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April 2008

24th - 27th april, SLOVAKIA CANTAT 2008
International Choir and Folksong Choir Festival
more information: http://www.choralmusic.sk/web.php/en/slovakia-cantat

13th April DEVÍN - BRATISLAVA NATIONAL ROAD RACE
- a road race for all age and ability categories with international participation
More information: www.bratislava.sk

11th - 14th april, BRATISLAVA JAZZ DAYS SLSP SPRING
11 april: ZILINA, Hotel Holiday Inn, 12 april: KOSICE, Infiniti Arena, 13 april: BRATISLAVA, PKO, 14 april: BRATISLAVA, PKO
More informations: http://www.bjd.sk/

1st - 30th April, FEBIOFEST 2007
The focus of this festival is full-length films, experimental cinematography, documentaries and, in particular, long retrospectives.
More information: www.bratislava.sk

March 2008

28th - 30th March, Bratislava City Marathon 2008
- CSOB CITY MARATHON 2008 will be held in the heart of the historical city center of Bratislava for the third time.
More information: http://www.bratislavamarathon.com/

15th March, LIVIN’ BLUES 2008
16th International Festival of Blues and Rhythm & Blues.
Place of event: Culture House Lúky, Bratislava. More information: e-mail: kzp@kzp.sk, dkl@kzp.sk, www.kzp.sk

15th March, Vlado Tatarka Memorial
7th International Mountain Rescue Race.
More information: e-mail: himalayac@hotmail.com, http://www.ist.sk/preteky/

February 2008

22nd - 24th February, WSA EUROCUP SPRINT RACE 2008, Zuberec
- the sleddog races organized by Askino Slovakia Alfa and World Sleddog Association.
the place of event: Zuberec, more information: http://www.sleddog.sk/

14th - 17th February - Valentines Weekend at the Castle
Kiss 2008 - magic kiss like a symbol of approximation all people, - tour the castle in the presence of Saint Valentine. Hear love stories, play games, participate and win prizes in an interactive tour of the castle. 10.00 - 16.00 hours
The place of the event: The Bojnice Castle, the address: Hrad Bojnice, 972 01 Bojnice Tel: +421/ 46/ 543 06 24, 543 06 33, Fax: +421/ 46/ 543 00 51, E-mail: marketing@bojnicecastle.sk, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk

January 2008

17th - 20thJanuary, ITF SLOVAKIATOUR
- 14th International Travel Fair
Contact: INCHEBA Expo, Viedenská cesta 3-7, 851 01 Bratislava 5, e-mail: incheba@incheba.sk, http://www.incheba.sk/

November 2007

28th November - 1st Dicember, FLAMENCO FESTIVAL
- 9th annual international festival
The place of the event: Bratislava, more information: http://www.flamenco.sk/

23rd November – 7th Dicember, BRATISLAVA MUSIC FESTIVAL (BRATISLAVSKÉ HUDOBNÉ SLÁVNOSTI)
- international music festival
The contact address: Manažment Bratislavských hudobných slávností Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava, tel: +421 2 5443 0378, e-mail: info@bhsfestival.sk, www.bhsfestival.sk

23rd November – 21st December, BRATISLAVA CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- performances of folklore, folk, singing and dancing companies and groups on the Main square
The contact address: Mestské kultúrne stredisko (Town cultural centre), Uršulínska 11, 812 93 Bratislava, more information: www.bratislava.sk

16th - 25th November, FESTIVAL OF SACRAL ART
Contact: city of Košice, Trieda SNP 48/A, tel.: +421/55/641 92 41, e-mail: kultura@kosice.sk,
http://www.kosice.sk/static/akcie/fsu2007.htm

14th -16th November, YOUNG WINE FESTIVAL
- the event for the people of the city celebrating the efforts of winegrowers and commemorating St. Martin’s Day, patron saint of Bratislava.
more information: www.bratislava.sk

3rd - 11th November,TATRA BANKA OPEN 2007
Annual men's tennis tournament in Bratislava
Place of event: Sibamac aréna, NTC, Bratislava http://www.tbopen.tipex.sk/en/

3rd -10th -17th November, JAZZ FOR SALE
The place of the event: Historická radnica, Hlavná 59, Košice
Contact: club Forsa, Rosná 6, Košice, e-mail: klubm@pobox.sk, www.kosice.sk

October 2007

27th October, THE DAY OF THE OPEN WINE CELLARS
- the degustation of the regional wines
The place of the event: the wine bars and wine cellars in Trnava, the contact: Mestský úrad (Municipal office) Trnava, Tel: +421/33/5906 101, http://www.trnava.sk

