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Top Events of Slovakia in 2012

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JANUARY

January 7, 2012

Turčianska podkova A unique contest of coachees and their horses.

January 8, 2012

AUTOslide Žarnovica Ubiquitous energy, air soaked with adrenaline, flavour of petrol, ear-tearing engines, dust and snow whirling under the wheels. “Small-big boys” behind the wheels of unleashed four-wheel steeds, happy to fight against each other at the dirt-track stadium in Žarnovica.

January 14 - 15, 2012

European Snowboard Cup Europe’s best snowboarders race in parallel giant slalom.

January 19 - 22, 2012

ITF Slovakiatour International Travel and Tourism Fair in Bratislava. Accompanying events: Hunting and Relaxation, Danubius Gastro, Exposhop, Gastropack

January 23 - 25, 2012

SKIINTERKRITERIUM VRATNA – SLOVAKIA International ski race SKIINTERKRITERIUM VRATNA – SLOVAKIA, the most prestigious race of its kind in the world.

Venue: village Turčianske Kľačany Information: www.tikmartin.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Dirt-track stadium Žarnovica Information: www.autoslide.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Municipality of Vrátna Organizer: Vrátna Free Time Zone Contact: www.vratna.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/41/5695 643, Mobile phone: +421/903/266 231

Venue: Incheba Fairground, Bratislava Organizer: Incheba Fairground Contact: www.incheba.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/67 27 24 00

Venue: Vrátna Organizer: Vrátna FREE TIME ZONE Contact: www.vratna.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/41/5695 643, Mobile phone: +421/903/266 231

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January 28, 2012

Winter 2012 at Dobšiná Favourite amateur rally where the audience, but especially the competitors fully enjoy the crazy fast ride on snow and ice. Come and listen to the noise of strong engines and enjoy dangerously fast rides of competitors.

January 28 - 29, 2012

Biela Stopa EUROLOPPET 2012 Endurance cross-country skiing.

FEBRUARY

February 2 - 3, 2012

Olympiad of Children and Youth in Poprad Children and youth will compete in real Olympic events, such as swimming, speed skating, giant slalom, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, but also in an unofficial one - bowling.

February 4, 2012

Winter Feast at Hornonitrie Folk art is undoubtedly the treasure of the Slovak culture. You can see its varieties in various villages of Upper Nitra during the Winter Feast of Hornonitrie. There are waiting for you various folk dance and music performances given by children and adults, carnival mask shows, presentation of traditional handicraft works of artisans from Pravnianska dolina and Upper Nitra region, as well as traditional rustic entertainment.

February 4, 2012

Shrovetide pig sticking at Spišský salaš Shrovetide essentially involves carnivals, balls, dances and, naturally, traditional pig sticking. You are invited to one of them at Spišský salaš.

Venue: village Dobšiná Information: www.dobsina.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Kremnica - Skalka Organizer: TJ Biela stopa Kremnica Contact: www.bielastopakremnica.sk, [email protected],

[email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/45/6742 850, Mobile phone: +421/911/602 218

Venue: Aquacity Poprad, Snowpark Lučivná, winter stadium Poprad, bowling centre OC MAX in Poprad

Information: www.poprad.sk, [email protected]

Venue: villages of Upper Nitra Information: www.rkcpd.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Spišský salaš Information: www.spisskysalas.sk, [email protected]

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February 8, 2012

Europa SC HIGH JUMP 2012 Banskobystrická latka – international high jump competition.

February 17, 2012

Pipers’ Carnival This grandiose and unique festival with international participation presents the virtuosity of pipers within a rich programme of bagpipe music, folk groups and ensembles, focused on carnival customs.

February 18, 2012

Wine Cellars of Pezinok Traditional winery event where the visitors shall be given an opportunity to taste and relish gorgeous Low Carpathian wines, especially from Pezinok. Welcome to Pezinok!

February 18, 2012

7. Slovakia Championship in Sledge (krňačky) Race 39. Traditional Annual Event in Sledge (krňačky) Race – “The prize of Krížna & STV Cup”. Wild fun at the "horned sledge" made without any single nail or screw.

