TOP Events of Slovakia in 2012

In the "TOP Events of Slovakia in 2012" are selected TOP Cultural, Folklore and Sports events in Slovakia. Dates of events are indicative.

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MAY

March 14 – May 3, 2012
French Culture Days
A multigenre festival organized by Alliance Française in Košice which became already a traditional presentation of French Culture in Košice from various perspectives by means of concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances as well as a culinary experience.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Alliance Française in Košice in cooperation with the French Institute in Bratislava
Contact: Tel.:+421/2/63 823 93

May 1, 2012
Opening of Čiernohronská railway and forestry open-air museum
The start of the season will be enriched by a ride from Chvatimech to Čierny Balog, accompanied by an entertaining programme.
Venue: Municipality of Čierny Balog and its neighbourhood
Organizers: Vydra – rural development activity and Čiernohronská railway
Contacts: www.vydra.sk, vydra@isternet.sk, Tel.: +421/48/619 15 37
www.chz.sk, jazda.vlakom.chz@isternet.sk, Tel.: +421/48/619 15 00

May 3 - 31, 2012
Košice Music Spring
Prestigious international festival of classical music.
Venue: House of Arts in Košice, Košice-Old Town Local Authority Hall, historical building of the East Slovak Museum in Košice
Organizer: National Philharmonic Orchestra Košice
Contact: www.sfk.sk, sfk@sfk.sk
Tel.: +421/55/622 45 14, +421/55/622 45 09, Hana Bonková

May 4 - 8, 2012
International Festival of Ghosts and Spirits
The International Festival of Ghosts and Spirits at Bojnice Castle is the largest event of its kind in Slovakia with its unique ghostly-humorous atmosphere and a huge number of visitors.
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Organizer: Slovak National Museum Bojnice
Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk, sekretariat@bojnicecastle.sk
Tel.: +421/46/543 00 51

May 9 - 11, 2012
International Dixieland Festival
Be happy in Banská Bystrica as immortal Louis Armstrong said: "Dixieland is the music of happy people”. Meet your family and friends, listen to this catching and enjoyable music, sit down for a while with a glass of beer or another drink – welcome the spring! For lovers of exhibitions, there is an accompanying programme – photo shows in NC Europa and the Old Town Hall.
Venue: Námestie SNP in Banská Bystrica
Information: www.pkobb.sk, pko@pkobb.sk

May 14 - 19, 2012
Envirofilm
International festival of environment-oriented films.
Venue: Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Banská Štiavnica, Kremnica
Contact: www.envirofilm.sk, envirofilm@sazp.sk
Tel.: +421/48/437 41 15

May 19, 2012
Night of Museums
Night of museums and galleries is an All-European event organized under the patronage of the Council of Europe with the objective to present cultural heritage as widely as possible in which also Košice actively participates. Don´t miss a visit in Miklus jail which comes to life at this night and is visited by its ex-prisoners.
Venue: Košice - museums
Organizers: VSM, STM Košice
Contacts: www.vsm.sk, www.visitkosice.eu
Tel.: +421/48/619 1500

May 23 - 27, 2012
“Use the C!ty“ Festival – a festival of street art
The slogan of the candidate city Košice in the competition for the title the European Capital of Culture and the winning project INTERFACE is the phrase USE THE CITY.
4rd year of the new festival of street art calling all the citizens to use their city, go out to its streets and actively join public life, to start to communicate with culture and art offered by the urban space with the objective to bring the city to life and open a dialogue with “street-art“ artists.
The objective of the festival is to present all forms, genres and images of street art. In its programme it combines the presentation of the work of Slovak and foreign artists and various forms of community activities of amateur public.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.usethecity.sk, www.kosice2013.sk
Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

May 25 - 26, 2012
Festival of Art, Crafts and Entertainment
15th year of the event presenting traditional crafts, accompanied by a rich cultural programme, tour round the Old Castle and many other surprises.
Venue: Old Castle, Banská Štiavnica
Contact: www.banskastiavnica.sk, tikbs@banskastiavnica.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/45/694 96 53, Tel.: +421/45/692 05 35

May 25 - 27, 2012
Zamagurie Folklore Festival
The Zamagurie folklore festival is a presentation of folk singing, dancing, games and customs of the Zamagurie region in the charming nature of Pieniny in the north of Slovakia. The festival is accompanied by a folk craft fair and the tasting of traditional Goral dishes.
Venue: Amphitheatre at Červený Kláštor
Organizer: Podtatranské (Sub-Tatran) Cultural Centre
Contact: osvetapp@stonline.sk
Tel.: +421/52/773 21 40

May 26, 2012
St. Urban Open Cellar Day associated with the opening of the season on the Low Carpathian Wine Route
Traditional event for wine lovers.
Organizer: Low Carpathian Cultural Centre
Contact: www.mvc.sk, www.moska.sk, vancova@moska.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/33/ 643 34 89, Tel.: +421/33/ 643 37 05

May, 2012
Medieval battle
Medieval battle is taking place the beginning of the summer season. It is sample of overview of history of warfare in the Spis Region.
Venue: A Medieval Military Camp, Zámocká 125, Stara Lubovna
Contact: ic@staralubovna.sk , www.marmon.sk
Tel. / Fax: +421/52/432 17 13