19th - 21st October, BRATISLAVA JAZZ DAYS
Bratislava Jazz Days SLSP 2007
The place of the event: PKO Bratislava, web pages: http://www.bjd.sk/

16th - 28th October, DESIGN DAYS 2007
Slovak & World Design Festival in Bratislava
Contact: DESIGN SLOVAKIA, DESIGN IN, Záhradnícka 13, 811 07 Bratislava, E-mail: design.in@stonline.sk, www.designdays.sk

11th – 14th October, JAZZ UNDER THE CASTLE
14th Annual International Jazz Festival
The place of the event: Dom armády (Army house), Trencin, more information: http://www.jazzfestival.sk/

7th October, KOSICE PEACE MARATHON
84th KOSICE PEACE MARATHON, The place of the event: Kosice
Contact: Marathon club - Košice, Pri jazdiarni 1, P.O. Box F-24, 043 04 Košice, tel.: +421/55/622 00 10, info@kosicemarathon.com, http://www.kosicemarathon.com/

September 2007

21st – 23rd September, SMALL – CARPATHIAN VINTAGE FESTIVAL PEZINOK
- celebrating wine and winemaking
contact: Mestský úrad Pezinok, Pezinok, Tel: +421/33/6901 102, http://www.pezinok.sk

21st – 26th September, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THEATRICAL NITRA (DIVADELNÁ NITRA)
- the most significant theatrical festival in Slovakia, the place of the event: Nitrianske divadlo (Nitra Theatre),
the contact person and the contact address: Ms. Darina Kárová, Svätoplukovo námestie 4, 950 53 Nitra Tel:+421/37/652 48 73, Tel:/Fax:+421/37/652 48 70, E-mail: nitrafest@nitrafest.sk, http://www.nitrafest.sk

20th – 23rd September, ŽITNÝ ISLAND FAIR (ŽITNOOSTROVSKÝ JARMOK)
- cultural event and folk crafts, the place of the event: Dunajská Streda – lunapark (funfair)
the contact place and the contact person: Mestský úrad (Municipal office) Dunajská Streda http://www.dunstreda.eu/

14th - 16th September, SKALICA DAYS
the fair on the Skalica square and cultural programme with the old traditional crafts show
contact: MsÚ Skalica, Nám. Slobody 10, 909 01 Skalica Tel.: +421/ 34/ 664 4210, Program: http://www.skalickedni.sk/program.php

14th – 16th September, RACA VINTAGE FESTIVAL 2007
celebration of the wine and of the vintage, traditional historical procession of the vintage
the place of the event: Bratislava - Raca, contact: Raciansky vinohradnícky spolok, Raca, Tel.: +421/905/468 943, http://www.raca.sk/

8th September, ROMAN GAMES
Authentic simulation of ancient Roman games at very authentic spot - Gerulata
Venue: Gerulata in Rusovce Organizer: City Museum Bratislava, Primaciálne námestie 3, 81518 Bratislava, telefón: 5920 5135, e-mail: mmba@bratislava.sk

7th – 9th September, THE TRADITIONAL FAIR IN TRNAVA
- the folk crafts, concerts and theatre performances
contact: The Municipal Office Trnava, Tel.: +421/ 33/ 5906 110, http://www.trnava.sk/

7th - 28th September, BIENNIAL ILLUSTRATIONS BRATISLAVA
International competitive exhibition of original illustrations for books for children and youth.
The BIB, prepared by BIBIANA, International House of Art for Children. For more information visit www.bib-slovakia.sk

5th - 7th September, JASIDIELNA - JOLLICWORKSHOP 2007
International festival of the cretivity and fantasy of the handicap children
the place of event: Zilina, contact: Nadácia Krajina harmónie, Predmestská 24, 010 01, Zilina, tel: 00421 41/723 46 24 email: nhk@slovanet.sk, www.nhk.sk

1st - 2nd September, DAYS OF MASTERS AT THE CASTLE / DNI MAJTROV NA HRADE
17. year of the festival of traditional handicrafts
Live presentation of hand-made production - about 90 craftsmen from Slovakia with a great spectrum of crafts. More information: www.bratislava.sk

1st - 2nd September, THE DAYS OF St. HUBERT
the Slovak-wide hunting feast accompanied by plentiful competitions and attractions
the contact address: The Museum in Svätý Anton, 969 72 Svätý Anton Tel: +421/45/6913 932, Fax:+421/45/6921 955, E-mail: manton3@stonline.sk, http://www.muzeumsv-anton.sk

