Picnic
Bratislava’s period picnic returns
July 6, at 14:00 in Sad Janka Kráľa (by the Gothic Tower)
Step back in time to the early 20th century at this nostalgic open-air event in the heart of Bratislava. Set between the years 1900 and 1950, the day invites visitors to don period attire, pack traditional picnic baskets and leave their smartphones behind.
The programme features period music, craft demonstrations, a vintage fashion show, dance workshops and family-friendly activities. The evening will conclude with a swing concert by the Fats Jazz Band, offering a spirited finale to a day steeped in old-world charm.
Sport
Outdoor yoga session by the Eurovea shopping centre in Bratislava (source: Facebook - Balans časopis)
Balans yoga by the Danube
July 8, 7:30–8:30, Eurovea riverside (under the M. R. Štefánik Statue)
Start your day with fresh air, movement and music at the Balans yoga event on the Danube promenade. Led by the inspiring Lucia Lužinská, each session offers a calming outdoor yoga experience with breathtaking river views. Suitable for all levels, including beginners, the classes are guided by experienced instructors.
Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat. In case of bad weather, sessions will move indoors to Eurovea 2.
Music
Hviezdoslavovo Square. (source: Sanela Kurtek)
Operné Hviezdko – An evening of opera classics
July 6, at 18:00 on Hviezdoslavovo Square
Enjoy a magical evening of opera and classical music with mezzo-soprano Dominika Isabell Marková, baritone René Antonius Schleifer and clarinettist Jozef Eliáš, accompanied on piano by Anikó Patkolo.
The concert will feature celebrated arias and duets by Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini and Bizet, alongside operetta favourites, beloved Neapolitan songs and lyrical Italian melodies. A refined musical experience under the stars.
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.
