International Theatre Festival Divadelna Nitra

The International Festival Divadelna Nitra is the largest theatre festival in Slovakia. It is also one of the most important international activities in the cultural area in Slovakia. Divadelna Nitra is a recognised activity in the European context. It is organised every year towards the end of September since 1992. It is a selective, but non-competitive parade of the top European production focused on mainly the drama/play, susceptible to dance, music, puppet theatre and also the visual theatre and films (off program section). It selects the non-traditional, innovative and inspirational scenic theatre, it informs about the new tendencies and about the new names of the artists. It consists of the rich accompanying and working programme, it offers space to other types of art and to the representation of regional cultural activities. The festival is focused on an informal education and work with the audience. The atmosphere of openness, freedom and fruitful exchanges of views are valued above all by the young people who are the main target group of the festival. Another important group are the professionals - critics, publicists, directors of festivals, authors from Slovakia and the abroad. Offering high diversity program, a large number of partners and a rich media coverage, mean that the festival attractsthe general public.