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JANUARY 2012
19-22 January
ITF Slovakiatour Bratislava
The most important exhibition of tourism in Bratislava. Travel agencies and hotels will offer their products. Representatives of towns will present their towns, services and interesting sightseeing.
21 January
MTB marathon
Marathon of 30 km for mountain bikers.
28 January
Svätý Jur´s Wine Cellars 2012
Winemakers of town of Svätý Jur will offer you best wines from Small Carpathian wine region.
Venue: cellars of Svätý Jur 12 am – 9 pm
Admission: 20€
FEBRUARY 2012
18 February
Pezinok´s Wine Cellars 2012
The vintners of Pezinok will open the doors of their wine cellars and offer you the best wines they produced. This is a unique chance to see some great historic cellars.
Venue: 28 cellars of Pezinok from 12 am to 9pm
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MARCH 2012
15-18 March
Bike show
Exhibition of bicycles, accessories, lectures of cycling, tips where cycling trips in Bratislava and surroundings.
Venue: Incheba Expo Bratislava
30 March – 1 April
Bratislava Marathon 2012
The seventh year of Bratislava City Marathon. Special run races for everyone. Marathon, half marathon, inline, hobby running, children, toddlers. Sport event accompanied with a rich cultural programme
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APRIL 2012
30 March – 1 April
Bratislava Marathon 2012
The seventh year of Bratislava City Marathon. Special run races for everyone. Marathon, half marathon, inline, hobby running, children, toddlers. Sport event accompanied with a rich cultural programme
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30 March – 9 April
Easter market
Traditional Easter souvenirs; painted eggs, whips, wooden and ceramic decorations.
Venue: Old Town , Františkánske námestie
2-3 April
Easter in ÚĽUV
Masters of ÚĽUV will show you how produce Easter eggs, Easter whips, Easter decorations and how to prepare typical easter food.
14 April
The day of Modra´s cellars.
Wine tasting in historic wine cellars of town of Modra.
Venue: Modra´s cellars
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20 – 21 April
Wine Market in Pezinok
International exhibition and sampling of wines.
Venue: Cultural House, Pezinok
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20-21 April
Samo`s Games
Opening of turistic season. Performances of fencing, dance and music, riding performances, demonstrations of historical crafts and arts, information…
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20-22 April
Bratislava for Everyone
The Municipality of Bratislava opens its doors to all Bratislavians and visitors.
Free entrance to city museums and attractions, free sightseeing tours, free tours by historical tram and many other interesting programmes and events.
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20-22 April
Feast in town of Svätý Jur
The town´s biggest cultural and social event. May tree building, folklore ensembles, bands, theatres… Wine sampling.
28 April
Kaktus bike MTB Marathon, Svätý Jur
A Marathon for mountain bikers starts in town of Svätý Jur.
30 April – 5 May
Bratislava May Festival
The tradition of May festivities is back in the new festival. Concerts and entertainment in the Old Town and the Danube embankment.
Venue: Bratislava centre
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MAY 2012
30 April – 5 May
Bratislava May Festival*
The tradition of May festivities is back in the new festival. Concerts and entertainment in the Old Town and the Danube embankment.
Venue: Bratislava centre
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5 May
Young Wine at the Červený Kameň Castle
Presentation of local young wines at the castle area
Venue: castle Červený Kameň
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19 May
Night of Museums and Galleries in Bratislava
Take advantage of the unique option to visit expositions and exhibits in Bratislava´s museums and galleries during a day and night accompanied by a rich and varied programme of events and activities.
19 May
Night of Museums and Galleries at the Červený Kameň Castle
Special evening and night visits to museum and galleries of the castle. Come to visit hidden rooms of the castle. You have opportunity to see rooms and parts of the castle which are closed for rest of the year.
Venue: castle Červený kameň
25 – 26 May
Kid’s Festival of historic fencing at the castle Červený Kameň
This year, producers of festival, are more interested in kid’s audience. They want to show them how was the life in the past. The atmosphere of the Middle Ages – knights will come in real armoury and historic costume to show us their art of fencing. They will meet in fights for the love of noble ladies. The atmosphere will be enhanced by traditional crafts and those days music.
