AGP Executive Report

Bratislava Arts: The Bulgarian Cultural Institute is aiming to reach more Slovaks by taking its exhibitions and events beyond its own walls and partnering with local cultural organisations. Slovak Screen: Filmmaker Soňa Gyárfáš Lutherová is shooting a documentary about theatre artist Sláva Daubnerová. Music & Media: The Slovak Philharmonic’s new season ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to Ella Fitzgerald, while Košice Studio of Slovak Radio represented Slovakia at Prix Europa. European Football: Roma thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in the Champions League.

Documentary: Slovak filmmaker Soňa G. Lutherová is shooting Slava, a Slovak-Czech-Italian portrait of theatre and opera director Sláva Daubnerová, following her between Europe’s opera houses and quieter moments at home. Bratislava Arts: New Bulgarian Cultural Institute director Denica Sekoulitchka-Ruseva plans to bring more events beyond the institute’s walls and work with Slovak arts organisations to reach wider audiences. Slovan Bratislava: Roma beat Slovan 4-0 in the Champions League, with goals from Mario Hermoso, Nahuel Molina, Niccolò Pisilli and Donyell Malen. Classical Music: The Slovak Philharmonic has launched its 78th season, featuring orchestral concerts as well as chamber, early music, piano, organ and educational programmes. Bratislava Cinema: Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev’s film Made in EU screened in the capital on October 20.

Classical Music: The Slovak Philharmonic has launched its 78th season, with orchestral concerts alongside chamber music, organ, piano and Baroque programmes. Slovak Pop: Adéla is set to make her US television performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 22, as her album PRIMA draws attention; her song “Nicole Kidman” also played at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, where Kidman was in the audience. European Football: Slovan Bratislava’s Champions League return took a heavy blow as Roma won 4–0, leaving the Slovak side bottom of the table. Slovak Media: Košice Studio of Slovak Radio represented Slovakia at the Prix Europa.

ADÉLA’s US Breakthrough: The Slovak singer will make her late-night TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 22, with an interview and performance as her album PRIMA gains attention. A Star Hears Her Song: Nicole Kidman blushed as ADÉLA’s track named after her played at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, putting the Slovak artist in the spotlight once more. Slovak Radio Abroad: Košice Studio of Slovak Radio represented Slovakia at Prix Europa. Bratislava Film Screening: Stefan Komandarev’s Made in EU is scheduled to screen in the capital on October 20. Live Music: Australian band Ocean Grove has added Bratislava’s Randal to its European tour, playing there on March 9, 2027.

Adéla’s Breakthrough: Slovak singer Adéla’s cheeky “Nicole Kidman” played at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, leaving Kidman laughing and blushing in the front row. Adéla is also set to make her U.S. late-night debut with an interview and performance on The Tonight Show on October 22. Slovak Radio Recognised: Košice Studio’s radio play Balada o Etele represented Slovakia at the Prix Europa media awards; the broadcaster also featured in a documentary about political pressure on public media. Bratislava Film Screening: Stefan Komandarev’s Made in EU is scheduled to screen in Bratislava on October 20. Slovan in Europe: Slovan Bratislava visit Roma for Champions League Matchday 3 on Tuesday.

Slovak Pop: Adéla’s “Nicole Kidman” played at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, leaving the actress laughing in the front row. The Slovak singer’s viral track references Kidman’s film roles, and the star has praised Adéla’s work. Slovan in Europe: Slovan Bratislava visit Roma on Tuesday for Champions League Matchday 3, one of 18 fixtures across the two-day round. Wildlife Photography: Martin Gregus’s latest work takes him from Arctic waters to Congo’s rainforests, where he photographed rare wildlife; his career includes projects for National Geographic, the BBC, Netflix and Disney. Bratislava Cinema: Stefan Komandarev’s film “Made in EU” is set to screen in the city on October 20.

Slovak Pop: Adéla’s viral song “Nicole Kidman” played at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, delighting the actor herself, who has previously praised the 22-year-old Slovak singer. Film in Bratislava: Stefan Komandarev’s award-winning Bulgarian film Made in EU screens free at Mladost Cinema on October 20 as part of the Bulgarian Film Festival. Slovak Cinema: Croatian-Slovak co-production Glavonja, a children’s story about family, friendship and autism, opened Belgrade’s Kids Fest after winning the children’s jury and audience awards in Cologne. Festival Honour: Slovak-Czech film Orla earned Marie Lukáčová the Best Director award at Cyprus’s International Short Film Festival.

Slovak Pop: Slovak-born singer ADÉLA is building momentum after an early exit from HYBE’s Dream Academy; her viral hit “Nicole Kidman” has reached the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10. Film in Bratislava: Stefan Komandarev’s award-winning Bulgarian drama Made in EU screens for free at Mladost Cinema on Oct. 20, as part of the Bulgarian Film Festival. Young Audiences: Croatian-Slovak co-production Glavonja, a family adventure featuring an autistic character, opened Belgrade’s Kids Fest and encourages children to embrace difference. Cultural Milestone: Comenius University marked 100 years of Bulgarian-language studies with an academic gathering and a concert by vocal quartet Svetoglas.