August 2007

30th August - 1st September, LODENICA 2007
- international country fest
the place of event - Autocamping Lodenica Piestany, more information: http://www.lodenica.sk/

28 th August - 2nd September, FEMAN 2007 ,FEST OF EUROPEAN NATIONS AND NATIONALITIES
Združenie Feman, Zvonárska 21, Košice, tel.: +421/55/625 01 42, www.feman.sk

24th - 25th August, GEMER FOLK FEST IN REJDOVA
- the traditional folk festival
more information: http://www.gos.sk/page27/aktuality.html

23rd - 26th August, KREMNICKÉ GAGY
- 27th fest of humour and satire
the place of event: Kremnica, more information: http://www.gagy.sk/index_aj.html

18th and 31st August, VISITING THE ORAVA CASTLE BY NIGHT
- untraditional visit of the castle in night lighting enriched by various attractions. Place of event: Orava Castle.
- the contact: Oravský hrad, 027 41 Oravský Podzámok, Tel: +421/43/581 61 11, 582 02 40, 582 03 90, Fax:+421/43/581 61 30, E-mail: muzeum@oravamuzeum.sk, http://www.oravamuzeum.sk

17th - 18th August, KREMNICKÁ BAŠTA
- 8th folk and tramp music fest
the place of event: Kremnica, more inforation: http://www.kremnica.sk

15th – 19st August , CAP Á L´EST- EUROPEAN FEST OF POETRY, THEATRE AND MUSIC
- international fest presenting the newest trends in theatre, poetry and music
Centre of city culture Rubigall, Nám. sv. Trojice 3, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica, Mgr. Peter Danáš, tel: +421/45/ 694 96 50, 694 96 51, e-mail: kultura@banskastiavnica.sk, www.banskastiavnica.sk

10th - 18th August, PLENUM OF FOREMAN PAVOL
- presentation of the work of various sculpturers, carvers and painters from the V4 states
the place of event: city of Levoca, more information: www.levoca.sk

10th and 17 th August, CASTLE IN NIGHT
- attractive night show
Museum in Sv. Anton, 969 72 Svätý Anton, Bc. Slávka Káššayová, tel: +421/45/ 691 39 32, e-mail: manton@stonline.sk, www.muzeumsv-anton.sk

10th - 11th August, Country Fest ROZMARÍN TERCHOVÁ 2007
- festival of country music
place of event: Terchova, more information: http://www.rozmarin.sk/

5th - 12th and 19th August, THE ORGAN OF KREMNICA CASTLE
- the 11th annual international organ festival which belongs to the most significant events of this kind in Europe, the place: St. Katarína church, Kremnica
the place of event: Kremnica, more information: http://www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk/

4th - 11th and 25th August, NIGHT AT THE OLD CASTLE
- Favourite night performances on the premises of the Old Castle given by Štiavnica´s artists.
the palce of event: Old Castle, Banská Štiavnica, more information: http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en

4th August 2007 – UNFORGOTTEN CRAFTS
- the central topic of this year show of traditional crafts and products is culture of pasturage.
the place of event: Banska Stiavnica, Námestie sv. Trojice, beginning at 10:00 More information: +421 45/6949650, kultura@banskastiavnica.sk, http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en

1st - 5th August, JÁNOŠÍK DAYS (45TH YEAR)
- cultural event, with domestic and foreign countries participation and presentation of the new trends in music
the place of event: Terchova, more information: http://www.janosikovedni.sk/2007/?

July 2007

28th - 29th July, CASTLE DAYS
- cultural program at the Stara Lubovna Castle
the contact: Lubovnianske múzeum, Zámocká 22, 064 01 Stará Lubovna, Tel:+421/52/432 24 22, Fax:+421/52/432 23 02, E-mail: muzeum@sl.sinet.sk, http://www.muzeumsl.sk/

27th - 29th July, Summerbeach Rudava
Musical-Sport Festival, Summerbeach Volleyball Tournament 2007, 11th year of international Tournament in Beach Volleyball
Place of event: Recreation Center Rudava – Malé Leváre (by Malacky), Slovakia, more information: http://www.rudava.sk/

27th – 29th July, FESTIVAL OF NICE MUSIC
- Classical music in old spaces. Concerts given at the Old Castle at candles as well as in the picturesque chapel of the mansion in St. Anton.
Place of event: Old Castle, Museum in St. Anton, beginnings at 19:00, http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en/

