Christmas in Bratislava (source: visitbratislava.com)
FESTIVAL: Let's Start a Happy Bratislava Christmas, November 22, Hlavné námestie and Františkánske námestie
CONCERT: Saturday Carolers: Hont Christmas, November 23, Františkánske námestie
FESTIVAL: Charity Christmas Bazaar, November 24, Stará tržnica
SPORT: HC Slovan Bratislava vs HC Košice, November 24, Tipos Arena
CONCERT: Sunday Angel Songs - Christmas with the Conservatory, November 24, Františkánske námestie
CONCERT: Zimmermann & Mozart - La Lamentatione, November 24, Moyzes Hall
EXHIBITION: Marcel Korec - Why Would I Paint if It Is Not True, November 29, P. O. Hviezdoslav Theatre
OPERA: Tosca, November 29, National Theatre (SND)
CONCERT: Faun + Guest, November 30, Majestic Music Club
PARTY: Millennium Party 2000’s, November 30, Good Life Club
Art museums in Bratislava: current exhibitions
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Let's Start a Happy Bratislava Christmas
Bratislava Christmas (source: BKIS)
Enjoy the opening of Bratislava Christmas season with the lighting of the Christmas tree on Main Square in the presence of the mayor of the city, Matúš Vallo. Music, joy and an unforgettable atmosphere are waiting for you, and of course there will good food and drink!
Tickets: free
When and where: November 22, 16:00, Hlavné námestie and Františkánske námestie, Bratislava
More info: website
Saturday Carol Singers: Hont Christmas
Ensemble Hont (source: BKIS)
Folklore ensemble Hont will bring the atmosphere of traditional Christmas carols and winters, from the Hont region to the centre of Bratislava.
Tickets: free
When and where: November 23, 19:00, Františkánske námestie, Bratislava
More info: website
Charity Christmas Bazaar
(source: BKIS)
This event, organised by the International Women's Club of Bratislava, is one of the most important charity events in Slovakia. It will be attended by embassies from approximately 30 countries, international schools and Slovak charitable organisations. The bazaar is a unique opportunity for them to present their traditions, culture and gastronomy.
Tickets: free
When and where: November 24, 10:00, Stará tržnica (Námestie SNP 25, Bratislava)
More info: website
HC Slovan Bratislava vs HC Košice
(source: ticketportal.sk)
Enjoy the biggest Slovak extra-league hockey derby, that some people call the West vs. East battle.
Tickets: €13 - €130 (you can buy them here)
When and where: November 24, 15:00, Tipos Arena (Odbojárov 9, Bratislava)
More info: website
Sunday Angel Songs - Christmas with the Conservatory
(source: BKIS)
On the first Sunday of Bratislava Christmas, Christmas songs will be performed by the drama students of the Tolstoy Conservatory.
Tickets: free
When and where: November 24, 15:00, Františkánske námestie, Bratislava
More info: website
Zimmermann & Mozart - La Lamentatione
(source: ticketportal.sk)
The final concert of the 2024 Mozart Festival is an invitation to the best Bratislava music, originating from the time of Empress Maria Theresa.
Tickets: €15 - €33 (you can buy them here)
When and where: November 24, 19:00, Moyzes Hall (Vajanského nábrežie 12, Bratislava)
More info: website
Marcel Korec - Why Would I Paint if It Is Not True
(source: BKIS)
This exhibition presents a selection of works from the series of the same name. Its central motif is the use of lies and fiction as a regular tool in everyday life and in the political struggle.
Tickets: free
When and where: from November 29, every Friday 12:00 - 13:00, P. O. Hviezdoslav Theatre (Laurinská 20, Bratislava)
More info: website
Tosca
Jolana Fogašová (Tosca), Daniel Čapkovič (Scarpia) (source: Juraj Žilinčár)
Enjoy the famous opera by Giacomo Puccini - a composer who depicts the cruel world of violence, hatred and selfish passions, but also the world of love beyond the grave, with extraordinary dramatic sophistication.
Tickets: €29 - €55 (you can buy them here)
When and where: November 29, 19:00, SND (Pribinova 17, Bratislava)
More info: website
Faun + Guest
(source: ticketportal.sk)
Faun is a German band that combines medieval instruments with modern music. Their discography includes eleven studio albums of imaginative music, full of polyphonic vocals and archaic rhythms.
Tickets: €5 - €39 ( you can buy them herehere)
When and where: November 30, 20:00, Majestic Music Club (Karpatská 2, Bratislava)
More info: website
Millennium Party 2000’s
(source: citylife.sk)
Get ready for a night full of the greatest hits from the turn of the millennium, where DJ Demi will be filling the floor with all styles of music.
Tickets: €5 (ladies) - €7 (men)
When and where: November 30, 22:00, Good Life Club (Námestie SNP 1, Bratislava)
More info: website
Current displays at top art museums in the city
Technik STU in Nedbalka (source: Marek Haring)
Highlights of 2024
FOOTBALL: Slovan v. AC Milan - November 26
COMEDY: Jimmy Carr Show - November 28
CONCERT: Mirelle Mathieu - December 15
CHRISTMAS: Christmas Markets - from late November until early January
PARTY: New Year's Eve Celebrations - December 31
