Cultural festivals and musical events in Slovakia

Overview

Cultural events and festivals are taking place across Slovakia in August 2026.

In Bratislava, Divadlo Nová scéna (DNS) is celebrating its 80th jubilee season with outdoor musical concerts at Bratislava Castle featuring hits such as ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘West Side Story’. These performances involve DNS soloists, an orchestra, and a choir. Additionally, singer Nela Pocisková is scheduled to perform with the Banská Bystrica Military Band on August 29 to mark the 82nd anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising.

Simultaneously, the third annual Piešťanské zábaly theatre festival is being held in Piešťany from August 21 to August 23. The festival features 68 theatre and music productions. The program includes family-oriented musicals, workshops, and a grand finale concert featuring Goran Bregović and his Wedding and Funeral Band.

Entities

Nela Pocisková · Piešťany · Jozef Vajda · Goran Bregović · Banská Bystrica

Timeline

1 day ago

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Piešťanské zábaly theatre festival begins in Piešťany
The third annual Piešťanské zábaly theatre festival is taking place in Piešťany, Slovakia, featuring 68 productions, a ceremony honoring Diana Mórová, and a grand finale concert by Goran Bregović.
7 days ago

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Slovak musical performances and SNP celebrations announced
Divadlo Nová scéna will launch its 80th season with musical concerts at Bratislava Castle, while singer Nela Pocisková is scheduled to headline the Slovak National Uprising celebrations in Banská Bystrica.

Sources

komercnespravy.pravda.sk · sita.sk · volby.aktuality.sk · www1.pluska.sk