27th July, VISITING THE ORAVA CASTLE BY NIGHT
- untraditional visit of the castle in night lighting enriched by various attractions. Place of event: Orava Castle.
- the contact: Oravský hrad, 027 41 Oravský Podzámok, Tel: +421/43/581 61 11, 582 02 40, 582 03 90, Fax:+421/43/581 61 30, E-mail: muzeum@oravamuzeum.sk, http://www.oravamuzeum.sk

6th - 8th July, THE FOLKLORE FEAST UNDER POLANA IN DETVA
- the folklore festival of traditional folklore with international participation
- the contact address: Mestský úrad (The Municipal Office) Detva, Tajovského 7, 962 12 Detva Tel.: +421/45/545 52 02, Fax: +421/45/545 62 16. E-mail: msu@detva.sk, http://www.fspdetva.sk/

6th – 15th july, ANIMATUS LUSUS, (alive chess)
- International chess festival, alive chess game on a chessboard 14x14m on the square Nám. sv. Trojice, theatre performance, historical fence, falconers, selling market of historical weapons.
Place of event: Banska Stiavnica, Námestie sv. Trojice, more information: http://www.livechess.sk

5th – 8th July, Jazznica 2007
- Summer central European jazz festival.
Plave of event: Artcafe, Banska Stiavnica, more information: http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/

july - september 2007, Night at the Old Castle
The event for those looking for interesting experiences in a specific atmosphere. Dates: 15 and 22 July, 5 and 12 august, 9 September 2007
Place of event: Old Castle in Banska Stiavnica, Reservations in advance with discount More information: info@muzeumbs.sk, http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en/

July - August, Summer Music Festival
Every year are taking place concerts of serious music in Hunyady hall. Classical music concerts are held every year in Hunady Hall.
Entrance Fee: according the programme. Place of event: Bojnice Castle, more information: http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/

July- August- every sunday at 6 pm, CASTLE ORGAN OF KREMNICA
- 11st international organ fest with famous organ players. One of the most important one in Slovakia and the whole Europe.
Historical area in the church of St. Katarina at the town castle. More information: http://www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk/

June 2007

29th - 30th june 2007, TOPVAR ROCK FEST 2007
International music open-air festival
the place of event: Zelena voda – Nove Mesto nad Vahom, http://www.topvarrockfest.sk/

28th - 30th June, DOBROFEST
- international music fest, country and games
Place of event: Trnava, more information: www.dobrofest.sk

28th June - 1st July, THE FOLK FESTIVAL IN VÝCHODNÁ
- the 53rd annual traditional Slovak folklore culture show,
the place of the event: Východná – the amphitheatre, more information: http://www.nocka.sk/utk/archiv/rok_2007/vychodna/english/program

22nd – 23rd june 2007 - CIBULÁK
- the 19th annual international theatre festival
the contact address and the contact person: The Fairy Tale Theatre in Pezinok (Pezinské rozprávkové divadlo), Obcianske združenie, Mr. Kuttner, 902 01 Pezinok, Tel.: +421/ 905/ 915 796, http://www.cibulak.sk/

22nd - 30th june 2007, 15th ART FILM - International Film Festival
- the newest foreign and domestic films about art and artists. Fest is a part of the UNESCO calender.
Local authority Trencianske Teplice department of culture, +421/32/655 2231- kl.25, http://www.artfilm.sk/

16th - 24th june 2007, Cassovia folkfest 2007
The international folklore festival
the place of event: Kosice, web site: http://www.folkfest.sk/

8th - 17th june 2007, JUNIFEST 2007
Beer festival in Bratislava: good beer, good food, great fun, concerts, good mood, competitions
the place of event: INCHEBA, Viedenská cesta 3-7, http://www.junifest.sk/junifest2007/slovakindex.php?id=english

May 2007

25th may, ST. URBAN'S DAY
- patron of winegrowers celebration - meeting in the yard - musical programme - concentrating of new St. Urban statues
Carpathian museum in Pezinok, M.R. Štefánika 4, tel: +421/33/ 641 33 47, www.muzeumpezinok.sk, e-mail: mezeumpezinok@nextra.sk

25th – 26 th may, Musica sacra
International festival of sacral music-choir competitions for children, youth and adult categories.
more information: www.bratislava.sk

15 may - 19th may, ENVIROFILM
- 13th international film and TV fest about the enviromental problems
Contact: Slovak environment agency Banská Bystrica, Museum SNP, Kapitulská 23, 975 59 Banská Bystrica, http://www.envirofilm.sk/

12th may, Modra Wine Festival
A celebration of wine in the Little Carpathian region
Place of event: Modra, www.modra.sk

