Slovakia: Weekend events scheduled in Nitra and Žilina

Slovakia weekend events Nitra sports activities Žilina cultural events Zobor Forest Trail Run Budatín Castle exhibition

Various cultural, sporting, and musical events are scheduled across Nitra and Žilina in Slovakia for the upcoming weekend.

In Nitra, activities include the Zobor Forest Trail Run featuring 21-km and 51-km routes, a dragon parade at Kalvária, and a retro dance event in Klokočiny. Additionally, a 35-km group cycling ride will take place on Sunday to mark the unveiling of the symbolic Cajglová Street.

In the Žilina region, Budatín Castle will host the ‘Farba – Hmota’ art exhibition featuring works by Miroslava Berešová, Eduard Poláček, and Peter Repka. The musical lineup includes punk performances at KC Hoffmann and black metal concerts at Smer Klub 77. Other regional highlights include an autumn fair and various sporting matches.