Old Town in Bratislava (source: Tamara Zinchenko)
FESTIVAL: Bratislava Festival for Choirs and Orchestras, June 12 - June 15, different concert halls in Bratislava
MUSIC: Rachmaninoff - Schmidt, June 13, Slovak Philharmonic
FESTIVAL: Sútok, June 14, Devín Castle
EXCHANGE: Big Summer Textile Swap, June 14, KOLO
MOVIE: How to Train Your Dragon, June 14, Kino Film Europe
AMERICAN FOOTBALL: St. Nicolaus Monarchs vs. Nitra Knights, June 15, Athletic Stadium STU Mladá Garda
EXHIBITION: Till the Water Meets the Shore, June 16, Mirbach Palace
FOOTBALL: Romania vs. Slovakia, June 17, National Football Stadium
CONCERT: Belasý motýľ, June 18, Main Square
CONCERT: What Hasn't Been Said Yet, June 19, House of Music
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)
Bratislava Festival for Choirs and Orchestras
Bratislava will host choirs and orchestras from Estonia, Bulgaria, South Korea, Turkey, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Tickets: free
When and where: June 12 - June 15, 12:00, Klarisky Concert Hall (Farská 4, Bratislava), Hall of Mirrors of the Primate's Palace (Primaciálne námestie 2), Jesuit Church (Františkánske námestie, Bratislava).
More info: website
Rachmaninoff - Schmidt
Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall (source: Tamara Zinchenko)
Enjoy Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 by Sergei Rachmaninoff, composed when he was just seventeen, and Symphony No. 4, the most performed work by Franz Schmidt.
Tickets: €14 (you can buy them here)
When and where: June 13, 19:00, Slovak Philharmonic (Námestie Eugena Suchoňa 100/1, Bratislava)
More info: website
Sútok
Festival at Devín Castle (source: MMB/DominikaBolgáčová)
A multi-genre festival combining history with contemporary art, sustainability, and entertainment for all ages. Performers include Berlin Manson, FVLCRVM, Kristie Kardio, Bulp, and more.
Tickets: €13 - €52 (you can buy them here)
When and where: June 14, 10:00, Devín Castle (Muránska 10, Bratislava)
More info: website
Big Summer Textile Swap
(source: BKIS)
An opportunity to exchange women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and home textiles.
Tickets: free if you bring something, otherwise €5
When and where: June 14, 10:00, KOLO Ružinov (Pestovateľská 13, Bratislava)
More info: website
How to Train Your Dragon
The beloved animated story returns as a live-action adaptation on the big screen.
Tickets: €6 (you can buy them here)
When and where: June 14, 17:00, Kino Film Europe (Štefánikova 25, Bratislava)
More info: website
St. Nicolaus Monarchs vs. Nitra Knights
St. Nicolaus Monarchs vs. Přerov Mammoths (source: BKIS)
The Snapbacks League regular season is nearing its end, and the Monarchs face a crucial match.
Tickets: €3 - €7 (you can buy them here)
When and where: June 15, 15:00, Athletic Stadium STU Mladá Garda (Račianska 103, Bratislava)
More info: website
Till the Water Meets the Shore
(source: gmb.sk)
Slovak-Vietnamese artist Kvet Nguyen presents a chrono-thematic visual narrative exploring the Vietnamese diaspora -from post-war migration during socialist internationalism to the Gentle Revolution and present day.
Tickets: free
When and where: from June 18, 18:00, Mirbach Palace (Františkánske námestie 11, Bratislava)
More info: website
Romania vs. Slovakia
National football stadium (source: ticketportal.sk)
Catch a group stage match of the UEFA Under-21 European Championship.
Tickets: €12 - €149 (you can buy them here)
When and where: June 17, 21:00, National Football Stadium (Viktora Tegelhoffa 4, Bratislava)
More info: website
Belasý motýľ
Blue Butterfly Concert (source: BKIS)
Enjoy a vibrant event full of music and support for people with neuromuscular disorders. All performers and the host contribute voluntarily.
Tickets: free
When and where: June 18, 16:30, Main Square, Bratislava
More info: Facebook
What Hasn't Been Said Yet
Cellist Peter Nouzovský and guitarist Adam Svitač present songs from their new album In the Rhythm of…, exploring the unique interplay between their instruments.
Tickets: free
When and where: June 19, 16:00, House of Music (Georgievits Palace, Panenská 11, Bratislava)
More info: website
Current displays at top art museums in the city
Old Town Hall Gallery (source: Tamara Zinchenko)
Highlights of 2025
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
