I Read, I Write, I Sing

We warmly invite you to an afternoon full of literature, music, and the joy of creativity! The event I Read, I Write, I Sing brings together children, teachers, parents, and the wider public to celebrate the joy of reading, writing, and music. You can look forward to a rich program showcasing the library’s long-standing activities […]

Night of Museums and Galleries

The European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project is joining the Night of Museums and Galleries with evening guided tours of exhibitions at Trenčín Castle and the FOR MAAT Gallery (near the railway station in Trenčín). In 2026, the Night of Museums and Galleries in Slovakia will take place on Saturday, May 23. Programme: 17:30 […]

Culture Express to the Light Art Festival

Hop on the Culture Express and experience a journey that is already part of the program itself. On selected connections, you’ll encounter a piece of the Light Art Festival – The work Medzipulse and an accompanying creative workshop. The journey to Trenčín thus transforms into a cultural experience even before arriving in the city.   […]

Sounds of Democracy: Velvet

  The Sounds of Democracy project, which we are organising together with the Pohoda Festival, will bring a series of events exploring how democracy and civic courage have manifested in different parts of Europe — from Slovak squares and Estonian singing movements to Polish punk. More programme information will be announced soon. Admission to the […]

Movement-Sound Performance: Dávid Somló (HU) – Glissando

Glissando (the sliding sound in music) is a participatory sound performance composed for 25 ice-skating participants. During the performance, participants receive simple instructions through headphones, which they follow as they immerse themselves in the fluid motion of ice-skating, while the choreography almost creates itself. The piece’s music is played through 25 portable speakers worn by […]

Dance Performance: CocoonDance (CH/DE) – CHOREIA and Polyballet

CHOREIA grew out of the study of different choral forms and the search for the space lost by choir and community. The choir is a theatrical form with incredible potential that plays an increasingly important role in CocoonDance’s artistic development. CHORA (2023) had already created a specific space that tangibly united performers and spectators in […]

Premiere of a Dance Production Directed by Simone Sandroni (IT)

Simone Sandroni Simone Sandroni is an Italian choreographer, director, and educator working internationally across dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary performance. He is a founding member of Ultima Vez / Wim Vandekeybus and the founder of the company Déjà Donné, through which he has developed a wide body of original creations. From 2008 to 2013, he served […]

Video Projection on the City Tower by Krzysztof Wodiczko (PL/US)

World-renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko will create a new site-specific work for Trenčín in the form of a large-scale video projection on the City Tower. The work uses voice, image, and public space as tools of civic expression, opening up themes of peace, memory, identity, and social dialogue. The projection will also include participatory elements, allowing […]

Palackého Live

Palackého Live is a small urban festival that aims to show that even a place known mainly as a large parking lot can become a pleasant public space. For one summer evening, Palackého Street will transform into a safe and calmer zone full of life, greenery, inspiration, and experiences. The event also includes a Music […]

Grape Festival 2026

Grape Festival 2026: A Mythical ZOO Featuring Jorja Smith, YUNG LEAN & BLADEE, Parcels, ARTBAT and Tash Sultana Grape Festival, one of the largest and most popular multi-genre festivals in Slovakia, will bring a diverse line-up full of international names and a completely new theme this year. After last year’s “Sport” edition, Trenčín Airport will […]

Dance Performance: Silvia Sviteková – DYCHOTÉKA

Ballroom dance has long been considered a cultivated form of social interaction. It creates space for eye contact, the touch of hands, closeness, shared steps, and gestures. Beyond its energy and structure, it also reflects a stereotypical view of the male–female pair, with its hierarchical setup embedded in the rules of competition. When the pair […]

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