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 […]
Urban softness
The project strive to bring this novel architectural concepts to the city of Trencin. We would like to introduce architectural and spatial projects / subjects of architectural and design research that reacts on the climate change challenges and builds on the more-than-a-human approach to public urban space. Presented projects are (and will be in the […]
ECHOES
Project Echoes is a series of audio-visual works that explore the historical, social, and architectural context of selected sites in the city. The works will reflect the past and present, while connecting digital art with themes relevant to the inhabitants of the Trenčín region. The project is carried out in two phases. The first phase […]
Create!
Discover how the wisdom of the past can shape your future. A program inspired by the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism brings fresh perspectives on how to live actively, playfully, and meaningfully. “Think” becomes “Create!” – expect a mix of philosophy, storytelling, and creative formats that show you the future can be shaped playfully […]
Tuning the City
The Tuning the City project will transform Trenčín into a big stage where music, art and community involvement will come together. As part of a large experimental music game, a series of performances will take place directly in the urban space, involving the general public. Musical, sonic and performative art interventions will interact with the […]
Underneath the Arches
The Underneath the Arches project brings the historical monuments of the Trenčín region to life through artistic interventions that link the past with the present. International artists create works to reflect history while offering contemporary perspectives. The project promotes cultural heritage, attracts tourism and brings a new perspective to archaeological and historical sites.