International Organ Festival

19 - 28 Sep 2025   |   Spišská Nová Ves - Košice Region   |   sfk.sk/mofis

The International Organ Festival of Ivan Sokol /MOFIS/ is the oldest organ festival in Slovakia. Its founder and long-time artistic director was Ivan Sokol (1937–2005), a soloist of the Košice State Philharmonic. In its early years, organ recitals by renowned Slovak and international performers were held mainly at St. Elizabeth's Cathedral. Concerts with symphony orchestra took place in the concert hall of the House of Arts, which features a three-manual organ with two consoles. In 2006, the Košice State Philharmonic successfully expanded this grand showcase of organ music to a wider region. In close cooperation with local partners, it now organizes organ recitals in cities such as Spišská Nová Ves, Poprad, Kežmarok, Rimavská Sobota, Sabinov, and others.

Accompanying events:
PORTATIF, PLEASE MEET IT 19 Sep 2025 House of Arts, Košice
ORGAN RECITAL 19 Sep 2025 Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Prešov
ORGAN "TO GO": FROM PARIS TO BELIANSKA CAVE 20 Sep 2025 Belianska Cave, Tatranská Kotlina
ORGAN AT THE EVANGELICALS 21 Sep 2025 Evangelical Church, Košice
SPIŠSKÁ NOVÁ VES - BACH'S ORGAN WORKS: PASSIONS I 22 Sep 2025 Evangelical Church, Spišská Nová Ves
ORGAN ABOVE THE LAKE 24 Sep 2025 Church of the Holy Košice Martyrs, Košice
ORGAN AT THE SEMINARIANS 25 Sep 2025 Seminary Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Košice
ORGAN RECITAL 26 Sep 2025 Wooden Articular Church, Kežmarok

World Tourism Day in Novohrad and Podpoľanie

26 Sep 2025   |   Lučenec - Banská Bystrica Region   |   regionnovohrad.sk

Come and discover the beauty of Novohrad and Podpoľanie. On 26 September 2025, we celebrate World Tourism Day in the heart of the region – at the Jewish Synagogue in Lučenec. A rich program awaits you, full of tradition and innovation: regional craft fair from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, delicious local cuisine, creative workshops for all ages, and discussions with experts on tourism, nature, and regional culture.

In the evening, enjoy a cultural program featuring performances by Alžbeta Ľuptáková’s Folk Music Band, Peter Cmorík Band, Folklore Ensemble Podpoľanec, René Bošeľa Group, and DJ Mark Dann. Discover the natural wonders of the Poľana and Cerová Highlands, the forests of Slovakia, and the rich history of Novohrad’s castles and chateaux. Soak in the traditions and enjoy a day full of experiences.

Get inspired – we look forward to seeing you!

Gastrolove (Un)Conference

26 Sep 2025   |   Elektrárňa Piešťany - Trnava Region   |   krajzazitkov.sk

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the magazine Kávičkári and the Trnava Regional Tourism Organization invite you to the 5th edition of an event filled with inspiring stories, exceptional food, and quality coffee. Elektrárňa Piešťany will host the Gastrolove (non-)conference on Friday, September 26. The event is held under the patronage of the Trnava Region Governor, Jozef Viskupič. Gastrolove is a gathering of people who have succeeded in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. It’s an opportunity to learn from the best – for example, from the manager of the Stellenbosch wine destination in South Africa. You can look forward to behind-the-scenes insights from successful restaurants and hotels, the latest trends in hospitality, and a realistic view of what international guides like Gault&Millau are interested in.