Balvalfest, is the oldest Romani festival in Slovakia. It aims to showcase Romani music and dance. The festival features performers from various countries, including the UK, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Hungary, and encourages young talent to participate.

This year’s event is expected to attract around 2,000 visitors and is supported financially by the Minorities Culture Support Fund.

• V Kokave nad Rimavicou štartuje Balvalfest: Najstarší rómsky festival priláka stovky návštevníkov. In: Banska Bystrica Zoznam. 22.08.2026. https://banskabystrica.zoznam.sk/v-kokave-nad-rimavicou-startuje-balvalfest-najstarsi-romsky-festival-prilaka-stovky-navstevnikov/