Venue: castle Červený Kameň, Častá
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25 – 27 May
Slovak Food Fest
The best Bratislavan restaurants will offer their specialities. The largest picnic in Slovakia will be held on the grounds of the Bratislava Castle.
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26 May
The day of St. Urban open cellars
A unique opportunity to visit and sample wine in more than 90 wine cellars located on the Small Carpathian Wine Route. Opening the season on the Wine Route.
Venue: Wine cellars from Bratislava to Trnava 10 a.m – 10 p.m.
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JUNE 2012
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftsmen on the streets, and other cultural events.
Venue: courtyards, streets, and squares of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle
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2 June
Princess Ball at the Červený kameň Castle
A new event of the castle. It is primarily intended for children with its purpose is to entertain and enlighten.
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8 – 10 June
Ceramic Market
More than 100 potters and ceramists will show their skill/ will perform their art. Competitions and culture programme will accompany the event.
Venue: Pezinok, centre of the town
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22 – 24 June
Coronation Festival
Experience the coronation of a Hungarian king or a queen. The authentic coronation ceremony will be held in the Old Town. Coronation celebration will be spectacular as usual with authentic rite, royal dignity and great atmosphere in the city. After the coronation, events move into the streets and squares Bratislava.
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24 – 30 June
Festival Viva musica Bratislava
Concerts of classical music, jazz, world music in the squares of the historical centre of the town.
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June 2012
203 anniversary of siege of Bratislava by Napoleon`s troops
Napoleon with his troops attacked Bratislava in the year of 1809.
JULY 2012
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftsmen on the streets, and other cultural events.
Venue: courtyards, streets, and squares of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle
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July – August
Cultural Summer– Pezinok
Series of the pop, folk, and brass concert, theatre performance
Venue: every Sunday afternoon at the Pezinok castle park
28 – 29 July
INTERSPORT Stupava Mountain Bike Trophy 2012
Marathon for all kinds of mountainbikers.
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Every Friday in July and August
Bratislava Inline
Bratislava Inline is an organised Friday transit through the city for everyone who likes in line skating. It is for free and without registration, it is for fun and life enjoyment.
Venue: meeting point at the shopping centre AUPARK at 8 p.m.
AUGUST 2012
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftsmen on the streets, and other cultural events.
Venue: courtyards, streets, and squares of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle
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Every Friday in July and August
Bratislava Inline
Bratislava Inline is an organised Friday transit through the city for everyone who likes in line skating. It is for free and without registration, it is for fun and life enjoyment.
Venue: meeting point at the shopping centre AUPARK at 8 p.m.
July – August
Cultural Summer– Pezinok
Series of the pop, folk, and brass concert, theatre performance
Venue: every Sunday afternoon at the Pezinok castle park
4 – 5 August
Festival of medieval times at Červený Kameň Castle
Group of Trnava `s swordsmen will show you traditions, costumes, clothes and weapons used in medieval times.
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12 August
Pilgrimage to Červený Kameň Castle
It is organized every year from the year 1751. It is celebration of “Assumption of the Virgin Mary”. Chapel of the castle is consecrated to “Assumption of the Virgin Mary”
18 August
Kellys Green Bike Tour Bratislava
This cycling marathon through the picturesque curves of the Small Carpathians is
celebrating its 5th year.
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25 August
Festival of Roasted Geese
Open day to various establishment that offer goose delicacies in Slovensky Grob.
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31 August – 2 September
Slovakia in Bratislava – days of masters of ÚĽUV
Festival of traditional crafts from different regions of Slovakia.
Venue: pedestrian zone of Bratislava Old town
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August 2012
Festival of historical fencing, music, dance and crafts at Devin Castle
Performances, fencing duels, fairs, exhibitions of old weapons and clothing in the special atmosphere of the castle.
August 2012
Tribute to freedom
SEPTEMBER 2012
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftsmen on the streets, and other cultural events.
Venue: courtyards, streets, and squares of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle
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31 August – 2 September
Slovakia in Bratislava – days of masters of ÚĽUV
Festival of traditional crafts from different regions of Slovakia.
