Road Closure on Soblahovská Street – Korzo Soblahovská 2026
Road Closure: Friday, May 23 from 7:00 PM to Saturday, May 24 at midnight Soblahovská Street will be partially closed to traffic from Friday, May 23 at 7:00 PM until Saturday, May 24 at midnight. The reason is the upcoming Korzo Soblahovská event, which will transform this busy street into a space for culture, people, […]
From the Garage to Spring in Bourges (Printemps de Bourges)
We met on a tram. January 2025. We were part of a group attending the opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. We started talking — first in English, later in French. Boris Vedel is French, the director of the “Printemps de Bourges” festival. Before we got off the tram, we had […]
A Magical Night in Trenčín: A Piano Rises 9 Meters Above ground
Mierové Square in Trenčín is set to host a unique performance titled Flotados, a spectacle that blends musical virtuosity with aerial acrobatics. On May 8, 2026, David Moreno and Cristina Calleja will present a breathtaking open-air show featuring a vertically suspended piano as its centerpiece. The event is part of the European Capital of Culture […]
Volunteering Without Borders: From Aarhus to Trenčín
They did not come to Trenčín as tourists, but as volunteers. A group of seniors from Aarhus, Denmark — European Capital of Culture 2017 — joined the LAF event, bringing with them not only experience, but also a perspective on how volunteering can function in the long term and across Europe. Their motivation was simple: […]
A Magical Night in Trenčín: A Piano Rises 9 Meters Above ground
Trenčín, April 29, 2026 – Mierové Square in Trenčín is set to host a unique performance titled Flotados, a spectacle that blends musical virtuosity with aerial acrobatics. On May 8, 2026, David Moreno and Cristina Calleja will present a breathtaking open-air show featuring a vertically suspended piano as its centerpiece. The event is part of […]
Garage 2026 Jury: Young Talents to Be Evaluated by an International Panel of Experts
Young bands and musicians participating in the Garage project will once again be evaluated this year by a professional jury composed of prominent figures from the Slovak and international music and cultural scene. The jurors’ diverse professional backgrounds offer a broad perspective on contemporary music — from jazz and experimental genres to music management and […]
ZERO: When a City Breathes Through Time and Image
What can a countdown be? Just a row of numbers steadily decreasing? Or also the pulse of a city, a luminous breath, and an invitation to pause for a moment and listen to the future? The audiovisual work ZERO was originally created as a countdown to the year 2026, when Trenčín became the European Capital […]
When Roundabouts Turn into a Gallery: Trenčín 2026 Brings Culture into the Streets
During 2026, some roundabouts in Trenčín are becoming unmissable landmarks of the city. Illustrations by Jozef Glaba bring elements of culture, curiosity, and a new urban story into them. In this way, art enters everyday life directly and reminds us that Trenčín 2026 lives not only in its programme, but also in the spaces we […]
The Sounds of Democracy project brings key moments in history to life and opens a discussion on the future of Europe
The Sounds of Democracy project, one of the flagship projects of the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture programme, will present a series of five themed events commemorating key moments in European history. These multidisciplinary mini-festivals will combine discussions, concerts and film screenings, focusing not only on historical memory but also on the current challenges facing democracy. The first event, dedicated to […]
Piano at Beckov Castle Resonates with the Wind: A Unique Sound Installation as Part of Trenčín 2026
An old, disused piano on the castle terrace, with strings stretching out from it, played by the wind? This is one of the forms art takes thanks to the ooo Association’s programme, subtitled Between Air and Tension, which is being staged as part of the Trenčín 2026 project at Beckov Castle. Visitors to Beckov Castle […]
Curiosity Studios
Curiosity Studios – a space where we can remind ourselves that curiosity is not reserved for childhood. It’s a spark we all carry within us; sometimes it just needs a gentle awakening. You may have already experienced the Curiosity Studios at our events several times. We first introduced them at the Festival of Curiosity on […]
Kristen Zupancic
Kristen Zupancic (1991, Canada) is a creative placemaking specialist focused on designing shared spaces that foster human connection and community wellbeing, blending tactical urbanism with “plot-twist” thinking. Her practice is always collaborative, involving (future) users of the space in the research, concept and design phases to strengthen a sense of belonging and stewardship for every place-led […]
Volunteer Coordinator of Trenčín 2026, Stanislava Minárik Imrišková, received the national award Srdce na dlani 2025
The Volunteer Programme Coordinator of Trenčín 2026, Stanislava Minárik Imrišková, has received the national award Srdce na dlani 2025, one of the most significant recognitions in the field of volunteering in Slovakia. The Srdce na dlani award annually highlights individuals, collectives, and organisations whose work contributes to helping others and to the development of an […]
Miyu Hosoi
Miyu Hosoi (b. 1993) is a sound artist whose practice centres on sound installations and theatre pieces. Through her projects, she explores both the possibilities and limitations of sound as a medium of communication. In recent years, she has also engaged in research-based projects in Japan and abroad, focusing on the memories and records of […]
Experience light you can hear. Light Art Festival will transform Trenčín into a gallery of light art from Slovakia and around the world.
Light Art Festival will bring nine light installations by Slovak and international artists into the streets, parks and interiors of Trenčín on 10 and 11 April. The second edition of the light art festival connects light with sound – visitors will experience art that is not only seen, but also heard. The event is part […]