Literary Spring – Trenčianske Teplice
This year, Literary Spring in Trenčianske Teplice becomes part of the Trenčín 2026 Literary Festival already in May. On Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, audiences can enjoy a series of appearances by authors, writers, and literary performers for all age groups, always in combination with another art form – music, theatre, or dance. One of the authors connected to the region is Kornel Földvári, and a special place in the programme will also be given to the Karel Čapek Award, presented to a personality historically and literarily linked to Trenčianske Teplice who has made a significant contribution to the development and strengthening of Czech–Slovak cultural exchange.
Literary Spring – Trenčianske Teplice
May 23, 2026
18:00 – 19:00 | Spa Park
How Not to Drown the (Legacy of) Doctor Čapek – a discussion with Zdeněk Vacek (Director of the Karel Čapek Memorial) and Ondřej Kepka (director), moderated by Silvester Lavrík.
Followed by a screening of the documentary film “Zfilmovaná tajemství Čapkovy strže.”
May 24, 2026
11:00 – 12:00 | Spa Park
Kristína Tormová openly about herself, children, and writing – an interactive discussion and author reading from books by the popular children’s author.
12:00 – 14:00 | Spa Park
Prehistory of Robotics – a creative workshop for builders of paper robots, led by Kamila Kurtišová and Jakub Scholtés (in collaboration with the library).
14:00 – 15:00 | Spa Park
Shots into Glass – a literary soirée dedicated to the memory of Kornel Földvári, featuring Daniela Kapitáňová, Fero Jablonský, and Dado Nagy.
16:00 – 17:00 | Spa Park
Karel Čapek Award – ceremonial presentation of the award for outstanding contribution to the development of Czech–Slovak relations in the fields of arts and social sciences.
Musical guest: Excelent Q.
