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28.11.2006 - 14.1.2007
Martin Trenkel – first Slovak in Formula 1
GMB Mirbach Palace, Františkánske nám. 11
7th year of the successful project Henkel Slovensko – “Forms and Faces of Formula 1” presents the first official Slovak Formula 1 photographer.
For more information visit www.gmb.sk

06.12.2006 – 30.05.2007
Mikuláš Schneider Trnavský
SNM Music Museum – Bratislava Castle
This exhibition open to the public in the premises of Bratislava Castle is devoted to the 125th anniversary of the birth of renowned Slovak composer Mikuláš Schneider Trnavský. The life and work of the composer are documented by authentic personal testimonies.

14 December 2006 – April 2007
Flying Dutchmen
SNG Esterházy Palace, 1st and 2nd floors
GMB Mirbach Palace, Františkánske nám.11
A collection of Dutch and Flemish art of the Slovak National Gallery, which by its quality, number and cohesion represents the finest collection of paintings of this type in Slovakia. Almost 200 paintings from the 15th – 19th centuries presents also great names in painting from the Benelux and the art of its great masters. From artists of the “Golden Era” of the 17th century, undoubtedly the most prominent are the works of Rembrandt and his circle (G. de Wet). The large collection of works also includes the heyday of Flemish paintings with landscape, historical, portrait, genre and still-life paintings (J. Brueghel, A. Van Dyck, D. Teniers, J. Jordanes).
For more information visit www.sng.sk

15.12.2006 – 18.02.2007
COMMUNICATION 2007
This untraditional exhibition prepared in co-operation with the Slovak Academy represents an interactive presentation where not only are you allowed to touch, but also play, speak, laugh, talk, or discuss. The aim of the exhibition “Communication 2007” is to motivate people more to comprehend and develop communication, and to look for new and interesting contexts within it. It is based on the need to gain information and skills also through play. With its interactive approach, the exhibition supports creativity and introduces some unusual teaching tools. Although the exhibition is intended primarily for children, it also provokes other visitors come to some interesting conclusions. By way of interactive games, lectures and discussions, we learn about the history of speech and language, current and future forms of communication (traditional or those based on information technologies) and communication tools.
TOUCHING THE EXHIBITS IS ALLOWED.  

18 -21 January 2007
ITF Slovakiatour – 13th International Tourist Industry Fair
Exhibition and Congress Centre Incheba, Viedenská cesta 3-7
For more information visit www.incheba.sk

23 January – 15 April 2007
COLLECTING PASSION – Slovak fine art 1957 – 1970
Exhibition from private collections maps Slovak fine art from the period 1957 – 1970. The exhibition includes works of living and deceased authors, such as: A. Barčík, K. Baron, M. Čunderlík, R. Fila, J. Jakoby, A. Klimo, J. Koller, V. Kompánek, R. Krivoš, A. Mlynárčik, E. Ovčáček, R. Sikora, J. Želibska and many more.

1 February – 2 March 2007
Exhibition “Portrait of Slovakia” – “Maurizio Cirillo and Emanuel Nitsch”
Two young Austrian students of photography travelled through Slovakia in 2006 and in 2007 present their experiences from their journey as their thesis in the form of a photographic exhibition at the Austrian Cultural Forum Bratislava.

6 – 14 February 2007
MUSKATEERS ON THE ROAD
European travelling photographic exposition entitled “Musketeers on the Road” was brought to life under the auspices of the Promotion Commission of the European Fencing Confederation. The exhibition will be open to the public in the Gallery of the French Institute on Sedlárska ulica. 

10 February 2007
Bratislava City Ball
REDUTA
For several years now the Bratislava City Ball has been held in the beautiful premises of Reduta Hall in Bratislava. 

17 February 2007
Shrovetide in Modra
A traditional pig slaughter in Modra where you can sample various delicacies and specialties, or sample some of the local wines from the Vincúr fellowship.
For more information visit www.vincur.sk

20 February 2007
Shrovetide in the Old Town
Shrovetide celebrations in the Old Town 
For more information visit www.staremesto.sk

22 February – 1 April 2007
Jan Nepomucký – Saint of Central Europe
Exhibition in the Stara radnica (Old Town Hall) organised in co-operation with the Czech Centre.