JUNE

June, 2012
Air Days Nové Zámky
Flight shows of air units of the Army of the SR, ground and air fights of soldiers, shows of the Police special units and fire fighters, sightseeing flights, etc.
Venue: Airport Nové Zámky
Information: Aeroklub Nové Zámky, Komárňanská cesta 94, 940 01 Nové Zámky – airport
Tel.: +421/35/643 21 65, Fax: +421/35/640 87 46
E-mail: aeroklub.nz@mail.telekom.sk, Web: www.aeroklub-novezamky.sk

June, 2012
Festival of Convergence
An international festival of chamber music as a small festival of open hands.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Civil association “Konvergencie” – a society for chamber arts
Contact: www.konvergencie.sk
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

June 2 - 3, 2012
Abov folklore festival “Euro Folk Rozhanovce”
International folklore festival.
Venue: Municipality of Rozhanovce
Organizer: Regional Centre of Culture, Košice
Contact: www.osvetake.sk, osvetake@osvetake.sk
Tel.: +421/55/72 99 605

June 6 - 10, 2012
Balloon Fiesta
A wonderful festival of balloon flying with a long tradition annually in June offers the possibility of a unique experience of a flight over Košice, night balloon inflating and accompanying programme. Enjoy a view of Košice from the height with ten other balloons on your horizon during the balloon Fiesta.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: ADS ballooning
Contact: www.balon.sk
Tel.: +421/55/6748 426

June 7 - 10, 2012
International Folk Costumed Dolls
It is the only festival of its kind in Slovakia, presenting unique dolls dressed in the traditional folk costumes of each of the participating ensembles. The festival has been held for three days every year since 1997, always during the first week of June.
Venue: Tatra cities
Organizer: Podtatranské (Sub-Tatran) Cultural Centre Poprad
Contact: osvetapp@stonline.sk
Tel.: +421/52/ 772 24 66

June 7 - 10, 2012
Golden Ribbons of Piešťany - Concours d'Elegance 2012
Motoring events began in the thirties of last century and continue in the spirit of the tradition again this year. A programme-rich event, with a tour round the Small Carpathians through Trnava and Red Stone Castle and back to the Spa Island in Piešťany. The event will culminate with a “Concours d'Elegance” in front of the Thermia Palace Hotel.
Venue: Thermia Palace Hotel in Piešťany, Spa Island in Piešťany, Winterova Street in Piešťany, Art Jazz Gallery in Piešťany
Organizers: Veteran Car Club Piešťany, town of Piešťany, Slovak Health Spa Piešťany, a.s.
Contact: www.pic.piestany.sk, info@pic.piestany.sk
Tel.: +421/33/771 96 21, +421/33/771 96 22, +421/33/771 96 23

June 9 - 10, 2012
Dog Show
International dog show of all breeds – FCI
Venue: Exhibition ground Agrokomplex Nitra.
Organizer: Agrokomplex – Exhibitions, Nitra
Contact: www.nitracacib.sk, nitracacib@nitracacib.sk
Tel.: +421/37/733 63 68

June 12 - 16, 2012
Golden Beggar
It is the first and oldest international festival of local TVs in Europe (established in 1995). It is focused on topics supporting local democracy. Golden Beggar is the first and oldest festival of local TVs held annually at the beginning of June in Košice.
Golden Beggar is a data basis of exceptional high-quality local TV programmes and at the same time the venue of inspiring workshops, lectures, presentations, round tables and discussion platforms.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: City TV foundation
Contact: www.festival.sk, festival@festival.sk
Mobile phone: +421/905/966 649

June 14 - 17, 2012
Musica Sacra – International Festival of Sacred Music
International Festival of Sacred Music is a choral singing competition for children, youth and adult male, female and mixed choirs.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: Bratislava Music Agency
Contact: www.choral-music.sk, info@choral-music.sk
Mobile phone: +421/905/657 131

June 14 - 17, 2012
International Folklore Festival Myjava
The town of Myjava organizes its own folklore festival.
Venue: Myjava
Organizer: House of Culture, Myjava
Contact: dkmyjava@stonline.sk
Tel.: +421/34/621 33 89, 621 25 88

June 15 - 17, 2012
Tinkers Festival
International festival event with a traditional market, fair and cultural.
Venue: Žilina
Organizer: Považie Museum
Contact: www.pmza.sk, muzeum@pmza.sk
Tel.: +421/41/500 15 11

June 15 - 24, 2012
Summer Season Opening at Vysoké Tatry
Various events will take place on the entire territory of Vysoké Tatry, so people can spend their time there from morning until evening.
Information: Dom Služieb, 062 01 Starý Smokovec
Tel.: +421/52/442 52 30
E-mail: zcr@tatryinfo.sk, Web: www.tatryinfo.sk

June 16 - 23, 2012
ART FILM
Like most large spas in the world, Trenčianske Teplice also holds a film festival entitled “Artfilm”. Although the festival of art films does not have such a rich history as, for example, the festivals in Cannes, San Sebastian or Karlovy Vary, it currently ranks among the most important film events in Central Europe.
Venue: Trenčianske Teplice
Contact: www.artfilm.sk, artfilm@artfilm.sk

June 16 – September 9, 2012
Cultural Summer and Castle Festival
In the summer, Bratislava lives with culture. In the streets of the Old Town, visitors can see street theatre, folk concerts, traditional craftsmen, open-air cinema and much more.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.bkis.sk, info@bkis.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

June 20 - 24, 2012
Cassovia folk fest
International folklore festival.
Venue: House of Folk Dance, Košice
Contact: www.folkfest.sk, folkfest@folkfest.sk
Tel.: +421/55/789 47 17- 15