9th - 15th may, THE NEW DRAMA 2007
It is the only one festival of its kind in Slovakia. It focuses on productions of contemporary Slovak and world drama in Slovak theatres.
All information about festival you can find at www.novadrama.sk

9th – 31st may, J.N. Hummel Days of Chamber Music
- international cycle of concerts in honour of the Bratislava-born J.N. Hummel in Zrkadlovy sien (Mirror Hall) of Primate’s Palace with laureates of the international J.N. Hummel competition and other leading classical musicians taking part.
More information: www.bratislava.sk

4th - 6th may, The 42th European Karate Championship
Place of the event: Bratislava, Sibamac Arena - National Tennis Center.
more information: http://www.karate-euro2007.sk/

1st- 5th - 8th may, TH INTERNATIONAL GHOST FEST
- ghost performance and programmes
Contact: SNM - Museum Bojnice, Castle Bojnice, MsKS Bojnice, tel: +421/46/5430 980, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/

1st - 5th - 8th may, Cerveny kamen Crafts Fair
A presentation of centuries-old crafts – tinkering , weaving, tanning, gingerbread making, basketry, pottery, and wood carving. Displays of how the products are made, with the chance to buy.
Place of event: Cerveny kamen Castle – Casta

April 2007

28th - 29th April DANUBE CUP 2006
- International dancing sport competition
The place of the event: PKO Bratislava More information: www.bratislava.sk

27th April - 1st May, 14TH INTERNATIONAL GHOST FEST
- ghost performance + programmes
Castle Bojnice, SNM - Museum Bojnice, e-mail: email@bojnicecastle.sk, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/

27th April - 1st May, Flóra Bratislava
28th international trade fair of flowers and gardening for plant-lovers and professionals alike.
For more information visit www.incheba.sk

20th - 24th April, BRATISLAVA FOR EVERYONE - Open house at the capital’s city hall
On this day, you can visit free of charge the grand Primate’s Palace, as well as all city-run museums, galleries, zoological gardens and the ice arena. A great many special events has been prepared for you and your children.
More information: www.bratislava.sk

20th - 21st April, GOSPEL MUSIC FEST "LUMEN"
- Lumen FEST is a performance of the best slovak and foreign gospel groups in Trnava
Contact: e-mail: info@festivallumen.sk, www.festivallumen.sk

20th - 21st April, Wine Fair Pezinok
- 13th year of international competition, exhibitions and wine tasting
Place od event: Pezinok, more information: http://www.pezinok.sk/

15th April DEVÍN - BRATISLAVA NATIONAL ROAD RACE
- a road race for all age and ability categories with international participation
More information: www.bratislava.sk

1st April, Tatra Banka City Marathon 2007
The Tatra Banka City Marathon will be held in the heart of the historical city center of Bratislava for the second time on 1st April 2007.
More information: http://www.bratislava-marathon.com/

March 2007

26th March - 1st April, FEBIOFEST 2007
The focus of this festival is full-length films, experimental cinematography, documentaries and, in particular, long retrospectives.
More information: www.bratislava.sk

25th March, Homage a´Lucia Popp – 13th year,
This concert is a celebration of the memory of Mrs. Lucia Popp, the great Slovak soprano and opera singer who made Slovakia famous worldwide. Famous classical music artists will perform at the concert.
Place od event: Slovak Philharmonic in Bratislava, at 18:00 o’clock in the Concert Hall

17th March, LIVIN’ BLUES 2006
14th International Festival of Blues and Rhythm & Blues.
Place of event: Culture House Lúky, Bratislava. More information: www.kzp.sk

February 2007

10th, 11th and 14th February - Valentines Weekend at the Castle
Kiss 2007 - magic kiss like a symbol of approximation all people, - tour the castle in the presence of Saint Valentine. Hear love stories, play games, participate and win prizes in an interactive tour of the castle. 10.00 - 16.00 hours
The place of the event: The Bojnice Castle, the address: Hrad Bojnice, 972 01 Bojnice Tel: +421/ 46/ 543 06 24, 543 06 33, Fax: +421/ 46/ 543 00 51, E-mail: marketing@bojnicecastle.sk, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk

January 2007

18th - 21st January, ITF SLOVAKIATOUR
- 13th International Travel Fair
Contact: INCHEBA Expo, Viedenská cesta 3-7, 851 01 Bratislava 5, e-mail: incheba@incheba.sk, http://www.incheba.sk/