February 25, 2012

International Sausage Festival Picturesque village Sládkovičovo has a long tradition of home pig sticking. A part of the event is also the Sausage Festival, gaining more and more popularity.

Venue: Sports hall at Štiavničky, Banská Bystrica Contact: www.kisbb.sk, www.banskabystrica.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/48/16 186, 415 50 85

Venue: village Malá Lehota Information: [email protected]

Venue: Bodegas and wine cellars of Pezinok Information: www.pvp.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Turecka Contact: www.krnackyturecka.szm.com

Venue: village Sládkovičovo Information: www.sladkovicovo.sk, www.galantsko.info, [email protected]

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MARCH

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.

March 17, 2012

2012 ĎUMBIERFEST Combination of movies full of adrenaline and rich accompanying programme including great musical experiences – it is the festival of mountain films Ďumbierfest!

March 17, 2012

Vlado Tatarka Memorial International mountain rescue race.

March 24, 2012

Livin’ Blues International festival of blues and rhythm & blues groups and individuals.

March 28 – April 1, 2012

Mountain and Adventure Film Festival “Mountains and City” The festival offers an opportunity to see extreme and adventure films with a mountain theme, to visit travel clubs with interesting lectures and slide shows or to see several photo exhibitions. The festival also offers new rope attractions for children, climbing races and exhibition stands with outdoor equipment.

Venue: Košice Organizer: Alliance Française in Košice in cooperation with the French Institute in

Bratislava Contact: Tel.:+421/2/63 823 93

Venue: Bombura Club Brezno Information: www.bombura.sk, [email protected]

Contact: [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/903/624 644

Venue: Lúky House of Culture, Vígľašská 1, Bratislava - Petržalka Organizer: Lúky House of Culture Contact: www.kzp.sk, [email protected], [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/63 823 930

Venue: Aupark, Bratislava Contact: www.horyamesto.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/2/54 63 05 15

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March 30 - 31, 2012

Senecká ruka Come to enjoy the atmosphere of strong men of Senec at the international arm wrestling tournament.

March 30 – April 1, 2012

2012 Bratislava Marathon Begin the spring with run! Take part in this interesting traditional sports event.

APRIL

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.

April 1, 2012

Ponická fujarka 2012 All the lovers of folk music and songs are invited to small picturesque village Poniky near Banská Bystrica. A competition show of children’s folk music Ponická fujarka 2012 will take place there.

April 12 - 15, 2012

International Francophone Film Festival Meeting with France, its culture and all of what France has to offer.

April 27 – May 1, 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: Municipal Centre of Culture, Senec Information: www.slnecnejazerasenec.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Bratislava Information: www.bratislavamarathon.com, www.bkis.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Košice Organizer: Alliance Française in Košice in cooperation with the French Institute in

Bratislava Contact: Tel.:+421/2/63 823 93

Venue: House of Culture, Ponická Lehôtka Information: www.sosbb.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Cinema Lumiére, Cinema Mladosť Organizer: French Institute in Bratislava Contact: www.fiffba.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/ 59 34 77 01

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April 28 - 29, 2012

Thurzo Festival Return of the palatine to his summer resort, Thurzo’s crafts fair, the History Day, Sunday Afternoon–folk customs show. Unlocking Orava Castle for the new season.

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.

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.

May 3 - 31, 2012

Košice Music Spring Prestigious international festival of classical music.

Venue: Bojnice Castle Organizer: Slovak National Museum Bojnice Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/46/543 00 51

Venue: Orava Castle Contact: www.oravamuzeum.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/43/581 61 14

Venue: Košice Organizer: Alliance Française in Košice in cooperation with the French Institute in

Bratislava Contact: Tel.:+421/2/63 823 93

Venue: Municipality of Čierny Balog and its neighbourhood Organizers: Vydra – rural development activity and Čiernohronská railway Contacts: www.vydra.sk, [email protected], Tel.: +421/48/619 15 37 www.chz.sk, [email protected], Tel.: +421/48/619 15 00

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, [email protected] Tel.: +421/55/622 45 14, +421/55/622 45 09, Hana Bonková

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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.