1 March 2007
Wine, women and fragrance
Hotel Matyšák, Pezinok
Feast of wine tasting presented by famous ladies from the world of wines. 
Wine-tasting
For more information visit www.vincur.sk

15-25 March 2007
FIFBA 2007 - Festival of Francophonic Films
Bratislava international festival of Francophonic films in the cinema halls Tatra and Palace Cinema Aupark is extended this year to include a separate section on French films. FIFFBA 2007 gives you 2 festivals in one this year!
For more information visit www.fiff-bratislava.sk

15 March -3 June 2007
HUNGARIAN ART
From the middle of March 2007 the Danubiana gallery will be host to the exhibition “Expressive tendencies in contemporary Hungarian art”. The exhibition presents the works of renowned distinguished figures from the Hungarian contemporary art scene. With the exhibition Art Austria in 2006 (Expressive tendencies in Austrian painting from 1960) the DANUBIANA gallery launched this worthy concept of presenting the phenomenon of “expressive tendencies” in contemporary works of art from Central European countries. The presented exhibition of Hungarian art will be the second project in the series. The exhibition is being organised in co-operation with the Városi Müvészeti Múzeom in Győr. For more information visit www.danubiana.sk

17 March 2007,
LIVIN’ BLUES 2007
14th International festival of Blues and Rhythm and Blues.

24 March 2007
VITIS AUREA 2007
Hotel Modra, Modra
Presentation of wines accompanied by wine tasting.
For more information visit www.vincur.sk

25 March 2007
Homage a´ Lucia Popp – 13th year,
Concert devoted to celebrating the great Slovak soprano and opera singer Lucia Popp, who increased the recognition of Slovakia throughout the world. Leading classical music artists will take part in the concert.

26 March -25 April 2007
FEBIOFEST 2007
Festival focusing on feature films, experimental cinematography, documentaries and above all, on broad retrospectives.
For more information visit www.febiofest.cz

March – June 2007
David Hockney
This year the Slovak National Gallery will put on display 87 works of graphic art from the contemporary “star” of the world of fine art, David Hockney. Although the artist himself has said that he is not a graphic artist, but a painter who in his lifetime produced also several works of graphic art. Despite the fact that the graphic works of Hockney are essentially a rarity, he has contributed greatly to fine art of the second half of the 20th century.
Hockney comes from the generation of British artists who at the beginning of the 1960s reacted to the Pop Art movement. Yet it was only Hockney who managed to retain his reputation to the present day as a constantly rebelling star, who by his life and artwork provoked those not just from professional circles. 
For more information visit www.sng.sk

March – April 2007
Easter Fete on Hlavné námestie (Main Square)
The Main Square in Bratislava comes alive with the atmosphere of Easter. The stall counters are adorned with ceramic bunnies, chicks, decorated Easter eggs, cheese twirls, wooden flutes, rattles, decorations and products from hard-baked dough, artistic trinkets, candleholders, wooden toys, dolls, puppets, products made from dried corn blades, embroidery, folk costumes, as well as minerals, stones, jewellery and pictures with a religious theme.

April 2007
Lifestyle in the 1920s to 1930s in Bratislava 
Exhibition at the Stara radnica (Old Town Hall) on the living culture and social life from the beginning of the 20th century in Bratislava.

30 March -1 April 2007
Tatra banka City Marathon 2007
Just like in neighbouring major cities (Prague, Vienna) and all major capitals all over the world, Bratislava also has its very own City Marathon. This year it will be held for just the second time, and alongside the actual marathon there will be various side events for all age groups and tastes. Come and do some sport or encourage those with a sporting spirit. 
For more information visit www.bratislava-marathon.com

15 April 2007
National Road Race DEVÍN – BRATISLAVA
Runners from Bratislava and all over Slovakia celebrate the arrival of spring with the 60th anniversary of the National Road Race along the route Devín - Bratislava, which is a distance of exactly 12,330 metres. This is the oldest road race in Slovakia, dating back to 1921.
Running event for all age categories and levels of fitness, with thousands of runners from both home and abroad traditionally taking part. The run starts below the historical monument of Devín Castle ruins. The finish line and ceremonial announcement of the results will take place in Bratislava’s historical city centre. The so-called Malý Devín run is organised for children up to 15 years of age along the route: Lafranconi bridge – Hviezdoslavov Square and covers a distance of 2,600 metres.
For more information visit www.devin-bratislava.vos-tpk.sk

19-22 April 2007
International Festival of Children and Youth Choirs
International show of children’s and youth choirs with international participation and special gala programme.

