Circus performance by David Moreno & Cristina Calleja (ES): Flotados
A poetic new circus performance is coming to Mierové Square, awakening curiosity from the very first glance upward. Spanish artists David Moreno and Cristina Calleja bring Flotados, a show in which music, movement, and light come together in a gentle yet captivating experience. The dominant feature of the performance is a vertically suspended piano hanging […]
Opening of the pavilions by the Woven collective and the opening of the interactive installation by Magalie H. Richards (UK)
Public Escapades is a project that aims to enhance the natural areas along the Váh River, specifically the Aluvium and Trenčiansky Luh. Both riverside locations are currently undergoing revitalisation processes based on proposals developed through architectural competitions. The goal of these urban revitalisations is to create spaces for recreational and leisure activities with community elements […]
Sounds of Democracy: Carnation Revolution
What does music mean in times of uncertainty, crises and social upheaval? Is it merely an escape from reality, or can it create a space for resistance, solidarity and shared experience? An evening on the border between discussion, film, concert and performance will open questions about the power of the music scene today – from […]
Lecture: Keep, Move, Remove.
The Case of Destroyed Artworks in Bratislava During Normalization As part of the exhibition Rudolf Uhr: Traces, we invite you to a lecture by Vladimíra Büngerová, focused on destroyed artworks in public space. When: 4 December at 17:00 Where: M. A. Bazovský Gallery, Palackého 27, Trenčín Admission: Free In the mid-1970s, during an inspection, a […]
Children’s theatre performance The Trenčín Curious One, or Sofia the Curious in the Library
Theatre Performance About a Rebellious Schoolgirl Sofia, the Sprite Knižkuľka, and Five Remarkable Literary Figures Connected to the Trenčín Region. When? April 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM Where? KKC Hviezda, Trenčín Free entry (advance registration required) Reservations: 032 / 770 83 01 info@vkmr.sk Event link: https://www.vkmr.sk/podujatia/trencianska-zvedavka-hladaci-a-patraci.html?page_id=427668 When fifth-grader Sofia is assigned homework […]
Pantomime about regional legends by Vlado Kulíšek: Dusted-off Fame Without Words
We invite you to a playful theatrical meeting with pantomime that will awaken the imagination of both children and adults. Mime artist Vlado Kulíšek will bring to the stage stories inspired by tales and legends from the Trenčín region. Without words, but full of humor, movement, and imagination, old stories will come to life in […]
Dobrovoľníctvo 2026 – odkaz, ktorý mení spoločnosť
Conference: Volunteering 2026 – A Legacy That Transforms Society The conference at KKC Hviezda in Trenčín (4 December 2025) will bring together representatives of municipalities, institutions, organizations, companies, schools, and volunteers to jointly explore how volunteering can shape culture, community, and social change after 2026. The programme will include discussions on corporate volunteering, youth education, […]
Gypsy day (Čavalenky, Pekovci)
In collaboration with the World Music Festival Bratislava, we invite you to experience an evening of Roma music featuring performances by Pekovci and Čavalenky. Roma music forms an important part of both the Slovak and global music scenes. When people hear the phrase Roma music, almost everyone imagines something different. Some think of an energetic […]
A tour of public space artworks Art in Trenčín – Soblahovská, guided by Radka Nedomová and Alexander Topilin
We invite you to a guided walk exploring the history, present, and future of the symbols of the iconic Soblahovská Street. The event includes a commented tour of selected works of art in the public space of the city of Trenčín, combined with a walk through rediscovered monuments and landmarks. Date: April 7 Time: 5:00 […]
Christmas Concert: Hrzda
We warmly invite you to a special Christmas concert by HRDZA, one of the most distinctive world music bands in Slovakia. The event will take place as part of the Christmas market Čaro Vianoc pod hradom on Mierové námestie. Entry to the concert is free. The Prešov-based band HRDZA is among the top acts of […]
Palo Seriš – Rail stage – Na nástupišti
Talented Slovak actor, performer, author and Trenčín native Pavol Seriš brings a unique artistic experience to places where you might not expect it at all. As part of the Rail Stage project, railway and bus stations across the Trenčín region come alive with an original performance full of humour, improvisation and modern pantomime. Waiting for […]
Walks Without a Home
Are you ready to break down your prejudices about people in need and homelessness? Walks Without a Home are an experience that will give you a completely new perspective on your surroundings. Mário Barinec, head of the Low-Threshold Centre in Trenčín, together with guide Jana Bebjaková, will take you through places and situations experienced by […]
Guided tour of the exhibition Igor Kalný – Nothing but an Artist
27 November 2025 • 17:00 – 18:00 | M. A. Bazovský Gallery A guided tour of the exhibition Igor Kalný – Nothing but an Artist with the exhibition’s curator, Daniela Čarná. Igor Kalný (1957, Trenčín – 1987, Bratislava) is an artist whose work cannot be separated from his life story, lived in the atmosphere of […]
Women in Art: Dance performance by thereiscompany & Jaro Viňarský (SK/CZ/DE): IHOPEIWILL
The activity is part of the outcomes of the Women in Art programme. You can find the full programme at: https://www.hviezda.eu/podujatie/zeny-v-umeni/ The Trenčín 2026 project and KKC Hviezda believe that the female perspective brings essential depth and complexity to art. That is why we create a space where ideas, inspiring stories, and the […]
Workshop for primary schools: How a legend is created, led by Silvia Havelková
Workshop for primary school pupils focusing on motifs from regional legends of the Trenčín District. Under the guidance of writer and expert in regional history Silvia Havelková, participants will become familiar with the basic historical and cultural realities of the region. The outcome of the creative workshop will be graphic sheets featuring textual and visual […]