Guided tour of the exhibition Juraj Toman PRIEZORY
We invite you to an artist-led guided tour, moderated by Juraj Toman himself. We look forward to seeing you exceptionally on Friday, October 24 at 5:00 PM. Curator: Martin Kratochvíľ About the artist: Juraj Toman was born in 1985 in Trenčín. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava (Klaudia Kosziba’s […]
GOODIES together
Informal gathering dedicated to thanking volunteers for their work, time, and energy. The community dinner creates space for getting to know each other, deepening relationships, and building a community between volunteers and the Trenčín 2026 team. The event is part of the community building of the volunteer network and the volunteer program of Trenčín 2026 […]
Healing by place
Hospitals are with us in the most sensitive moments of our lives; we resort to them when we need care, help, or rescue. They are part of the basic infrastructure of every city, yet they lie at the margins of political, financial, and social interests. Although our lives depend on hospitals, their environments are often […]
Counting Down the Future
On October 31, 2025, Trenčín will become a place where the city’s past, present, and future converge in a unique audiovisual evening. The evening opens with a guided tour of the exhibition Filip Bielek: Enchanted Bratislava at the FOR MAAT gallery (5:00 PM). This is followed by a discussion “Transformations of Urban Space” (5:45 PM), […]
Guided tour of the exhibition Enchanted Bratislava
We invite you to a guided tour and the opening of the exhibition ENCHANTED BRATISLAVA with the author Filip Bielek and curator Miroslava Urbanová. The exhibition “Enchanted Bratislava” seeks to highlight the issues surrounding the understanding and formation of public space in Slovakia after 1989 — both architecturally and urbanistically. In this process, public interest […]
Let’s read together
Shared Reading within the Volunteer Program of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026. This time, we’ll be reading from the book by Vojtech Zamarovský History Written by Rome Did you know that this first Slovak author of non-fiction literature, popularizer of the history of ancient civilizations, traveler, and translator was born in Trenčín and […]
Dusted Glory Without Words
Pantomime (not only) for children. An artistic interpretation of a regional theme — a pantomime performance by Vlado Kulíšek, inspired by legends and tales from the Trenčín region. Performer: Vlado Kulíšek When: October 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Where: Michal Rešetka Public Library, Zlatá Fatima Passage Admission: Free (advance registration required). Seat reservations: Tel.: 032/7708301 […]
And What Happened Next? #1
Date: November 23 at 10:00 Venue: Klub Lúč, Mierové námestie 17 Performers: Peter Gärtner, Lukáš Tandara Experience classic fairy tales in an unexpected form — one that you help create. Everyone knows the classic fairy tales – the Big Bad Wolf wants to eat Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel are chased by the […]
Create! A Short Course in Creative Writing
Date: November 15–16, 2025 Venue: Michal Rešetka Public Library in Trenčín, Jaselská 2 Lecturer: René Nekuda A popular creative writing course by a leading Czech lecturer comes to Trenčín Are you fascinated by stories? Start creating your own! René Nekuda has been leading creative writing courses across the Czech Republic for over 15 years, and […]
Communities for Democracy
Debate of Milota Sidorová and Bari Hochwald Cagnola When: October 11, 6:00 PM Where: Creative Institute Trenčín, Palackého 37 A discussion of two significant voices – Slovak urbanist Milota Sidorová, Fulbright scholar from City College of New York and expert in inclusive and participatory urban planning, and American community leader Bari Hochwald Cagnola, also a […]
The Architecture of Community Building
Kristína Seidlová The Architecture of Community Building When: October 14 – February 28, 2026 Where: M. A. Bazovský Gallery, Trenčín Opening: October 14 at 5:00 PM Curator: Veronika Marek Markovičová Media partners: Fotonoviny, Paradajs Photo Mag Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. A photographic project about the […]
JazzTalk 2025 – Cybersecurity Through the Eyes of Roman Václav (DPO of the Year 2024)
Cybersecurity through the perspective of Roman Václav, winner of the 2024 Data Protection Officer (DPO) Personality of the Year award. He has been actively engaged in managing personal data protection and information security since 2006. Over this time, he has worked both independently and as part of specialist teams in the field of training authorized […]
Soft City – Guided Tour
Authorial bioplastic objects by architect Soňa Polčová under the title Soft City bring a new layer into the urban environment. Innovative materials not only create a surprising and intriguing new layer, but can also offer additional benefits for the city’s environment and microclimate. How does it work? You will find out directly from the author […]
KUKU
Renowned Ukrainian clown and world-class actor Anatoli Akerman, who has performed in many significant productions, including the famous Cirque du Soleil and Tim Burton’s Dumbo by Disney Pictures, is coming to Trenčín with his new comedy show KUKU. This theatrical play focuses on comedic and physical humor, characteristic of his artistic style. The performance also […]
Air Observatory Installation: Guided Tours
The installation will be located under the castle for the entire month of October. Air Observatory is an interactive installation by the Dusts Institute collective that makes visible what usually remains unnoticed in the air. A five-meter rotating wheel with twelve colored filters allows visitors to look at the horizon through different air-quality scenarios. Each […]