Banská Bystrica is alive with concerts, theatre, markets and sport. You will find the current programme on the websites of the individual venues and city portals.
Best-known venues in the city
- Ministry of Fun – ministryoffun.sk
- State Opera – stateopera.sk
- Tipsport Aréna – tipsportarena.sk
- Slovak Medical University Hall (Aula SZU) – aulaszu.sk
- Puppet Theatre at the Crossroads – bdnr.sk
- Robotnícky dom – robotnickydom.sk
- Záhrada – Centre for Independent Culture – zahradacnk.sk
- Hogo Fogo Jazz and Art Club – hogofogo.sk
- Divadlo u Greškov (theatre)
Annual events
- Christmas market on SNP Square (late November – December)
- Vinšpacírka – food and wine event on the square (April)
- Banská Bystrica Marathon and Bystrica Cycling Marathon (May – June)
- Folk Costume Day – folklore festival (August)
- Slovak National Uprising anniversary celebrations at the SNP Memorial (29 August)
- Radvanský jarmok – traditional fair (September)