The St. Wenceslas Music Festival (SHF) is one of the most significant events in the field of classical music in the Czech Republic. It couldn’t exist in the form as you know it today without your support. Your support expresses appreciation for the work we’ve continued to build upon for many years and for a shared belief that culture has an irreplaceable role in our society. We deeply value your trust and support.
Step Behind the Curtain
Become a Member of the SHF Club
Step out of the crowd and become part of a unique festival community. Peek behind the fourth wall into a world unseen by visitors. Gain access to this unique experience with exclusive benefits, and spend time with people who hear the world the same way you do. You can start immediately — the basic version is completely free.
Cultural news and SHF updates
Exclusive events and competitions
Discounts and priority ticket sales
Concert recordings
Why Join the SHF Club
Basic membership is FREE.
Enjoy membership benefits immediately after registration.
Become part of the festival’s history. Be listed among patrons on the website and in the printed catalogue.
Become a guardian of the performing arts. From only CZK 1,000, you gain a range of benefits.
For indviduals and companies who want to be seen. Reduce your taxable income by the donated amount.
Secure your place at all times. Receive priority updates on all SHF events directly in your inbox.
Membership Benefits
Club membership is free of charge and with no obligation simply by registering.
If you decide to support us financially, you automatically receive a one-year SHF Club membership, including all benefits corresponding to your selected level.
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- Priority information about news
- Priority access to events and competitions
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel
- Priority ticket sales before the start of sales
- Placement of the donor's name on the website and in the SHF catalog
- Thank you on LCD screens
- Presentation festival CD
- Confirmation of donation applicable on tax return
- Free festival catalogue
- Seat reservations if the seats in the hall are not numbered
- Invitations to rehearsals of selected concerts
- Invitation and accreditation for accompanying events
- Individual access to change or cancel purchased tickets
- Accreditation at the ceremonial reception after the opening and closing concerts
- Discount for 2 people on festival concerts *
- Wine tasting during the concert break
Pianissimo SHF
Free- Priority information about news ●
- Priority access to events and competitions ●
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel ●
- Stát se členem klubu
Membership benefits
Piano SHF
1,000 – 2,999 CZK- Priority information about news ●
- Priority access to events and competitions ●
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel ●
- Priority ticket sales before the start of sales ●
- Placement of the donor's name on the website and in the SHF catalog ●
- Thank you on LCD screens ●
- Presentation festival CD ●
- Confirmation of donation applicable on tax return ●
- Free festival catalogue ●
- Stát se členem klubu
Membership benefits
Mezzoforte SHF
3,000 – 9,999 CZK- Priority information about news ●
- Priority access to events and competitions ●
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel ●
- Priority ticket sales before the start of sales ●
- Placement of the donor's name on the website and in the SHF catalog ●
- Thank you on LCD screens ●
- Presentation festival CD ●
- Confirmation of donation applicable on tax return ●
- Free festival catalogue ●
- Seat reservations if the seats in the hall are not numbered ●
- Invitations to rehearsals of selected concerts ●
- Invitation and accreditation for accompanying events ●
- 20% discount for 2 people on festival concerts *20% discount
- Stát se členem klubu
Membership benefits
Forte SHF
10,000 – 29,999 CZK- Priority information about news ●
- Priority access to events and competitions ●
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel ●
- Priority ticket sales before the start of sales ●
- Placement of the donor's name on the website and in the SHF catalog ●
- Thank you on LCD screens ●
- Presentation festival CD ●
- Confirmation of donation applicable on tax return ●
- Free festival catalogue ●
- Seat reservations if the seats in the hall are not numbered ●
- Invitations to rehearsals of selected concerts ●
- Invitation and accreditation for accompanying events ●
- Individual access to change or cancel purchased tickets ●
- Accreditation for 2 people at the ceremonial reception after the opening and closing concertsfor 2 people
- 30% discount for 2 people on festival concerts *30% discount
- Stát se členem klubu
Membership benefits
Fortissimo SHF
CZK 30,000 and more- Priority information about news ●
- Priority access to events and competitions ●
- Access to the SHF YouTube channel ●
- Priority ticket sales before the start of sales ●
- Placement of the donor's name on the website and in the SHF catalog ●
- Thank you on LCD screens ●
- Presentation festival CD ●
- Confirmation of donation applicable on tax return ●
- Free festival catalogue ●
- Seat reservations if the seats in the hall are not numbered ●
- Invitations to rehearsals of selected concerts ●
- Invitation and accreditation for accompanying events ●
- Individual access to change or cancel purchased tickets ●
- Accreditation for 4 people at the ceremonial reception after the opening and closing concertsfor 4 people
- 50% discount for 2 people on festival concerts *50% discount
- Wine tasting during the concert break ●
- Stát se členem klubu
Membership benefits
*discounts are added to senior 65+, student, ZTP, ZTP/P discounts, they do not add up to other discounts.
