Top events
JULY 2010
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftments 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
AUGUST 2010
28 – 29 August
Festival of historic fencing
The atmosphere of the Middle Ages – a field battle, witches, executioner, fakir, dancing, and much more…
Venue: Devin Castle, Bratislava
mid June – September
Cultural Summer
Series of concerts, theatre performances, craftments on the streets, and other cultural events.
Venue: courtyards, streets, and squares of the Old Town and Bratislava Castle
more…
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
SEPTEMBER 2010
3 – 5 September
Coronation celebration
The largest cultural event in Bratislava gives us a real taste of the ancient coronation ceremony of Hungarian kings. This year Bratislava commemorates the coronation of Maria Anna, the wife of Ferdinand III in 1622.
Venue: Staré Mesto (Old Town)
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4 – 5 September
Masters at the Castle
The festival of traditional arts and crafts accompanied by regional musical performances and culinary specialities from every corner of Slovakia. Presentation of craftwork, information stalls of artisans and their crafts, and creative workshops for children. more…
Venue: Bratislava Castle
11 September
Roman Games in Gerulata
The Roman Games are an authentic simulation of ancient Roman games at the presence of a Caesar and his followers.
Venue: Roman camp Gerulata in Rusovce, Bratislava
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10 – 12 September
Wine festival in Rača
The celebration of the work of local vintners, grapes and wine.
Venue: the city district Rača, Bratislava
11 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.
17 – 19 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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24 – 26 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 intruments and street gold panning.
Venue: the town of Pezinok
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OCTOBER 2010
1 – 3 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
22 – 24 October
Bratislava Jazz Days
This international jazz festival is one of the biggest events of its kind in Slovakia.
Venue: PKO Park of Culture and Leisure, Nábrežie gen.L. Svobodu 3
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NOVEMBER 2010
November
Month of Photography
During the whole month Bratislava is the venue to more than thirty photographic exhibitions.
19 – 20 November
Open days at wine cellars
A unique opportunity to visit and sample wine in 90 wine cellars located on the Small Carpathian Wine Route.
Venue: Wine cellars from Bratislava to Trnava
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November
Flamenco Festival
Presentation of Spanish folklore, culture, and international cultural exchanges in this area. Various accompanying events are organised each year parallel to the festival: lectures, exhibitions, courses in dance, guitar and percussion, which complement the spirit of the festival.
Venue: PKO Park of Culture and Leisure, Nábrežie gen. L. Svobodu 3
19 November – 5 December
Bratislava Music Festival – BHS
The most prominent Slovak festival of classical music. Series of concerts, opera, and balllet performances performed by outstanding music artists. The festival includes alsod the international competition of yound artists “New talent”.
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26 November – 23 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.
DECEMBER 2010
19 November – 5 December
Bratislava Music Festival – BHS
The most prominent Slovak festival of classical music. Series of concerts, opera, and balllet performances performed by outstanding music artists. The festival includes alsod the international competition of yound artists “New talent”.
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26 November – 23 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.
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.
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”.