20-21 April 2007
Wine Fair Pezinok
13th year of international competition, exhibitions and wine tasting

20 April -24 June 2007
CORONATIONS
GMB – Mirbach Palace, Františkánske nám.11
exhibition

20 – 22 April 2007
BRATISLAVA FOR EVERYONE
Open day at City Hall. On this day, in addition to having the chance to visit the astounding Primate’s Palace, the former seat of the Hungarian Diet, there will be many more events. In the Old Town Hall building you can watch old films, visit free of charge all the city galleries, museums, the zoo, or ice-rink. Experience Bratislava as it once was.

28 - 29 April 2007
DANUBE CUP 2007
31st International Dance Contest in PKO
Two intense days of the dynamic of sports dance competitions, which culminate in grand finale programmes. The event includes the semi-finals and finals of junior, youth, and senior categories. The cherry on the cake at the end of the evenings will be a presentation of the main categories in standard and Latin-American dance. The organisers managed to arrange also this year the participation of stars in the actual competitions, making the Danube Cup one of the best contests of its kind in the world. 
For more information visit www.bkis.sk

27 April -1 May 2007
Flóra Bratislava
28th international trade fair of flowers and gardening for plant-lovers and professionals alike.
This international trade fair is not only one of the most popular exhibitions to be held at Incheba, but certainly one of the most fragrant. Come and marvel at the skills and talent of the flower arrangers. Apart from the aesthetic experience, you can pick up lots of advice on how to enjoy the beauty of plants and flowers at home.    
For more information visit www.incheba.sk

28 April – 1 May and 5-8 May 2007
Červený kameň Crafts Fair
Červený kameň Castle – Častá
A presentation of centuries-old crafts – tinkering , weaving, tanning, gingerbread making, basketry, pottery, and wood carving. Displays of how the products are made, with the chance to buy. 

9 – 31 May 2007
J.N. Hummel Days of Chamber Music
J.N. Hummel Days of Chamber Music, Bratislava, international cycle of concerts (4) in honour of the Bratislava-born J.N. Hummel in Zrkadlovy sien (Mirror Hall) of Primate’s Palace with laureates of the international J.N. Hummel competition and other leading classical musicians taking part.

12 May 2007
Modra Wine Festival 
A celebration of wine in the Little Carpathian region

18 May 2007
In honour of J. Kupecky
Pezinok
International competition of young portrait artists on the 340th anniversary of the master’s birth.

18 May – 31 October 2007
The End of an Era
Exhibition at Červený kameň Castle near Bratislava showing the last century or so of the Pálffy family at Červený kameň Castle. The exhibition shows the life of one of the largest aristocratic families in the former Kingdom of Hungary.

19 May 2007
The Road of Friendship, Freundschaftsweg    
17th year
Bike tour included in the programme “Days of Europe” provides a great experience each year to all cycling enthusiasts from Hungary, Austria and Slovakia. Traditional amateur cycling event which passes along the 130 km long route from Bratislava through Austria, the Hungarian town of Mosonmagyaróvár to the spa resort at Lipot.

25 – 26 May 2007
Musica sacra
International festival of sacral music-choir competitions for children, youth and adult categories.

May 2007
Bratislava on the move
11th year
International festival of contemporary dance. The festival presents a showcase the new young generation of artists with inspirational performances from domestic and foreign dance troupes.

May 2007
Night of Museums and Galleries
Presentation of expositions in City Museum Bratislava with evening tours.

