Get ready for a powerful dose of energy, driving rhythms and unrestrained Balkan music! Fanfare Ciocărlia (Romania), one of the world’s most acclaimed brass bands, will be one of the highlights of the final weekend of the European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026.
The legendary Roma band comes from the small village of Zece Prăjini in north-eastern Romania, where the tradition of brass music has been preserved for generations. Since its international debut in 1997, the band has captivated audiences on every continent and performed more than 4,000 concerts.
Their music is an explosive blend of Balkan melodies, virtuosic brass playing, breakneck tempos and irresistible dance energy. The band has also contributed to the soundtracks of the Borat films, and its work has received numerous international awards, including the prestigious Songlines Music Awards. Its latest album, The Devil Rides Again (2025), reached the top of the European world music charts.
Fanfare Ciocărlia can turn every concert into a spectacular musical celebration where standing still is almost impossible. Don’t miss one of the musical highlights of the City Fiesta – an evening full of passion, virtuosity and the sheer joy of music!
