Fireworks in Bratislava on January 1, 2020. (source: TASR - Martin Baumann)
TOP 10
EVENT: Christmas Market 2023 on Main Square; Nov 24-Dec 31
EVENT: ViaNočná x Hochspannung!: Børt + Nina Farrina + more; Dec 28, 22:00
MUSICAL: The Bodyguard in Bratislava; Dec 30-31
CONCERT: New Year’s Eve concert; Dec 30-31
EVENT: New Year’s Eve run Bratislava; Dec 31, 10:00
OPERA: The Bat Gala opera; Dec 31
PARTY: New Year’s Eve at The Club; Dec 31
PARTY: NEW YEARS EVE Channels; Dec 31
PARTY: New Year’s Eve at SMOLENICE CASTLE; Dec 31
EVENT: New Year's Eve in Nová Cvernovka: Berlin Manson & friends; Dec 31
Galleries in Bratislava: Temporary exhibitions
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Christmas Market 2023 on Main Square
Main Square, Bratislava, November 24 - December 31
From 24 November and this time until 31 December, Bratislava citizens, as well as visitors, can look forward to a varied offer of Christmas specialties, traditional Slovak and international cuisine, gifts, as well as a rich cultural programme from 10:00 to 22:00.
In addition to traditional Christmas fare, this year’s Christmas Market will also offer exotic dishes such as bao or gyoza, and vegans will also find something to their liking among the wide variety of catering.
Admission: Free of charge
Christmas markets on the Main Square in Bratislava. (source: SME)
ViaNočná x Hochspannung!: Børt + Nina Farrina + more
Nová Cvernovka, Bratislava, December 28, 22:00
ViaNočná” is a space where all who have not yet abandoned the values of humanism, love and tolerance are welcome, whatever their creed. The dystopian vibe will be complemented by Ausgang studio and their spatial installation. A welcome drink in the form of a special turbo-punch will be served while stocks last.
Admission: €15 - €20
The Bodyguard in Bratislava
New Scene Theatre, Živnostenská Street, Bratislava, December 30-31
The musical is a theatrical adaptation of a film that perhaps everyone knows. In 1992, The Bodyguard became an enduring worldwide phenomenon. The film has two Academy Award (Oscar) nominations in the Best Picture Song category. The official soundtrack for the film was number one on the best-selling movie soundtrack chart for an incredible 17 years.
Admission: €32 – €39 / New Year’s Eve: €43 – €46
New Year’s Eve concert
Slovak Philharmonic, Eugena Suchoňa Square, Bratislava, December 30-31
The Slovak Philharmonic traditionally presents New Year’s Eve concerts, which will put visitors in the mood for the festive atmosphere as usual. The programme includes famous songs and popular opera melodies. If you have want to enjoy it this year, the New Year’s Eve concerts will take place on 30 and 31 December 2022 at the Slovak Philharmonic.
Admission: €35 – €60
New Year’s Eve run Bratislava
University of Economics in Bratislava, Dolnozemská cesta, Bratislava, December 31, 10:00
New Year’s Eve run over Bratislava bridges. You will be able to run your favourite “Bratislava bridges” again on New Year’s Eve! Registration for the 32nd New Year’s Eve Run is open!
Admission: children €6/ adults €20
The Bat Gala opera
Slovak National Theatre, Pribinova Street, Bratislava, December 31
Celebrate the end of 2023 and the entrance into 2024 with the Slovak National Theatre! The world’s most performed operetta The Bat returns to the stage of the Slovak National Theatre Opera. The cheerful story full of unexpected plots, humour and especially the sparkling music of Johann Strauss Jr. in the rhythm of waltzes and czardas, which sparkles like champagne, will be staged under the direction of Miroslav Grisa.
Admission: €39 – €98
New Year’s Eve at The Club
The Club Bratislava, Rybné námestie, Old Town, December 31
Wondering where best to celebrate New Year’s Eve? You shouldn’t miss the best party of the end of this year at The Club! Experience a stylish New Year’s Eve full of fun, great music, drinks and party people. You’ll be celebrating till the early hours of the morning, with everybody in the best mood. Tel: +421 910 777 789
E mail: theclubbratislava@gmail.com
Admission: €20 – €35
NEW YEARS EVE Channels
Channels Club, Župné námestie, Old Town, December 31
Channels Club is open every day of the year and the last night of the year will be no exception. They have prepared for you the best New Year’s Eve party in Bratislava with an atmosphere that will make this night one to remember!
New Year’s Eve is one of the most anticipated dates in the calendar! Come and enjoy the last night of this year and welcome the next one. DJ LUKAS O will take care of the entertainment throughout the night. And of course the bartenders will create an atmosphere that you can only experience at our Channels club.Tel: +421 910 777 789
E mail: theclubbratislava@gmail.com
Admission: €12
New Year’s Eve at SMOLENICE CASTLE
Smolenice Castle, Zámocká, Smolenice, December 31
See in the beginning of 2024 at Smolenice Castle. Here you can experience great entertainment in style with a live band and DJ, enjoy the specialties of the castle cuisine in the form of a gala dinner, buffet, a bottle of champagne for two, refreshments throughout the evening and a raffle.
Admission: €90
New Year's Eve in Nová Cvernovka: Berlin Manson & friends
Nová Cvernovka, Bratislava, December 31
New Year’s Eve in Nová Cvernovka #nejdemnachatu2 will start on 31st December at 20:00. There will be a concert of the Bratislava-Kosice project Berlin Manson as well as DJ sets.
Admission: €18 - €25
Temporary exhibitions
Slovak National Gallery, December 11, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Prologue. 12 Colours of Reality: To guide you through their new premises, the Slovak National Gallery (SNG) have prepared 12 exhibition experiences. You will have the opportunity to view the works of old masters, modern contemporary art in various, often surprising forms, and interplays of artistic relationships and dialogues. In an unconventional combination of works from different periods, they have taken a retrospective of the gallery's acquisitions over the past 30 years and are showcasing SNG collections, in all their diversity. The magnitude of the installations will also give you a sense of the upcoming permanent exhibitions that are being introduced throughout 2023.
Nedbalka, October 25, 2023 - January 21, 2024
Over Spilled Milk: Nedbalka Gallery presents “Over Spilled Milk”, a solo show of the Slovak artist Fero Lipták, at their space. A collection of paintings in which the artist points out, with a kind humour and gentle satire, various social and individual problems. He is fascinated by the world seen from a child´s perspective, which he often tries to transfer onto the canvas.
Highlights of the Year
CONCERT: Thirty Seconds To Mars in Bratislava - May 10, 2024
FESTIVAL: HIP HOP ŽIJE 2024 - June 28, 2024
FESTIVAL: Pohoda Festival 2024 - July 11-13, 2024
FESTIVAL: Cibula Fest 2024 - July 18, 2024
FESTIVAL: Uprising - August 30-31, 2024
CONCERT: World of Hans Zimmer in Bratislava - November 6, 2024
