# Performing arts and cinema in Slovakia and Czechia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/performing-arts-and-cinema-in-slovakia-and-czechia > Updated: 2026-08-26T15:29:54.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Regional performing arts and cinema programming in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are seeing active seasonal developments. In the theatre sector, organizations in Slovakia and Czechia reported successful summer seasons. In Rožňava, Divadlo Actores completed a children’s summer drama camp and is rehearsing a new production of ‘Around the World in 80 Days’. The troupe also participated in the Theatre Games Timișoara 2026 in Romania. In Olomouc, the |nejen| Shakespeare Summer festival reached record attendance with 5,050 spectators following a move to the larger Summer Cinema venue. Simultaneously, cinema programming is expanding. Slovakia’s Kino Star is introducing several new titles, including ‘Dog Stars’ and ‘Rebellion’, alongside a 25th-anniversary screening of the first ‘Harry Potter’ film. In the Czech Republic, the ‘Tady Vary’ film showcase is preparing for a new season starting September 23, featuring international festival films such as ‘Behemoth!’ and the Cannes Palme d’Or winner ‘Fjord’. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Regional cinemas announce new film releases and festival showcases New film programming is arriving in regional cinemas, featuring upcoming releases at Slovakia's Kino Star and the ‘Tady Vary’ festival showcase in the Czech Republic. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-cinemas-announce-new-film-releases-and-festival-showcases ### 2026-08-26: Regional theatre festivals report successful summer seasons in Slovakia and Czechia Summer theatre festivals and programs in Slovakia and the Czech Republic report high engagement, including record attendance for Olomouc’s Shakespeare festival and successful youth camps in Rožňava. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-theatre-festivals-report-successful-summer-seasons-in-slovakia-and-czechia --- Cite as: Performing arts and cinema in Slovakia and Czechia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/performing-arts-and-cinema-in-slovakia-and-czechia