June 22 - 24, 2012
Coronation Festival
The coronation festival in Bratislava is a grand three-day event where the city comes alive with the atmosphere of medieval kings and queens, nobility, troubadours and thousands of curious spectators.
Venue: Bratislava - Old Town
Contact: www.korunovacneslavnosti.sk

June 22 - 24, 2012
Košice Gourmet Fest – festival of extraordinary flavours
A unique culinary festival during which the best restaurants present themselves in Katova bašta (Hangman´s Bastion). Besides that excellent chefs will demonstrate the preparation of gastronomic specialties in moderated cooking shows, Don´t hesitate, come and have a bite of the best and enjoy Košice!
Venue: Košice, premises of Katova bašta - Rodošto
Organizer: Košice - tourism
Contact: www.visitkosice.eu
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

June 22 - 24, 2012
Horehronské Days of Singing and Dancing
International folklore festival.
Venue: Municipality of Heľpa
Contact: www.sosbb.sk, salajova@sosbb.sk, www.helpa.sk
Tel.: +421/48/412 52 06, Fax: +421/48/412 51 22

June 23 – 30, 2012
Viva Musica!
Viva Musica! is a summer festival with really valuable artistic contribution. It offers people the best of classical music, jazz and world music in the form attractive for masses – open air in the historical centre of Bratislava and usually without paying admission. The festival offers several evenings full of music, elite artists of national and global level.
Venue: Bratislava – Old Town
Organizer: Oreo, s.r.o., Lamačská cesta 37, 841 03 Bratislava
Web: www.oreo.sk, E-mail: office@oreo.sk

June 24 - 30, 2012
Zvolen Castle Games - opera performances
Opera and drama performances.
Venue: Zvolen Castle courtyard, premises of J.G. Tajovský Theatre in Zvolen
Organizer: Jozef Gregor Tajovský Theatre, Zvolen
Contact: www.djgt.sk, djgt@djgt.sk
Tel.: +421/45/555 12 03

June 25 - July 1, 2012
Dotyky a spojenia
Festival of Slovak theatres in Martin presents the actual production of theatres in Slovakia. The festival is looking for the most interesting and inspiring theatre productions. It gives space to discussions between the producers, critics and spectators. The Festival is a non-competitive show, not ranking, but providing feedbacks in dialogue with producers.
Chief organiser: Slovenské komorné divadlo Martin, Divadelná 1, 036 80 Martin
Tel.: +421/43/422 40 98, +421/43/422 22 12
Venue: Martin
E-mail: katka@divadlomartin.sk, pokladna@divadlomartin.sk,
Web: www.dotykyaspojenia.sk

June 29 - 30, 2012
Slovak and European Championship in cooking and eating sheep-cheese gnocchi
Mastery in cooking gnocchi can only be won by one team. Contestants must peel and hand-shred potatoes, make dough, cook gnocchi and eat them. Not everyone can do it...
Venue: Municipality of Turecká
Contact: www.obecturecka.sk, info@obecturecka.sk
Tel.: +421/48/419 92 70, Mobile phone: +421/905/534 939

June 29 - 30, 2012
JAZZNICA
Central European Summer Jazz Festival.
Venue: Banská Štiavnica
Organizer: City Authority Banská Štiavnica
Contact: turizmus@banskastiavnica.sk
Tel.: +421/45/694 96 51, Mobile phone: +421/905/525 945

June 29 – July 1, 2012
“Východná” Folklore Festival
The largest folk festival in Slovakia as the top presentation of the best domestic and foreign folk ensembles and traditional folk culture.
Venue: Východná Amphitheatre
Organizer: National Cultural Centre
Contact: www.nocka.sk, nocka@nocka.sk
Mobile phone: +421/918/716 047

JULY

June 16 – September 9, 2012
Culture Summer and Castle Festival
In the summer, Bratislava lives with culture. In streets of the Old Town, visitors can see street theatre, folk concerts, traditional craftsmen, open-air cinema and much more.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.bkis.sk, info@bkis.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

June 29 - July 1, 2012
“Východná” Folklore Festival
The largest folk festival in Slovakia as the top presentation of the best domestic and foreign folk ensembles and traditional folk culture.
Venue: Východná Amphitheatre
Organizer: National Cultural Centre
Contact: www.nocka.sk, nocka@nocka.sk
Mobile phone: +421/918/716 047

July 2 - August 5, 2012
Summer Shakespeare Festival
The Summer Shakespeare Festival is a theatre presentation of works by the most famous dramatist in the world, in the unique setting of Bratislava Castle. The Summer Shakespeare Festival is part of the Castle Festival organized by the Bratislava Culture Summer.
Organizer: JAY production
Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk, shakespeare@wshakespeare.sk
Mobile phone: +421/902/ 126 936

July 5 - 7, 2012
Bažant Pohoda
The Bažant Pohoda music festival, which is organized every year in Trenčín, is the largest open-air music festival in Slovakia and one of the largest in Central Europe.
The programme takes place on several stages, which are specialized in genre so that fans can enjoy world music, rock, punk, pop, dance music, hip hop, techno and many other styles. Intimate-focused visitors can discuss literature, theatre or watch folk performances.
Venue: Airport Trenčín
Organizer: Pohoda Agency
Contact: www.pohodafestival.sk, office@pohodafestival.sk
Tel.: +421/2/207 08 251

July 6 - 8, 2012
“Pod Poľanou” Folk Festival
Traditional folk culture festival in Detva.
Venue: Municipality of Detva
Organizer: Municipal Cultural Centre
Contact: www.detva.sk, domkultury@orangemail.sk
Tel.: +421/45/545 55 81

