Babouci, one of Europe’s oldest South Bohemian brass bands from Czechia, is coming to fill the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater with lively Czech dechovka on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and you’re invited to be part of this special evening of music and heritage in La Grange.
A rare Czech brass experience in La Grange
Straight from Czechia, Babouci is known for traditional South Bohemian brass music that keeps village dances and festivals alive across generations. Their program blends upbeat polkas, lyrical waltzes, and soulful folk melodies, creating that unmistakable Czech village-band sound that makes you want to tap your toes, sing along, and maybe even dance a little in the aisle.
This visit is part of a Texas tour bringing authentic Czech brass music to heritage audiences across the state, and La Grange will have the chance to experience it right here at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC).
Sanford Schmid Amphitheater: “Muziky, Muziky”
The concert will take place at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the La Grange Fairgrounds, just left of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center at 250 W. Fairgrounds Road. The open-air stage proudly bears the Czech saying “Muziky, Muziky,” a perfect welcome for an evening dedicated to live Czech brass music.
As the sun sets over the fairgrounds, families, friends, and music lovers can relax on the lawn, enjoy the spring breeze, and let Babouci’s horns, clarinets, and rhythm section carry them back to a Czech village square.
Event details you need to know
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Sanford Schmid Amphitheater, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas 78945
- Host: Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange, Texas
- Tickets: $10 at the door and online
- Contact: 888-785-4500 or info@czechtexas.org for more information
Guests are encouraged to arrive early to find seating, visit with friends, and soak in the atmosphere of the TCHCC grounds before the music begins.
Why this night matters
For Czech Texans and friends of Czech culture, Babouci’s performance is more than a concert—it is a living bridge between the old country and the Texas communities that cherish their roots. Hearing a historic South Bohemian brass band play in the heart of Fayette County celebrates the very mission of TCHCC: preserving, sharing, and celebrating Czech heritage for future generations.
Whether your grandparents spoke Czech at home, you grew up dancing to polkas in local halls, or you’re simply curious about Czech music and culture, this evening promises an authentic, joyful experience in a beautiful setting.
Mark your calendar for Sunday, April 12, 2026, and join us at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater for Babouci—an unforgettable night of Czech brass music under the Texas sky.
