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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 "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.
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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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.
14–15
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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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Gallery Gong hosted the exhibition Graphic of the Year 2025 and the 31st Vladimir Boudník Award from 3rd to 28th September 2026. The opening took place on 3rd September at 18:00. The exhibition showcased a selection of the best graphic works and author books from 2025, complemented by guided tours with the curator.
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Albi Game Day Ostrava 2026 offered a weekend of board games for the whole family from 18th to 20th September 2026 at the Great World of Technology. The programme included a large gaming area with hundreds of games, Albi news with instructors, tournaments for prizes, crafting for children and adults, Magical Reading, and puzzles.
The Gluten-Free Fair and national meeting of coeliacs took place on Saturday, 19 September 2026 from 10:00 to 15:00 at the National Agricultural Museum Ostrava in Dolní Vítkovice. The meeting and fair were organised by the Coeliac Club for Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian Region.
The Living Library of Professions at the Great World of Technology presented professions from robotics and programming to metallurgy and journalism on Monday, 21 September 2026, from 9:00 to 18:00, directly from the people who do them. VŠB-TUO and secondary schools from Ostrava also added their offerings.
The Night of Science on the theme of Communication took place on Friday, 25 September 2026 from 16:00 to 21:30 at the World of Technology. The free programme for children and adults offered an escape game about Professor Zmizík, chemistry, a science show, encryption with robots, crafting, and games for the little ones.
The creative workshops at the Great World of Technology on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at 14:00 focused on bookbinding. Teams made up of an adult and a child aged 9 and over, guided by instructors, went through the entire process of creating a book, from folding papers to decorating the covers, and took home their own diary.
The original Slovak dance-theatre show LOVE2DANCE was presented on 27 September 2026 in the multifunctional hall Gong. It drew the audience into the world of standard and Latin American dances in a modern, dynamic, and visually impressive performance.
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The ninth edition of the Colors of Finance conference took place on 7 October 2026 at the multifunctional hall Gong in Dolní Vítkovice. Financial professionals, business owners, and managers enjoyed panel discussions, inspiring stories, practical workshops, all-day networking, and a closing afterparty.
The opening of the exhibition Light – A Tribute to Milan Dobeš took place on 8 October 2026 at 17:00 in the Gong Gallery. The exhibition commemorated the work of a leading figure in op-art and kinetic art and also showcased the works of ten artists who work with light and optical illusion.
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