November 2006

26th November – 23rd December, BRATISLAVA CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- performances of folklore, folk, singing and dancing companies and groups on the Main square
The contact address: Mestské kultúrne stredisko (Town cultural centre), Uršulínska 11, 812 93 Bratislava, more information: www.bratislava.sk

21st-25th november, FLAMENCO FESTIVAL
8th annual international festival
The place of the event: Bratislava, more information: http://www.flamenco.sk/

19th-26th november, FESTIVAL OF SACRAL ART
Contact: city of Košice, Trieda SNP 48/A,
tel.: +421/55/641 92 41, e-mail: kultura@kosice.sk, http://www.kosice.sk/static/akcie/fsu2006.htm

9th-11th november, Young Wine Festival
Good wine and wine traditions have returned to Bratislava city. The young wine will be ceremonially blessed in the chapel of Saint Ladislav in the Primate’s Palace.
Add to this folk music, and the aroma of local specialties – goose, lokše pancakes, goulash, savouries, honey cakes and gingerbread. To your health! more information: www.bratislava.sk

4th-11th-18th novembre, JAZZ FOR SALE
The place of the event: Historická radnica, Hlavná 59, Košice
Contact: club Forsa, Rosná 6, Košice, e-mail: klubm@pobox.sk, www.kosice.sk

October 2006

20th - 22nd October, BRATISLAVA JAZZ DAYS
Bratislava Jazz Days SLSP 2006
The place of the event: PKO Bratislava, web pages: http://www.bjd.sk/

14 th – 17th October, Knights Days (RYTIERSKE DNI)
This event first occurred in 1998 and has proven to be very popular. Young and old will be transported back to a time where men were proud and knights were endowed with virtues: honesty, courage and loyalty.
the place of the event: Bojnice Castle (Zámok Bojnice, E-mail: marketing@bojnicecastle.sk, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk

12th – 15th October, TRNAVA CHORAL DAYS
- international choral singing festival
The contact address: TOS, Kapitulská ulica 22, 917 010 Trnava, Tel: +421/33/551 1187

5th – 8th October, JAZZ UNDER THE CASTLE
13th Annual International Jazz Festival
The place of the event: Dom armády (Army house), Trencin, more information: http://www.jazzfestival.sk/

1st October, KOSICE PEACE MARATHON
83rd KOSICE PEACE MARATHON, The place of the event: Kosice
Contact: Marathon club - Košice, Pri jazdiarni 1, P.O. Box F-24, 043 04 Košice, tel.: +421/55/622 00 10, info@kosicemarathon.com, http://www.kosicemarathon.com/

September 2006

27th - 29th September, XII. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
The place of the event: Kosice
the contact: Agentúra GES, Nám. L.Novomeského 13, 040 01 Košice, e-mail: ges@ges.sk, http://jazzfest.ges.sk/

22nd September – 6th October, BRATISLAVA MUSIC FESTIVAL (BRATISLAVSKÉ HUDOBNÉ SLÁVNOSTI)
- international music festival
The contact address: Manažment Bratislavských hudobných slávností Medená 3, 816 01 Bratislava, tel: +421 2 5443 0378, e-mail: info@bhsfestival.sk, www.bhsfestival.sk

22nd – 27th September, INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL THEATRICAL NITRA (DIVADELNÁ NITRA)
- the most significant theatrical festival in Slovakia, the place of the event: Nitrianske divadlo (Nitra Theatre),
the contact person and the contact address: Ms. Darina Kárová, Svätoplukovo námestie 4, 950 53 Nitra Tel:+421/37/652 48 73, Tel:/Fax:+421/37/652 48 70, E-mail: nitrafest@nitrafest.sk, http://www.nitrafest.sk

21st – 24th September, ŽITNÝ ISLAND FAIR (ŽITNOOSTROVSKÝ JARMOK)
- cultural event and folk crafts, the place of the event: Dunajská Streda – lunapark (funfair)
the contact place and the contact person: Mestský úrad (Municipal office) Dunajská Streda, Tel: +421/31/5523 919

15th – 17th September, SMALL – CARPATHIAN VINTAGE FESTIVAL PEZINOK
- celebrating wine and winemaking
contact: Mestský úrad Pezinok, Pezinok, Tel: +421/33/6901 102, http://www.pezinok.sk

14th – 17th September, RACA VINTAGE FESTIVAL 2006
celebration of the wine and of the vintage, traditional historical procession of the vintage
place of the event: Bratislava - Raca, contact: Raciansky vinohradnícky spolok, Raca, Tel.: +421/905/468 943, http://www.raca.sk/