31 May – 3 June 2007
Bratislava International Festival of Children’s Folk Groups 
Held on the streets and squares of the Old Town (Staré Mesto)

June – September
CULTURAL SUMMER
An array of performances of artists from Slovakia and abroad spread over 3 months from mid June to mid September. Individual events are organised into thematic cycles.
The cycle International Bratislava presents dancing and singing groups from far and wide. Young people particularly enjoy the popular ‘Letný bažant kinematograf’, which presents the best of contemporary Czech and Slovak films over the course of 5 evenings right on the Main Square. As part of Theatre Week the courtyards of the Old Town Hall and Bratislava Castle are home to performances, including those of Radošinské naivné divadlo. The distinctive folk traditions from various corners of Slovakia will be presented during Traditional Folk Evenings.
The Cultural Summer does not forget the little ones. As part of the series Music and the Danube performances will be given by flamenco, country and other groups on excursion boats. There are also musical cruises specially organised for families with children.
The theatre shows for children are organised as part of the cycle Fairytale City Hall (Rozprávková radnica). Once a week in Bratislava Zoo there will be Family ZOO school. Each year a special children’s steam train leaves the Transport Museum in Bratislava, giving children a chance to see how people travelled in the past, as well as an excellent day out away from the city. 
The programme entitled Live Streets is an invitation from the Travelling Fencing Theatre Group (Potulna bratislavska šermiarsko-divadelna spoločnost) to take to the Old Town streets – their authentic shows are performed once a week. Days of Masters at the castle represents a festival of traditional crafts and regional cultures held on the grounds of Bratislava Castle. The castle courtyard will also be the venue for the Summer Shakespeare Celebration with some grand theatrical performances.
The Cultural Summer is in many ways about good music. The series of folk music concerts entitled Túlava cesta will be held in the courtyard of the Old Town Hall, and as is customary, will see a performance also by the legendary Pressburger Klezmer Band. Days of Organ Music will take place in the music hall of Bratislava Castle. Jazz Under the Tower is a chance to hear quality jazz in the courtyard of the Old Town Hall. Other music events include the festivals Early Music, Guitar Festival and the Convergence festival of classical music.
Just like in previous year, tens of thousands of visitors will witness more than 200 events at 20 different venues. Yet ever year is unique. Come and see what 2007 has to offer!

June – September 2007
Insita 2007
This event presenting naive art is held in Bratislava every 4 years. 
For more information visit www.sng.sk

1 - 10 June 2007
Days of Early Music
International festival of early music with creative workshops, seminars and master class.

8 – 17 June 2007
JUNIFEST Junifest
A steady flow of beer at Incheba exhibition halls. This year the festival starts with a canon fire salute, with beer drinking contests and other beer ‘sports’ for individuals and the whole family. Take a trip in a balloon, or enjoy singing competitions, the Miss Festival competition, traditional arts and crafts or the ever popular goulash party.
For more information visit www.junifest.sk

8 - 9 June 2007
WILSONIC Wilsonic
The Wilsonic music festival presents a broad spectrum of contemporary music, from pop to experimental electronic music. This unique happening, and the only one of its kind in Central and East Europe, has acquired a quality local audience in the five years of its existence, with its name gaining an increasingly international reputation. This year the festival focuses more than ever on the most interesting modern music from Central and East Europe, mostly from Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic, but also complemented by projects from Russia, Estonia and Croatia. The festival is also becoming the most comprehensive presentation of the domestic electronic, experimental and club scenes. Wilsonic is not just about music, but about new technological innovations in the audio-visual field. 
www.wilsonic.sk

9 June 2007
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF WATER SPRITES
Bratislava is associated with the Danube and water is associated with water sprites. The festival of water sprites is a celebration of this “craft”. As always the water sprites parade will pass through the city streets. Prizes for the best apprentice water sprite, journeyman, master and water sprite family.

9 June 2007, 3 pm – 8 pm
Fish Soup Competition
Rybné námestie, Hviezdoslavovo námestie

16 June 2007
MODRA WINE CELLARS DAY
Wine tasting in historical win cellars in Modra. A unique opportunity to become acquainted with a wide selection of fine wines from the Modra wine cellars. 

