Author readings: A Morning Dose of Coffee and Literature
Saturday morning begins calmly, literarily, and in a spirit of community. The Trenčín Literary Festival continues with author readings perfect for a morning coffee—and for awakening curiosity. Contemporary Slovak poets and prose writers will be reading. KKC Hviezda – café | 9:00 Garajszki Margit Bobuľa / Šafi a Gallus An author reading from books full […]
Rap music concerts: Temný Rudo, RNZ, Punkinson
The evening programme at Klub Lúč continues with performances by bands and artists from the Slovak alternative and rap scene. Temný Rudo, RNZ, and Punkinson are known for their energetic performances and authentic expression. They will appear in the club as part of an evening block that adds genre diversity to the opening weekend.
Rap music concerts: GlebGleb, Augustín, DJ Damián Custom Beats
Programme: 20:30 – 21:30: Augustín, DJ Damián Custom Beats (KKC Hviezda Club) 21:45 – 22:45: Gleb (Main Hall) Gleb is one of the most progressive and distinctive rappers of the contemporary scene. He established himself with a unique style, strong energy, authentic lyrics, and an original sound. He has released six studio albums and […]
Jewish music concert: Samaria Klezmer Band
The Samaria Klezmer Band was founded in 2016 in Šamorín and brings together outstanding musicians from the popular and folk music scene. The ensemble presents authentic Eastern European klezmer music blended with various genres such as world music, jazz, and elements of traditional folk music. The band is characterized by emotional melodies, a dynamic character, […]
Opening of the exhibition Stano Filko: Colour and System, Front and Back
We invite you to the opening of an exhibition by a renowned artist originating from Veľká Hradná near Trenčín. STANO FILKO: COLOR AND SYSTEM, FRONT AND BACK Opening: 13 February 2026 at 6:30 PM Exhibition duration: 14 February – 18 April 2026 Curator: Boris Ondreička Exhibition architect: Ján Studený Venue: Miloš Alexander Bazovský Gallery, Trenčín […]
Festive youth Holy Mass and Christian music concerts: Augustín, DJ Damián Custom Beats, Jana & Lukáš Zubaj
The opening weekend of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 will bring an exceptional evening where music, personal stories, and a powerful atmosphere of faith come together. Following the ceremonial youth Holy Mass at the Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, a concert by three prominent names in contemporary Christian music […]
Aerial acrobatics show by Barbora Šišková before the Dukla Trenčín match
Before the opening face-off at Pavol Demitra Ice Stadium, the ice rink will briefly transform into a stage. Aerial acrobat Barbora Šišková will present a short show that connects sporting energy with performance—lightness in the air, tension in the moment, and an atmosphere that will set the tone for the Dukla Trenčín game. The ceremonial […]
Living Neighbourhoods: Community evening in Dlhé Hony
Community Evening at Dlhé Hony Not everything big happens in the city centre—some of the most beautiful evenings take place off to the side, among neighbours. During the opening ceremony, be sure to visit Dlhé Hony as well. Between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, the city marketplace, as a newly emerging community space, will once again […]
Living Neighbourhoods: Community evening in Zlatovce
You are warmly invited to Zlatovce for the ZLATOVCE TASTING EVENT. From 6:00 to 8:00 PM, we will be sampling all kinds of treats in the park next to the Cultural Centre, with hot punch prepared to keep you warm. Together with the Trenčín 2026 project, we will also get a taste of the programme […]
Living Neighbourhoods: Community evening in Sihoť
We will be happy to meet neighbours, both near and far, once again in our small community at the HRYbik playground for a light-painting workshop (for young, middle-aged, and grown-ups alike) at 5:00 PM, followed by a shared standing potluck dinner. Have you ever grilled in the middle of February—and right in the middle of […]
Living Neighbourhoods: Community evening in Juh
A winter community evening in Juh filled with lights, music, and encounters around a shared table. Bring warm clothing, something tasty for the “neighbours’” table, and come enjoy an evening with your neighbours. We are looking forward to the lighting of a community light sign, shared dining, a walk and children’s procession with light projection […]
Children’s theatre performances Teatri Mobili (IT)
The Italian travelling theatre companies Girovago & Rondella and Compagnia Dromosofista bring a unique theatrical format to Trenčín—performances staged directly inside specially adapted buses. Throughout the day, productions Manoviva and Antipodi will take turns in the Camionteatro, intended for children from kindergartens and primary schools, as well as for families with children and festival visitors. […]
Light installations in public space: Light Up the City
The Zažni mesto (Light Up the City) project is an evening programme that brings a series of light and multimedia installations into sacred spaces and the public realm of Trenčín. The installations are spread throughout the city—from historic buildings to contemporary urban spaces—creating a unique evening map of visual experiences. Their aim is to make […]
Exhibition Boris Vitázek: Infinity Countdown
We invite you to the exhibition Infinity Countdown: Boris Vitázek. The rapid progress of AI generative models has become a strongly polarizing topic in the field of art. The existence of these models directly challenges fragile questions of ego, human uniqueness and consciousness, as well as the value of human labour. The installation presents a […]
Exhibition Maj Horn (DK): Floating Communities
An exhibition by Danish artist Maj Horn at Fleck Coworking creates a space for meeting, conversation, and the sharing of stories. Maj Horn’s work combines socially engaged art with an installation merging costumes, masks, images and organic materials. The installation serves as a workshop and meeting place, where Horn collaborates with local artists, designers, and theatre professionals to create masks. The mask-makers take turns to become hosts, inviting visitors to contribute to the collaborative process. This exhibition emerges from a deep curiosity about the strange and wonderful, and also irritating plants and animals, with whom we share urban habitats and surrounding landscapes. As part of her artistic practice, Maj Horn asks herself the following questions: Which plants and animals do I see and how do I value them? How do plants, animals and humans coexist together in the same environment? How can I expand my awareness and understanding of other species and their ways of being in the world, their superpowers? To explore these questions, Horn has developed a working method: she selects a plant or animal and gathers knowledge and stories about it. She chooses species with whom humans have a deep history and complex relationship with. The exhibition features four figures that she has been working with in performances and workshops over the past few years: the cow, the pigeon, the nettle and the beaver. The beaver is the newest figure and is chosen specific for Trenčín: After being absent from Slovakia for over a century due to human hunting, the beaver has returned and now lives in the centre of Trenčín. As part of her work, Maj Horn creates masks and costumes. She uses used textiles, paper, and organic materials. This approach becomes a method of seeing other species, and working with material transformation as forms of changing perspective. In the exhibition this approach is combined with Slovak folkloric animal mask traditions. A site-responsive process took place prior to the exhibition in Spring and Fall, 2025. Numerous meetings and events were held with ecologists, artists and other local people. Gradually, a community emerged, sharing stories about their connections with, and knowledge of, the plants and animals of […]