The Three Kings procession in Bratislava in 2023. (source: Pavel Neubauer)
CONCERT: In Jazz We Trust - Alan Bartuš Trio feat. Nikolaj Nikitin, January 3, Nu Spirit Bar
CONCERT: Marhule + Pondělníci, January 4, Pink Whale
FESTIVAL: Three Kings Procession, January 6, Bratislava Castle and Františkánske námestie (square)
SPORT: HC Slovan Bratislava vs HC Monacobet Banská Bystrica, January 5, Tipos Arena
FOR THE FAMILY: Christmas Tram, till January 6, Jesenského tram stop
MOVIE: Flow, January 7, Kino Film Europe
OPERA: Aida, January 10, SND
PARTY: God Save the Vinyl, January 10, Nu Spirit Bar
EXHIBITION: Blooming Memories, till January 14, Kerametal Office Gallery
EXHIBITION: Tinker's Advent, till January 15, House of Culture in Dúbravka
Art museums in Bratislava: current exhibitions
How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava (a page offering basic info regarding life in Bratislava, including religious services for non-Slovak speakers, where to learn Slovak, or places to sing karaoke or play sports)
In Jazz We Trust - Alan Bartuš Trio ft. Nikolaj Nikitin
After successfully completing his third semester at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music, Alan Bartuš will present a new program that was created during his stay in New York. As part of the In Jazz We Trust series, he will perform together with Nikolaj Nikitin, Štefan Bartuš and Klemens Marktl.
Tickets: €15 (you can buy them here)
When and where: January 3, 20:00, Nu Spirit Bar (Medená 16, Bratislava)
More info: website
Marhule + Pondělníci
Two anti-music bands from Czech Republic and Slovakia will join forces, and use their satirical lyrics to make you hate music.
Tickets: €10 (you can buy them here)
When and where: January 4, 19:00, Pink Whale (Dvořákovo nábrežie, Bratislava)
More info: website
Three Kings Procession
Three Kings procession (source: BKIS)
Join the Three Kings, accompanied by shepherds, drummers, and bagpipers, on their symbolic journey to Bethlehem.
Tickets: free
When and where: January 6, 14:30, Bratislava Castle and Františkánske námestie, Bratislava
More info: website
HC Slovan Bratislava vs HC Monacobet Banská Bystrica
Hokejisti Slovana Bratislava. (source: TASR)
In the first home game of the new calendar year, HC Slovan hockey team will welcome the players from Banská Bystrica.
Tickets: €13 - €130 (you can buy them here)
When and where: January 5, 16:00, Tipos Arena (Odbojárov 9, Bratislava)
More info: website
Christmas tram
Christmas tram (source: TASR)
The traditional Christmas tram has everything that we traditionally associate with the season, and even a little more - baubles, lights, jingles, fairy tale decorations, and even a book tree. Don’t miss the opportunity, if you haven't tried it yet!
Tickets: free
When and where: till January 6, on workdays from 16:00 to 20:00, on weekends from 12:00 to 20:00, the route: Jesenského - Centrum - Kapucínska - Chatam Sofer - Most SNP - Jesenského.
More info: website
Flow
The world seems to be coming to an end, but is still filled with the remnants of human presence. A cat is a solitary animal, but when her home is destroyed by a great flood, she finds refuge on a ship inhabited by various species, with whom she must bond despite their differences. On the lonely ship, sailing through a mystical flooded landscape, they face the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world. Let yourself be carried away by beautiful, wordless story-telling.
Tickets: €6 (you can buy them here)
When and where: January 7, 19:30, Kino Film Europe (Štefánikova 25, Bratislava)
More info: website
Aida
SND Opera Choir (source: Zdenko Hanout)
Verdi's extraordinary composition is one of the most popular works of the world of opera. It was commissioned from exotic Cairo and was to be performed as part of the ceremonial opening of the Suez Canal.
Tickets: €19 - €55 (you can buy them here)
When and where: January 10, 19:00 - 22:00, SND (pribinova 17, Bratislava)
More info: website
God Save The Vinyl
Tomáš Sloboda (source: newmodelradio.sk)
Multi-instrumentalists, producers and occasional DJs Tomáš Sloboda and Jerguš Oravec will remind you that it is possible to dance to guitar music, that rock'n'roll is still alive and funk & soul can still be enjoyed on real musical instruments.
Tickets: free
When and where: January 10, 22:00, Nu Spirit Bar (Medená 16, Bratislava)
More info: website
Blooming Memories
Biela v tyrkysovom objatí by Katarína Molnárová (source: Gallery Happy Melon)
In her work, Katarína Molnárová combines various techniques and draws inspiration from everyday life, nature and the beauty of flowers. Her paintings are warm and positive, full of attractive colours and gestures
Tickets: free
When and where: till January 14, Kerametal Office Gallery (Jašíkova 2 Bratislava)
More info: website
Tinkerer's Advent
(source: ÚĽUV)
You’ll be able to see works made by the members of Džarek Tinkerers Club at the Regional Crafts Center ÚĽUV Bratislava, inspired by winter holidays.
Tickets: free
When and where: till January 15, from Monday to Friday (15:00 - 18:00), House of Culture in Dúbravka (Saratovská 3203/2, Bratislava)
More info: website
Current displays at top art museums in the city
An elevator made of books, called the Semiolift, is exhibited in the Bratislava City Gallery until March 1, 2020 (source: GMB)
Highlights of 2025
FESTIVAL: Saxophobia - February 1 - 2
CONCERT: David Garrett - April 22
CONCERT: Iron Maiden - June 1
CONCERT: Matteo Bocelli - June 6
FESTIVAL: Hip Hop Žije - June 27-28
FESTIVAL: Východná - July 3-6
FESTIVAL: UPRISING - August 29-30
FESTIVAL: Lovestream - August
FESTIVAL: Bratislava Jazz Days - October 24-26