23 June -30 September 2007
Old Town Summer Games
Cycle of concerts, theatrical performances, individual events, and workshops at various venues in the Old Town
For more information visit www.staremesto.sk

June – September
Bratislava – Inline
Just like other cities in Europe, Bratislava also has its own share of young and old inline freaks. If you like roller skating, a good atmosphere and adrenalin, you should definitely come along. Every Friday in the early evening the roads and bridges of the city are all yours.
For more information visit www.bratislava-inline.sk

28 June – 26 August 2007
ANTON JASZUSH
Exhibition
GMB – Mirbach Palace, Františkánske nám. 11
For more information visit www.gmb.sk

29 June 2007
INTERNATIONAL DANUBE DAY
Events and activities on the banks of the River Danube.
The oneness of the countries of East and West Europe along the River Danube is celebrated each year on 29 June. The river is a symbol of European integration and traditional co-operation in terms of economics, trade, science and technology, culture and sport. The celebration of the Danube also helps make sure that the natural beauty of the river and its tributaries is protected for the use and pleasure of future generations to come. More than 81 million people in 13 countries of the Danube basin can join in the celebrations on 29 June. This celebration underlines the life-giving role of the river and is a huge international festival in which we pay tribute to all the rivers in the Danube basin and all the people who live and work in it. 

July-August 2007
Tibetan Glass – Spirit of the Himalayas
Exhibition of glass items in the premises of the Old Town Hall
For more information visit www.muzeum.bratislava.sk

26 July -4 August 2007
VIVA MUSICA
Main Square, Old Town Hall courtyard
Viva Musica Festival is a celebration of music, with the main dramaturgical thread focusing on classical music, as in the first two years. Viva Musica also opens its door to other music styles, however, such as jazz or world music. Viva Musica 2007 consists of 10 concerts with the participation of more than 100 artists from the world over. The stage will be honoured by stars from jazz and classical circles, such as Adriana Kučerová, Juraj Valčuha, Ariel Zuckermann, Ladislav Fanzowitz, Marina Chiche, Sandra Rumolino, Kyle Eastwood and Jamie Cullum. As always the main objective of the festival is to give creative space to young musicians and to give the young audience quality music. 

July – October 2007
Form follows fiction
Exhibition in Esterházy Palace in the Slovak National Gallery.
For more information visit www.sng.sk

5 July 2007
St. Cyril and St. Methodius National Holiday
On the occasion of the national holiday of St. Cyril and St. Methodius, on 5 July 2007 in Devín national celebrations will take place once again. It starts with a ceremonial holy mass in the Church of the Holy Cross in Devín. The actual celebrations will take place in the afternoon below Devín Castle, with the Slovak national anthem, ceremonial speeches and entertainment programme. A concert can be expected in the evening.

7-8 July 2007
Festival of historic fencing
This event held at the stunning venue of Červený kameň Castle really will be a stunning event  ... at the ready will be troops, Landsknechts, a field battle, witches, executioner, fakir, dancing, fire, torture room, entertainment, ancient market and exciting historical atmosphere .....

31 August – 2 September 2007
CORONATION FESTIVAL 2007
The largest cultural event in Slovakia gives us a real taste of the ancient coronation ceremony of Hungarian kings. The actual coronation ceremony is re-enacted at St. Martin’s Cathedral according to historical documents, where the king is anointed and awarded the coronation insignia: the Crown of St. Stephen, sword, cloak, sceptre and an apple. Then the next part of the ceremony takes place in the city streets: the knighting of the knights of the Order of the Golden Spur, an oath of allegiance and the horseback ride of the king to coronation hill and the lashing of the sword to all corners of the world. As part of the celebrations, representatives of royal towns come to pay homage to the monarch, artisans present their wares, wine flows from the fountain, knight tournament and party, where an ox is roasted and beer from the royal brewery served in abundance.  
The event is held each year in the first weekend of September and respects the chronological order of individual kings and queens that were crowned in Bratislava. This year Bratislava commemorates the crowning of Queen Anne of Austria – wife of Matthias II.  
In the first evening of the event a concert will be given in St. Martin’s Cathedral from the works of Johann Nepomuk Hummel - Missa solemnis, on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of this renowned Bratislava composer.
For more information visit www.bratislava-info.sk

1– 2 September 2007
Masters in the Castle
Masters in the Castle is one of the most attractive events of the Cultural Summer and Castle Festival programme. The year 2007 marks the 17th year of this festival of traditional arts and crafts accompanied by regional musical performances, with culinary specialities from every corner of Slovakia. There will also be a live display of craftwork, information stalls about artisans and their crafts, and creative workshops for children. As part of Masters in the Castle there will also be the ceremonial award of the title Traditional Craft Master, which to date has been awarded to 335 artisans from all over Slovakia. Entrance to event is free.

