Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

DANCE: Joy to the World, December 21, Hviezdoslavovo námestie

CONCERT: Saturday Carols - Christmas and New Year With Cífer, December 21, Františkánske námestie

EXHIBITION: Andrea Kalinová - The Last Snow, December 21, PO Hviezdoslava Theater

CONCERT: Sunday Concerts - Juraj Bača & Band, December 22, Františkánske námestie

CONCERT: Big Christmas Concert - Bratislava Metropolitan Orchestra, December 22, Zrkadlový Háj Culture House

MOVIE: Love Actually, December 22, Kino Film Europe

PARTY: Welcome to the Jungle, December 25, Fuga

SPORT: HC Slovan Bratislava vs HKM Zvolen, December 26, Tipos Arena

PARTY: Walking: Djs Inkwall & Guest, December 27, Nu Spirit Bar

PARTY: Winter Glow, December 27, Good Life Club

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Joy to the World

Members of the Korean civic association JOY (source: BKIS)

The Korean civic association JOY has prepared a show of Christmas songs and dances. Christmas hits will be performed together with great choreography. The civic association JOY is engaged in the upbringing and education of youth: every year, it provides assistance to Roma communities during Christmas.

Tickets: free

When and where: December 21, 10:00, Hviezdoslavovo námestie 20, Bratislava

More info: website

Saturday Carols - Christmas and New Year With Cífer

Cífer band (source: BKIS)

On the last Saturday before Christmas, you can look forward to the folklore band Cífer. They will perform carols and Christmas songs, welcoming the New Year. You’ll also be able to see the arrival of the three kings.

Tickets: free

When and where: December 21, 19:00, Františkánske námestie, Bratislava

More info: website

Andrea Kalinová - The Last Snow

(source: BKIS)

The photography cycle The Last Snow has several, perhaps contradictory starting points. One of them is the author's personal story of a former competitive junior skier who loves snow, skiing and winter sports. The second is a testimony to our planet's deepening environmental crisis and its victims.

Tickets: free

When and where: from December 21, every Friday from 12:00 to 13:00 and during performances, PO Hviezdoslava Theater (Laurinská 20, Bratislava)

More info: website

Sunday Concerts - Juraj Bača & Band

Juraj Bača (source: BKIS)

Come and feel the Christmas spirit on the last Sunday of Advent, during the Christmas concert performed by Juraj Bača & Band.

Tickets: free

When and where: December 22, 19:00, Františkánske námestie, Bratislava

More info: website

Big Christmas Concert - Bratislava Metropolitan Orchestra

Zrkadlový Háj Culture House (source: citylife.sk)

A selection of the most beautiful Christmas music, performed by the Bratislava Metropolitan Orchestra, is waiting for you.

Tickets: €25 (you can buy them here)

When and where: December 22, 17:00, Zrkadlový Háj Culture House (Rovniankova 3, Bratislava)

More info: website

Love Actually

love Actually (source: Kino Film Europe)

A romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis. The movie delves into different aspects of love, as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom we find to be interlinked as the plot progresses.

Tickets: €6 (you can buy them here)

When and where: December 22, 19:00, Kino Film Europe (Štefánikova 25, Bratislava)

More info: website

Welcome to the Jungle

Fuga (source: citylife.sk)

The best of rock music will be played - from early Rock'n'Roll through Indie, Grunge, Punk, to symphonic post-apocalyptic pagan metal. The mix will be played by the entertaining trio Trashman, Gargamel and HellHound.

Tickets: free

When and where: December 25, 21:30, Fuga (Námestie SNP 24, Bratislava)

More info: website

HC Slovan Bratislava vs HKM Zvolen

HC Slovan (source: Tamara Zinchenko)

In the traditional Christmas game, Slovan will welcome Zvolen to their home arena. In addition to the game itself, spectators can look forward to a special set of Christmas jerseys, an accompanying program with the theme of Christmas and the arrival of the New Year.

Tickets: €13 - €130 (you can buy them here)

When and where: December 26, 16:00, Tipos Arena (Odbojárov 9, Bratislava)

More info: website

Walking: Djs Inkwall & Guest

Nu Spirit bar (source: citylife.sk)

An all-night ride with electronic producer and DJ Inkwall and his guest DJ Galagha.

Tickets: free

When and where: December 27, 22:00, Nu Spirit Bar (Medená 16, Bratislava)

More info: website

Winter Glow

Good Life Club (source: citylife.sk)

Enjoy an evening full of great music, drinks and fun with DJ Sined, who plays a wide range of styles and will keep the atmosphere kicking until the last note.

Tickets: €5 for ladies and €7 for gentlemen

When and where: December 27, 22:00, Good Life Club (Námestie SNP 1, Bratislava)

More info: website