Top things to do in December in Bratislava. The most magical time of the year is here! And along with it, a variety of Bratislava events where you can take a break from Christmas cleaning, baking and shopping. And maybe you’ll find some inspiration for gifts to give your loved ones at one of the events.
1. Ricky Martin Concert
2. Christmas SAShE
3. Il Volo Concert
4. Christmas Pilates/Yoga
5. Winter Urban Market
6. Nutcracker
7. Music by Ennio Morricone
8. Swan Lake
9. Winter Good Market
10. St. Nicholas at Bratislava Castle
11. Winter Ceremonial Customs
12. Balkan Bashavel Bratislava
13. Stand up comedy
14. Milan Lieskovský at Neptune Club
15. Billy Barman and the Girls from SĽUK
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One of the most famous Latin American singers, winner of several Grammy Awards, is coming to Slovakia. Don’t miss this unique concert at Bratislava’s Incheba Expo Arena, featuring his famous hits such as Livin’ la Vida Loca, She Bangs, María, The Cup of Life, and many more. Ricky Martin awaits you with his thrilling live performances, charisma, and captivating voice. Attention: last tickets on sale!
The popular pre-Christmas market is back after a year. It is the ideal place to choose from a wide range of handmade products, made with love, to delight yourself or your loved ones. At this market, you will find a rich selection from the workshops of handmade creators, designers, and craftsmen for all ages, including jewelry, fashion items, home accessories, natural cosmetics, and toys. Six days of quality fashion brands and local creators await you.
A modern interpretation of classical compositions presented in an unforgettable style. This is the world-famous Italian trio, which will not only perform its most famous hits in Bratislava as part of its concert tour, but will also bring along some great guests. One of them, who will perform before Il Volo, but also together with them, is the world-famous cellist Jodok Cello, who is known primarily for his film-inspired and emotional compositions. The second surprise will be the renowned Italian jazz-pop singer Cecille, whom you may know from her performances with Andrea Bocelli.
Traditional yoga/pilates exercises combined with electronic music, especially techno or deep house, have already found their loyal followers. Join them in stunning spaces with more than 200 smart lights and extensive LED installations that change the space according to the rhythm. And don’t forget in yoga class, yoga poses (asanas) are included, similar to power yoga, focusing on flexibility, strength, and balance.
We offer you a great opportunity to look around for suitable gifts made with love. The popular winter Urban Market will once again offer original Christmas gifts, local independent fashion, design, and artwork. There will also be an accompanying program for children and adults.
What else should you see just before Christmas if not The Nutcracker? In addition to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, you will also see the best ballet dancers from the Wiener Stadt Ballett theater, graduates of the most prestigious choreography schools in Europe, and leading soloists from major European theaters. The story of The Nutcracker takes place on Christmas Eve in the home of Dr. Stahlbaum, his wife, and their children. The daughter’s godfather brings her a gift of a soldier doll named Nutcracker, about whom he tells her a beautiful story that comes to life. For all viewers who don’t want to miss either Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, there is a special offer: a SEASON TICKET. When you purchase tickets for both ballet evenings for the same seat and in the same price category, you will receive a 50% discount on the second performance.
The master of film music, Ennio Morricone, needs no introduction. He has composed over 500 musical compositions for films and television projects, has been nominated for an Oscar six times, and won it in 2007 for his life’s work. You are surely familiar with the music from films such as Once Upon a Time in the West, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Cinema Paradiso, The Mission, Kill Bill, and Django Unchained. Now you can experience the exceptional concert Celebrating the Music of Ennio Morricone, featuring the maestro’s greatest hits performed by a 60-piece orchestra, 20 soloists, and a 40-member children’s choir, combined with a unique 3D show.
Another unforgettable work by P. I. Tchaikovsky, his most beautiful and famous ballet in the world, Swan Lake. And once again performed by the renowned Wiener Stadtballett ballet theater. Don’t miss this moving story of love, magic, and sacrifice, about the young prince Siegfried, who falls in love with the beautiful Odette. For all viewers who don’t want to miss either Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, we have a special offer: a SEASON TICKET. When you purchase tickets for both ballet evenings for the same seat and in the same price category, you will receive a 50% discount on the second performance.
This year, we will have another Good Market. This time, however, it will not be on the street, but in the New Market Hall at Trnavské mýto. There will be beautiful products, food, drinks, in short, everything that belongs to the Good Market. The main theme of this edition is once again The Art of Coexistence. Throughout the day, you can look forward to great market vendors, an accompanying program, a children’s Good Market, various discussions, concerts, children’s theater, and much, much more. As always, admission is voluntary.
Saint Nicholas, accompanied by his angels and horned Krampus creatures decorated with bells, will arrive at Bratislava Castle on December 13. He has prepared a rich program and surprises for all children and adults. Children’s tickets can be exchanged for a Saint Nicholas card and a children’s package from Saint Nicholas or his helpers.
Do you know how our ancestors spent their days during winter and how they celebrated Christmas? And why did they pluck feathers and spin flax and hemp? What foods did they eat, and why were there sometimes as many as 12 courses? What customs were observed on St. Lucy’s Day? And why did not only children look forward to St. Nicholas Day, but also unmarried girls, and when did the devil join him? You will learn all this and much more at a lecture by historian and ethnologist Katarína Nádaská.
Balkan Bashavel is returning to Bratislava! And with them come the rhythms of Balkan beats, gypsy, reggae, and world music. Don’t miss the combo Malalata + Lomnické Čháve (live) + Radio Barbã (BE, DJ set). Admission to the event will be restricted to persons over the age of 18, and tickets will be sold directly at the venue.
Come and relax from the pre-Christmas rush and cleaning with some great black humor. Jerry, Dano Čistý, Števo Martinovič, Jaro Slávik, and Roman Pomajbo will share experiences from their lives as part of the well-known stand-up comedy show. If you like dark humor, don’t hesitate. Dark Talk is perfect for you, this time in an extra Christmas edition. Bedña will provide the music for the evening, and you can also look forward to an illusionist show by magician Talostan. Karin Haydu will be a special guest.
Join us at the most modern club in town and experience music that has the power of festival main stages. On December 19, Milan Lieskovský will take over the club! Every Friday, Neptune brings an atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in Bratislava – energetic sets, perfect sound, and an unmistakable vibe. Beautiful spaces, great drinks, and a place where you can enjoy a proper party await you. If you want your Friday to be worth it, Neptune is the place to be!
Following the successful previous collaboration between Billy Barman and the girls from SĽUK, their unique concert program is back. This time with a Christmas theme, it will feature traditional songs in unique arrangements, complemented by songs from the latest album Galéria duševného zdravia (Gallery of Mental Health) together with the girls from SĽUK. You can look forward to two concerts in Bratislava.
Christmas Primaciálne Square by @veronaferi
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