September 2007
Roman Games in Gerulata
The Roman Games will take place in September 2007 at the ancient site of the Roman camp Gerulata in Rusovce for the ninth time. The Roman Games are an authentic simulation of ancient Roman games in the presence of a Caesar and his followers. The event has traditionally excelled with a special pompousness, which is concealed not only in the event programme, but also in its artistic design. Visitors are taken back to ancient Roman times with period costumes of the Caesar and his wife, period hairstyles and 30 tunics.

7 - 28 September 2007
Biennial Illustrations Bratislava
International competitive exhibition of original illustrations for books for children and youth. The BIB, prepared by BIBIANA, International House of Art for Children, will be held in September for the twenty first time. In terms of fine art and illustrative art for children, the BIB is the most prominent and unique event of its kind in the world. Every two years the world’s top illustrators convene in Bratislava for the BIB.
For more information visit www.bib-slovakia.sk

21 – 23 September 2007
GRAPEPICKING in Pezinok
Traditional fruit picking festival, with a large selection of regional culinary specialties and rich cultural programme. Accompanying events: 5th international competition in cooking Fyzulnačky (bean soup), Permoník: international exhibition and sale of minerals, precious stones and fossils, combined with street gold panning.

28 – 30 September 2007
Burčiak in ceramics, No wine without grapes
Presentation of Modra wine cellars and traditional Modra ceramics. The event is devoted mainly to crafts, artists and above all, the ceramics themselves. A great Modra fete with everything that goes with it. Food, wine, entertainment, open gates and, of course, a great atmosphere.

5 - 7 October 2007
Cabbage Festival - Den zelá 2007 in Stupava
This three-day long event takes place in the atmosphere of the pleasant Zahorie town of Stupava near Bratislava and promotes the local and regional traditions of Stupava and the Zahorie region as a whole. The event includes a Crafts Fete, the "cabbage relay" passing the cabbage by hand over 2.5 kilometres from the field to the stage, exhibition of produce, flower arrangements, and scary pumpkins. There is also the traditional contest to find the heaviest cabbage (record in 2006 of 18 kilograms, local produce of Krajová), and a rich and varied cultural programme for all age groups. On Saturday there is a folklore festival called ‘Susedia susedom’ (Neighbours for neighbours) with foreign participation (CZ, A, HU). Accompanying events: woodcarving symposium, week of regional specialties, and exhibition of local artists.

October – November 2007
Egon Schiele
Exhibition in Esterházy Palace of the Slovak National Gallery.
For more information visit www.sng.sk

6.10.2007
Bratislava Cross
Running event for all age categories linked to the 30-year old tradition of the Devínska Kobyla forest run. The start and finish are at the Rosnička swimming baths in the Dúbravka district of Bratislava.

16-28 October 2007
Design Days
Bratislava festival of Slovak and world design will be held for the seventh time this year. The programme of this untraditional festival is made up of various exhibitions, presentations and events showing the manifold nature of unique design.
The festival also includes the so-called Design Salon in the Incheba exhibition halls during the trade fair MODOM.
For more information visit www.designdays.sk

