Trenčín prepares final phase of European Capital of Culture 2026 program

Trenčín is entering the final stages of its tenure as the European Capital of Culture 2026, sharing the title with Oulu, Finland. The city’s autumn program focuses on themes of urban space, democracy, and the environment.

Key upcoming events include Architecture Days in early October, focusing on housing and post-war heritage, and Placemaking Days in November, which will host discussions on the role of public spaces in social cohesion. The year will conclude with the Fiesta Miasta weekend from November 27–29.

Artistic highlights include international exhibitions at the restored Dom Żupny. One exhibition addresses migration and solidarity, featuring Polish artists such as Artur Żmijewski and the Border Emergency Collective. A second exhibition, ‘Thin Green Line,’ explores climate change and biodiversity, featuring Polish contributors Cecylia Malik and Diana Lelonek. The city is also undergoing urban transformations, such as the conversion of an old railway bridge over the Váh river into a municipal promenade.