Festival | Theatre | Film
FESTIVAL
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Summer way of fantasy
Saturday, 16 August, from 10:00 to 22:00, Veľký Draždiak
On Saturday, the popular borough brings a full day of water fun, live music and activities for all ages to Petržalka’s Veľký Draždiak. Highlights include the Creative Vessel Competition, free pedalos and paddleboards, model boat displays, children’s theatre, rescue demonstrations and inflatable attractions. The evening will feature concerts by LE PAYACO and VENTOLIN – a summer finale that’s sure to get the lake dancing.
THEATRE
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Final curtain for summer tales
Monday, 18 August, 10:00, Tegelhoff Playground
Free open-air puppet fairy tales for children aged 3+, combining fun, education and inspiration. In case of bad weather, performances will be cancelled without replacement.
18 August | Tegelhoff Playground | Féder Teáter: zaHNIEZDI sa
25 August | Nobelova Playground | Divadlo Babadlo: Alibaba
FILM
Story of the August occupation 1968
Thursday, 21 August, 20:00, Main Square
Bratislava, as both a political and cultural centre, felt the full force of the Warsaw Pact invasion on 21 August 1968. This special evening marks the anniversary with open-air screenings of two significant films:
Black Days (Čierne dni) – A 30-minute documentary capturing the events of the occupation in Bratislava and the defiance of its citizens. Introduced in person by co-director Milan Černák.
322 – Dušan Hanák’s bold indictment of a regime that stifled truth and humanity, banned for 20 years after the occupation. Introduced in person by the director himself.
An evening of remembrance, art and reflection on the events that shaped Slovakia’s freedom and cultural identity.
If you have tips for free events in Bratislava or would like to share your hiking or cycling trip ideas with readers, let me know at kseniia.husieva@spectator.sk.
