History - Colours of Ostrava

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History - Colours of Ostrava
2024

For the first time in the festival’s history, it didn’t rain at all. The atmosphere was amazing, and Meltingpot was packed to the brim.

Lenny Kravitz, Sam Smith, Sean Paul, Zara Larsson, Tom Morello, freekind., James Blake, Sam Garrett, Miss Monique, ANYMA, Tangerine Dream, Genesis Owusu, D.Y.K., Lake Malawi, Lenny, NobodyListen, Mig 21 and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2023

The 20th edition was one of the most organizationally demanding. The programme featured over 100 bands and 250 speakers.

One Republic, Macklemore, Jacob Collier, Interpol, Niall Horan, Danger, Garden City Movement, Chinaski, Monkey Business, CloZee, Ewa Farna, Ben Cristovao and many more…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2022

After two years of postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival finally took place in full size, live, and without any restrictions.

The Killers, Twenty One Pilots, Martin Garrix, LP, Franz Ferdinand, Kings of Convenience, Meduza, Inhaler, Larkin Poe, Modest Mouse, Phoebe Bridgers, Princess Nokia…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2019

130 bands from 31 countries, over 450 programme events across 24 open-air and indoor stages.

The Cure, Florence + The Machine, Rag’n’Bone Man, Years & Years, Rosalía, MØ, ZAZ, Mogwai, Tom Walker, Mariza, John Butler Trio, Richie Hawtin Closer a others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2018

More than 450 programme events on 21 stages.

N.E.R.D., Kygo, Jessie J, Grace Jones, Joss Stone, George Ezra, Paul Kalkbrenner, Cigarettes After Sex, Kaleo, Future Islands, Ziggy Marley, Aurora a others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2017

More than 350 programme events on 21 stages. Sold out for the first time in Dolní Vítkovice.

Imagine Dragons, Norah Jones, Jamiroquai, Justice, Birdy, alt-J, LP, Midnight Oil, Moderat, Benjamin Clementine, Laura Mvula, Michael Kiwanuka a many others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2016

20 scenes and more than 350 programme events. For the first time, the International Meltingpot Forum was held.

Underworld, Tame Impala, Of Monsters and Men, ANOHNI, Passenger, M83, Thievery Corporation, Kodaline, The Vaccines, Caro Emerald, 2CELLOS, Slowdive …

History - Colours of Ostrava
2015

43,000 visitors, 16 stages and more than 300 programme events.

Björk, Kasabian, St. Vincent, Rudimental, Mika, Clean Bandit, Swans, The Cinematic Orchestra, Rodrigo y Gabriela, William Fitzsimmons, José González and others..

History - Colours of Ostrava
2014

Another record year – over 40,000 visitors and over 200 programme events.

ZAZ, MGMT, Bastille, John Newman, John Butler Trio, Angélique Kidjo, Chet Faker, Emilíana Torrini, Trentemøller, Seasick Steve, Jamie Woon, Monkey Business and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2013

A visitor record was set – 31,500 visitors.

Sigur Rós, Jamie Cullum, The xx, The Knife, Tomahawk, Damien Rice, Bonobo, Asaf Avidan, Vojtěch Dyk & B-Side Band, Pražský výběr, Sunflower Caravan, Aneta Langerová and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2012

For the first time in Dolní Vítkovice. Over 29,000 visitors and over 200 bands, theatres, workshops and DJs.

Alanis Morissette, Bobby McFerrin, The Flaming Lips, ZAZ, Janelle Monáe, Antony and the Johnsons, Rufus Wainwright and his Band, Infected Mushroom and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2011

We had over 25,000 visitors and presented the Festival in the Streets.

Grinderman, Salif Keita, Public Image Ltd., Yann Tiersen, Clannad, Balkan Brass Battle, Swans, Apollo 440, …

History - Colours of Ostrava
2010

The festival was sold out about 2-3 weeks in advance – 25,000 visitors who could also visit the special New York stage.

Iggy & The Stooges, The Cranberries, Regina Spektor, Afro Celt Sound System, The Gypsy Queens and Kings and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2009

The festival was sold out for the first time on Saturday. 25,000 visitors in total.

Jamie Cullum, David Byrne, Maceo Parker, Michael Nyman Band, Stereo MCs, Morcheeba, Tata Bojs & Ahn Trio and many others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2008

22,000 visitors in the area of Černá louka and Silesian Ostrava Castle.

Sinéad O´Connor, Goldfrapp, Happy Mondays, Jan Garbarek Group & Trilok Gurtu, Gogol Bordello, Habib Koité & Bamada and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2007

20,000 visitors. A big increase compared to the previous year.

Gipsy Kings, Marianne Faithfull, Goran Bregović & Wedding and Funeral Band, Bajofondo Tango Club, Watcha Clan, David Hykes / Harmonic Core, Salsa Celtica and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2006

For the first time, the festival is four days long and 16,000 visitors came.

Robert Plant & Strange Sensation, Salif Keita, Värttinä, Resin Dogs, Gogol Bordello, The Frames, Delirious?, Chinaski, Monkey Business, Woven Hand, Lenka Dusilová and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2005

12,000 visitors in the area of Černá louka and Silesian Ostrava Castle.

George Clinton Parliament / Funkadelic, Bernie Worrell, Fun-Da-Mental, The Klezmatics, Kryštof, Čechomor & Farlanders, Monkey Business, Miro Žbirka and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2004

For the first time, the festival is three days long and we have crossed the 10,000 spectators mark.

Bob Geldof & the Bobkatz, Natacha Atlas, Rachid Taha, Oysterband, Urban Trad, Monkey Business, Tata Bojs, MIG 21, Buty, Zion Train a many others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2003

Last time on Stodolní Street. For the first time, the general partner was Česká spořitelna.

Goran Bregović & Wedding and Funeral Band, Geoffrey Oryema, Kosheen, Support Lesbiens, J.A.R., Sheva, Te Vaka, The Ecstasy of Saint Theresa, Kryštof and others…

History - Colours of Ostrava
2002

The festival was born! Stodolní Street and Černá louka.

Omar Ka & Fula Band, Transsylvanians, Senses, Africa MMA, Monkey Business, Kryštof, Buty, Tata Bojs, Hypnotix and others…