19 – 21 October 2007
Bratislava Jazz Days
This international jazz festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in Central Europe. Bratislava Jazz Days will be held for the 33rd time in 2007. Every year there are performances from some of the great names in jazz. Last year the festival saw the likes of Kenny Garrett, Richard Bona, Ignacio Berroa, Anna Maria Jopek, Matt Bianco, and Matt Marshak taking part. From bands we must mention formations like Rhythm Desperados (Czech R.), Random Goes Brazil (Austria), the experimental No Jazz (France), Longital, or the Three Pianos (SR). In 2007 we can look forward to other great jazz legends and experimental formations, which will definitely produce a lot of great music.
Bratislava Jazz Days was established in 1975 when a group of jazz enthusiasts organised the 1st festival at PKO. Initially jazz musicians from former Czechoslovakia and the surrounding socialist countries played at the event. Already in its third year they were joined by formations from Austria and Finland, and then in 1979 by the first American trumpeter Lee Harper. At the turn of the 1970s and 1980s the BJD had already become a major professional festival.
This year the festival will be led once more by the renowned Slovak jazz singer Peter Lipa. Over the three days you can enjoy performances from musicians and formations like Chick Corea & Gary Burton, Oregon, John McLaughlin, Stanley Clarke, Bobby McFerrin, Flora Purim & Airto Moreira, Lester Bowie & Bras Fantasy, or Billy Cobham. The official programme has not yet been published.     
For more information visit www.bjd.sk

October 2007 – February 2008
Slovakia in documentary photographs
This exhibition of photographs in the Slovak National Gallery will be held as part of the month of photography.
For more information visit www.sng.sk

November 2007
Month of Photography  
Bratislava is the venue for a whole month to more than thirty photographic exhibitions.

November 2007
Flamenco Festival
This festival is the only one of its kind in Central and East Europe and its aim is to support the presentation of Spanish folklore, Spanish culture, and international cultural exchanges in this area. It is a unique opportunity to witness a confrontation of the various forms and styles of Flamenco influenced by the cultures of various nations. It offers the chance for mutual enrichment, inspiration and the establishment of good contacts. What’s more, the Festival board tries each year to invite Spanish artists and so present Flamenco to the Slovak public directly from its cultural source. Their involvement is also a great inspiration for the other performers, as it provides them with a source of new ideas and impulses from which to draw long after the festival is over.
Various accompanying events are organised each year parallel to the festival: lectures, exhibitions, courses in dance, guitar and percussion, which complement the spirit of the festival.
For more information visit www.flamenco.sk

November 2007
Divertimento Musicale
The festival is a competitive display of small chamber groups and orchestras and possesses the character of a double-level competition, with the involvement of various instrumentalists interpreting compositions in various period styles from domestic and foreign composers. Divertimento musicale is the only event for non-professional musical ensembles in Slovakia, and so its role in Slovak culture is irreplaceable. This year the doors to this national festival open for the 22nd time, and it will see the participation not only of small chamber groups with various instruments, but also various chamber, string and symphonic orchestras in children, youth and adult categories.

November 2007
Festival NEXT
Next is an English word that this time signifies a combination of “new” and “experimental”. This determines the dramaturgical focus of this international festival of music and audio art, which has been organised by the civil association Atrakt Art / Bratislava since December 2000. Since that time Next has regularly presented innovative foreign and domestic performances, which use contemporary vehicles with the energy of rock, the improvisation of jazz and the structure of classical music, but which at the same time move away from style conventions and go beyond established borders. Another important goal is to introduce musicians and bands that have not yet concerted in Slovakia, and to initiate premieres of domestic projects and create new opportunities for co-operation.
For more information visit www.nextfestival.sk

November 2007
Tatra Banka Open
The international Slovak men’s tennis championships are held each year in the National Tennis Centre.

11 November 2007
SAINT LAURENT BLESSING OF THE WINE
Held with the participation of Pezinok clergy, producers and lovers of wine with the aim of appraising the past winemaking year, for the first time with public wine tasting and judging young wines from the recent harvest.

14 – 16 November 2007
Young Wine Festival
For the fourth time already, from 14th to 16th of November the local government of Bratislava will prepare an event for the people of the city celebrating the efforts of winegrowers and commemorating St. Martin’s Day, patron saint of Bratislava. Reinforcing the relationship of the people of Bratislava with their own traditions, the integral relationship of Bratislava with the Little Carpathian winemaking region, promoting the work of those involved in the wine business and typical local cuisine – that is the basic idea of the “Young Wine Festival“.

