BÜHNEN-TECHNISCHE TAGUNG 2026

Dear Business Partners and Friends,

We are not missing this year’s BÜHNEN-TECHNISCHE TAGUNG in Rostock!

Come and visit us at Stand B14. We would be delighted to share what we are currently working on and discuss how our stage machinery solutions can elevate your upcoming projects.

We look forward to meeting you there!

Your GRADIOR TECH team
Stand B14

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Over the past few days, we’ve completed – together with our partner EXCON – the installation of a brand-new roofing structure over the 2nd courtyard of Litomyšl Castle for the Smetana’s Litomyšl Music Festival. The result: a stunning open-air concert hall for up to 1300 spectators. The unique structure was designed by renowned Czech architect Josef Pleskot.

What makes this project so exceptional?

Retractable roof
On warm summer nights, it opens to the sky. When the weather turns, it silently covers the seating area in just a few minutes. This feature was already put to the test during the dress rehearsal – rain included. The structure incorporates the lifting and sliding drive systems for the roof, stage machinery and lighting equipment.

UNESCO heritage compliance
Designed with full respect for the historic site and under the strict requirements of the National Heritage Institute, the self-supporting steel construction does not touch the castle walls. Its height ensures that views of the restored sgraffito decorations, renaissance sundial and historic façades remain completely unobstructed.

Acoustic and scenic excellence
The hall delivers outstanding sound distribution and visibility from every seat. With a 23 × 15 m stage and built-in orchestra pit, it is fully equipped to host everything from symphonic concerts and opera to drama.

Fast-paced precision in a historic setting
The entire project – from first sketches to full implementation – took less than a year. All this within a highly sensitive and closely observed heritage site. No corners were cut, and every deadline was met.

Fully demountable and mobile
The structure can be erected or dismantled in approx. 2 weeks, allowing the courtyard to return to its original state after the festival ends.

Everything is now ready for the opening of the 67th edition of Smetana’s Litomysl, taking place this Saturday, 14 June.

We are grateful to everyone who placed their trust in us.

To the festival, we wish captivated audiences. May the SmetaNOVÝ Hall resonate far beyond the borders of the Czech Republic.

Further details here.

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Summer and the summer holidays have arrived and with them the theatre holidays. For many theatres, this period is often a time of reconstruction and getting ready for the new theatre season. This summer we at GRADIOR have several projects involving the reconstruction of wooden stage floors. Most of them, by the way, are theatres in our area. So we are currently working hard on the stages of several theatres in Brno.

Below some photos from the Musical Stage of the Brno City Theatre.

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