Amol K. Patil (IN): The Weight of Silent Voices
Internationally acclaimed artist Amol K. Patil brings to Trenčín the artistic intervention The Quiet Weight of Voices, created specifically for the premises of the Municipal Office. The project connects global themes with the local environment and raises questions of equality, voice, and participation. A new work by Amol K Patil continues the artist’s long-standing engagement with […]
Rudolf Moško: 100
Rudolf Moško 100 – marking his centenary. Rudolf Moško (1926–2019) is one of the most significant figures of modern Slovak art and an indispensable part of Trenčín’s professional art scene. His centenary is an opportunity to re-evaluate his work, place it in the broader context of 20th-century Slovak painting and recall an artist who was […]
Lucia Tkáčová: Healing by Place
Healing by Place by Lucia Tkáčová explores how the hospital environment—colors, light, and textiles—can influence the psychological well-being and recovery process of both patients and healthcare staff. As part of the While You Wait project, the artist introduces artistic interventions into the Faculty Hospital in Trenčín, drawing on insights from neuroaesthetics about how beauty and visual stimuli affect […]
“Small” Permanent Exhibition of Miloš Alexander Bazovský
The “Small” Permanent Exhibition of Miloš Alexander Bazovský offers an intimate view of the work of one of the most significant figures of Slovak modernism. Bazovský, known for his unmistakable painterly gesture and deep interest in the Slovak countryside, created a body of work that has become an iconic part of 20th-century cultural identity. The […]
Heritage Protection and Modern Architecture of the Trenčín Region
“Heritage value is the sum of significant historical, social, landscape, urban, architectural, scientific, technical, artistic, or craft values for which objects may become subject to individual or territorial protection.” This is how the second point of the second paragraph of the Act on the Protection of the Heritage Fund defines heritage value. However, the fact […]
Oliver Ressler (AT): Out of the Underpass to Reclaim the Sky
The five lightboxes in Trenčín’s underground passage are Austrian artist Oliver Ressler’s contribution to Green Line, part of European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026, curated by Oto Hudec. The underpass linking the old town to the river is a typical piece of car-centric infrastructure: a dim tunnel pushing pedestrians below ground so vehicles can move freely […]
Danica Pišteková, Tomáš Tholt, Martin Jenča, Martin Péchy: Gentle Underpass
An unappealing ceiling turns into something alive. Could it become another sky? The underpass is being dressed in a new layer that breathes and responds. It transforms a passageway into a sensory experience perceived through movement, light, shadow, and acoustics. The translucent mesh filters sounds, lets light through, and creates a silence that contrasts with […]
Alan Prekop – ZERO 2025
This audiovisual work breathes, flashes, and counts down the time until the beginning of 2026. In doing so, it connects the present with the future, when Trenčín will become the European Capital of Culture. Experience, with all your senses, the anticipation of the year that will transform our city. ZERO, 2025 Artwork by: Alan Prekop […]
Baťa’s World. A Module with the Baťa Dimension 6.15 x 6.15
Just as Tomáš Baťa spread his ideas across the world, the Baťa’s World project travels from Zlín to cities across the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Its aim is to carry the Baťa ethos of work, order and creativity beyond Zlín and to reawaken his spirit in the present day. At the heart of the project […]
Opening of the Grilling Season at Korzo Soblahovská
Opening of the Grilling Season at Korzo Soblahovská Lecture and workshop 📅 23 May, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Tržnica Dlhé Hony Part of the Korzo Soblahovská event Renowned grill master Dalibor Porubský will introduce visitors to professional grilling techniques, practical tips, and methods that can turn ordinary grilling into a true experience. The […]
Walks Without a Home #3
Are you ready to break down your prejudices about people in need and homelessness? Walks Without a Home offer an experience that can give you a new perspective on your surroundings and on the stories of people living on the margins of society. Following the success of the pilot walk, we are bringing you another […]
HOW TO WRITE A CITY NOVEL?
Silvester Lavrík in conversation with writers and experts on the city novel Lukáš Cabala on Trenčín, Anikó N. Tóth on Banská Štiavnica, and Pavol Száz on Sarajevo, together with their translators Péter Böszörményi and Lenka Nagyová. Małgorzata and Wojciech Ornat from the Austeria Publishing House in Kraków will present their book series dedicated to writing […]
Year of Hviezda 3.0
Year of Hviezda once again brings a vibrant programme of community events, featuring live music, dance, creative workshops, exhibitions, and much more. To celebrate its third year, the KKC Hviezda team is presenting a special concert by British duo Kiiōtō, featuring acclaimed musicians Lou Rhodes (Lamb) and Rohan Heath (Urban Cookie Collective). Watch the duo […]
Summer Theatre Evenings – Mestské divadlo Trenčín: The Miracle
The premiere of Michael Hollinger’s play performed by Mestské divadlo Trenčín! Welcome to Priseaux, France, in the year 1250! The monastery is in decline because its patron saint hasn’t performed a miracle in thirteen years. But a one-eyed thieving comedian has a recipe for survival – bring it on! And who here is truly incorruptible […]
City Festival At the Trenčín Gate
The 40th edition of the city festival in the historic centre of Trenčín. It offers a varied programme for all ages and tastes, with headliners including the Slovak band Billy Barman, Finnish Oulu Keskusta and the Polish-Ukrainian world music ensemble Dagadana. Fans of folk and dance will also find their place in the programme, while […]