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The evening version of the popular Medokvas event in Smolenice.

Weekend: A lot of music, movies, and moments under the stars

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 17-19.

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A still from Rímske Hry in Rusovce.

Weekend: From ancient Rome to Indian lights

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 10-12.

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The common cranes.

Weekend: Art, apples and autumn vibes take over Slovakia

Here's what to do during the weekend of October 3-5.

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Last year's edition of the Noc Vedy science festival.

Weekend: Embrace curiosity and see what science is about

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 26-28.

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Slovak Philharmonic.

Weekend: Discover world music, classical music and festivities

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 19-21.

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An alegorical procession during the Račianske Vinobranie festivities.

Weekend: Autumn fairs return across Slovakia

Here's what to do during the long weekend of September 12-15.

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The grape harvest festivities offer a good opportunity to taste burčiak.

Weekend: Grape harvest festivities are here

Here's what to do during the weekend of September 5-7.

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The Uprising festival.

Weekend: End the summer with a bang

Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 29-30.

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Aerobatic pilots from the Baltic Bees group showing their skills.

Weekend: Roaring engines in the sky and on the road

Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 22-24.

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Fans at a previous edition of the Lovestream festival in Bratislava.

Weekend: More festivals of every kind for you to enjoy

Here’s what to do during the weekend of August 15-17.

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Banská Štiavnica will be one of the three town to host Flašinetiáda.

Weekend: A familiar sight and sound return to three picturesque towns in central Slovakia

Here's what to do during the weekend of August 8-10.

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A metalhead during a previous edition of the festival.

Weekend: Metal music or folklore festivals. What will it be?

Here's what to do during the weekend of August 1-3.

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The ruins of Hrušov Castle.

Weekend: A treasure trove of travel and festival tips

Here's what to do during the weekend of July 25-27.

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You can enjoy the unusual combination of mountains and the Venetian atmosphere this Saturday.

Weekend: A bit of the Venice atmosphere in the Tatras

Here's what to do during the weekend of July 18-20.

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The biggest summer music festival in Slovakia is here.

Weekend: Lifted by water, swept away by music

Here's what to do during the weekend of July 11-13.

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A B-Swing dance workshop during last year's edition of the Bratislava Vintage Picnic.

Weekend: Relive distant and not so distant past

Here's what to do during the weekend of July 4-6.

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Summer festivals in Slovakia attract thousands of people even from abroad.

Weekend: Jumpstart your summer festival season

Here's what to do during the weekend of June 27-29.

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A still from a previous edition of the folklore festival in Myjava, western Slovakia.

Weekend: Folklore from around the world

Here's what to do during the weekend of June 20-22.

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The Rendez vintage train show in Bratislava.

Weekend: Something for lovers of powerful machines

Here's what to do during the weekend of June 13-16.

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Illustrative image of the amphitheatre in the village of Východná, which hosts Ovenálie, a sheep faming festival this weekend.

Weekend: Festivals abound, enjoy folklore, theatre, music

Here's what to do during the weekend of June 6-8.

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