Lecture: Keep, Move, Remove.
The Case of Destroyed Artworks in Bratislava During Normalization As part of the exhibition Rudolf Uhr: Traces, we invite you to a lecture by Vladimíra Büngerová, focused on destroyed artworks in public space. When: 4 December at 17:00 Where: M. A. Bazovský Gallery, Palackého 27, Trenčín Admission: Free In the mid-1970s, during an inspection, a […]
Concerts: Gordon Monahan (CA) – Speaker Swinging and Alvin Lucier (US) – I Am Sitting in a Room, from the series pssst: Between Air and Electricity
Master designers of musical instruments have for centuries attempted to unite two functions—interface and resonator—in perfect harmony within a single object. In the world of acoustic music, keys, strings, and the bow serve as the control interface, while the soundboard amplifies the sound and allows it to be clearly heard. A violinist, pianist, or trumpeter […]
Children’s theatre performance The Trenčín Curious One, or Sofia the Curious in the Library
Theatre Performance About a Rebellious Schoolgirl Sofia, the Sprite Knižkuľka, and Five Remarkable Literary Figures Connected to the Trenčín Region. When? April 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Where? KKC Hviezda, Trenčín Free entry (advance registration required) Reservations: 032 / 770 83 01 info@vkmr.sk Event link: https://www.vkmr.sk/podujatia/trencianska-zvedavka-hladaci-a-patraci.html?page_id=427668 When fifth-grader Sofia is assigned homework […]
Pantomime about regional legends by Vlado Kulíšek: Dusted-off Fame Without Words
We invite you to a playful theatrical meeting with pantomime that will awaken the imagination of both children and adults. Mime artist Vlado Kulíšek will bring to the stage stories inspired by tales and legends from the Trenčín region. Without words, but full of humor, movement, and imagination, old stories will come to life in […]
Dobrovoľníctvo 2026 – odkaz, ktorý mení spoločnosť
Conference: Volunteering 2026 – A Legacy That Transforms Society The conference at KKC Hviezda in Trenčín (4 December 2025) will bring together representatives of municipalities, institutions, organizations, companies, schools, and volunteers to jointly explore how volunteering can shape culture, community, and social change after 2026. The programme will include discussions on corporate volunteering, youth education, […]
Gypsy day (Čavalenky, Pekovci)
In collaboration with the World Music Festival Bratislava, we invite you to experience an evening of Roma music featuring performances by Pekovci and Čavalenky. Roma music forms an important part of both the Slovak and global music scenes. When people hear the phrase Roma music, almost everyone imagines something different. Some think of an energetic […]
Music and dance performance by SĽUK: Pašie
As part of the World Music Fusion series, which we are preparing in collaboration with the World Music Festival Bratislava, we invite you to an exceptional music and dance performance SĽUK: Pašie, where the past intertwines with the present and a powerful spiritual message meets an authentic artistic expression. Pašie is a staged fresco depicting […]
Women in Art: Dance performance by thereiscompany & Jaro Viňarský (SK/CZ/DE): IHOPEIWILL
The activity is part of the outcomes of the Women in Art programme. You can find the full programme at: https://www.hviezda.eu/podujatie/zeny-v-umeni/ The Trenčín 2026 project and KKC Hviezda believe that the female perspective brings essential depth and complexity to art. That is why we create a space where ideas, inspiring stories, and the […]
Workshop for primary schools: How a legend is created, led by Silvia Havelková
Workshop for primary school pupils focusing on motifs from regional legends of the Trenčín District. Under the guidance of writer and expert in regional history Silvia Havelková, participants will become familiar with the basic historical and cultural realities of the region. The outcome of the creative workshop will be graphic sheets featuring textual and visual […]
Opening of LUMó HUB: a vibrant space for fashion, design, and contemporary culture
Programme at the LUMó HUB during the opening weekend of Trenčín 2026 (13–15 February) LUMó HUB is the space of the Sustainable Fashion Lab within Trenčín 2026 – a place where education, community, design, and hands-on experience come together. We do not offer a single answer or a “correct style.” Instead, we offer a map: how […]
From Zero to Hero: A talk about the line between success and failure
An inspiring discussion about hockey, travel, reading, personal challenges, and modern-day legends of Trenčín. Discover the life stories of two outstanding sports personalities who managed to cross Slovakia’s borders and succeed at the highest level. Guests: Mário Bližňák – Sports manager of HK Dukla Trenčín, former NHL player (Vancouver Canucks), 2012 World Championship silver medalist […]
Opening of the exhibition by Maj Horn (DK)
A participative exhibition and project by Maj Horn Curated by Lýdia Pribišová Exhibition venue: Fleck 2.0 Coworking, Mierové námestie 17, Trenčín. Opening: February 5. 2026 17:00 Exhibition: February 5.–28. 2026 Performance walk: March 1. 2026, 14:00 Maj Horn’s work combines socially engaged art with an installation merging costumes, masks, images and organic materials. The installation serves as a workshop and meeting place, where Horn collaborates with local artists, designers, and theatre professionals […]
Aurelius Q & Guests
World Music Fúzie, in cooperation with the World Music Festival Bratislava, brings another exceptional concert where jazz, blues, folk elements, and original musical approaches seamlessly blend. The main act of the evening is Aurelius Q, a Trenčín legend and a long-standing pillar of the Slovak jazz scene. They will be joined on stage by special […]
Theatre Na Peróne: A Sad Message from a Sad Country
How does returning after years change us? And is leaving always the solution? The production by Divadlo na peróne explores the motives behind leaving and coming back – whether physically or internally. A Sad Message from a Sad Country is a hyperbole about unclear signals that may lead to fatal consequences, as well as a […]
Trenčín 2026 at the Opening Festival in Oulu
January 2026 will open the cultural year of the European Capital of Culture in the Finnish city of Oulu, which shares this title with Trenčín. Even before the opening weekend in Trenčín in February, our programme will be presented there as a first taste of what the cultural year 2026 will bring. In Oulu, Trenčín […]