Venue: pedestrian zone of Bratislava Old town
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8 September
Roman Games in Rusovce
A return to an antic history, gladiator fights in Gerulata which was Roman military camp.
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8 September
The Day in Vineyards
Vintners invite you to their vineyards, you will sample the grapes of your favourite wine and the wine of course, too.
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14 – 16 September
Wine festival in Rača
The celebration of the work of local vintners, grapes and wine.
Venue: the city district Rača, Bratislava
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14 – 16 September
Wine festival in Modra
Presentation of Modra wine cellars and traditional Modra ceramics. Food, wine, entertainment, open cellars, and, of course, a great atmosphere.
Venue: the town of Modra
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15 September
River Park Night Run
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21 – 23 September
Wine festival in Pezinok
Traditional harvest celebration which includes an allegoric parade through the town, an international contest in cooking bean soup, a wine exhibition and a craft market, grape pressing using traditional instruments and street gold panning.
Venue: the town of Pezinok
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OCTOBER 2012
4 – 7 October
BLAF – Bratislava Art Festival
Experience, understand, observe and discuss the works of art features in this festival of the visual arts.
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5 – 7 October
Cabbage Festival in Stupava
This three-day long event promotes regional traditions of the Zahorie region. Accompanying events: woodcarving symposium, week of regional specialties, and exhibition of local artists.
Venue: the town of Stupava
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13 October
*Apple feast in Bratislava region (Malacky, Dunajská Lužná,Jablonové, Modra, Pezinok, Senec, Stupava, Devínska Nová Ves)
It is a new tradition of apple harvest celebration. Presentation and tasting of food prepared from apples.
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26 – 28 October
Bratislava Jazz Days
This international jazz festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in Slovakia.
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NOVEMBER 2012
International Film Festival Bratislava
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November
Month of Photography
During the whole month Bratislava is the venue to more than thirty photographic exhibitions.
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November
St. Catherine’s Tasting 2012
Festival of young vines in the heart of Bratislava takes place on Primaciálne
námestie.
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16 – 17 November
Open days at wine cellars
A unique opportunity to visit and sample wine in 120 wine cellars located on the Small Carpathian Wine Route.
Venue: Wine cellars from Bratislava to Trnava
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November – December
Bratislava Music Festival – BHS
The most prominent Slovak festival of classical music. Series of concerts, opera, and ballet performances performed by outstanding music artists. The festival includes also the international competition of young artists “New talent”.
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November – December
Christmas Market in Bratislava
A month before Christmas the Main Square in Bratislava is illuminated by a huge Christmas tree and the Christmas market stalls are officially opened. The Bratislava Christmas Market produces a distinctive atmosphere and attracts thousands of people every day, who come to meet their friends and chat over some mulled wine and traditional specialties. Every evening there is live music, choirs, benefit concerts, theatrical performances, and other events.
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DECEMBER 2012
- December*
Christmas in ÚĽUV
Presentation of production of Christmas decoration and gifts for families with children, associated with tasting of traditional Christmas food. Venue:ÚĽUV Bratislava
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November – December
Christmas Market in Bratislava
A month before Christmas the Main Square in Bratislava is illuminated by a huge Christmas tree and the Christmas market stalls are officially opened. The Bratislava Christmas Market produces a distinctive atmosphere and attracts thousands of people every day, who come to meet their friends and chat over some mulled wine and traditional specialties. Every evening there is live music, choirs, benefit concerts, theatrical performances, and other events.
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31 December
*New Year’s Eve Run across Bratislava’s Bridges *
The New Year’s Eve Run is an event for runners who cannot imagine even the New Year’s Eve without sport. The route leads along the Danube embankment across all Bratislava’s bridges.
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31 December
New Year in the City
Enjoy a fantastic show on various stages spread throughout the city centre. Live concerts and an open air disco are complemented by various cultural activities for all generations. At midnight a fantastic firework show and light effects along the banks of the Danube. Welcome to the biggest party of the city. Welcome to “Partyslava”.
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