Thank You to Everyone Without Whom Music Would Fall Silent
Your support inspires us and gives us the strength to develop the festival world and connect people through high-quality music. Behind every concert are not only the artists on stage and the organizers backstage, but also you — our friends and supporters in the audience and beyond. We sincerely thank you for being with us.
Fortissimo
Pavel Roudný
Forte
Pavla Kovalová, Daniel Zaleski
Mezzoforte
Marek Eliáš, Ludmila Harudová, Stanislava Moutelíková, Milan Myška, Robert Pikala, Tomáš Plch, Alena Sasínová-Polarczyk, Miroslav Svozil
Piano
Kordas Jaromír, Strouhalová Edita
… will you join them?
What does SHF Club membership mean to me? I see it as an opportunity to support a good cause — through a financial contribution, I wanted to do my small bit towards your efforts. I know the funds will be used for a meaningful purpose. Thanks to the Club, I also receive information about the interesting concerts you organize.
The pleasure of supporting a great cause. Being informed about events and the festival program in advance. That is what the SHF club membership is for me.
I’m a member of the SHF Club because I don’t take it for granted that such a festival takes place in our Moravian-Silesian region, and so I believe it deserves support. I greatly appreciate its concept and the top-level performers. For me personally, September is a musical celebration I always look forward to.
We believe that art has exceptional power, and we’re pleased to contribute, even in a small way, to the flourishing of the St. Wenceslas Music Festival.
Each year, the Festival has brought beautiful compositions performed by excellent musicians. It has always been difficult to choose concerts because it is simply impossible to attend everything… I am therefore very happy to be part of SHF as a club member, part of a community of people who love music, support musicians and the SHF team, and are delighted that this Festival exists here in Ostrava.
How to Become a Member
It only takes a few minutes to start enjoying the benefits. Choose the level of support that suits you and help us write the story of future editions. Your donation will be transformed into music that resonates throughout the Moravian-Silesian Region.
If you have any questions, contact our SHF office at Dr. Šmerala 6, 702 00 Ostrava – Moravská Ostrava, phone: +420 773 513 941
e-mail: info@shf.cz
In addition to online registration, you can also register in person at the SHF office after a phone appointment or send a printed application by mail. Forms are available at any SHF concert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both individual and corporate donors can become SHF Club members.
Membership is valid for one year from application submission or payment.
Bank transfer:
- Account number: 6643909389/0800
- IBAN format: CZ49 0800 0000 0066 4390 9389
- Use your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) as the reference number and include word “donation” in the note.
In person at the Festival office (by prior arrangement)
Your financial contribution is used to organize concerts and projects by SHF, s.r.o.
The Festival is funded through four pillars: public sector, sponsors, ticket sales, and support from individual donors — you, our friends and other donors.
Did you find what you were looking for?
If not, we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Contact us
By phone
+420 773 513 941
In person
Dr. Šmerala 6
702 00 Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz
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1353 Concerts