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.

May 14 - 19, 2012

Envirofilm

International festival of environment-oriented films.

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

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: Bojnice Castle Organizer: Slovak National Museum Bojnice Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/46/543 00 51

Venue: Námestie SNP in Banská Bystrica Information: www.pkobb.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Banská Bystrica, Zvolen, Banská Štiavnica, Kremnica Contact: www.envirofilm.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/48/437 41 15

Organizers: VSM, STM Košice Contacts: www.vsm.sk, www.visitkosice.eu Tel.: +421/48/619 1500

Venue: Košice Contact: www.usethecity.sk, www.kosice2013.sk Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

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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.

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.

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.

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: Old Castle, Banská Štiavnica Contact: www.banskastiavnica.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/45/694 96 53, Tel.: +421/45/692 05 35

Venue: Amphitheatre at Červený Kláštor Organizer: Podtatranské (Sub-Tatran) Cultural Centre Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/773 21 40

Organizer: Low Carpathian Cultural Centre Contact: www.mvc.sk, www.moska.sk, [email protected]

Tel./Fax: +421/33/ 643 34 89, Tel.: +421/33/ 643 37 05

Venue: A Medieval Military Camp, Zámocká 125, Stara Lubovna Contact: [email protected] , www.marmon.sk Tel. / Fax: +421/52/432 17 13

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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.

June, 2012

Festival of Convergence An international festival of chamber music as a small festival of open hands.

June 1, 2012

Retro Air Show – Aeroweekend Košice A weekend with flight demonstration, attractions for children and a historical airplanes show.

June 2 - 3, 2012

Abov folklore festival “Euro Folk Rozhanovce” International folklore festival.

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: 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: [email protected], Web: www.aeroklub-novezamky.sk

Venue: Košice Organizer: Civil association “Konvergencie” – a society for chamber arts Contact: www.konvergencie.sk Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Košice Airport Contact: www.stm-ke.sk, www.airmuseum.webpark.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Municipality of Rozhanovce Organizer: Regional Centre of Culture, Košice Contact: www.osvetake.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/55/72 99 605

Venue: Košice Organizer: ADS ballooning Contact: www.balon.sk Tel.: +421/55/6748 426

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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.

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.

June 9 - 10, 2012

Dog Show International dog show of all breeds – FCI

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: Tatra cities Organizer: Podtatranské (Sub-Tatran) Cultural Centre Poprad Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/ 772 24 66

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, [email protected] Tel.: +421/33/771 96 21, +421/33/771 96 22, +421/33/771 96 23

Venue: Exhibition ground Agrokomplex Nitra. Organizer: Agrokomplex – Exhibitions, Nitra Contact: www.nitracacib.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/37/733 63 68

Venue: Košice Organizer: City TV foundation Contact: www.festival.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/905/966 649

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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.

June 14 - 17, 2012

International Folklore Festival Myjava The town of Myjava organizes its own folklore festival.

June 15 - 17, 2012

Tinkers Festival International festival event with a traditional market, fair and cultural.

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.

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.

June 16 - 24, 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 Organizer: Bratislava Music Agency Contact: www.choral-music.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/905/657 131

Venue: Myjava Organizer: House of Culture, Myjava Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/34/621 33 89, 621 25 88

Venue: Žilina Organizer: Považie Museum Contact: www.pmza.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/41/500 15 11

Information: Dom Služieb, 062 01 Starý Smokovec Tel.: +421/52/442 52 30 E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.tatryinfo.sk

Venue: Trenčianske Teplice Contact: www.artfilm.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Bratislava Information: Association „Bratislava v pohybe“, Šancova 43, 931 04 Bratislava Mobil: +421/903/719 966 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web: www.abp.sk

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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.

June 20 - 24, 2012

Cassovia folk fest International folklore festival.

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!

June 22 - 24, 2012

Horehronské Days of Singing and Dancing International folklore festival.

