Fiesta Bridge

The old railway bridge will expand the city center and offer breathtaking views of the castle and the historic core. It will become a new cultural venue for both residents and visitors. This authentic symbol of the city, full of life and contemporary culture, will become part of Trenčín’s heritage in 2026. The Fiesta Bridge […]

Destination All-inclusive

The project works with the theme of inclusion, not only in the city of Trenčín but also throughout the entire region. It includes artistic interventions – murals in public spaces – which will not only depict the theme of diversity but will also be directly created (with) people and artists who themselves know what it […]

Sensitive about Brutalism 

Sensitive about Brutalism will raise awareness of brutalist architecture. The project will bring exhibitions and workshops focused on the preservation and modernization of these buildings.

Sounds of Democracy

Did punk contribute to the fall of the Berlin Wall? What role did the Czechoslovak musical dissent play in the Velvet Revolution? And can today’s subcultures strengthen Europe’s weakened democracy? These and other questions inspire the flagship project Sounds of Democracy, prepared in collaboration with the Pohoda Festival. At its core will be a series […]

TrenAir

Between arrival and departure, creation is born. TrenAir is an international artist-in-residence program established as part of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project. It brings artists from Slovakia and abroad to Trenčín for several weeks or months to create. They draw inspiration from the city, meet its people, and produce new works – […]

Glass – Matter

Glass – Matter is a project dedicated to glassmaking as a living craft and a contemporary artistic medium, with a focus on the tradition of Lednické Rovne, where glassmaking has endured since 1892. It brings together domestic and international glass artists who will create in the local workshops and furnaces, with the resulting works later […]

Art / Science / Curiosity Festival

The project embodies a vital connection between science and art, creatively exploring the shared concepts of inquiry, curiosity, creation, and the presentation of discoveries. Through direct collaboration between artists and scientists, this project will examine the intersection of art and science on multiple levels. Its culmination will be an immersive week-long exhibition in cooperation with […]

Runway Culture Professionals

Gain the ideal mix of skills for the cultural sector. Experts from across Europe will guide you through topics ranging from strategic planning, audience engagement, and service design to the development of soft skills. Register now

Laboratory of Sustainable Fashion

From Soil to Story. Fashion with Meaning. LUMó is a year-round programme that, during Trenčín – European Capital of Culture 2026, maps, connects, and revives the entire life cycle of a garment – from the soil where the fibre grows to the hands that transform it into a story. It draws on Trenčín’s rich textile […]

Runway | English for Culture and Tourism

Runway is the collective name for the educational activities within the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project. Runway | English for Culture and Tourism is a language training program designed to better prepare people in the cultural field for the year 2026 and open new opportunities for them. Full capacity

Community leaders

Join the change in your city. Culture starts with you. Become part of the Community Leaders Network and help transform your surroundings through cultural, community, and neighborhood activities. Be the voice of your community in the Trenčín 2026 program.

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

pssst is a series of concert events curated by the ooo Association, dedicated to contemporary and experimental music performed by artists who uncompromisingly explore the peripheries of musical thought. We live in an era of unprecedented diversity in music, composition, and instrumentation. So: In how many ways can one play the guitar? Where do the […]