Guided tour of the exhibition The Hardest Thing Is to Predict the Past
We invite you to a guided tour of the exhibition The Hardest Thing Is to Predict the Past – Jana Gombiková. Curator: Piotr Gąska Where: Nová Vlna Gallery When: 9 January 2026 at 5:00 PM Admission: Free Jana Gombiková was born in Trenčín. She is a graduate of the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava […]
Finissage of the exhibition Rudolf Uher – Traces
Last chance to visit the exhibition Rudolf Uher – Traces and learn more about his work. The finissage will include a guided tour of the exhibition led by curator Katarína Bajcúrová. January 18, 2026 • 4:00 PM | M. A. Bazovský Gallery More information at www.gmab.sk Please note that photo and video recordings will be […]
Workshop: Discover Portrait
Experience a unique portrait drawing workshop held directly in the exhibition spaces of Rudolf Uher – Traces. You will explore basic techniques ranging from quick gestural sketches to working with light and shadow. The workshop is open to everyone – including complete beginners. When? January 10, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM – limited number of places Where? […]
Finissage of the Exhibition Igor Kalný – Nothing but an Artist
17 January 2026 • 4:00 PM | M. A. Bazovský Gallery A guided tour forming part of the finissage of the exhibition Igor Kalný – Nothing but an Artist, led by the exhibition curator Daniela Čarná and art historian and critic Zuzana Bartošová. Igor Kalný (1957, Trenčín – 1987, Bratislava) belongs to a group of […]
Infinity Countdown: Boris Vitázek
We invite you to the exhibition Infinity Countdown: Boris Vitázek. The rapid progress in the field of AI generative models has become a strongly polarising 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 labour. The installation combines […]
Lively Neighbourhoods: Neighbours’ Punch
We warmly invite you to a shared Advent gathering, where we will tune in together to the magic of the upcoming Christmas season. Warm non-alcoholic punch, pleasant music, and Christmas craft workshops for children and parents will be prepared. Everything will take place outdoors on the stage at KC Aktivity. We are looking forward to […]
Family New Year’s Eve in Trenčín
A peaceful, playful and magically cultural end of the year for children and parents. Experience the last day of the year in an atmosphere of joy, creativity and music – without fireworks, without stress, but full of stories and family comfort. We will meet on 31 December from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the […]
Author’s Guided Tour – Lucia Fabová
You are invited to an artist-guided tour of the exhibition, led by the author of the works, Lucia Fabová. When: 12 December at 17:00 Where: Galéria Nová Vlna Visual artist and painter Lucia Fabová is one of the most distinctive abstract painters on the contemporary Slovak art scene. In her work, she has long focused […]
Let’s Read Together
Shared reading as part of the volunteer programme of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026. Charles Dickens – a world-famous writer and the king of English storytellers. He is the author of renowned works such as A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist and David Copperfield, which stand out for their powerful stories and distinctive humour. […]
DOBROtraining
Gateway to Volunteering The DOBROtraining is the gateway to volunteering for Trenčín 2026. Do you want to become a volunteer for Trenčín 2026? Register here – Volunteer registration After that, we’ll invite you to a training session where we’ll explain everything you need to know. Once you complete the training, you’ll sign a volunteer agreement – […]
Trenčín Puppet Theatre
Puppet Theatre in Trenčín: Popletko from Bethlehem Transcarpathian Academic Regional Puppet Theatre (UA) A Christmas “vertep” with a twist: the ancient Ukrainian tradition of puppet theatre meets a story from the mountain village of Vertep, interwoven with childhood memories. The main character, Mytrik, searches for the answer to a big question – and along the […]
GOODies together
Food + people = community An informal gathering dedicated to thanking volunteers for their work, time, and energy. The community dinner creates space for meeting new people, strengthening relationships, and building a sense of community between the volunteers and the Trenčín 2026 team. The event is part of the development of the volunteer community and […]
The hardest thing is to predict the past
On December 18 at 7:00 PM, we invite you to the opening of the exhibition The Hardest Thing Is to Predict the Past / Jana Gobiková Where? Nová Vlna Gallery When? December 18 at 7:00 PM Curator: Piotr Gąska Guided tour: January 9 at 5:00 PM Admission free. Jana Gombiková was born in Trenčín. She […]
DOBROlab: A laboratory of ideas that make things better
DOBROlab is a new format within the Trenčín 2026 volunteer programme – a place for ideas, experiments, and volunteers’ own projects. It’s a space where you can try out whatever makes sense to you. Your idea. Your initiative. Your community. When? 9 December, from 17:00 to 19:00 Where? Creative Institute Trenčín We’ll get into a […]
Shared Voice, Shared Body: A Polyphonic Singing Workshop with Barbara Majnarić
Experience the power of voice and bodily resonance Embark on a unique journey into the world of Croatian traditional polyphonic singing, where deep cultural heritage meets the direct physical experience of sound. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore ancient vocal traditions from the mountainous regions of Croatia while discovering how the voice and […]