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.

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 Contact: www.bkis.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

Venue: House of Folk Dance, Košice Contact: www.folkfest.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/55/789 47 17- 15

Venue: Košice, premises of Katova bašta - Rodošto Organizer: Košice - tourism Contact: www.visitkosice.eu Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Municipality of Heľpa Contact: www.sosbb.sk, [email protected], www.helpa.sk Tel.: +421/48/412 52 06, Fax: +421/48/412 51 22

Venue: Bratislava - Old Town Contact: www.korunovacneslavnosti.sk

Venue: Bratislava – Old Town Organizer: Oreo, s.r.o., Lamačská cesta 37, 841 03 Bratislava Web: www.oreo.sk, E-mail: [email protected]

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June 24 - 30, 2012

Zvolen Castle Games – opera performances Opera and drama performances.

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.

June 29 - 30, 2012

JAZZNICA Central European Summer Jazz Festival.

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...

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: Zvolen Castle courtyard, premises of J.G. Tajovský Theatre in Zvolen Organizer: Jozef Gregor Tajovský Theatre, Zvolen Contact: www.djgt.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/555 12 03

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: [email protected], [email protected] Web: www.dotykyaspojenia.sk

Venue: Banská Štiavnica Organizer: City Authority Banská Štiavnica Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/694 96 51, Mobile phone: +421/905/525 945

Venue: Municipality of Turecká Contact: www.obecturecka.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/48/419 92 70, Mobile phone: +421/905/534 939

Venue: Východná Amphitheatre Organizer: National Cultural Centre Contact: www.nocka.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/918/716 047

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JULY

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.

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.

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.

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.

July 6 - 8, 2012

“Pod Poľanou” Folk Festival Traditional folk culture festival in Detva.

Venue: Východná Amphitheatre Organizer: National Cultural Centre Contact: www.nocka.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/918/716 047

Venue: Bratislava Contact: www.bkis.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

Organizer: JAY production Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/902/ 126 936

Venue: Airport Trenčín Organizer: Pohoda Agency Contact: www.pohodafestival.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/207 08 251

Venue: Municipality of Detva Organizer: Municipal Cultural Centre Contact: www.detva.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/545 55 81

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July 7 – August 18, 2012

Kremnica Castle Organ International Organ Festival presenting the major figures of organ interpretation.

July 8, 2012

Podbiel Folklore Festival Folklore festival.

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.

July, 2012

Štrba Folklore Festival Festival of music, dancing and singing of Štrba and foreign folklore ensembles, accompanied by a presentation of traditional handicrafts.

July 7 - 14, 2012

Grand Prix of Slovakia in Orienteering

Venue: Kremnica Organizer: Ars Consulting Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/903/719 654

Venue: Municipality of Podbiel Organizer: Municipality of Podbiel Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/43/538 10 31

Venue: Mariánska Hill, Levoča Organizer: Roman Catholic parish office, Levoča Contact: suz.levoca.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/53/16 188,451 37 63, Mobile phone: +421/910/788 891

Venue: Municipality of Štrba Organizer: Municipality of Štrba Contact: www.strba.sk, [email protected], [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/ 778 14 61

Venue: Jahodná Organizer: Orienteering Club, Košice Contact: www.tuke.sk/obeh, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/915/872 938

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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.

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.

July 19 - 22, 2012

Aegon Mercedes Grand Prix Bratislava 2012 The oldest ride jumps event in Slovakia.

July 20 - 21, 2012

Drotária International Folk and Tramp Festival associated with an amateur competition and tinkers fair.

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: extramural settlement of Beckov Castle Information: Double Agency, s.r.o., Beckov 405, 916 38 Mobil: +421/944/202 291 E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.doubleagency.sk

Venue: Kežmarok Organizer: City Authority Kežmarok Contact: www.elro.kezmarok.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/466 01 12

Venue: Sport facility of TJ Slávia Petržalka, Bratislava Information: www.csio.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Municipality of Turzovka Organizer: Culture and Social Centre Contact: [email protected], www.drotariafest.sk Tel.: +421/41/435 23 08

Venue: Dolná brána (the Lower Gate), Košice Organizer: JAY production agency Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk Mobile phone: +421/902/126 936

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July 22, 2012

Folklore Oravice Folklore Festival, presentation of folk ensembles from Slovakia and abroad.