23 November – 7 December 2007
Bratislava Music Festival - BHS
There is never any shortage of stars at the BHS...that is how the BHS 2006 was described by one critique when reviewing last year’s most distinguished Slovak classical music festival. The programme of the 43rd BHS this year will continue in this tradition. The festival will take place at a different time this year, from 23 November to 7 December 2007.
The main organiser of the BHS is the Slovak Philharmonic.
Once more we will welcome renowned world orchestras, for instance, from neighbouring Vienna - Wiener Symphoniker with conductor Fabio Luisi, RAI Torino, SWR Sinfonieorchester Baden-Baden un Freiburg with star personalities Gidon Kremer and Heinrich Schiff, Orchester Philharmonique from Monte Carlo with the conductor Emmanuel Krivin and pianist Nikolai Lugansky. From distant Japan we will welcome an orchestra from the town of Kanazawa with virtuoso violinist Shlomo Mintz.
The opening concert belongs to the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the excellent conductor Vladimir Fedosejev, who after years of absence will be welcomed once more to Bratislava. One of the gems of the festival will certainly be the trio of Berezovski-Machtin-Kniazev.
Youth – that is the name of one of the sections of the BHS because the festival includes the international competition New talent – Nadácia SPP Prize, which year after year sees more than 20 young talented musicians from all over Europe and overseas compete for the coveted prize. This competition is prepared by BHS in co-operation with Slovak Radio and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) based in Geneva.
Thirty concerts will be put on for your pleasure at the 43rd year of the BHS in 2007.
For more information visit www.bhsfestival.sk

23. 11. – 21. 12. 2007
Christmas Market and Christmas Days in Bratislava
A month before Christmas the Main Square in Bratislava is illuminated by a huge Christmas tree and the square comes to life as the Christmas market stalls are officially opened. The Bratislava Christmas Market produces a distinctive atmosphere and attracts thousands of people every day, who come to meet with friends over some mulled wine and traditional specialties like potato crepes. Hunger is easily banished by some Gypsy Liver (slice of pork), or spicy sausage. In addition to food and drink stalls, there are also many stalls selling a wide range of gifts, natural candles, statuettes and other artistic artefacts.  
The Christmas atmosphere in the square is enhanced by Christmas music, recorded and live. Every evening there is live music, choirs, benefit concerts, theatrical performances, and other events. Let yourself be carried away by the Christmas atmosphere right in the heart of the city.  

Beginning of December 2007
Bratislava International Film Festival
At the beginning of December 2007 the Aupark shopping complex in Bratislava will be home to film. The 9th year of the biggest film festival in Slovakia with international screenings will include, in addition to a debut film competition, also independent films and films for more artistic audiences. The various thematic sections of the festival include the latest Slovak films, European films, short films, and children’s films. Grand Prix prizes are awarded at the festival for best film, best director, best male and female actor, as well as a special awards from the ecumenic panel, student panel and others. For more information visit www.iffbratislava.sk

December 2007
SPACE International Musical Festival
The international project SPACE is a cycle of chamber concerts focusing on a deeper awareness of contemporary music and music of the 20th century. Excellent works of solo and chamber music are presented using progressive dramaturgy. Concerts are accompanied by narratives, with the intention of appealing chiefly to young people, so that they develop their relationship with classical music. The festival’s ambition it to stimulate all of us to perceive this period in a more attractive light. The festival sees the participation of young concert artists and professional musicians from Slovakia and abroad.   

31 December 2007
New Year’s Eve Bratislava Bridge Run
The New Year’s Eve Bratislava Bridge Run is an event for runners who cannot imagine even New Year’s Eve without sport. The route leads along the Danube embankment across all Bratislava’s bridges.   

31 December 2007
New Year in the City
The Bratislava New Year celebrations have a very special atmosphere. In what is a fairly small city centre, around 50,000 residents and thousands more tourists congregate to celebrate the arrival of the New Year. Enjoy a fantastic show on various stages spread throughout the city centre. Live concerts and an open air disco are complemented by various cultural activities for all generations, all of which is set against the perfect backdrop of Bratislava. The New Year celebrations on the streets and squares of the city are on a par with the mega-festivals in the world’s biggest cities. The celebrations culminate at midnight with a fantastic firework display and light effects along the banks of the Danube. Thanks to its inimitable atmosphere, Bratislava has rightfully been given the nickname of PARTYSLAVA. Come and enjoy the end of the year at the largest party in town.