International Theatre Festival Divadelná Nitra
6 - 11 Jun 2025 | Nitra - Nitra Region | nitrafest.sk
The symbolic indicator of the prevailing theme of the festival and the common denominator of the topics of the individual works is the festival's subtitle, which changes every year. The theme of the 2025 International Theatre Festival Divadelná Nitra is "Right/Here and Right/Now!" The basic premise is to highlight the issue of fundamental rights in relation to society or citizens, the environment, with an emphasis on the urgency and relevance of their threat. The theme Right/Here and Right/Now! is meant to be a testimony to the first quarter-century of the new millennium.
Turiec Folklore Festival
7 Jun 2025 | SNM: Museum of the Slovak Village, Martin - Žilina Region | skanzenmartin.sk
The 41st edition of the folklore festival in Turiec - presentation of folklore ensembles, children's folklore ensembles, folklore groups, traditional folk music, and solo instrumentalists. The program also includes the event "Today an Apprentice, Tomorrow a Master."
HaNahar – Festival of Jewish Culture
8 - 22 Jun 2025 | Various cities – Trenčín Region | trencin2026.eu
For the fifth time, we are bringing Jewish culture from around the world to the Považie region. The traditionally Nové Mesto-based festival has joined forces with the Trenčín-based Biennale of Contemporary Jewish Art Jidiš Vesmír, opening its doors to new places, artists, and connections. This year’s theme centers around our longest river — the Váh, which has shaped history and continues to influence our lives and culture. The river symbolizes transience, constant movement, renewal, purification, and life itself. The Jewish Culture Festival is an event of remembrance and reflection, where various forms of Jewish art speak to us. It’s a space for discussion, exploration, enrichment, and connection.
Touches and Connections – Theatre Festival
16 - 21 Jun 2025 | Martin - Žilina Region | dotykyaspojenia.sk
A festival with a tradition since 2005, bringing you the 20th edition of the event. This non-competitive theatre festival offers the largest and most representative showcase of works from theatres operating in Slovakia. The festival presents the most inspiring theatre productions created in the past year in Slovakia. It also provides a platform for discussions about theatre – encouraging reflection on theatre and creating space for dialogue between creators, critics, theorists, and audiences.
International Folklore Festival Myjava
18 - 22 Jun 2025 | Myjava - Trenčín Region | mffmyjava.sk
We invite you to the 65th edition of the International Folklore Festival Myjava. The significance of the festival, with its more than fifty years of history, is not only important within western Slovakia but also holds an irreplaceable place in national and international contexts. The festival is one of the leading events in Slovakia focused on showcasing folk culture.
Art Nouveau Festival 2025
19 - 22 Jun 2025 | Colonnade Bridge, Piešťany - Trnava Region | artnouveaufestival.sk
A series of interpretive tours accompanied by an exhibition of works by Alfons Mucha will transport Piešťany back to the era when the town’s most valuable architectural landmarks were created. The festival invites visitors to discover the beauty of Art Nouveau through guided tours, exhibitions, and a rich accompanying program that brings to life the unique atmosphere of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
IFF Art Film Košice
20 - 27 Jun 2025 | Košice - Košice Region | iffartfilm.com
Slovakia’s oldest and largest international film festival returns for its 31st edition with an exceptional program featuring over a hundred films across three competition sections and several non-competitive ones. A wide range of accompanying events will also be part of the experience. In addition to the three traditional honorary awards (Actor’s Mission and Golden Camera), a new one will be introduced: the Milan Lasica Award will be presented posthumously to the first figure of (Czecho)Slovak cinema. With this new award, the festival aims to annually commemorate the memory of the first and only president in the history of IFF ART FILM.
Spiš Folklore Festival
21 - 22 Jun 2025 | Podlesok, Hrabušice - Košice Region | skc.skcak.sk
We invite you to the largest folklore festival in Spiš. After several decades, the festival is moving to a new location. This year, the festival will take place at Podlesok near Hrabušice, in the heart of the beautiful nature and the Slovak Paradise National Park. A new setting, new experiences, but the folklore traditions remain the same – full of dance, music, and unforgettable moments.
Fest Anča
24 - 29 Jun 2025 | Žilina - Žilina Region | festanca.sk
From 24th to 29th June 2025, the 18th edition of Fest Anča, a unique international animation festival, will take place in Žilina. This event is held at a former railway station that has been transformed into a vibrant cultural center.
Fest Anča is the first Slovak film festival with the prestigious status of an Academy Awards® Qualifying Festival, meaning that winners can advance to the Oscar competition. This event is a great opportunity for animation film lovers.
Horehronie Days of Singing and Dance
27 – 29 Jun 2025 | Heľpa - Banská Bystrica Region | festivalhelpa.sk
You are warmly invited to the 59th edition of the Horehronie Days of Singing and Dance. Look forward to three days filled with traditional culture, art, singing, music, dance, and community gatherings. Full details about the rich festival program can be found on the official event website.
Klenovská Rontouka
27 – 29 Jun 2025 | Klenovec - Banská Bystrica Region | rontouka.sk
You are warmly invited to the 46th edition of the Gemer-Malohont Folklore Festival in Klenovec. A rich weekend program awaits visitors. During Klenovská Rontouka, Klenovec will come alive not only with music and dance, but also with authentic crafts. The event will also feature the discussion “LIVING HERITAGE, LIVING STORIES,” offering a space to meet extraordinary people who preserve traditional crafts for future generations and present them to a broad audience in Slovakia and abroad. The full program is available on the event’s official website.