Concert Spectrum Quartett, NogaBand & Ulijanky feat. Simona Hulejová: Pictures from Slovakia
A joint project by three outstanding musical ensembles—the string quartet Spectrum Quartett, the folk band Nogaband, and the vocal group Ulijanky—offers an unconventional fusion of classical and folk music. The concert will be enriched by a special guest appearance by singer Simona Hulejová. Simona Hulejová is an established Slovak singer and songwriter. She grew up […]
Children’s theatre performance Divadlo ZkuFraVon: Pinocchio
The children’s theatre performance Pinocchio, presented by the ensemble Divadlo ZkuFraVon, will bring the well-known fairy tale to Družba Drama Studio in a new, playful, and visually engaging form. The familiar story of the mischievous wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy comes to life in an unconventional adaptation, with an emphasis on […]
Music and dance taiko performance Toru Hasegawa & Madakobayashi (JP): Sorezonaru
The Japanese ensemble Taiko+Dance unit MADAKOBAYASHI, led by Toru Hasegawa, will present the work SOREZONARU—a dynamic dance-and-music performance exploring the theme of resonance. The piece examines how vibrations created by the dancers’ movements influence one another and collectively generate a wave of motion that gradually fills the entire space. The result is an energetic yet […]
Readings, concert and light installation in the church: Word, Music, Light
The Trenčín Literary Festival in a sacred space offers a unique experience combining literature, choral singing, and a light installation by Marek Kvetán.
Children’s theatre performance Divadlo Dogma: Little Red Riding Hood, or the Foolish Wolf
The theatre performance Little Red Riding Hood, or About the Silly Wolf presents the classic story in a playful and humorous interpretation by Dogma Theatre. At Klub Lúč, the fairy tale will come to life through the performances of experienced actors and actresses, bringing the well-known story closer to children with an emphasis on humor, […]
Poetry–music performance Mila Haugová, Robert Pospiš & Martin Sillay: The Deer Looking at the North Star
Acclaimed poet Mila Haugová, together with composers and producers Robert Pospiš and Martin Sillay, embarked this summer on a tour accompanying the album Srna pozerajúca na Polárku (A Doe Gazing at the North Star). Their joint work was performed live in its complete form for the first time over the course of this summer, and […]
Guided tour of the exhibition Boris Vitázek: Infinity Countdown
Guided tour of the exhibition Boris Vitázek: Infinity Countdown Rapid progress in the field of AI generative models has emerged as a strongly polarizing topic in contemporary art. The existence of these models directly challenges fragile questions of ego, human uniqueness and consciousness, as well as the value of human labor. The installation combines various […]
LUMó HUB: a vibrant space for fashion, design, and contemporary culture
Programme at LUMó HUB during the opening weekend of Trenčín 2026 (13–15 February) LUMó HUB is a new space dedicated to sustainable fashion. During the opening, visitors will be introduced to its year-round programme, experience the symbolic lighting of the window gallery, and have the opportunity to take part in a workshop where they can […]
Readings in city cafés: Trenčín Hours
The Trenčín Literary Festival presents socially engaged writing that reflects on current social phenomena— the city, urbanism, public space, and community life. We invite you to an inspiring afternoon of literary readings. Literary interventions performed by well-known Slovak actors and actresses will take place at different times in popular cafés around Trenčín. Coffee Sheep 13:00 […]
Guided tours of exhibitions at the gallery
During the opening weekend of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, the Bazovský Gallery becomes one of the key cultural hubs, offering a rich programme for all lovers of visual art. 15 February, 11:00 AM: Guided tours of the exhibitions with expert commentary Stano Filko: Colour and System, Face and Reverse A major exhibition […]
Guided tours of contemporary art exhibitions at the castle
The Contemporary Castle project presents contemporary art by three artists from different parts of the world—Turkey, Japan, and Portugal—situated within the historic setting of Trenčín Castle. Ekmel Ertan (TR): Love Well A curatorial selection of works by artists from Turkey, divided into two parts: Gothic Chapel: Palimpsest and The Whispers of the Well – Ahmet […]
Solemn Holy Mass with Mons. Dávid Tencer, Bishop of Reykjavík (IS), and a concert by the Trenčín City Chamber Orchestra & Paulína Ovádková
The solemn Holy Mass will be celebrated by a distinguished guest, Monsignor David Tencer. Originally a Capuchin friar from Slovakia, he has been serving for several years as a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Reykjavík, Iceland. Representatives of other religious denominations in Trenčín will also attend the Mass. The concert by the Trenčín […]
Exhibition Carla Rebelo (PT): Barbara’s Thread
In Barbora’s Palace, history can be read even without words—in surfaces, in the rhythm of the architecture, in the way light falls across the floor. Portuguese artist Carla Rebelo builds on this with the site-specific installation Barborina niť (Barbora’s Thread), which gently weaves together material, space, and memory. Without grand gestures, it works through details […]
Exhibition Yasuaki Onishi (JP): Crystallized Silence
Exhibition opening hours: Sunday 9:00 – 17:00 Guided tours: Sunday 10:00 The Contemporary Castle project presents contemporary art by three artists from different parts of the world – Turkey, Japan, and Portugal – set within the historic space of Trenčín Castle. ➡ Ekmel Ertan (TR): Well of Love A curatorial selection of works by artists […]
Exhibition Kerem Ozan Bayraktar (TR), Ahmet Rüstem Ekici & Hakan Sorar (TR), Ekmel Ertan (TR), Buşra Tunç (TR): The Well of Love
Exhibition opening hours: Sunday 9:00–17:00 Guided tour: Sunday 10:00 The Contemporary Castle project presents contemporary art by three artists from different parts of the world—Turkey, Japan, and Portugal—situated within the historic setting of Trenčín Castle. ➡ Ekmel Ertan (TR): Well of Love A curated selection of works by artists from Turkey, divided into two parts: […]