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.

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.

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.

July 27 - 29, 2012

Fest Dobré Bohunice Country fest in Bohunice.

Venue: Municipality of Oravice Contact: www.cstours.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/43/532 31 11

Venue: Kasárne / Kulturpark Organizer: Košice 2013 Contact: www.kulturpark.sk, www.kosice2013.sk Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

Venue: Košice Organizer: the city of Košice Contact: www.kosice.sk Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Municipality of Terchová Contact: www.janosikovedni.sk, www.ztt.sk, www.terchova.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/41/599 31 00, +421/41/500 23 07

Venue: Jaslovské Bohunice Contact: www.festbohunice.sk, [email protected] Mobil: +421/903/655 677, +421/905/960 769

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July 30 - August 3, 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...

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.

AUGUST

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.

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.

July 7 – August 18, 2012

Kremnica Castle Organ International Organ Festival presenting the major figures of organ interpretation.

Venue: Trenčín Castle Information: www.hradneslavnosti.sk, www.wagus.sk, www.muzeumtn.sk

Venue: Fiľakovo Organizer: Novohrad Cultural Centre, Lučenec Contact: www.noslc.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/47/433 15 34

Venue: Bratislava Contact: www.bkis.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

Organizer: JAY production Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/902/ 126 936

Venue: Kremnica Organizer: Ars Consulting Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/903/719 654

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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.

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.

August 3 - 5, 2012

Podroháčske Folklore Festival International folklore festival, fair of folk crafts and accompanying exhibition.

August 4 – 5, 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.

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: Košice Organizer: the city of Košice Contact: www.kosice.sk Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Kasárne / Kulturpark Organizer: Košice 2013 Contact: www.kulturpark.sk, www.kosice2013.sk Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

Venue: Municipality of Zuberec Organizer: Orava House of Culture, Dolný Kubín Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

Venue: Mierové námestie in Trenčín Information: www.hradneslavnosti.sk, www.wagus.sk, www.muzeumtn.sk

Venue: Trnava Contact: www.trnava.sk, [email protected], www.bachsociety.sk Tel./Fax: +421/33/32 36 440

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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.

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.

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!

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!

August 17 - 18, 2012

Hontianska Parade in Hrušov Festival of traditional culture of the Hontiansky region.

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: Levoča Contact: www.msks.levoca.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/53/451 25 22, Mobile phone: +421/903/906 513 www.levoca.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/53/16 188, 451 37 63

Venue: Fiľakovo Organizer: Novohrad Cultural Centre, Lučenec Contact: www.noslc.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/47/433 15 34

Venue: Vysoké Tatry - Hrebienok Information: www.vt.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Košice Organizer: Košice - tourism Contact: www.visitkosice.eu Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Municipality of Hrušov Contact: www.hrusov.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/47/488 01 22

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August 19 - 21, 2012

Cap á lest – Journey to the East European festival of poetry, drama and music.

August, 2012

Beskydy Festival and Turzovka Feast International Folklore Festival.

August 24 - 26, 2012

Kremnické gagy Festival of humour and satire.

August – September, 2012

Festival Devin This festival of historical fencing, music, dance and crafts is set in the gorgeous setting of Devin Castle.

August 28 – September 2, 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.

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: Orechová Potôň Information: www.slovakiaring.sk

Venue: Banská Štiavnica Organizer: Capalest Civic Association Contact: www.capalest.com, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/908/559 573

Venue: Municipality of Turzovka Contact: www.mestoturzovka.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/41/42 09 311

Venue: Kremnica Organizer: Kremnica, GAG Art Agency Contact: www.gagy.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/6742 844, Tel.: +421/48/416 32 14

Venue: Devin Castle Information: www.bkis.sk

Venue: Košice, Organizer: Feman Association Contact: www.feman.sk, Tel.: +421/55/625 0142

Venue: Bratislava – Old Town Organizer: Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) Contact: www.uluv.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5273 1349

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SEPTEMBER

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.