July 7 - 14, 2012
Grand Prix of Slovakia in Orienteering
The event takes place at Dedinky. The first two stages will be run on the Silická plain north of the village of Silica; the third and fourth stages will be run on GERAVY in the Slovak Paradise.
Venue: Jahodná
Organizer: Orienteering Club, Košice
Contact: www.tuke.sk/obeh, akademik.ob@tuke.sk
Mobile phone: +421/915/872 938

July 7 – August 18, 2012
Kremnica Castle Organ
International Organ Festival presenting the major figures of organ interpretation.
Venue: Kremnica
Organizer: Ars Consulting
Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk, organ@kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk
Mobile phone: +421/903/719 654

July 8, 2012
Podbiel Folklore Festival
Folklore festival.
Venue: Municipality of Podbiel
Organizer: Municipality of Podbiel
Contact: ocupodbiel@isternet.sk
Tel.: +421/43/538 10 31

July 8 - 9, 2012
Pilgrimage on Mariánska hora (Maria’s Hill) in Levoča
It belongs among the oldest and most famous pilgrimage destinations in Slovakia. The annual pilgrimage has taken place on the first Sunday in July since the Minorites distributing Marian devotion blessed the chapel on the hill at the end of the 14th century and dedicated it to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary.
Venue: Mariánska Hill, Levoča
Organizer: Roman Catholic parish office, Levoča
Contact: suz.levoca.sk, ikle@levoca.sk
Tel.: +421/53/16 188,451 37 63, Mobile phone: +421/910/788 891

July, 2012
Štrba Folklore Festival
Festival of music, dancing and singing of Štrba and foreign folklore ensembles, accompanied by a presentation of traditional handicrafts.
Venue: Municipality of Štrba
Organizer: Municipality of Štrba
Contact: www.strba.sk, strba@strba.sk, otcenasova@strba.sk
Tel.: +421/52/ 778 14 61

July 13 - 15, 2012
Beckov Feast
The streets of Beckov will be flooded with nearly one hundred of various booths where the best folk artisans will show their masterpieces. The charming medieval atmosphere will be brought in by knights on horses. An essential part of Beckov Feast is the unforgettable period fighting shows as well as favourite Fork Cast World Championships.
Venue: extramural settlement of Beckov Castle
Information: Double Agency, s.r.o., Beckov 405, 916 38
Mobil: +421/944/202 291
E-mail: info@doubleagency.sk, Web: www.doubleagency.sk

July 13 - 15, 2012
European Folk Crafts Festival – EĽRO
The European Folk Crafts Festival in Kežmarok is the most important and largest presentation of folk crafts in Slovakia. The festival is accompanied by a rich cultural program with performances by folk ensembles, hawkers, street theatre, fencers, an abundant range of Slovak national dishes and a cheese market.
Venue: Kežmarok
Organizer: City Authority Kežmarok
Contact: www.elro.kezmarok.sk, elro@kezmarok.sk
Tel.: +421/52/466 01 12

July, 2012
Summer Shakespeare Festival - Košice
At the end of July the Lower Gate comes to life as a stage for William Shakespeare plays. After Prague and Bratislava castles the Lower Gate premises are an ideal historical place for exceptional shows.
Venue: Dolná brána (the Lower Gate), Košice
Organizer: JAY production agency
Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk
Mobile phone: +421/902/126 936

July 19 - 22, 2012
Aegon Mercedes Grand Prix Bratislava 2012
The oldest ride jumps event in Slovakia.
Venue: Sport facility of TJ Slávia Petržalka, Bratislava
Information: www.csio.sk, ingrid.janeckova@daimler.com

July 20 - 21, 2012
Drotária
International Folk and Tramp Festival associated with an amateur competition and tinkers fair.
Venue: Municipality of Turzovka
Organizer: Culture and Social Centre
Contact: kassturzovka@stonline.sk, www.drotariafest.sk
Tel.: +421/41/435 23 08

July 22, 2012
Folklore Oravice
Folklore Festival, presentation of folk ensembles from Slovakia and abroad.
Venue: Municipality of Oravice
Contact: www.cstours.sk, cabadova@orava.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/43/532 31 11

July – August, 2012
Summer in Park
Summer in Park is a summer festival offering rich and top-quality cultural programme in the sphere of music, theatre, film, visual arts. Besides the main festival programme it offers also several accompanying events, art workshops but also events for families with children. The original intention for the organization of this exceptional festival of a city type was to show the social function of the transforming cultural centre "Kasárne Kulturpark“ which is one of the central investment projects of Košice – the European Capital of Culture 2013.
The festival Summer in Park is a month full of unique events for all in Kasárne/Kulturpark. A series of film Thursdays, musical Fridays and Sundays for families with children is enriched by theatre and additional open-air concerts or films.
Venue: Kasárne / Kulturpark
Organizer: Košice 2013
Contact: www.kulturpark.sk, www.kosice2013.sk
Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

July – August, 2012
Cultural Summer in Košice
Friday concerts, Sunday afternoons in City Park, get-togethers at the singing fountain, theatre and dance performances which brighten your summer afternoons.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: the city of Košice
Contact: www.kosice.sk
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

July 26 - 29, 2012
Jánošík Days
The International Folklore Festival “Jánošík Days” has gained a unique position among other Slovak festivals and has twice been declared the tourist attraction of the year.
Venue: Municipality of Terchová
Contact: www.janosikovedni.sk, www.ztt.sk, www.terchova.sk, ztt@ztt.sk
Tel.: +421/41/599 31 00, +421/41/500 23 07

