Umelka Turns 100 During Night of Galleries and Museums
As part of the Night of Galleries and Museums on Saturday, 23 May, Bratislava’s Umelka Gallery will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its opening. The Functionalist building is listed as a cultural monument of the Slovak Republic.
The anniversary exhibition, titled 100-vka, is a collective mail-art project created by members of the Slovak Union of Visual Artists. Each artist submitted an original work incorporating the number 100, with all pieces delivered by post in tribute to the tradition of mail art. Organizers say the exhibition highlights creative exchange, collaboration and the strong artistic community connected to Umelka over the past century.
Two British Will Add to Mozart at Slovak Philharmonic
Our cultural tips at the end of today’s programme begin once again at the Slovak Philharmonic. This Sunday, two British composers will be featured in a concert at the Philharmonic Hall. As the Slovak Chamber Orchestra marks its 65th season this year, a series of special jubilee concerts is running throughout the programme. Inviting you to this Sunday’s event, on 24 May, is Juraj Bubnáš, programming director of the Slovak Philharmonic.
Invitation to Slovak Phil for this weekend Máte problém s prehrávaním? Nahláste nám chybu v prehrávači.
Swing, Dance and Vintage Style Return to Bratislava
The long-standing tradition of May dance parties returns to Bratislava’s V-Club on Saturday, 23 May. The evening will feature live swing music by the FATS JAZZ BAND orchestra led by Ladislav Fančovič, along with a period dance workshop and a vintage-style photo booth.
Trnava Museum Explores the Art of Traditional Embroidery
The West Slovak Museum continues its “Doors of Culture Wide Open” series on Tuesday, 26 May, with a lecture titled From Traditional to Modern: The Embroidery of Alžbeta Lichnerová.
Visitors will be able to see photographic documentation from Lichnerová’s research, as well as examples of her embroidery and design work. The talk will focus on how traditional patterns were created, where they originated, and the role embroidery played in everyday and festive life.
BRaK Festival Brings International Literature to Bratislava
The BRaK Literature Festival begins on Wednesday, 27 May, offering five days of author readings, discussions, performances, concerts and exhibitions.
The festival will also feature a book fair, children’s zone, comics program and a conference for publishers, libraries and readers.
This year’s guests include Czech writer Jakub Stanjura, French author Constance Debré, Brazilian novelist Jeferson Tenório, Icelandic author María Elísabet Bragadóttir, Slovak poet Michal Habaj and visual artist Andrej Dúbravský.
Under this year’s theme, “We Need to Talk…”, the festival aims to spark discussion about literature, society and the modern world among both the public and professionals.
Young Artists Open Their Studios to the Public
The Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava will open its Summer Semester Exhibition 2026 to the public from 29 to 31 May. The showcase will feature the latest student works in fine arts, design, architecture and restoration across all three Academy buildings.
