10. April 2025 at 21:00

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

Run for the memory, celebrate the World Circus Day and look for the Easter eggs around the ancient castle.

Festival at Devín Castle Festival at Devín Castle (source: MMB/DominikaBolgáčová)
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SPORT: Slovak Aerobic Open 2025, April 10 - April 12, Junácka Sports Hall

FESTIVAL: World Circus Day, April 10 - April 13, various locations in Bratislava

FESTIVAL: Spring at Devín Castle, April 12, Devín Castle

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WORKSHOP: Painted Easter Eggs, April 14, Bratislava City Library

CHARITY: Material Collection for Dogs, April 14, Agathos Centre

FESTIVAL: Sútok, April 14, Devín Castle

CONCERT: Easter Concert, April 16, Slovak Philharmonic

EXHIBITION: All the Stories I Have Ever Told You Were Fiction, from April 17, Medium Gallery

FOR RUNNERS: Run for the Memory of the Nation, April 17, Devínska Nová Ves

PARTY: Night Life, April 18, Good Life Club


Art museums in Bratislava: current exhibitions

Highlights of the year

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)

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Slovak Aerobic Open 2025

Slovak Aerobic Open Slovak Aerobic Open (source: https://sao.sgf.sk/)

Three days full of beautiful competition await you, from the youngest category to professional senior lineups. Currently, 15 countries and 628 athletes are registered for this event.

Tickets: free

When and where: April 10 - April 12, Junácka Sports Hall (Junácka 6, Bratislava)

More info: website

World Circus Day

(source: BKIS)

You can look forward to a weekend full of circus performances, workshops, and demonstrations for children and adults.

Tickets: free

When and where: April 10 - April 13, Nová Cvernovka (Račianska 78, Bratislava), Karloveské Cultural Centre (Molecova 2, Bratislava), Lamač Sports Hall (Na Barine 15, Bratislava)

More info: website

Spring at Devín Castle

Devín Castle Devín Castle (source: Tamara Zinchenko)

Spend a day in one of the most beautiful and historical towns in Slovakia. For the little ones, there will be an Easter egg hunt, an interactive map of activities, and a guided tour. For photography lovers - a photo contest for the most interesting photo with a sheep. And of course there will be the stalls with local and historical products and tasty snacks.

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Tickets: Free for a child and one parent with an egg collection basket from 10:00 to 11:00. After this time, the regular Devín Castle entrance price list applies.

When and where: April 12, 10:00, Devín Castle (Muránska 10, Bratislava)

More info: website

Painted Easter Eggs

Easter eggs Easter eggs (source: https://osvitoria.media/)

Try to create classic painted Easter eggs for the upcoming Easter. Materials are provided, but you can also bring your own.

Tickets: free (you must register here)

When and where: April 14, 18:00, Bratislava City Library (Klariská 16, Bratislava)

More info: website

Material Collection for Dogs

(source: Tamara Zinchenko)

Your older items can still do good service for these animals, and at the same time make them more comfortable during their temporary stay in the rescue station.

Tickets: free

When and where: April 14, 18:00 - 20:00, Agathos Centre (Osadná 15, Bratislava)

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More info: website

Sútok

Festival at Devín Castle Festival at Devín Castle (source: Lujza Stopková)

Sútok is a festival where history, culture and nature flow together, which is also the main slogan of the festival. The first announced headliner is FVLCRVM, who is preparing a special show.

Tickets: €10 - €45 (you can buy them here)

When and where: April 14, 10:00, Devín Castle (Muránska 10, Bratislava)

More info: website

Easter Concert

Concert Hall of Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall of Slovak Philharmonic (source: Tamara Zinchenko)

Enjoy music created by Max Reger, Max Bruch and Gioachino Rossini and presented by the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir.

Tickets: €22 (you can buy them here)

When and where: April 16, 19:00, Slovak Philharmonic ((Námestie Eugena Suchoňa 100/1, Bratislava)

More info: website

All the Stories I Have Ever Told You Were Fiction

Kuba Stępień's work Kuba Stępień's work (source: Medium Gallery)

The exhibition by Kuba Stępień brings a selection of the artist's latest works, which intertwine the eponymous video performance and mixed media works into a multilayered collage of nonverbal communication, collective intimacy, and queer dreaming.

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Tickets: free

When and where: from April 16, 19:00, Medium Gallery (Hviezdoslavovo nám. 18, Bratislava)

More info: website

Run for the Memory of the Nation

Run for the Memory of the Nation Run for the Memory of the Nation (source: behprepamatnaroda.sk)

Run for the memory of the nation and the charity Post Bellum, so the fates of political prisoners, war veterans, Holocaust victims, dissidents, and other freedom fighters will never be forgotten.

Tickets: €0 - €15 (you can register here)

When and where: April 17, 8:00 - 16:00, under the Cyklomost Slobody at Devínska Nová Ves (Uhrovecká bus station)

More info: website

Night Life

(source: Good Life Club)

DJ Setondji will guide you through the beats of big cities - from Latin clubs to commercial parties in NYC style.

Tickets: free

When and where: April 18, 22:00, Good Life Club (Námestie SNP 1, Bratislava)

More info: website


Current displays at top art museums in the city

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Nedbalka Gallery Nedbalka Gallery (source: Nedbalka Gallery)

Danubiana

Slovak National Gallery

Nedbalka

Bratislava City Gallery

Highlights of 2025

CONCERT: David Garrett - April 22

CONCERT: Iron Maiden - June 1

CONCERT: Miss Americana Taylor Swift Tribute - June 4

CONCERT: Matteo Bocelli - June 6

CONCERT: Macy Gray - June 14

FOOTBALL: UEFA European Under-21 Championship - June 11-28

CONCERT: Lara Fabian - June 15

CONCERT: CocoRosie - June 19

FESTIVAL: Hip Hop Žije - June 27-28

FESTIVAL: Východná - July 3-6

FESTIVAL: Pohoda - July 10-12

CONERT: Bryan Adams - July 30

FESTIVAL: UPRISING - August 29-30

FESTIVAL: Lovestream - August 

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