Cultural and creative leaders
Join the change in your city. Culture starts with you. Become part of the Network of Cultural and Community Leaders and help transform your surroundings through cultural, community, and neighbourhood activities. Be the voice of your community in the Trenčín 2026 programme.
Trenčín-All-Theatre
The “Trenčín-All-Theatre” Project Will Transform Urban Spaces into Unique Stages Artistic performances taking place directly in the streets and venues of Trenčín will draw the community into the action and deliver unforgettable experiences for everyone. Trenčín-All-Theatre is an opportunity to redefine how we perceive performative art and to present the city as a diverse […]
Floating Communities
The Floating Communities project explores the connections between the landscape of Trenčín and the historical and mythical stories associated with its flora and fauna. The project aims to breathe life into these stories by translating their content into workshops, an exhibition and performances, which will culminate in 2026. The project will promote dialogue on environmental […]
Literary Festival Trenčín
The Trenčín Literary Festival revives the celebration of the written word, connecting contemporary literature with traditional values. A program full of discussions, readings, and workshops offers opportunities to meet Slovak and international authors. This festival nurtures a relationship with literature, inspires new generations of readers, and brings a rich literary scene to Trenčín. The project […]
New new music
Musical artists Fero Király and Eva Vozárová will conduct a series of concerts in unusual venues across Trenčín focused on experimental, improvised and contemporary world classical music to adduce certain artists and works for the very first time in Slovakia. The music programme will be further complemented by dance and sound installations. Classical music is […]
Runway English for services
Runway is a collective name for educational activities within the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project. Runway | English for Services is a conversational language training program designed to prepare people working in services for initial communication with international visitors to Trenčín. The course capacity has been reached. In case of exceptional interest, please […]
Fair Play
Antifascist spirit will spread across the Trenčín thanks to a very popular tool – football. UAFA cup an international antirasist and antifasist football organisation based in Trenčín will deliver atypical sport events with international guests who share a love of football, freedom, and fair play.
New Circus on the Block
New Circus brings vibrant art to the streets and stages of Trenčín, blending acrobatics, theatre, dance, music, and visual arts into powerful, emotional experiences. Instead of animals, it offers humanity, stories, and close contact with the audience. These performances speak without words, yet everyone understands them—regardless of age, language, or origin. New Circus connects people […]
Lively Neighbourhoods
Lively Neighbourhoods are about creating active communities right in our own neighbourhoods. This project encourages residents to organize events together with their neighbours that bring not only fun but also connection between people. We bring neighbourhoods to life through various activities – from picnics and barbecues to community gardens and benefit events. The goal is […]
Digital Tools
The Digital Tools project is based on educational workshops in the field of digital art. The workshop is primarily intended for art schools of all levels, focusing on creative computer work using open-source tools, through which course participants broaden their horizons in the field of digital art. The workshop is led by intermedia artist and […]
Inventive Leadership for Secondary Schools
The Inventive Leadership project is led by the innovative LEAF Academy and is intended for secondary schools in the region. It focuses on project-based learning, the development of leadership skills, and personal growth. This project offers education in the field of project-based learning for both teachers and students.
Creative Partnerships for Primary Schools
Primary schools in Trenčín will be able to join the award-winning Creative Partnerships program, led by the organization T-Tudok from Hungary. The goal is to bring more art, creativity, and creative learning into classrooms and curricula. The Creative Partnerships program is based on the concept of a “high-functioning classroom”. It is a pedagogical approach to […]
The World Music Fusions
Project brings multicultural music and dance performances to Trenčín, where traditional folk expressions meet modern approaches. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity of Europe and connects different cultures and generations. The events will engage a wide audience, enhancing appreciation of world culture and creating musical bridges between communities, to foster understanding and tolerance.
Film Festivals of Inclusivity
The Film Festival of Inclusion brings films to Trenčín and the Trenčín region that address themes of equality, solidarity, and diversity. The project combines cinema with discussions and educational activities for students as well as the general public. Thanks to international cooperation with renowned festivals, the program offers high quality, fosters dialogue, connects communities, and […]
Modernism Revisited
The Modernism Revisited project deals with the heritage of architectural modernism in the context of the present. How to deal with modernist architecture, which is a legacy of an era of excessive faith in expertise, bureaucracy and prediction, and whose approaches may not seem inclusive, caring and sustainable from today’s perspective? The project also touches […]