Culture Tips, Weekend of May 23
The latest culture tips from around Slovakia.
23. 5. 2025 | 09:21
Články / Culture
Artists appeal to President Pellegrini in open letter, urge action against Gustáv Murín
A part of the artistic community has addressed an open letter to President Peter Pellegrini, urging him to intervene against Gustáv Murín, the acting director of the Slovak Literary Centre. In the letter, ...
22. 5. 2025 | 12:59
Star Irish playwright Marina Carr in Bratislava
On Tuesday, May 13, the New Drama festival welcomed its patron for this year, Irish playwright Marina Carr. In a public talk in Bratislava, Carr spoke about her interest in ancient Greek drama and her ...
17. 5. 2025 | 11:02
Night of museums and galleries reveals Slovakia’s cultural treasures
On Saturday May 17th, Slovakia celebrates the Night of Museums and Galleries, a special event where cultural institutions stay open until midnight or later, offering the public rare access to their “hidden ...
15. 5. 2025 | 13:55
Remembering Dežo Ursíny, 30 years after his passing
Dežo Ursíny, the legend and pioneer of Slovak big beat and pop music, passed away 30 years ago on May 2, 2025. Many remember him as an icon – a visionary who combined music, poetry, and film to explore ...
13. 5. 2025 | 16:50
Slovak anti-war literature in English translation
It’s always a notable achievement when authors from so-called small literatures break into the English-language literary world. Did you know that only about 3% of books published in English are translations? ...
9. 5. 2025 | 18:17
The 2025 spring edition of Dobrý trh
On May 10th the spring edition of Dobrý trh, or the Good Market, will take place in Bratislava's Staré Mesto. The Panenská /Kozia neighborhood will be full of food, gifts, events, happenings, and, of ...
7. 5. 2025 | 13:27
Bobbin lace from Gemer added to the list of cultural heritage of Slovakia
Bobbin lace from Gemer has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of Slovakia, becoming one of 50 elements and practices included in this list.
7. 5. 2025 | 13:14