9th - 17th September, SKALICA DAYS
- the fair on the Skalica square and cultural programme with the old traditional crafts show
contact: MsÚ Skalica, Nám. Slobody 10, 909 01 Skalica Tel.: +421/ 34/ 664 4210, Program: http://www.skalickedni.sk/program.html

8th – 12th September, BABKARSKA BYSTRICA 2006
XV. the International festival of the Slovak puppet theatres in confrontation with the puppet theatre from Central Europe and invited ensembles from all over the world
place of event: Banska Bystrica, e-mail: bdnr@bdnr.sk, http://www.bdnr.sk/festival/2006/index.htm

8th – 10th September, THE TRADITIONAL FAIR IN TRNAVA
- the folk crafts, concerts and theatre performances
contact: The Municipal Office Trnava, Tel.: +421/ 33/ 5906 110, http://www.trnava.sk/

6th - 8th September, JASIDIELNA
- International festival of the cretivity and fantasy of the handicap children
place of event: Zilina, contact: Nadácia Krajina harmónie, Horný val 20, 011 82, Zilina, tel: 041/7234 624, 7246 647, PhDr. Sona Holúbková, tel: 041/7246 647, e-mail: navratza@changenet.sk

2nd - 3rd September, THE DAYS OF St. HUBERT
the Slovak-wide hunting feast accompanied by plentiful competitions and attractions
the contact address: The Museum in Svätý Anton, 969 72 Svätý Anton Tel: +421/45/6913 932, Fax:+421/45/6921 955, E-mail: manton3@stonline.sk, http://www.muzeumsv-anton.sk

1st - 3rd September, DAYS OF MASTERS AT THE CASTLE / DNI MAJTROV NA HRADE
16. year of the festival of traditional handicrafts
Live presentation of hand-made production - about 90 craftsmen from Slovakia with a great spectrum of crafts. More information: www.bratislava.sk

August 2006

31st august – 2nd september, LODENICA 2006
- international country fest
place of event - Autocamping Lodenica Piestany, more information: http://www.lodenica.sk/

July 2006

28th – 30th July, Festival of Nice Music
- Classical music in old spaces. Concerts given at the Old Castle at candles as well as in the picturesque chapel of the mansion in St. Anton.
Place of event: Old Castle, Museum in St. Anton, beginnings at 19:00, http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en/

21st - 23rd july, Toshiba Summerbeach Rudava
Musical-Sport Festival, Summerbeach Volleyball Tournament 2006, 10th year of international Tournament in Beach Volleyball
Place of event: Recreation Center Rudava – Malé Leváre (by Malacky), Slovakia, more information: http://www.rudava.sk/

20th july, ROCK FEST GELNICA 2006
3rd rock bands performance from Hnilecký region and also from the whole Slovakia
Place of event: Gelnica, Amfiteáter, at 17.00

8th – 16th july, ANIMATUS LUSUS, (alive chess)
- International chess festival, alive chess game on a chessboard 14x14m on the square Nám. sv. Trojice, theatre performance, historical fence, falconers, selling market of historical weapons.
Place of event: Banska Stiavnica, Námestie sv. Trojice, more information: http://www.livechess.sk

7th - 9th july, EL'RO
- fest of European folk hand work is the main event in Kežmarok. Meeting of various foremen from the whole world.
Contact: EURÓPSKE L'UDOVÉ REMESLO, Mestský úrad Kežmarok, Hlavné námestie 1, 060 01 Kežmarok http://elro.kezmarok.sk/

7th -9th july, STRUNOBRANIE
- slovak competition fest of folk, country, bluegrass and tramp music, guest concerts, country dance show
Place of event: Madaras park, Spisska Nova Ves More information: http://www.strunobranie.sk

6th – 9th July, THE FOLKLORE FEAST UNDER POLANA IN DETVA
- the folklore festival of traditional folklore with international participation
the contact address: Mestský úrad (The Municipal Office) Detva, Tajovského 7, 962 12 Detva Tel.: +421/45/545 52 02, Fax: +421/45/545 62 16. E-mail: msu@detva.sk, http://www.fspdetva.sk/

july- august- every sunday at 6 pm, CASTLE ORGAN OF KREMNICA
- 10th international organ fest with famous organ players. One of the most important one in Slovakia and the whole Europe.
Historical area in the church of St. Katarina at the town castle. More information: http://www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk/

july - september 2006, Night at the Old Castle
The event for those looking for interesting experiences in a specific atmosphere. Dates: 15 and 22 July, 5 and 12 august, 9 September 2006
Place of event: Old Castle in Banska Stiavnica, Reservations in advance with discount More information: 045/6949435, 045/6949472 (reservations), info@muzeumbs.sk, http://www.banskastiavnica.sk/en/

