European dimension

The European Capital of Culture represents a unique initiative that connects cities across the continent through art, creativity, and shared values. The Trenčín 2026 project is proof that even smaller cities can play an important role in the European cultural space. The European dimension of this project lies primarily in strengthening international cooperation, supporting cultural […]

trenČIN

trenČIN is a large-scale participatory project about people and for people. It is a celebration of humanity and kindness in our everyday lives. Awards are usually given for outstanding achievements in areas such as sports, culture, or science. The trenČIN project turns this perspective upside down—instead of exceptional performance, it celebrates exceptional humanity in daily […]

Altofest

Altofest is a human-specific experimental sociality project based on proximity, gift, and hospitality values. It is conceived as an act of artistic and political resistance “to give rise to” a large and heterogene- ous community, generating critical thought. The citizen is the essential element of the Altofest project; they are the core of its structure […]

Runway English for Services

Runway is the umbrella name for educational activities within the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project. Runway | English for Services is a conversational language training program designed primarily to prepare people working in services for initial communication with international visitors to Trenčín. Registration – completed Audio Dictionary

What Does Trenčín Taste Like?

Can you cook a city? We decided to try. We asked the people of Trenčín a simple question: What does Trenčín taste like to you? From their memories, experiences, and favourite local ingredients, a unique recipe of the city was created. Talented Trenčín-based chef Pavol Žiška transformed the collected flavours into a simple main dish […]

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