The May Rock Festival has been taking place since 2002 and its main intention was, and still is,  the promotion of rock music and inspiring young musicians to artistic search, compare their artistic achievements and improve their music through workshops.

Annually during the first weekend of May on the stage of the Youth Culture Centre  are presented the music bands which sent their demo. The bands chosen to perform are selected by a artistic committee appointed by the organisers. The performances at the festival are assessed by a professional jury consisting of well-known rock musicians, journalists and selected representatives invited by the organizers. The festival ends with the rock star concert.