4. June 2025 at 13:08

Top 10 events in Bratislava for foreigners

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OUTDOORS: Our City, June 6, various locations in Bratislava

CONCERT: Kantilénka and Sirénčatá, June 7, Klarisky Concert Hall

FESTIVAL: Middle Ages in the Park, June 7, Janko Kráľ Park

WORKSHOP: Gymnastics for Adults, June 9, Nová Cvernovka

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CONCERT: Dežo Ursíny & Moyzes Quartet, June 10, House of Music

CONCERT: Early Music Days - The Dawn of the Clarinet Modern Age, June 11, Moyzes Hall

OPERA: Madam Butterfly, June 11, SND

MUSICAL: Culture Under the Stars – Dracula, June 11, Kuchajda Amphitheatre

PARTY: Spectrum x Danza x Contrast: Altinbas, June 13, Subdeck

MOVIE: Bird, June 13, Kino Film Europe


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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Our City

Our City 2024 Our City 2024 (source: Tamara Zinchenko)

Take part in the largest corporate volunteering event in Slovakia, bringing together companies, local authorities, and the civic sector since 2007 with a clear mission: to clean, beautify, and visibly improve the cities we live in.

Tickets: free (registration details available here)

When and where: June 6, 8:00, different places in Bratislava

More info: website

Kantilénka and Sirénčatá

Sirénčatá:

Young choir singers will present a diverse selection of Slovak, Czech, and international children's choral music.

Tickets: €8 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 7, 18:00, Klarisky Concert Hall (Farská 4, Bratislava)

More info: website

Middle Ages in the Park

A mediaeval festival A mediaeval festival (source: BKIS)

This one-day historical festival offers a full day of entertainment, including knight tournaments, performances, and a battle reconstruction. Try your hand at archery, admire traditional crafts, take part in a dance workshop, or attend fascinating history lectures.

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Tickets: free

When and where: June 7, 9:00, Janko Kráľ Park, Bratislava

More info: Facebook

Gymnastics for Adults

Gymnastics for Adults workshop Gymnastics for Adults workshop (source: BKIS)

Contemporary dance workshops led by Soňa Ferienčíková, an influential figure in shaping the contemporary dance scene in Slovakia and abroad.

Tickets: €7 - €9 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 9, 18:00, Nová Cvernovka (Račianska 78, Bratislava)

More info: website

Dežo Ursíny & Moyzes Quartet

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The Moyzes Quartet performs compositions by Dežo Ursíny in original arrangements. Ursíny’s music is known for its distinctive, often unconventional harmonies and non-traditional melodies.

Tickets: €18 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 10, 19:00, House of Music (Georgievits Palace, Panenská 11, Bratislava)

More info: website

Early Music Days - The Dawn of the Clarinet Modern Age

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The programme features works by renowned German and French composers such as Schumann and Saint-Saëns, alongside lesser-known names like Magnier, Jeanjean, and Gade.

Tickets: €10 - €15 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 11, 19:00, Moyzes Hall (Vajanského nábrežie 12, Bratislava)

More info: website

Madam Butterfly

Slovenské národné divadlo:

Puccini’s most beloved opera, a pinnacle of his creative period, offers a cascade of lyrical beauty and dramatic mastery. The tragic tale of a Japanese geisha continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Tickets: €19 - €55 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 11, 19:00, SND (Pribinova 17, Bratislava)

More info: website

Culture Under the Stars – Dracula

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Enjoy the concert version of Dracula, the most successful Czech musical, which has remained on stage for 30 years. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel.

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Tickets: €23 - €89 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 12, 19:00, Kuchajda Amphitheatre, Bratislava

More info: website

Spectrum x Danza x Contrast: Altinbas

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The collectives Spectrum, Danza, and Contrast unite to present a set by acclaimed Belgian DJ and producer Altinbas, known for pushing the boundaries of modern techno.

Tickets: €12 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 13, 22:00, Subdeck (Tyršovo nábrežie, Bratislava)

More info: website

Bird

Aerofilms:

Renowned director Andrea Arnold returns to the Cannes Film Festival with Bird, a magical coming-of-age tale and a standout of European independent cinema.

Tickets: €6 (you can buy them here)

When and where: June 13, 19:00, Kino Film Europe (Štefánikova 25, Bratislava)

More info: website

Current displays at top art museums in the city

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Danubiana Danubiana (source: Iryna Zinchenko)

Danubiana

Slovak National Gallery

Nedbalka

Bratislava City Gallery

Highlights of 2025

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 15-17

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