KKC Hviezda introduces a new event format, „Europe in Trenčín“ – a direct connection to European art, music, and culture. Through concerts, exhibitions, and gatherings, our goal is to connect Trenčín with various European countries and bring authentic artistic experiences that reflect the diversity, traditions, and contemporary creation across the continent.
The first stop will be Portugal and Spain. The evening will open with the exhibition launch of „17 Sustainable Development Goals in Illustrations,“ and the musical highlight will be a concert by Daniel Pereira Cristo, a prominent figure in Portuguese world music.
The concert will be followed by a screening of the Spanish film Pájaros (Birds).
Daniel Pereira Cristo is a Portuguese musician, singer, and songwriter who has distinguished himself in the field of traditional Portuguese music and instruments. He is widely recognized for his lyrics, music, and mastery of traditional Portuguese string instruments.
His debut album, Cavaquinho Cantado, won the prestigious Carlos Paredes Prize in 2018. In 2022, he released his second album, De Pernas para o Ar, which features a more singer-songwriter and existentialist approach while maintaining his dedication to cultural roots and traditional instruments, especially the cavaquinho and viola braguesa. His music reflects a passion for Portuguese cultural identity and, through this self-discovery, aims to promote tolerance, diversity, and cultural plurality both in Portugal and worldwide.
In Slovakia, Daniel will present his collection of traditional Portuguese string instruments alongside musician Rodrigo Peixoto on guitar.
The event was created in cooperation with the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project, the Embassy of Spain in Bratislava, and the Embassy of Portugal in Bratislava.
Free entry.
Event Partner: Instituto Cervantes Bratislava
