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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 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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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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The opening of the exhibition Godspeed, friends! took place on 25 March 2026 at 17:30 in the Gong Gallery with free admission. The exhibition commemorates mining in Northern Moravia through the works of Vilém Wünsche, Josef Liesler, and others, featuring photographs, chronicles, uniforms, and memories of mining families.
The exhibition Hail God, friends! at the Gong Gallery from 25 March to 7 June 2026 brought the history of mining in Northern Moravia closer. It showcased works by artists, photographs, chronicles, uniforms, and memories of mining families, as well as an outdoor replica of the last coal cart from the ČSM Mine in Stonava.
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Teachers' Day took place on Saturday, 28 March 2026, at the Great World of Technology and U6. From 10 am to 6 pm, teachers had free entry upon presenting a valid document, and they could also bring one child under 15 for free. The event was a thank you for their hard work.
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Easter at Landek on 3rd April 2026 invited children to search for Easter eggs in the area of the Landek Park Mining Museum. Along the route, there were stations with tasks and puzzles, and for the collected eggs, children received a bag of sweets, and the ticket included a free ride on the mining train.
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The legendary band KATAPULT visited the multifunctional hall Gong on April 11, 2026, with the anniversary tour KATAPULT TOUR 50 Years, which commemorated half a century on the music scene since 1975. Olda Říha returned to Ostrava with a two-hour concert, where the band started.
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The discussion with Tomáš Hykl about the World of Freddie project took place on 16 April 2026 at 5 PM at FUTUREUM in Ostrava-Vítkovice. Visitors learned about the upcoming exhibition on Freddie Mercury and could view its first preview.
The band Olympic visited Ostrava as part of the "Bombarďák" tour on Saturday, April 18, 2026, when they performed at 8 PM in the Multifunctional Hall Gong. The program included hits like Osmý den and Dynamit as well as new songs.
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May Day 2026 was an event at the Dolní Vítkovice complex, which took place from 29 April to 3 May 2026. A more detailed description of the programme is not provided on the event page, only a link for booking through the Dolní Vítkovice reservation system was available.
The G3 concert at Gong on April 29, 2026, featured the film music of John Williams, the composer of scores for films such as Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. The Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava performed under the baton of conductor Daniel Raiskin, with Radek Erben as the presenter.
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The Witch Parade 2026 was organised by the municipal district of Ostrava-Vítkovice on 30 April. The procession set off at 16:00 from Mírové náměstí in Vítkovice to Dolní Vítkovice, where a programme with a witchy atmosphere and the burning of witches awaited. Children in costumes received a free sausage.
The Open Day of VÍTKOVICE and CYLINDERS HOLDING took place on 1 May 2026. Visitors got a glimpse into the operations of VÍTKOVICE HAMMERING and the production of pressure vessels, toured the Vítkovice Castle, and enjoyed a programme featuring hydrogen cars, virtual reality, and games for children.
The Pojez fest in Dolní Vítkovice offered on Saturday, 9th May 2026 from 10:00 a gastro village with dozens of stalls and food trucks, a live cooking show with tastings, and concerts by Janek Ledecký and the band Adán Sánchez. A Day with Technotrail was prepared for families with children. Entry was free.
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The ninth edition of the wine festival Ostrava Lives Wine took place on 16 May 2026 at the National Agricultural Museum in Dolní Vítkovice. Wineries from Moravia, Italy, Austria, Georgia, and Portugal showcased their wines, complemented by wine workshops, talk shows, and music.
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Ostrava for the future!!! was an event that took place on 20 May 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Entry was free, but attendance required prior reservation. Details about the programme and further information were published by the organisers on a separate event page.
Run Rave & Sausage took place on 23rd May 2026 at 9:30 AM at Future Café in Dolní Vítkovice. The morning was filled with movement, music, dance, and food, with breakfast cooked over a fire and a badge included in the ticket price. The atmosphere was provided by Strojovna and DJs Džany and Gabi, with prizes drawn on site.
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Children's Day at Landek took place on 30th May 2026 at the Landek Park area in Ostrava-Petřkovice. Children walked along a trail featuring fairy tales, myths, and legends about Landek Hill, completing age-appropriate tasks at stations with fairy tale characters, and received a sweet treasure at the end.
SpaceBuzz in Dolní Vítkovice transformed the Great World of Technology and U6 into a space base on 30 May 2026. The SpaceBuzz simulator offered a virtual flight to Earth's orbit, an outdoor astronaut training zone with military technology, and lectures and cinema about space inside.
SQUIRT is a provocative erotic show that, according to the organisers, was a success in Las Vegas. It arrived at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice on June 6, 2026. The performance intertwined reality with fantasy, art with sensuality, offering the audience a refined provocation and a celebration of human self-expression.
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The one-day festival Rock in Ostrava 2026 took place on June 12 in Dolní Vítkovice. The Rock In series brings bands such as Dymytry, Škwor, Horkýže Slíže, Harlej, and Trautenberk to selected cities. Fans enjoyed several rock shows on one stage with a grand set and effects.
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Senior Day will take place on 15 June 2026 from 1 PM to 6 PM at the Great World of Technology, offering an afternoon for seniors. The programme, prepared in collaboration with ČSOB, includes a Digital Wisdom Course on safe internet use, a guided tour of the exhibition, and a scientific presentation with experiments.
The Great Boxing organization held its jubilee 10th gala evening titled Great 10: The New Era Starts There on June 20, 2026. The boxing evening began at 16:00 in Dolní Vítkovice, under Blast Furnace No. 1, where spectators enjoyed matches in the unique setting of the industrial complex.
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The vernissage of the exhibition Summer Salon 2 or Something for Everyone took place on 23 June 2026 at 5 PM at the Gong Gallery. The exhibition featured paintings, graphics, and objects by authors such as Vladimír Boudník, Zdeněk Sýkora, Ivana Štenclová, Andy Warhol, and Marc Chagall.
The exhibition Summer Salon 2 or Something for Everyone showcased paintings, graphics, and objects at the Gong Gallery from 23 June to 28 August 2026. Works by Boudník, Sýkora, Boštík, Reynek, Kolář, and Knížák, a portrait by Ivana Štenclová, as well as works by Warhol, Chagall, and Vasarely were displayed.
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The metal festival Ostrava in Flames took place on Saturday, 1st August 2026, for the twelfth time in the industrial area of Dolní Vítkovice. A lineup of world-renowned rock and metal names gathered in this unique industrial setting to prepare another full day of metal programming for their loyal fans.
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The DJ JuVi 3 Hours Morning House Set took place on 15th August 2026 at Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. The PECKA DOV event combined DJ JuVi's house set with artisan pizza baked on-site, specialty coffee, and prosecco in an industrial setting, as an unconventional alternative to traditional parties.
The Folklore Without Borders Ostrava festival took place from 17th to 21st August 2026 in several districts of Ostrava, showcasing folklore traditions, dances, songs, and costumes from the Czech Republic and around the world. On the final day, 21st August, it also visited the Agricultural Museum in Dolní Vítkovice.
The outdoor sketching event at Bolt Tower took place on 22 August 2026 in Dolní Vítkovice. Participants sketched the industrial architecture, structures, and nooks of the area, concluding their walk with a trip up Bolt Tower for a view of the entire site. No prior drawing experience was necessary.
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