07. - 08. March 2026
trnava
30. SLOVAK GYM FOR LIFE CHALLENGE
The City Hall in Trnava will once again host participants, female and male gymnasts of all ages, skill levels, genders, races, and abilities this year. Gymnastics is for all, without exception.
GYMNASTICS as the foundation of movement, GYMNASTICS as the foundation for all sports, GYMNASTICS as a lifelong sport, GYMNASTICS as a way of life.
All of this is presented by the groups at this unique event—an event free from competitive stress, battles for points, rankings, and medals. Just the joy of movement, the joy of a successful performance, and the joy of sharing positive energy with the audience, which immediately flows back to the performers.
It is open to performers of all ages—from the youngest to the oldest—and welcomes everyone regardless of experience, background, or any other barriers or limitations. Supported by the International Visegrad Fund, the festival promotes inclusion, cultural dialogue, and mutual understanding through movement, music, and shared performances, making it a truly open event for everyone.
In the Rhythm of Movement that connects
Festival of Group Performances and GymGala Show
The Festival of Group Performances is a unique showcase that unites culture, tradition, and movement into one inspiring whole. The event is open to all age groups and performance levels – without restrictions. Everyone has the opportunity to present themselves and contribute to the richness of the festival. Everybody is a winner. The highlight is GymGala show with the best performances.
EDITION
DAYS
COUNTRIES
PARTICIPANTS
PERFORMING GROUPS
Overview
Program
Saturday - 7.3.2026
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10:00
Opening Ceremony
10:15
CONTEST
- Children
- Golden Age
- Youth A
Award Ceremony afterwards
18:30
Gym Galashow
Program
SUNDAY - 8.3.2026
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11:00
Opening of the 2nd contest day
11:15
CONTEST
- Senior A
- Senior B
- Youth B
Award Ceremony afterwards
Categories
- Children - up to 6 years
- Youth A - 7-10 years
- Youth B - 11-16 years
- Seniors A - 17-30 years
- Seniors B - 31-49 years
- Golden Age - 50+ years
What can you look forward to
- A unique atmosphere full of energy, inspiring performances, and unforgettable moments.
- A diverse program that brings together experiences, emotions, and encounters that will be remembered for a long time.
- Performances by groups of different ages, skill levels, nationalities, and cultures…
GymGala Show
- Saturday's Gala Show named "Journey" will celebrate 30 years of this unique festival. One of the Gala Show stars will be the Slovak singer Mária Čírová.
- Every journey begins with a first step. The journey itself is the goal. It may be straight or full of curves, but it must always move us forward.
- Spectators can look forward to a unique journey full of movement, creativity, and emotions, where each movement composition brings the original story of its team.
JOIN US ONLINE
LIVESTREAM
Enjoy the entire competition from the comfort of your home via livestream. Look forward to attractive and dynamic performances accompanied by music. Register for individual days or choose a discounted package!
7. - 8. March 2026
JOIN US
VENUE
Experience the full competition live. Enjoy exciting, high-energy performances set to music.
We look forward to welcoming you in Trnava!
7. - 8. March 2026
LIVESTREAM
30th FESTIVAL OF GROUP PERFORMANCES
SLOVAK GYM FOR LIFE CHALLENGE
Registration for livestream
After completing the registration form, you will receive an email to create a password. You will then need this password together with your email address to log in to the streaming platform (stream.sgf.sk).
On this platform, you will be able to watch the live broadcast (as well as the recording) of the 30th Festival of Group Performances – Gym for Life Challenge on March 7–8, 2026.
News
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