July 27 - 29, 2012
Fest Dobré Bohunice
Country fest in Bohunice.
Venue: Jaslovské Bohunice
Contact: www.festbohunice.sk, cali@festbohunice.sk
Mobil: +421/903/655 677, +421/905/960 769

July 30 - August 3, 2012
Trenčín History Feast
One of the bearing cultural events of Trenčín, by which the city remembers its history through fencers, acrobats, knights, all in period costumes with period arms and etiquette, when justice, honour and courage was ruling not only in Trenčín.
Venue: Mierové námestie in Trenčín
Information: www.hradneslavnosti.sk, www.wagus.sk, www.muzeumtn.sk

July – August, 2012
International Novohrad Folklore Festival
A successful folklore event, which is unique as it takes place at the same time in two neighbouring countries - in the territory of historical Novohrad on the Slovak and Hungarian sides.
Venue: Fiľakovo
Organizer: Novohrad Cultural Centre, Lučenec
Contact: www.noslc.sk, noslc@noslc.sk
Tel.: +421/47/433 15 34

AUGUST

June 16 – September 9, 2012
Culture Summer and Castle Festival
In the summer, Bratislava lives with culture. In the streets of the Old Town, visitors can see street theatre, folk concerts, traditional craftsmen, open-air cinema and much more.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.bkis.sk, info@bkis.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

July 2 – August 5, 2012
Summer Shakespeare Festival
The Summer Shakespeare Festival is a theatre presentation of works by the most famous dramatist in the world, in the unique setting of Bratislava Castle. The Summer Shakespeare Festival is part of the Castle Festival organized by the Bratislava Culture Summer.
Organizer: JAY production
Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk, shakespeare@wshakespeare.sk
Mobile phone: +421/902/ 126 936

July 7 – August 18, 2012
Kremnica Castle Organ
International Organ Festival presenting the major figures of organ interpretation.
Venue: Kremnica
Organizer: Ars Consulting
Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk, organ@kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk
Mobile phone: +421/903/719 654

August 3 - 5, 2012
Podroháčske Folklore Festival
International folklore festival, fair of folk crafts and accompanying exhibition.
Venue: Municipality of Zuberec
Organizer: Orava House of Culture, Dolný Kubín
Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, osvetadk@osvetadk.sk
Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

August 4 - 5, 2012
Trenčín Castle Feast
The history breathes in the famous and well-known Trenčín Castle. You will witness chivalry and fencing tournaments, castle nobility will charm you in ancient-fashion costumes, you can watch the work of castle hawkers, walk around the Well of Love, and maybe, somewhere in the crowd, you will catch the sight of immortal lovers Omar and Fatima...
Venue: Trenčín Castle
Information: www.hradneslavnosti.sk, www.wagus.sk, www.muzeumtn.sk

August 5, 12, 19, 26 – September 2, 9, 14, 2012
Trnava Organ Days
The city of Trnava invites all lovers of classical music to an organ music festival with international participation.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.trnava.sk, tins@trnava.sk, www.bachsociety.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/33/32 36 440

August 8 - 18, 2012
International Culture Festival “Master Paul’s Days”
The International Culture Festival “Master Paul’s Days” shows the message of culture, which includes street performances by actors, musicians and dancers. Since 2001 it has taken place during July and August, and attracts visitors with all kinds of culture and art.
Venue: Levoča
Contact: www.msks.levoca.sk, msks@levoca.sk
Tel.: +421/53/451 25 22, Mobile phone: +421/903/906 513
www.levoca.sk, ikle@levoca.sk
Tel.: +421/53/16 188, 451 37 63

August, 2012
Bear Days
The popular Bear Festival of Tatra Mountains, full of bear atmosphere for both children and adults, during which you can experience the biggest concentration of bears at one place in Tatras. Come and try various bear competitions, watch a theatre performance, interesting bear exhibition and enjoy bear fun in three unforgettable days!
Venue: Vysoké Tatry - Hrebienok
Information: www.vt.sk,info@vt.sk

August, 2012
Andy Warhol in Košice streets
Celebration of Andy Warhol´s birthday in a big style – a street gallery with DJ-ing and hidden figures will create a true birthday city of Košice!
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Košice - tourism
Contact: www.visitkosice.eu
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

August 15 - 19, 2012
Cap á lest – Journey to the East
European festival of poetry, drama and music.
Venue: Banská Štiavnica
Organizer: Capalest Civic Association
Contact: www.capalest.com, capalest.festival@free.fr
Mobile phone: +421/908/559 573

August 17 - 18, 2012
Hontianska Parade in Hrušov
Festival of traditional culture of the Hontiansky region.
Venue: Municipality of Hrušov
Contact: www.hrusov.sk, obechrusov@slovanet.sk
Tel.: +421/47/488 01 22

August 17 - 19, 2012
Slovakia Ring
Adrenaline event for all fans of strong and fast cars – Grand Prix of the Slovak Republic, competition of road cars on a ring.
Venue: Orechová Potôň
Information: www.slovakiaring.sk

August, 2012
Beskydy Festival and Turzovka Feast
International Folklore Festival.
Venue: Municipality of Turzovka
Contact: www.mestoturzovka.sk, msu@mestoturzovka.sk
Tel.: +421/41/42 09 311

August, 2012
International Open Air Festival for Artists “On the Gothic Road”
Open air festival for non-professional artists with international participation.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.osvetake.sk, osvetake@osvetake.sk
Tel.: +421/55/ 72 99 605

