 | Tournament | ||||||
| 12:00 | Tattoos and symbolism - Jakub Vaniš a Jakub Jaceňko | Lughnasad oath (Lucie Horkel - kmen Boii) - in front of the House of the chief | Celtic oak fairytale: authorial reading - David Doran Maroš - Draw | ||||
| 12:30 | Divokej Ir (Irish dance workshop) | ||||||
| 13:00 | The elite in the Gallic region around the turn of the era in funerary archaeological sources - PhDr. Jan Jílek, Ph.D. (VČM) | Gladiators in the world of modern science - Mgr. Jiří Šlajsna (Regional Museum and Gallery in Most) | |||||
| 13:30 | Theater performance - Soubor Kvítko | ||||||
| 14:00 | The story of chief Vercingetorix | ||||||
| 14:30 | |||||||
| 15:00 | Beads from bladdernut- Soňa Pelclová (Vysočina Open Air Museum) | Festival quiz - Vojtěch Boháč Registration required | |||||
| 15:30 | |||||||
| 16:00 | Sukuba Ensemble | Gaius Julius Caesar's soldiers – Roman army in the period of the late republic - Mgr. Tomáš Antoš (AÚ AV ČR) | |||||
| 16:30 | |||||||
| 17:00 | Lughnasad ritual | ||||||
| 17:30 | |||||||
| 18:00 | |||||||
| 18:30 | MalemIrish | closing of oppidum | |||||
| 19:00 | |||||||
| 19:30 | |||||||
| 20:00 | Tempus | ||||||
| 20:30 | |||||||
| 21:00 | |||||||
| 21:30 | Asonance | ||||||
| 22:00 | |||||||
| 22:30 | |||||||
| 23:00 | Fire show Alterna | ||||||
| 23:30 | |||||||
| 0:00 | Happy to Meet | ||||||
| 0:30 | |||||||
| 1:00 | |||||||
| 1:30 | |||||||
| 2:00 | closing of festival | ||||||
Lectures and Debates
You can look forward to speakers from the East Bohemian Museum in Pardubice and their collaborators. There will be lectures on archaeology, anthropology, experimental archaeology, as well as those focusing on a healthy lifestyle. Lectures will take place on both days.
Music Program
Musical performances by Czech and international bands playing Irish music, folk, and folk-rock will be held on both evenings.
Games and Programs for Children
A festival-wide game will involve children in learning the story of Celtic history. There will also be a space for the youngest children to be changed. Games and the changing area will be open all day until the evening concerts begin. Note that admission is free for children under 6.
Workshops and Quiz
The festival quiz is also in this year, and space is limited – register early in the registration form.
- Making Drums – registration information here in this link (Pavel Jasanský)
- Making Your Own Perfume – information and registration: Lenka Konfrštová (Garden under Kletí) – phone number: 608 808 378
- Dance Workshops – learning Irish dances.
Celts, Romans, and Germans
In the courtyards of the oppidum, built according to archaeological findings, dozens of reenactors will settle, reconstructing the life of ancient peoples, including their crafts, which you can try out. You can look forward to seeing Celts, Germans, and Roman legionnaires from the Czech Republic and abroad, and you will also see their tournament.
Festive Program
- Lughnasadh Ritual – Lughnasadh is a celebration of summer and the harvest.
- Women’s and men’s Circle and Drumming
- Fire Show
Author Book Readings
Archery
Both adults and children can try archery under the expert guidance.
Stalls with Original Products and Refreshments
The festival area will feature a market offering various products, including festival merchandise. There will also be excellent food and drinks, including options for vegans and vegetarians.
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