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.

August 28 – September 2, 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.

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.

September 1 - 2, 2012

Saint Hubert Days Nationwide hunting festival, European Championships in deer calling and St. Hubert Mass.

Venue: Bratislava Contact: www.bkis.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 3715

Venue: Trnava Contact: www.trnava.sk, [email protected], www.bachsociety.sk Tel./Fax: +421/33/32 36 440

Venue: Košice Organizer: Feman Association Contact: www.feman.sk Tel.: +421/55/625 0142

Venue: Bratislava – Old Town Organizer: Centre for Folk Art Production (ÚĽUV) Contact: www.uluv.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5273 1349

Venue: Svätý Anton Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/691 39 32, Mobile phone: +421/915/821 973

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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.

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.

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.

September 7 - 8, 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.

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: 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, [email protected], www.siaf.sk, www.airshow.sk

Venue: Veľká Lomnica – Black Stork Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: [email protected]

Venue: Veľká Lomnica – Black Stork Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: [email protected]

Venue: Banská Štiavnica Contact: www.banskastiavnica.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/45/694 96 51

Venue: Košice Organizer: Civil association Košické divadlo (Košice theatre) Contact: www.kosicefest.eu Tel.: +421/55/245 2222

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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!

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!

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.

September, 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: 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

Venue: Námestie SNP in Banská Bystrica, Dolná ulica in Banská Bystrica, Hotel LUX neighbourhoods

Information: www.pkobb.sk, [email protected]

Venue: Trnava Contact: www.trnava.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/33/323 61 10

Venue: Piešťany Contact: www.cinematik.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/948/445 565

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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!

September 17 - 23, 2012

7th bielopotocký kameň (White Water Stone) International stone-cutting open air festival.

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.

September 21 - 23, 2012

Vintage Vintage festival, accompanying events, international “Fyzulnačka” cooking completion.

September 21 - 23, 2012

International Open Air Festival for Artists “On the Gothic Road” Open air festival for non-professional artists with international participation.

September 21 - 26, 2012

Divadelná Nitra International festival – presentation of European theatre, accompanied by other forms of art, work and educational activities.

Venue: Trnava – TC Empire Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: [email protected]

Venue: Oravský Biely Potok Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

Venue: Bojnice Castle Organizer: Slovak National Museum Bojnice Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/46/543 06 33, +421/46/5430 624

Venue: Pezinok Contact: www.pezinok.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/33/690 11 02

Venue: Košice Contact: www.osvetake.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/55/ 72 99 605

Venue: Nitra Organizer: Divadelná Nitra Contact: www.nitrafest.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/37/ 652 48 70, Mobile phone: +421/903/ 554 475

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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.

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: Bratislava Organizer: Management of Bratislava Music Festival, PhDr. Izabela Pažítková Contact: www.bhsfestival.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 0378, +421/2/5920 8291

Venue: Košice Contact: [email protected], www.visegradskedni.sk, www.forsa.sk Tel.: +421/55/622 04 21

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OCTOBER

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.

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.

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.

October 7, 2012

International Peace Marathon

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: Košice Contact: [email protected], www.visegradskedni.sk, www.forsa.sk Tel.: +421/55/622 04 21

Venue: Bratislava Organizer: Management of Bratislava Music Festival, PhDr. Izabela Pažítková Contact: www.bhsfestival.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/5443 0378, +421/2/5920 8291

Venue: Košice Organizer: Košice 2013, n.o. Contact: www.kosice2013.sk Tel.: +421/55/6854 299

Venue: Košice Contact: http://kosicemarathon.com, [email protected]

Tel.: +421/55/ 622 00 10

Venue: Poprad Contact: www.mfhf.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/77 210 60

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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.

October 20, 2012

Hubertus Accept the invitation to coach or saddle, and come to Topoľčianky to ceremonially close the equestrian season - the traditional HUBERTUS.