Slovak Pop: ADÉLA, the Slovak singer who trained as a classical ballerina, is emerging as pop’s latest rebel after an early exit from a televised talent contest. Cinema in Bratislava: Stefan Komandarev’s award-winning Bulgarian film Made in EU screens at Mladost Cinema on October 20 as part of the Bulgarian Film Festival; admission is free. Family Film: Croatian-Slovak co-production Glavonja opened Belgrade’s Kids Fest with a story about friendship, diversity and accepting people with autism. Streaming: AMC is bringing its free, registration-based Selekt Light service to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, with content from its media portfolio. Cultural Milestone: Comenius University marked 100 years of Bulgarian-language studies in Bratislava with an academic conference and a concert by Bulgarian vocal quartet Svetoglas.

Streaming: AMC Global Media is bringing its free Selekt Light service to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, offering content from its portfolio across devices after registration. Bratislava Culture: Comenius University marked 100 years of Bulgarian studies with an academic conference and a concert by Bulgarian vocal quartet Svetoglas, alongside exhibitions on Bulgaria’s cultural heritage. Slovak Sport: A Slovak competitor is among 50 riders from nine countries set to race in the UAE Motosurf Championship in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 24–25.

Bratislava Culture: Comenius University marked 100 years of Bulgarian studies with an international conference, exhibitions and a concert by Bulgarian vocal quartet Svetoglas. Pop Breakthrough: Slovak singer Adéla’s “Nicole Kidman” reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Madonna joined the viral trend with a TikTok set to the song. Streaming: AMC is bringing its free, registration-based Selekt Light service to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, replacing AMC Mikro. Slovak Innovation: Košice company MATSUKO and Pavol Jozef Šafárik University won a 2026 REGIOSTARS award for AI technology that turns a camera feed into a live hologram. Film: Slovak-Czech-Hungarian co-production Only Beautiful Things to Look at / Prameň is among the titles competing for the Adriatic Audience Award at Zagreb Film Festival.

Streaming: AMC Global Media is bringing its free Selekt Light service to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, replacing AMC Mikro and offering content across devices after registration. Pop Spotlight: Slovak singer Adéla’s viral hit “Nicole Kidman” got a boost from Madonna, who used it in a TikTok. The track has reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Adéla’s debut album PRIMA debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Slovak Film: Ivan Ostrochovský’s Only Beautiful Things to Look at (Prameň), a Slovak-Czech-Hungarian co-production, is among the films competing for the Adriatic Audience Award at Zagreb Film Festival. Country Culture: A new feature explores Slovakia’s country scene, from the Country Lodenica festival to bull riding at Ranch 13, through musicians and riders from Slovakia and abroad.

Pop Breakthrough: Slovak singer Adéla’s viral hit “Nicole Kidman” got a boost from Madonna, who used the track in a new TikTok. The song has reached No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Adéla’s debut album PRIMA debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Regional Cinema: FilmFestival Cottbus has announced 147 films from 43 countries for its 3–8 November edition, spotlighting contemporary Central and Eastern European cinema. Slovak Co-Production: “Only Beautiful Things to Look at” (Prameň), a Slovak-Czech-Hungarian film, is among the titles competing for the Adriatic Audience Award at Zagreb Film Festival, running 9–15 November. Country Culture: A look at Slovakia’s country and cowboy scene visits Country Lodenica and Ranch 13, where musicians, festivalgoers and bull riders share a growing community.

Country & Rodeo: Country Lodenica and bull riding at Ranch 13 show how cowboy culture is finding fans in Slovakia, bringing together local and international musicians, festivalgoers and riders. Pop Breakthrough: Slovak singer ADÉLA is building an international profile: her song “Nicole Kidman” has gone viral, and her debut album is helping establish her as a rising pop star. Slovak Music Abroad: Lúčnica and local ensembles brought Slovak music and dance to a community evening in Sydney.

Pop Breakout: Slovak-born singer ADÉLA has pushed “Nicole Kidman” into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10, adding to the momentum behind her debut album and rising solo career. Mountain Cinema: Poprad’s 34th International Mountain Film Festival is screening 50 films selected from 514 entries, including four Slovak productions, with events also planned in Spišská Nová Ves and Kežmarok. Photography: Bratislava’s Month of Photography returns in November, bringing work by photographers known for documenting war, Mafia violence and life on London’s streets.

Mountain Films: Poprad’s 34th International Mountain Film Festival opened Wednesday, showcasing 50 films chosen from 514 submissions. Four Slovak films are in competition, with screenings and climber talks also planned in the region. Slovak Cinema: The V4 Film Festival is screening at Meeting Point Cinema, while Slovak-Czech project My World Upside Down, directed by Daniel Rihák, is among the films selected for the Baltic Event co-production market. Pop Breakthrough: Slovak singer ADÉLA’s “Nicole Kidman” has broken into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10, following sold-out Los Angeles shows. TV: Skylink is set to adopt the Canal+ brand in Slovakia and Czechia from October 22, adding four channels and access to the Canal+ streaming app.