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The Neuropolis exhibition by Krištof Kintera is on display in the hall of Gong Gallery in Dolní Vítkovice. Sculptures and reliefs made from fluorescent lights, used batteries, and other discarded components form installations of an urban landscape. Admission to the exhibition is free.
The exhibition Summer Salon – Something for Everyone showcased a cross-section of art across generations and continents at Gong Gallery from 31 July to 12 October 2025. Alongside Slavíček and Trampota, works by Kintera, Štenclová, Warhol, Dalí, and Kokoschka were on display. The curators were Jan Světlík and Zdeněk Sklenář.
The World of Technology celebrated its birthday with a special programme on the weekend of 4th–5th October 2025. 3D films 3-2-1 START! and T-Rex were screened in the cinema, virtual reality was prepared, and there were science shows in both gas and fire versions, competitions, and a birthday raffle.
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The eighth edition of the Colors of Finance conference, the largest domestic conference for financial professionals, took place on 8 October 2025 at the multifunctional auditorium Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The programme included lectures, panel discussions, and inspiring workshops featuring a range of speakers.
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The exhibition Graphic of the Year 2024 and the 30th Vladimir Boudník Award was on display at the Gong Gallery from 23 October to 23 November 2025. It showcased a selection of contemporary graphic works by artists and students in all classical techniques, along with a presentation of the laureate of the Vladimir Boudník Award.
The creative workshop at the Great World of Technology gave a second chance to torn or stained clothing on 25th October 2025. Children and adults learned the basics of crocheting a bracelet and creative modifications using embroidery, iron-ons, or felt; the ticket was valid for one adult and one child.
The Halloween Lantern Parade set off on 30th October 2025 at 16:30 from the church at Mírové náměstí to Dolní Vítkovice. There, a programme with competitions and a disco awaited the children, and the entire autumn event concluded with a fireworks display. It was a popular family event that took place again after a year.
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Spooky DOV took place on 1st November 2025 at the Dolní Vítkovice complex. Families enjoyed the Scary Bolt Tower with terrifying rides, a programme with Wednesday in the World of Technology, vampires in U6, and a creative spooky autumn decoration workshop in the Gong Gallery.
The Light Park Lights Tell transformed Dolní Vítkovice into a cosmic spectacle from 1 November to 30 December 2025. Among the blast furnaces and halls, light planets, rockets, astronauts, and flying saucers shone with half a million lights for families and adults.
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The talk show Night with a Legend took place on 8 November 2025 at Gong. Hockey icon Jaromír Jágr and footballer Milan Baroš met for the first time on the same stage in Ostrava and openly shared their life and sports stories, anecdotes from the NHL, Premier League, World Championships, and Olympics.
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The orchestra Lords of the Sound presented the concert programme The Music of Hans Zimmer on 20 November 2025 at Gong. Pieces from films such as Interstellar, Dune, Gladiator, Inception, The Lion King, and Pirates of the Caribbean were performed by the orchestra, soloists, and choir, complemented by impressive visual effects.
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Christmas crafting at Gallery Gong took place on 22 November 2025 from 11:00 to 13:00. Participants created an Advent wreath and decorations for their homes from needles, cones, and dried fruits. The crafting was suitable for adults and children aged 10 and over, materials were provided on-site, and reservation was necessary.
The European Classical Ballet company presented Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake on 24 November 2025 at Gong, choreographed by Marius Petipa. The lead role was danced by Iana Salenko, prima ballerina of the Berlin State Ballet. The Milan company consists of dancers from many countries.
THE ŽENY SUMMIT took place on 28 November 2025 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The event for women from the Moravian-Silesian Region featured stories from female entrepreneurs, well-known personalities, and speakers, along with their practical tips for advancement in careers, business, and personal life.
The creative workshop Crochet with Grandma at the Great World of Technology on 29 November 2025 taught parents and children the basics of crocheting. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, participants tried holding the yarn and hook, making their first stitches and basic patterns, and took home a hand-crocheted bracelet.
The PRIME Orchestra – Rock Sympho Show concert took place on 29 November 2025 in the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The symphonic crossover orchestra, along with a rock band and vocalists, performed rock hits in a new sound, complemented by LED screens and special effects.
The vernissage of Helena Salichová's exhibition titled Shapes Hidden in Wood took place on 3rd December 2025 at 5 PM in the Gong Gallery in Dolní Vítkovice. The page does not provide further information about the exhibited works and refers to a separate page for the exhibition.
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The expert conference 197 Years of Vítkovice took place on 4 December 2025 at the Gong auditorium. VÍTKOVICE, a.s. organised it in collaboration with the Archive of the City of Ostrava and dedicated it to the infrastructure, transport, and facilities of the Lower Vítkovice area and the 120 years of seamless steel bottle production from tubes.
The exhibition Shapes Hidden in Wood at the Gong Gallery presented for the first time the entire collection of Silesian painter and graphic artist Helena Salichová, which was created from the 1960s. It was on display from December 2025 to 15 March 2026 and concluded the Year of Helena Salichová in celebration of the 130th anniversary of her birth and the 50th anniversary of her death.
The concert Krhut & Kozub by the campfire took place on 4 December 2025 at Gong. Štěpán Kozub and Jiří Krhut, along with Barbara Kanyzová, sang songs like Prásknu bičem and Dám ti napít, sharing stories about their creation and inspiration. The evening offered songs, memories, and humour.
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The concert Swing! Swing! Swing! was presented by Ondřej Havelka and His Melody Makers on 16 December 2025 at Gong. Songs from the film comedies of the First Republic and pieces from across the Atlantic were performed in an authentic interpretation of the swing of the 30s and 40s, complete with period costumes, hairstyles, and direction.
