Music
Georgievitsov Palace (source: BKIS)
Concert of successful students – laureates of international music competitions
Saturday, May 17, at 18:00 in Georgievitsov Palace (Panenská 11).
Experience a unique evening filled with extraordinary music, as Slovakia’s most successful young musicians take the stage. These outstanding students — laureates of prestigious international music competitions — have been selected from conservatories and music academies both in Slovakia and abroad.
Join for an unforgettable concert showcasing the next generation of musical excellence. Let these rising stars inspire you with their passion, skill, and artistry.
Festival
City Walls Festival (source: BKIS)
City Walls 2025
Sunday, May 18, 16:00 – 22:00 on Úzka street, behind St. Martin’s Cathedral.
Join the event, as the iconic City Walls once again transform into a hub of underground sound in daylight. This year’s lineup features Czech duo Marco Key & Mendoza and the legendary Loktibrada, with support from Makepeace, Hasky, and Bari.
The party continues from 22:00 at WAX2 Club, where the Techno Gang crew will host a guest from Amsterdam.
For those drawn to lighter grooves, the terrace of Alchymist offers house, tech house, psytech, and progressive techno with sets from Svonca, Rima, Joka, and more.
Museums
The Bibiana art gallery in Bratislava. (source: TASR)
Night of museums and galleries 2025
Saturday, May 17, 15:00 – 20:00 in BIBIANA, international art house for children (Panská 41).
Over 3,000 museums across nearly 30 European countries are participating, offering a fresh way to experience culture. Visitors can enjoy special exhibitions, guided tours, creative workshops, live performances, and a variety of interactive programs aimed at engaging audiences of all ages.
Most museums and galleries charge 5 euros for entrance. However, the international art house for children, Bibiana, will be open for free this Saturday, offering an entertaining programme for families with children.
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