August 24 - 26, 2012
Kremnické gagy
Festival of humour and satire.
Venue: Kremnica
Organizer: Kremnica, GAG Art Agency
Contact: www.gagy.sk, gag@mail.t-com.sk
Tel.: +421/45/6742 844, Tel.: +421/48/416 32 14

August – September, 2012
Festival Devin
This festival of historical fencing, music, dance and crafts is set in the gorgeous setting of Devin Castle.
Venue: Devin Castle
Information: www.bkis.sk

August 31 – September 2, 2012
Masters of ÚĽUV
Festival of folk production and traditional handicrafts. More than 100 producers from various Slovak Regions present their craft production practices.
Venue: Bratislava – Old Town
Organizer: Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV)
Contact: www.uluv.sk, craft@uluv.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5273 1349

SEPTEMBER

August 31 – September 2, 2012
Masters of ÚĽUV
Festival of folk production and traditional handicrafts. More than 100 producers from various Slovak Regions present their craft production practices.
Venue: Bratislava – Old Town
Organizer: Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV)
Contact: www.uluv.sk, craft@uluv.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5273 1349

September 1, 2012
Saint Hubert Days
Nationwide hunting festival, European Championships in deer calling and St. Hubert Mass.
Venue: Svätý Anton
Contact: info@msa.sk
Tel.: +421/45/ 691 39 32, Mobile phone: +421/915/ 821 973

September 1 - 2, 2012
International Aerial Days SIAF 2012
Organizers of the National Aviation Days continue in the well-tried tradition, preparing an interesting programme for visitors, with the participation of pilots and aircraft from abroad.
Venue: Airport Sliač
Contact: Slovenská letecká agentúra (Slovak Aviation Agency), Hronské predmestie 4, 974 01 Banská Bystrica
Tel./Fax: +421/48/41 38 554
www.slla.sk, slla@slla.sk, www.siaf.sk, www.airshow.sk

September 5 - 9, 2012
Festival of Central European Theatres
For several days in Košice you can watch the most interesting performances of state theatres of Central Europe influenced by contemporary trends. The festival includes also international conferences, lectures and workshops.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Civil association Košické divadlo (Košice theatre)
Contact: www.kosicefest.eu
Tel.: +421/55/245 2222

September 6, 2012
Business Golf Tour 2012
Exceptional golf tour for all fans af this elegant sport which takes golfers to see the most beautiful and high-quality golf courses in Slovak republic and near abroad in five rounds of the serie. For guests who doesn´t play golf are prepared non-traditional competitions and cultural program.
Venue: Veľká Lomnica – Black Stork
Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice
Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: kakascik@gmail.com

September 7, 2012
NOKIA Business Golf Championship 2012
This event is the culminantion of Business Golf Tour at one of the most beautiful golf courses in Slovak republic under the peaks of the High Tatras in Veľká Lomnica. Besides golf, the participants can look forward to many competitions, cultural inputs and unforgettable environment of the High Tatras.
Venue: Veľká Lomnica – Black Stork
Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice
Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: kakascik@gmail.com

September, 2012
FEMAN Festival – European festival of culture of nations and ethnic groups
The European cultural festival of nations and ethnic groups with traditional final Gala Concert “European Night of Nations” presents the nationalities living in Košice in the full scope of their culture from art to gastronomy.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Feman Association
Contact: www.feman.sk
Tel.: +421/55/625 0142

September, 2012
Retro Air Show – Aeroweekend Košice
A weekend with flight demonstration, attractions for children and a historical airplanes show.
Venue: Košice Airport
Organizer: Retro
Contact: www.retroair.sk, retroair@azet.sk
Mobile phone: +421/911/903 756

September, 2012
Traditional Trnava Fair
The spirit of the fair is to preserve the traditions and values of the past and to remind us of the successful history of the fair in the oldest free royal town in Slovakia.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.trnava.sk, infoservis@trnava.sk
Tel.: +421/33/323 61 10

September, 2012
Salamander Days in Banská Štiavnica
The Salamander Days recall the glory of the most beautiful mining town in Slovakia, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Venue: Banská Štiavnica
Contact: www.banskastiavnica.sk, kultura@banskastiavnica.sk
Tel.: +421/45/694 96 51

September 7 - 8, 2012
International Film Festival Cinematik
Cinematik Piešťany has the ambition of both filling gaps in the range of film festivals in Slovakia and bringing an event the long-term strategy of which is to focus on young movie viewers with emphasis on developing their "film literacy" and becoming a festival that attracts a wide audience especially with its atmosphere and not with celebrities and red carpets.
Venue: Piešťany
Contact: www.cinematik.sk, info@cinematik.sk
Mobile phone: +421/948/445 565

September 13 - 15, 2012
Košice Wine Festival
This special festival continues the tradition of viticulture in the city and the region and during this festival interesting Slovak and international wine-growers will present themselves in the premises of Dolná brána and on the street near Mikluš jail. Wine tasting, while you may also participate in assessment of the wine and enjoy traditional music in historical premises, is a unique experience!
Venue: Dolná Brána (the Lower Gate), courtyard in front of Cabinet Vinoteque, Košice
Organizer: City of Košice, Cabinet Vinoteque
Contact: www.kosice.sk
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

