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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.
27–15
Feb–Mar
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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Feb
1
Mar
8
Mar
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.
21
Mar
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.
22
Mar
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.
28
Mar
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.
29
Mar
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.
3–5
Apr
10
Apr
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.
12
Apr
14
Apr
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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Apr
21–23
Apr
23
Apr
24
Apr
24–25
Apr
26
Apr
27
Apr
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.
30
Apr
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.
9–10
May
12–14
May
14
May
14–15
May
15–30
May–Sep
16
May
16
May
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.
19–21
May
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