The Capital in the Capital of Culture
When and where: September 29, 6:00 PM, Cultural and Creative Center Hviezda
Discussion, 6PM: Actress Táňa Pauhofová and Mayor Richard Rybníček
Moderator: Michal Hvorecký
We are connected by a living culture and an interest in public affairs. Creative guests from Bratislava’s Old Town are visiting the European Capital of Culture 2026. Together we awaken curiosity and discuss the future of cities and creativity.
Concert, 7PM: Pjoni and Stroon
Pjoni – Jonatán Pastirčák is a Slovak musician known as Pjoni or Isama Zing. A music producer, composer, and sound engineer, he studied music production and sound engineering at the SAE Institute in London. His latest work is the soundtrack for the film Zbormajster (Choirmaster).
Stroon – Dalibor Kocián has been a fixture of Slovak music for years. He plays the vibraphone, composes, produces, and collaborates with many musicians in classical, alternative, and pop music.
Táňa Pauhofová was born in Bratislava. She graduated in acting from the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU) in 2005. Even during her studies, she guest-performed at the Slovak National Theatre Drama Company, becoming a member in 2007. She has portrayed a wide range of roles there and also performed in other Slovak theatres. At the age of eleven, she appeared on screen in the TV series Škriatok (The Goblin) and has since acted in many TV films and series in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Richard Rybníček, mayor of Trenčín, is originally a journalist, media expert, and drummer of the band Bez ladu a skladu.
Due to the limited number of spots, registration is required (if your registration was successful, you have been added to the guest list).