September 13 - 16, 2012
Days of the city of Banská Bystrica, Radvan Market and folk handicraft markets
Accept the invitation to the traditional Radvan Market, which tradition dates back to the 17th century. The old traditional crafts, such as pottery, basketry and smithery will charm you for sure. Taste the goodies made by bee-masters or admire the beauty of hand-decorated Easter eggs. Enjoy the performance of various folk dance ensembles, both juvenile and adults’, do not forget to try the traditional market sausage or the famous young wine “burčák” – the market synonym. Come and see yourself!
Venue: Námestie SNP in Banská Bystrica, Dolná ulica in Banská Bystrica, Hotel LUX neighbourhoods
Information: www.pkobb.sk, pko@pkobb.sk

September 15, 2012
ATP Challenger Trophy 2012
Tournament ATP Challenger Trophy in Trnava is the biggest tennis event on clay in Slovakia. It is top tennis event involving excellent international players in combination with unique atmosphere and environment TC Empire Trnava. Come to see how real professionals play tennis!
Venue: Trnava – TC Empire
Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice
Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: kakascik@gmail.com

September 17 - 23, 2012
7th bielopotocký kameň (White Water Stone)
International stone-cutting open air festival.
Venue: Oravský Biely Potok
Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, osvetadk@osvetadk.sk
Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

September 20 - 23, 2012
Knights Days
The event presents the knights of our past who are characterized by good qualities, such as honesty and justice, as well as pride and courage.
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Organizer: Slovak National Museum Bojnice
Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk, marketing@bojnicecastle.sk
Tel.: +421/46/543 06 33, +421/46/5430 624

September 21 - 23, 2012
Vintage
Vintage festival, accompanying events, international “Fyzulnačka” cooking completion.
Venue: Pezinok
Contact: www.pezinok.sk, eva.lupova@msupezinok.sk
Tel.: +421/33/690 11 02

September 21 - 26, 2012
Divadelná Nitra
International festival – presentation of European theatre, accompanied by other forms of art, work and educational activities.
Venue: Nitra
Organizer: Divadelná Nitra
Contact: www.nitrafest.sk, nitrafest@nitrafest.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/37/ 652 48 70, Mobile phone: +421/903/ 554 475

September 29 – October 14, 2012
Bratislava Music Festival/ BHS
Bratislava Music Festival is the most important and prestigious international festival in Slovakia, with a long tradition (1964). Since 1973 the festival has been the only Slovak representative in the European Association of EFA Festivals, based in Brussels.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: Management of Bratislava Music Festival, PhDr. Izabela Pažítková
Contact: www.bhsfestival.sk, bhsfest@nextra.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5443 0378, +421/2/5920 8291

September – October, 2012
Bratislava on the move
The International Contemporary Dance Festival is the meeting of the most interesting acts of the Slovak contemporary dance as well as exceptional productions from neighbouring countries.
Venue: Bratislava
Information: Association „Bratislava v pohybe“, Šancova 43, 931 04 Bratislava
Mobil: +421/903/719 966
E-mail: festivalba@gmail.com, mplichtova@gmail.com, Web: www.abp.sk

September – December, 2012
Visegrad Days
A regular event which once again brings to Kosice the best of what is happening in the cultural life of Central European nations. Visitors can enjoy many performances and outstanding artists from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia.
Venue: Košice
Contact: klubm@pobox.sk, www.visegradskedni.sk
Tel.: +421/55/622 04 21

OCTOBER

September 29 – October 14, 2012
Bratislava Music Festival/ BHS
Bratislava Music Festival is the most important and prestigious international festival in Slovakia, with a long tradition (1964). Since 1973 the festival has been the only Slovak representative in the European Association of EFA Festivals, based in Brussels.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: Management of Bratislava Music Festival, PhDr. Izabela Pažítková
Contact: www.bhsfestival.sk, bhsfest@nextra.sk
Tel.: +421/2/5443 0378, +421/2/5920 8291

October 6, 2012
White Night (Nuit blanche) – festival of lights
A unique project and festival of lights presenting contemporary art of local artists at unusual places in the city centre and in unusual time in the eve of the marathon and guaranteeing that you won´t fall asleep. You will be captured by the street art, light and visual installations and projects which you may experience individually or on a prepared route.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: Košice 2013, n.o.
Contact: www.kosice2013.sk
Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

October 7, 2012
International Peace Marathon
Venue: Košice
Contact: http://kosicemarathon.com, info@kosicemarathon.com
Tel.: +421/55/ 622 00 10

October 10 - 14, 2012
International Mountain Films Festival
Exciting tour of films about caving, climbing, rafting rivers, life in the mountains, ski-alpinism and other adrenaline delicacies.
Venue: Poprad
Contact: www.mfhf.sk, horskyfilm@slovanet.sk
Tel.: +421/52/77 210 60

October 19 - 21, 2012
Levice Fair
One of the most popular autumn folk fairs in southern Slovakia which is not only attended by merchants from Pohronie and Tekov, but also from the more distant regions of Slovakia.
Venue: Levice
Contact: kulturalv@mail.t-com.sk
Tel.: +421/36/631 24 78

October 20, 2012
Hubertus
Accept the invitation to coach or saddle, and come to Topoľčianky to ceremonially close the equestrian season - the traditional HUBERTUS.
Venue: Topoľčianky
Contact: www.nztopolcianky.sk, riaditel@nztopolcianky.sk, marketing@nztopolcianky.sk
Tel.: +421/37/630 16 13-15

October 26 - 28, 2012
Bratislava Jazz Days / BJD
The BJD International Jazz Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Central Europe. It is regularly attended by the most famous jazz stars.
Venue: Incheba Fairground, Bratislava
Organizer: Rock Pop Bratislava
Contact: www.bjd.sk, rockpop@rockpop.sk
Tel.:+421/2/529 31 572, +421/2/529 63 701

