Music for export: KoMaRa with King Crimson legend heading to Trenčín
Music has the power to unite cities, countries and people. That is what the Music for Export event will be about on Friday, 20 June 2025, at the Hviezda Cultural and Creative Centre in Trencin. The highlight of the evening will be a concert of the international formation KoMaRa – led by legendary drummer Pat […]
Biennial of Contemporary Jewish Art for the First Time in Trenčín
International event of contemporary Jewish art will bring artists from the USA, Poland, Israel and Canada to Trenčín The first ever Biennial of Contemporary Jewish Art with the subtitle Yiddish Cosmos will take place from 12 to 16 June 2025 at the Trenčín Synagogue. The event takes place as part of the HaNahar Jewish Culture […]
We know the winners of Garage 2025!
The selection is in – out of almost 200 submitted projects, the jury has chosen twelve bold musical acts that will ignite Slovak stages in 2025. Garage, part of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, introduces its finalists. Music that breaks through the rehearsal room walls Fresh sounds are once again echoing from garages, […]
Trenčín turns into a theatre stage for contemporary performance art
The city without a classical repertoire theatre is coming to life thanks to the Trenčín-All-Theatre project, which brings contemporary performance art to public spaces and cultural spaces. A form of live art that combines elements of theatre, dance, movement, sound and visual art and is often created in close contact with the audience. The project […]
Volunteer Week 2025 with Trenčín 2026: When we come together, we can achieve great things
The motto of this year’s edition was “A little is enough for great good” – and at Trenčín 2026, we proved it fully during Volunteer Week 2025. A year after launching the Trenčín 2026 volunteer program, we once again joined the nationwide Volunteer Week campaign – and celebrated it in the best way possible: together.We […]
Whether you’re little or big, let’s celebrate Children’s Day together
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, the city of Trenčín and the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture project, together with other partners, are preparing a series of events aimed at engaging the youngest residents of our city, along with their parents and grandparents. Together, they can visit a theatre, enjoy a literary […]
Results of the Population Survey – City of Trenčín
In November 2024, DATA26 (the department responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the Trenčín 2026 project), in cooperation with the Institute of Participation, conducted an extensive population survey in the city of Trenčín. The aim was to understand how we, the residents of Trenčín, engage with culture – how often, where, and why – how […]
Dominika Jackuliaková to Travel to Japan for an Artist Residency
Three finalists – Jana Iľková, Dominika Jackuliaková, and Tatiana Takáčová – were nominated by a professional jury for the shortlist of the Open Call for a Photography Residency in Japan. Our Japanese partner, EU-Japan Fest, has selected the winner who will travel to Japan for a three-week residency. The selected artist is photographer Dominika Jackuliaková. […]
The Silence That Speaks: European Mime Fest – Thanks, Milan Sladek is coming to the Trenčín Region
Silence. A sound that’s fading away in today’s bustling cities. But at the end of May, we’ll be able to “hear” – and experience – it once again. A world-class event is coming to the Trenčín Region: European Mime Fest: Thanks Milan Sládek, honoring the legend of mime and bringing top artists from around the […]
Small deeds, big impact: Trenčín 2026 joins the Week of Volunteering
The European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 is joining the initiative during the May Volunteering Week, which shows the power of small deeds and their big impact. This year, the project is again taking part in the nationwide Volunteering Week event between 19 and 25 May. In collaboration with the Platform of Volunteer Centres and […]
Trenčín is looking for operators for a new public space on the revitalized bridge
A bridge that has connected and will connect again. After years of being used only to move pedestrians and cyclists, Trenčín’s old railway bridge is being transformed into the Fiesta Bridge – a new pedestrian promenade and lively public space that will be part of the key activities of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín […]
Elizabeth Underpass Is Getting a Makeover: We Know the Winners of the Art-Architecture Competition
The underpass that thousands of people walk through daily will be transformed into a place of light, safety, and creativity. As part of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, the winners of the Elizabeth Underpass competition – which sought the best design for this transformation – have been announced. An Experience, Not Just […]
Volunteer Week: Small acts, big impact
Between May 19 and 25, Trenčín will once again become a city of goodness, solidarity, and togetherness. Volunteer Week offers a diverse programme for everyone who wants to lend a helping hand – whether with a book in hand, with children, in a gallery, or directly on the street during Korzo Soblahovská. Volunteering changes the […]
Korzo Soblahovská: A street that will bloom with experiences
One of the busiest streets in Trenčín will turn into a pedestrian zone full of music, flavours, and creativity. Korzo Soblahovská, taking place on May 24, is a new continuation of the city market tradition and proof that even a road can become a destination. Soblahovská Street, usually pulsing with traffic, will change its rhythm […]
Trenčín 2026 brings a taste of the future European Capital of Culture to Vienna
Vienna, 17 April 2025 – Austrian cities such as Graz (2003), Linz (2009) and Bad Ischl (2024) are among the holders of the prestigious title of European Capital of Culture. In 2026 they will be joined by the Slovak city of Trenčín, which is already actively reaching out to European audiences. It will bring to […]