Music from code? Teenagers in Trenčín will try it live
A livecoding workshop kicks off in May at the Culture and Creativity Centre Hviezda The European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 continues its mission to foster creativity and youth arts. As part of the educational programme New Generation of Creative Leaders, it invites you to a unique workshop A New Kind of Beauty: Collective Music-Making […]
World Music Fusion in Trenčín: where traditions meet modern soundscapes
Trenčín comes alive with music that breaks down genre boundaries. This May, the concert series World Music Fusion launches as part of the Trenčín 2026 programme – European Capital of Culture, which, under the motto “Awakening Curiosity”, brings unexpected connections between musical worlds. In May 2025, the Trenčín region will host two exceptional concerts. The World […]
World Music Fusion Brings Borderless Sounds to Trenčín
Trenčín will come alive with music that breaks genre boundaries. In May, the concert series World Music Fusion kicks off – part of the Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture programme, which, under the motto “Awakening Curiosity,” brings unexpected connections between musical worlds. In May 2025, the Trenčín region will host exceptional musical encounters. […]
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 […]
Silent Films Come Alive with Music: A Unique Screening in Trenčín
A unique audiovisual experience is being brought to you by the Trenčín 2026 project in cooperation with the Hviezda Cultural and Creative Centre. The event will combine silent films and live music—a screening of two film classics from 1921 with original musical accompaniment performed by Slovak and Norwegian artists. Visitors can look forward to a […]
Silent films and live music
Cultural and Creative Center Hviezda and Trenčín 2026 present two film classics, two unique musical interpretations, and a new perspective on history. Get ready for an exceptional evening where film and music merge into an unforgettable experience. The event Silent Films and Live Music will present two significant works of world cinema from 1921, accompanied […]
Garáž surprised us with the number of quality Slovak bands we still don’t know, agree musician Shina and Lenka Kuricová from the Trenčín 2026 project
A total of 214 young bands from across Slovakia applied to the open call of the Garáž project, organized by the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 in collaboration with the Pohoda festival. Garáž focuses on young bands, musicians, and artists, creating a space for them to showcase their work, gain education, and network. The […]
Trenčín 2026 has a new director, who also led the Košice 2013 project
The new director of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project is the experienced cultural manager Ján Sudzina. He has previously managed an international music label, a music festival, and led Slovakia’s first European Capital of Culture project, Košice 2013. “The European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 project is a tremendous opportunity for the […]
The Garage project sends emerging bands, musicians, and artists from garages to stages.
Do you know or even have a band that should showcase their music at Pohoda, in Trenčín’s Hviezda, or even internationally? Trenčín 2026, in collaboration with the Pohoda Festival, announces a new open call as part of the Garage project. In addition to a paid concert, artists will have the opportunity to participate in an […]
Who is the new city curator?
At the beginning of October, Omar Mirza took on the position of city curator. He works in the Department of Urban Planning at the Trenčín City Hall. His extensive experience in curating, a comprehensive understanding of topics and issues related to public space, and communication skills were decisive factors in the selection committee. Omar Mirza […]
We present a three-day program full of music at the Garage
In Trenčín at the Garage, a generation of emerging bands from all over Slovakia will perform. During the three-day event, from 14th to 16th September at the M. R. Štefánik Park in Trenčín, there will be a rich mix of musical styles ranging from rock bands, through electronic projects, to harder genres. Apart from concerts, […]
In September, three days full of music await us at the Garage in Milan Rastislav Štefánik Park
We will be playing with a jury of expertly selected up-and-coming bands that we want to pull out of the garage and onto the stage. The goal of the Garage Project is to take bands to the next level. That’s why we’re inviting music industry professionals and experts to the event. In addition to the […]
Create your own music video
Are you into music, do you have a good sound, but no picture? We are announcing an open call for up to 3 000 € to shoot and produce a music video for your song. Garage brought several successful cultural events to the Trenčín park this summer, where local bands and musicians were able to […]
pssst: Piano I. Ellen Fullman (US): The Long String Instrument
Concert | Slovak Premiere Duration: 60 min | No language barrier American composer Ellen Fullman has devoted decades of her artistic practice to exploring just intonation, the harmonic overtones of vibrating strings, and the physical nature of sound itself. Based on this research, she developed her own instrument, The Long String Instrument—an installation of strings […]
pssst: Piano I. Ellen Fullman (US): The Long String Instrument
Concert | Slovak Premiere Duration: 60 min | No language barrier American composer Ellen Fullman has devoted decades of her artistic practice to exploring just intonation, the harmonic overtones of vibrating strings, and the physical nature of sound itself. Based on this research, she developed her own instrument, The Long String Instrument—an installation of strings […]