Finnish singer Tarja Turunen performed on 18 December 2025 at the multifunctional hall Gong with her new Christmas programme The Spirit of Christmas. The Advent concert offered her unique interpretation of Christmas songs in a stage show that transported the audience into a festive mood.
Lucie Bílá with Petr Malásek's band, the White Choir, guest Jan Toužimský, and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic conducted by Miriam Němcová performed on 20 December 2025 in the multifunctional hall Gong with the Christmas concert White Christmas of Lucie Bílá II.
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The concert at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice featured music from the films The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and newly from the film The War of the Rohirrim on January 6, 2026. The orchestra played alongside the Shire choir, with the voice of Christopher Lee guiding the performance, and the melodies ranged from the sounds of Mordor to the lyrical songs of the elves.
The concert The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others took place on 6 January 2026 at Gong. The film orchestra, along with a choir, guest soloists, and a special guest, performed music from films such as Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, Interstellar, and Bond films, complemented by selected film clips.
The concert In Honour of David Stypka from the G series took place on 7 January 2026 at Gong, five years after Stypka's untimely death. His songs were performed by the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, the Bandjeez band, and singers Ewa Farna, Kateřina Marie Tichá, and Mirai Navrátil.
The concert G2 In Honour of David Stypka II took place on 8 January 2026 at Gong, five years after the singer's untimely death. His songs were performed by the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava with Bandjeez and his friends Ewa Farna, Kateřina Marie Tichá, and Mirai Navrátil. Conducted by Stanislav Vavřínek.
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The project In Honour of David Stypka returned to Gong on 9 January 2026 as part of the G2 cycle, five years after Stypka's death. His songs were performed by the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava and the band Bandjeez featuring singers Ewa Farna, Kateřina Marie Tichá, and Mirai Navrátil.
Ostrava hosted the Czech Republic Cyclocross Championship for the first time on 10 January 2026, with the event taking place at the Dolní Vítkovice area. Juniors, junior women, women, and men competed, with an official training session held the day before and the men's race planned for broadcast on ČT SPORT.
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The interactive fair Live Library of Professions took place on 26 January 2026 at the World of Technology in Ostrava. Parents and students got acquainted with the offerings of secondary schools in the region, learned what companies expect from graduates, and had the opportunity to talk to students and professionals. It was open until 17:00.
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The festive opening of the Cirkulum 2026 festival took place on 31 January 2026 at Gong. The Camerata Janáček orchestra, led by Pavel Doležal, and the acrobats of BO CIRK Company connected Vivaldi's and Suk's baroque music with new circus. The performance is suitable for ages 10 and up.
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The demonstration meeting in support of European industry took place on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 11 a.m. in the area under Blast Furnace No. 1 in Dolní Vítkovice. It was part of the Action Day organised by IndustriAII Europa, with information provided by the KOVO Trade Union.
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Pianists and composers Ondřej Brzobohatý and Ondřej Brousek presented their programme "Piano Battle" on 11 February 2026 at the multifunctional hall Gong. The evening combined virtuosic playing with musical humour and questions about classical and film music.
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Fat Thursday, called Donut Festival, took place on 12th February 2026 at Pecka DOV on the ground floor of Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Visitors could sweeten their day with donuts and enjoy a bit of traditional comfort before the start of the fasting period.
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Brunch & Music took place on Saturday, 14th February 2026, in the morning at FUTURE café. The menu featuring plant-based and vegan dishes was prepared by Maková Kachna, DJs B.O.B. and DIN JARRYN played downtempo and deep house, and the bar offered Mimosas, Pilsner, specialty coffee, and non-alcoholic lemonades.
The Workshop Shapes Hidden in Wood took place on 15 February 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30 at the Gong Gallery. Participants were inspired by the work of regional artist Helena Salichová, exploring the artistic potential of wood structures and experimenting with prints, experiments, and working with the material.
The guided tour of the exhibition Shapes Hidden in Wood took place on 18 February 2026 at 16:00 in the Gong Gallery. Experts from the Chagall Art Centre, Helena Schmuckerová and Petr Pavliňák, presented the life and work of Helena Salichová, an artist and ethnographer associated with Silesia.
The dance-movement performance walk Carpe(t) Diem Reloaded featuring aerial acrobatics took place on 20 February 2026 at 16:30 and 19:00 in the former industrial building FUTUREUM. Performers included Jana Ryšlavá, Matěj Petrák, Alžběta Tichá, and Viktorie Szaloczi.
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The National Ballet of Georgia Sukhishvili performed on 28 February 2026 at the Gong in Dolní Vítkovice as part of the anniversary tour celebrating the 80th anniversary of the company. The Best of 80 years program featured the best numbers from the entire history of the company, which has danced on leading stages around the world.
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The exhibition "Private Edens – Allotment Gardeners as a Phenomenon" presented David Macháč's photographic project from March 19 to September 27, 2026, which has documented allotment colonies since 2006. It showcased the relationship between people and gardens and cottages as a cultural and social phenomenon.
RockOpera Prague, a musical theatre combining rock music with a sophisticated theatrical show, returned to the multifunctional hall Gong on 20 March 2026. It presented the rock opera Troy about the most famous war conflict in the world, which arose because of a beautiful woman.
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RockOpera Prague returned to the Gong auditorium in Dolní Vítkovice on 21 March 2026 with the horror opera The Exorcist. The story of unrequited love and terrifying rituals offered a blend of rock music and an elaborate theatrical show featuring Kamil Střihavka in the title role.
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