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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 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.
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.
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Dec–Mar
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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