Summer Saturdays at the Castle – Vir Fortis
Step into the world of historical combat and humour. The Vir Fortis group will both entertain and impress you with their duels and historical scenes that take you back to the times when honour was defended by the sword. Four shows during the day at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. More information at trencianskyhrad.sk
Music Picnics – TIMEA
A few months ago TIMEA released her debut album and I forever will, reflecting her time spent in New York, the loss of her father and the personal transformation that came with it. TIMEA says it’s an album full of love – love that was lost, and love found along the way. The album received […]
Music Sundays – Janais
A singer-songwriter with five albums to her name, working primarily in pop with elements of folk and chanson. She wins over listeners of all ages not only through her songs in Slovak, but also through several European languages – she is at home in French and English from her student years, and adds adaptations of […]
Little Theatre Under the Tower – Show DeTom: The Little Prince
One of the most celebrated stories in world literature comes to the Atrium Under the Tower. The Little Prince travels from planet to planet, meeting a king who doesn’t know how to rule, a drunkard and a greedy businessman – and takes something away from each that no planet could give him. A performance for […]
Knights at Trenčín Castle
Travel back to the age of heroism and chivalric honour! On Saturday 25 July 2026, Trenčín Castle, directed by Agency HECTOR, transforms into a stage for medieval adventures for the whole family. Witness breathtaking sword fights, be entertained by skilled jugglers and discover the secrets of an authentic period camp. Throughout the day you can […]
Hobluj! (CZ) Concert
Folklore that will get you on your feet before you even realize it. Hobluj! is a young Prague-based band with roots in the Valašsko region, taking Moravian and Slovak folk music and turning it into something entirely their own. Traditional melodies meet fresh energy in music that does not belong in a museum but on […]
Summer Classics – Viento Marero Duo (CZ)
Classical music belongs to everyone. Summer Classics is a festival that challenges the assumption that concert halls are only for the initiated – and proves that even those who have never attended a classical concert can fall in love with it. The closing concert features the outstanding Czech flautist Michaela Mecová and her husband, guitarist […]
Music Picnics – Longital
Shina and Daniel Salontay, genre-defying musical wanderers, come to Trenčín to celebrate 25 years on the scene. The band is known for its original blend of poetic lyrics, charismatic vocals, arco bass lines and unmistakable guitar. In the Suita format with a string trio, they’ll present a cross-section of their work including tracks from their […]
Music Sundays – Buty (CZ) Concert
Four decades on stage. Eight albums. Songs everyone knows. BUTY formed in 1986 in the Vítkovice district of Ostrava and over nearly forty years have built an unmistakable signature – poetry, humour and strong melodies all in one. Some of their songs have become true folk classics: Mám jednu ruku dlouhou, František, Vrána and Krtek. […]
Little Theatre Under the Tower – Divadlo na Hojdačke: The Secret of the Dragon’s Smile
About a dragon who doesn’t actually want to hurt anyone. He roars from his cave because his teeth ache. A fairy tale about love, truth and courage – and also about listening to your parents. All Little Theatre Under the Tower events at visit.trencin.sk
Vojtík Concert
Melancholy wrapped in hyperpop. Or the other way around. Vojtík is a young Slovak artist whose musical journey has taken him from the viral single Detviansky sen and the award-winning debut Kvety z Podpoľania – winner of the Radio Head Awards for Debut of the Year – to his latest hyperpop and experimental projects. Each […]
Summer Classics – Ana Vyparinová Krsmanovič (accordion), Eugen Prochác (cello)
Classical music belongs to everyone. Summer Classics is a festival that challenges the assumption that concert halls are only for the initiated – and proves that even those who have never attended a classical concert can fall in love with it. Organised with the goal of making classical music accessible to those who don’t usually […]
Summer Saturdays at the Castle – The Executioner from Turiec
Discover the darker sides of history and the work of the executioner in an authentic atmosphere. Travel back to the times when justice was in the hands of the Executioner from Turiec and learn more about medieval law and customs. Four shows during the day at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. More information at trencianskyhrad.sk
Night Tours of the Castle – When History Speaks…
Set off on a magical journey back through the centuries! Trenčín Castle opens its gates for an extraordinary nocturnal tour during which characters from the 19th century all the way back to ancient times come to life. Experience the castle’s unparalleled after-dark atmosphere, where every step takes you deeper into history. You’ll encounter heroes of […]
Music Picnics – Pavel Čadek (CZ)
An original Czech singer-songwriter who accompanies himself on cello rather than the traditional guitar. He has four albums to his name, the third of which – Stepný vlk – was nominated for the Czech national music award Anděl in the Folk category. Although he often writes humorous lyrics, Pavel Čadek wins over much of his […]