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Christmas in Považie

The Magic of Christmas Beneath the Castle – How Saint Nicholas Came to Trenčín…

Main Program

  • 17:00 – How Saint Nicholas Came to Trenčín…: The arrival of Saint Nicholas, accompanied by angels and devils, followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree.

  • 19:00 – DJ Wychitawacs & Fazula (live saxophone): A Saint Nicholas disco party right in the town square.

Side Program

  • 10:00 – 16:00 – The Bethlehem Stable: An encounter with live animals.

  • 15:00 – 16:00 – A Visit from Antarctica: A giant polar bear handing out hugs to children and adults alike.

  • 16:00 – City Walks – Jewish Holidays: The final lecture of the year by Zuzka Novodvorská. Meeting point: in front of the Cultural and Information Centre.

Stage on Hviezdoslavova Street

  • 16:00 – Dominik Krpelan: Familiar melodies and Christmas hits performed on the accordion.

  • 18:00 – The Rockin’ Two: Classic rock songs that never grow old.

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Come and enjoy the pre-Christmas Trenčín, discover local crafts and enjoy the moments that belong to Advent.

Christmas market

Date: 27. 11. – 23. 12. 2026

Crafts fair: daily 10.00 – 18.00

Food and drinks: daily 10.00 – 22.00

Accompanying program during the Christmas markets:

ZUŠKART – exhibition of art works by students of ZUŠ Karol Pádivý
Mestská veža | 27. 11. – 30. 12. | daily 10:00 – 18:00

The Bright – Lyrical World of Peter Lehocký
Cultural Information Center | 27. 11. – 30. 12. | daily 9:00 – 17:00

Secrets of Christmas Symbols: Mission Europe
Winter Search Game for Children | 5. 12. 2026 – 6. 1. 2027

Event details
5.12.2026 15:00 - 5.12.2026 20:00
Mierové námestie a Hviezdoslavovo námestie, Trenčín
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