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: Levice Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/36/631 24 78

Venue: Topoľčianky Contact: www.nztopolcianky.sk, [email protected]

[email protected] Tel.: +421/37/630 16 13-15

Venue: Incheba Fairground, Bratislava Organizer: Rock Pop Bratislava Contact: www.bjd.sk, [email protected] Tel.:+421/2/529 31 572, +421/2/529 63 701

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NOVEMBER

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.

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.

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.

November 16 - 17, 2012

Open Cellar Day

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 Contact: [email protected], www.visegradskedni.sk, www.forsa.sk Tel.: +421/55/622 04 21

Contact: www.sedf.sk, [email protected] Tel./Fax: +421/2/54 41 82 14

Venue: Bratislava – Sibamac Aréna Organizer: BM Promotion, s.r.o., Pajorova 12, 040 01 Košice Web: www.bmpromotion.eu, E-mail: [email protected]

Contact: Vincúr – association of growers and winemakers of Modra, Sládkovičova 44, 900 01 Modra

Web: www.vincur.sk, E-mail: [email protected]

Venue: Košice Organizer: State Philharmonic Orchestra Košice Contact: www.sfk.sk Tel.: +421/55/6224 509

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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!

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: Košice Organizer: the city of Košice, Pro Cassovia Foundation Contact: www.kosice.sk Tel.: +421/55/625 8888

Venue: Hlavné square, Františkánske square, Hviezdoslavovo square, Bratislava Organizer: Municipal Authority of the Slovak Capital Bratislava Contact: Tel.: +421/2/59 35 61 11

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DECEMBER

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.

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.

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.

December 4 - 22, 2012

Christmas Days in Incheba Pre-Christmas sales exhibition of consumer goods.

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: [email protected], www.visegradskedni.sk, www.forsa.sk Tel.: +421/55/622 04 21

Venue: Hlavné square, Františkánske square, Hviezdoslavovo square, Bratislava Organizer: Municipal Authority of the Slovak Capital Bratislava Contact: Tel.: +421/2/59 35 61 11

Venue: Bratislava Organizer: Civic Association “People in Peril” Contact: www.jedensvet.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/905/984 410, +421/907/369 399

Venue: Incheba Fairground, Bratislava Organizer: Incheba Fairground Contact: www.incheba.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/67 27 24 00

Venue: Košice Contact: www.iscm-slovakia.org Mobile phone: +421/910/613 005

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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.

December, 2012

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Sale and presentation of own hand-crafted products.

December, 2012

International Festival of Advent and Christmas Songs

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.

December 16, 2012

Orava Christmas International fair of folk crafts and creative workshops.

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: Bratislava Organizer: Bratislava Music Agency Contact: www.choral-music.sk, [email protected] Mobile phone: +421/908/693 395, +421/905/111 827

Venue: St. Egidius Square Poprad Organizer: the town of Poprad Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/7167 217,218

Venue: Piešťany Organizer: Coro Laudamus Contact: [email protected] Tel.: +421/33/ 776 54 73

Venue: Bojnice Castle Organizer: Bojnice Castle Contact: www.snm.sk, www.bojnicecastle.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/46/ 543 06 33, +421/46/ 543 06 24

Venue: Dolný Kubín Contact: Orava Cultural Centre, Dolný Kubín Contact: www.osvetadk.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/43/586 49 78

Venue: Municipality of Štrba Contact: www.strba.sk, [email protected] Tel.: +421/52/ 778 14 61

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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, [email protected] Tel.: +421/2/44 37 34 77

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Slovak Tourist Board

Slovenská agentúra pre cestovný ruch Slovenská agentúra pre cestovný ruch Námestie Ľ. Štúra 1 Branch office Bratislava P.O.Box 35 Dr. V. Clementisa 10 974 05 Banská Bystrica 821 02 Bratislava Slovak Republic Slovak Republic Tel.: +421/48/413 61 46 Tel.: +421/2/50 700 801, 821 Fax: +421/48/413 61 49 Fax: +421/2/55 571 654 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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