NOVEMBER

November, 2012
Month of photography
During November, all of the galleries in Bratislava and galleries in other European capitals present photographs by renowned artists. The Slovak event is part of the European month of photography.
Contact: www.sedf.sk, info@sedf.sk
Tel./Fax: +421/2/54 41 82 14

November, 2012
Tennis Classic 2012
A unique exhibition of tennis past and present world and Slovak stars – Tennis Classic 2012 where the high level of the world tennis meets with humor and tricks at one point. In past we brought to Slovakia players – Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisevic, Thomas Muster, beautiful Anna Kournikova, Mansour Bahrami, Henri Leconte, Caroline Wozniacki and many others. Event Tennis Classis is an excellent opportunity to see art of tennis from the best seats in the National Tennis Centre.
Venue: Bratislava – Sibamac Aréna
Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice
Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: kakascik@gmail.com

November 16 - 17, 2012
Open Cellar Day
Contact: Vincúr – association of growers and winemakers of Modra, Sládkovičova 44, 900 01 Modra
Web: www.vincur.sk, E-mail: info@vincur.sk

november, 2012
ARS NOVA CASSOVIAE – Festival of contemporary art
The festival of contemporary art represents contemporary works of classical music. It captures you by chamber and symphonic concerts, exhibitions and prepares musicological conferences for the specialists.
Venue: Košice
Organizer: State Philharmonic Orchestra Košice
Contact: www.sfk.sk
Tel.: +421/55/6224 509

November, 2012
Festival of Sacral Art
This festival as the only one in Slovakia presents Slovak and European sacral arts of all kinds to its visitors. Elating experience which you may find only in Košice!
Venue: Košice
Organizer: the city of Košice, Pro Cassovia Foundation
Contact: www.kosice.sk
Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

November – December, 2012
Christmas Market
One month before Christmas, a Christmas tree is lit at the Main Square in Bratislava and the square fills up with a number of stalls.
Venue: Hlavné square, Františkánske square, Hviezdoslavovo square, Bratislava
Organizer: Municipal Authority of the Slovak Capital Bratislava
Contact: Tel.: +421/2/59 35 61 11

DECEMBER

December 3 - 9, 2012
“One World” Documentary Film Festival
The festival presents a number of documentaries from different countries of the world dealing not only with the problems of human rights violations. Film screening is accompanied by discussions with guests (directors, activists, journalists) from abroad and from Slovakia, photo exhibitions, concerts and multicultural evenings.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: Civic Association “People in Peril”
Contact: www.jedensvet.sk, zatkova@clovekvohrozeni.sk
Mobile phone: +421/905/984 410, +421/907/369 399

December 4 - 22, 2012
Christmas Days in Incheba
Pre-Christmas sales exhibition of consumer goods.
Venue: Incheba Fairground, Bratislava
Organizer: Incheba Fairground
Contact: www.incheba.sk, incheba@incheba.sk
Tel.: +421/2/67 27 24 00

December 6 - 9, 2012
International Festival of Christmas Advent Songs
The capital of the Slovak Republic, Bratislava opens its doors and invites choirs to the beautiful, historical, Christmas decorated centre of Bratislava.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: Bratislava Music Agency
Contact: www.choral-music.sk, info@choral-music.sk
Mobile phone: +421/908/693 395, +421/905/111 827

December, 2012
ISCM New Music Days – international festival of contemporary music in Košice
The second year of the international festival of contemporary music as you don´t know it organized by the Slovak section of the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) is aimed particularly on variety and co-operation and communication of professional musicians, students of music and children.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.iscm-slovakia.org
Mobile phone: +421/910/613 005

December, 2012
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FAIR
Sale and presentation of own hand-crafted products.
Venue: St. Egidius Square Poprad
Organizer: the town of Poprad
Contact: prezent@msupoprad.sk
Tel.: +421/52/7167 217,218

December, 2012
International Festival of Advent and Christmas Songs
Venue: Piešťany
Organizer: Coro Laudamus
Contact: hyksova@piestany.sk
Tel.: +421/33/ 776 54 73

December 7, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Angels Christmas and Three Magi in the Bojnice Castle
A tour round the Christmas decorated castle accompanied by a Christmas programme in Huňady hall.
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Organizer: Bojnice Castle
Contact: www.snm.sk, www.bojnicecastle.sk, marketing@bojnicecastle.sk
Tel.: +421/46/ 543 06 33, +421/46/ 543 06 24

December 16, 2012
Orava Christmas
International fair of folk crafts and creative workshops.
Venue: Dolný Kubín
Contact: Orava Cultural Centre, Dolný Kubín
Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, osvetadk@osvetadk.sk
Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

December, 2012
Opening the Doors of Christmas to the High Tatra Mountains
Christmas celebrations, which symbolically open the doors of Christmas to the High Tatra Mountains.
Venue: Municipality of Štrba
Contact: www.strba.sk, strba@strba.sk
Tel.: +421/52/ 778 14 61

December 31, 2012
New Year’s Eve run across Bratislava’s Bridges
The New Year's run across Bratislava’s bridges is a running event for all runners who cannot imagine even New Year without sports. The route leads through all of Bratislava’s bridges and the Danube embankment.
Venue: Bratislava
Organizer: STaRZ (Administration of Sports and Recreation Facilities), Bratislava
Contact: www.starz.sk, starz@starz.sk
Tel.: +421/2/44 37 34 77