June 2006

30 June – 2 July 2006, TOPVAR ROCK FEST 2006
International music open-air festival
the place of event: Zelena voda – Nove Mesto nad Vahom, http://www.topvarrockfest.sk/

23rd june - 1st july 2006, 14th ART FILM - International Film Festival
- the newest foreign and domestic films about art and artists. Fest is a part of the UNESCO calender.
Local authority Trencianske Teplice department of culture, +421/32/655 2231- kl.25, http://www.artfilm.sk/

22 - 25 june 2006, Cassovia folkfest 2006
The international folklore festival
the place of event: Kosice, web site: http://www.folkfest.sk/

22nd – 24th June 2006 - CIBULÁK
- the 18th annual international theatre festival
the contact address and the contact person: The Fairy Tale Theatre in Pezinok (Pezinské rozprávkové divadlo), Obcianske združenie, Mr. Kuttner, 902 01 Pezinok, Tel.: +421/ 905/ 915 796, http://www.cibulak.sk/

21.6.2006, STING- Broken Music Tour
Cultural Summer and Castle Festivities in Bratislava shall be opened by STING
the place of event: Štadión Artmedia Petržalka, Bratislava, http://www.bkis.info/

9th - 18th june 2006, JUNIFEST 200
Beer festival in Bratislava, a beer-drinking contest, beer sporting events, as will a balloon flight, singing contests, an election for the festival’s Miss, folk crafts and the much-loved goulash party.
the place of event: INCHEBA, Viedenská cesta 3-7, http://www.junifest.sk/

May 2006

19th - 20th may, HAND WORK AND FUN FEST
- every year organized fest about slovak traditional works
Slovak mine museum, Kammmerhofská 2, 969 01 Banská Štiavnica, Ing. Rastislav Marko, tel: +421/45/ 694 94 35, e-mail: sbm@muzeumbs.sk, www.muzeumbs.sk

9th - 14th may, THE NEW DRAMA PROJECT
It is the only one festival of its kind in Slovakia. It focuses on productions of contemporary Slovak and world drama in Slovak theatres.
All information about festival (in Slovak) you can find at www.theatre.sk or www.novadrama.sk. Contact person: Romana Maliti – maliti@theatre.sk

4th - 5th may, 13TH INTERNATIONAL GHOST FEST
- ghost performance and programmes
Contact: SNM - Museum Bojnice, Castle Bojnice, MsKS Bojnice, tel: +421/46/5430 980, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/

2nd may - 8th may, ENVIROFILM 2006
- 12th international film and TV fest about the enviromental problems
Contact: Slovak environment agency Banská Bystrica, Museum SNP, Kapitulská 23, 975 59 Banská Bystrica, http://www.envirofilm.sk/

April 2006

29th - 30th april DANUBE CUP 2006
International dancing sport competition
The place of the event: PKO Bratislava More information: www.bratislava.sk

23rd - 27th - 28th april, 13TH INTERNATIONAL GHOST FEST
- ghost performance + programmes
Castle Bojnice, SNM - Museum Bojnice, e-mail: email@bojnicecastle.sk, http://www.bojnicecastle.sk/

21st - 22nd april, GOSPEL MUSIC FEST "LUMEN"
- Lumen FEST is a performance of the best slovak and foreign gospel groups in Trnava
Contact: e-mail: info@festivallumen.sk, www.festivallumen.sk

21st - 23rd april BRATISLAVA FOR EVERYONE - Open house at the capital’s city hall
On this day, you can visit free of charge the grand Primate’s Palace, as well as all city-run museums, galleries, zoological gardens and the ice arena. A great many special events has been prepared for you and your children.
More information: www.bratislava.sk

9th april DEVÍN - BRATISLAVA NATIONAL ROAD RACE
- a road race for all age and ability categories with international participation
More information: www.bratislava.sk

March 2006

31st march – 2nd april, TATRA BANKA CITY MARATHON 2006
- The first Bratislava Marathon will be accompanied by a large number of events such as:
Pasta Party, Runners’ Party, autograph sessions with VIP celebrities, After Party, exposition of sporting equipment and clothing, presentations, etc. More info: http://www.bratislava-marathon.com/

3rd - 5th March 2006 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2006
the Sleddog championship, place of event: Zuberec
More information: http://www.sleddog.sk/

February 2006