Theatre Nude production: Voice (+discussion)
How loudly must a person speak for their voice to be heard? We present the Theatre Nude production Voice, which explores the ways in which women use and shape their voice. It is loosely inspired by the history of women’s suffrage in Slovakia, sociological research, the current social climate, and the personal experiences of the […]
Pilgrims in the Ruins
We invite you to a discussion titled Pilgrims in the Ruins. When? 7 December 2025, time TBD Where? Družba Drama Studio, Soblahovská 1508, Trenčín What will we discuss? Ruins disrupt the relationships between space and time; they dismantle them. Yet at the same time, they layer them. They acquire the ability to connect the past […]
FROM IDEA TO PROJECT
25 November 2025 Project Management for Small Initiatives At the second meeting in this series of educational and networking events, we will focus on how to turn an idea into a concrete project. We will talk about the basics of project planning, creating mind maps and a simple budget, identifying the key stakeholder groups of […]
Hello, Trenčín
Winter English Course for Volunteers From November 20 until the end of February The winter course Hello, Trenčín! is specially designed for volunteers involved in the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture programme. Its goal is to develop practical English language skills, with a focus on conversation, comprehension, and confident communication with visitors from […]
GOODtraining
Gateway to Volunteering The DOBROtraining is the gateway to volunteering for Trenčín 2026. Do you want to become a volunteer for Trenčín 2026? Register here – Volunteer registration After that, we’ll invite you to a training session where we’ll explain everything you need to know. Once you complete the training, you’ll sign a volunteer agreement […]
GOODtraining
Gateway to Volunteering The DOBROtraining is the gateway to volunteering for Trenčín 2026. Do you want to become a volunteer for Trenčín 2026? Register here – Volunteer registration After that, we’ll invite you to a training session where we’ll explain everything you need to know. Once you complete the training, you’ll sign a volunteer agreement […]
Discussion: Can Art Open Up “Green” Topics?
How can art influence our relationship with the city we live in and with the nature that surrounds us? In Trenčín, the Green Line project is launching — bringing environmental themes directly into public space. Join us for the opening discussion of this project! The discussion will feature: Oto Hudec – artist and educator, curator […]
DOBROcompass: Training for DOBROleaders
Find the Right Direction – in Your Team and in Volunteering An interactive workshop focused on developing the skills needed to lead a volunteer team or program – effective communication, task delegation, basic administration, handling unexpected situations, and supporting less experienced volunteers. Participants will gain practical tools they can apply not only in volunteering but […]
DOBROmeeting
Date Wednesday, December 3, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Venue City, Indoor – Gallery at Hviezda DOBROstretko is an event that brings together volunteers and everyone who wishes to actively participate in shaping the community as part of the volunteer program of Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture. The aim of the gathering […]
Trenčín 2026 x Zlin Design Week
The first collaboration between Trenčín 2026 and Zlin Design Week is happening this Saturday at Bunky near Hviezda! We’re serving you a mini event – a live recording of the podcast Design KANTÝNA, followed by a joint discussion and informal networking after the recording. The discussion will be hosted by Veronika Juricová, project manager of […]
Artist talk: Modernism Revisited TrenAiR
Date and Venue: November 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Bunky near Hviezda (Cultural and Creative Centre Hviezda, Trenčín) Presenting artists: Dea Khizanishvili & Tio Gabunia (Georgia) Anastasiia Bozhenko & Olesya Chagovets (Ukraine) The event will be held in English. The artist residencies TrenAiR Modernism Revisited and their accompanying Artist Talk are part of the project […]
DOBROtraining
The Gateway to Volunteering DOBROtraining is the entry point to volunteering for Trenčín 2026. Would you like to become a volunteer for Trenčín 2026? Register here – Volunteer Registration After registering, we’ll invite you to a training session where we’ll explain everything you need to know. Once you complete the training, you’ll sign a volunteer […]
Fashion Beneath the Surface: Challenges and Solutions
Screening & Discussion on the Environmental and Social Impacts of the Fashion Industry Join us in Trenčín! Spend an evening with us as fashion reveals itself in a different light — one that highlights the realities we too often overlook. Together, we’ll watch a selection of short documentaries and videos that uncover the hidden face […]
Zero-waste pattern making workshop with Lenka Krivá
What does zero-waste fashion look like? We invite you to experience it firsthand. The Zero-Waste Pattern Making Workshop, led by designer Lenka Krivá, introduces an experimental approach to creating garments without leftover material. Participants will have the opportunity to design and sew their own bag using the zero-waste principle – a method that transforms the […]
Lecture: Pseudonym: REKTOR – Jozef Branecký
A story about the Slovak writer, popularizer of Trenčín’s history, Roman Catholic priest, teacher, and Piarist provincial JOZEF BRANECKÝ (1882–1962), who dedicated much of his life to the city of Trenčín, from which he was later forcibly removed by the post-war Czechoslovak regime. Lecturer: Historian Róbert Letz When? November 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Where? […]