DNL2026
The sixth edition of our biggest event is here, bringing along exciting names and topics. On Friday, 29 May, we’ll gather in the library garden (in case of rain, directly in the library) to enjoy a literary and music programme and even create your own comic. Be sure to stop by—there’s something here for everyone. […]
Discussion on the Novel Set in Interwar Trenčín: Aaron Walter (USA) – The Wrong Death
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Discussion “Who Owns the Street?”
We invite you to an event that connects the topic of the climate crisis with practical solutions for our cities. What can sustainable transport look like in practice? Why do we need safe cycling routes and high-quality infrastructure for pedestrians, parents with children, seniors, and people with disabilities? And what role do civic engagement and […]
Klubovňa Trenčín 2026
Klubovňa Trenčín 2026 brings a series of club evenings across the Trenčín Region. It offers space for meetings, discussions, and cultural experiences in an informal atmosphere where local voices, themes, and community come together. Klubovňa Trenčín 2026 – Prievidza Friday, 6 February, 6:00 PM Venue: Ateliér Ars Preuge (Rastislavova 1, Prievidza – former Cyber […]
Discussion The City after the Title: One-Time Success or Lasting Change?
The discussion will focus on what remains for the city after receiving the title of European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 and what long-term impact this moment may have on its development. It will open up topics of the cultural, social, and economic legacy of the ECoC project, as well as the sustainability of new […]
Discussion Central Europe and Culture in Times of Uncertainty
How Can Culture Respond to Periods of Social, Political, and Environmental Uncertainty? A discussion held as part of the Opening Weekend of Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture will bring together voices from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary to reflect on the role of art, cultural institutions, and civil society in times […]
Discussion Culture as a Placemaker
Culture as a driving force for urban change and public space transformation with the aim of local communities engagement. Join us for a discussion with leading European experts who will demonstrate the topic of „placemaking“, through concrete projects, how art and creativity can heal communities, revive industrial heritage, and forge a new urban identity. Speakers […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discussion Pilgrims in the Ruins
We invite you to a discussion titled Pilgrims in Ruins. When? 7 December 2025 Where? Družba Drama Studio, Soblahovská 1508, Trenčín What will we discuss? Ruins disrupt the relationships between space and time – they decompose them, yet at the same time create new layers. They gain the ability to connect the past and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
PhotoMonday
Fotopondelok/PhotoMonday was established in 2016 as a program of the Slovak National Gallery, prepared by Veronika Marek Markovičová and Peter Marek. Once a month at the SNG and occasionally at the M. A. Bazovský Gallery in Trenčín, a live meeting took place between a photography-loving audience and renowned authors from Slovakia and abroad. Over the […]
JazzTalk 2025 – Michal Jakabčic: How to Become the AI Personality of the Year at 17
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