Karlova ves Feast

Come and have fun at the Karloveské hody festival from September 25 to September 27, 2026. A rich weekend program full of cultural, sporting, and social activities awaits you.

Craft stalls, delicious food and drinks, concerts, dance performances, and lots of fun attractions for children and adults alike. It starts at St. Francis Square and continues in Líščie údolie. Let’s meet in person and enjoy the weekend to the fullest.

Program:

Friday, 25 September 2026

St. Francis Square

Hosted by: Richard Vrablec

15:00 – Ceremonial tying of the festival wreath
A traditional presentation of winegrowing skills by senior scouts and scouts
15:00 – Senioranka accompanied by the Kozovanka folk ensemble
15:40 – Dúbravské divy
16:00 – Official opening
Speeches and blessing of the grapes
16:15 – Dolina Folk Ensemble
16:30–17:00 – Funny Fellows
17:00 – Festival parade with Funny Fellows to Líščie údolie

Líščie údolie

Short presentations by the participating civic associations on stage

18:00 – La3no
19:30 – M&M Cheerleaders Bratislava
20:00 – Emma Drobná
21:00 – Fire show by CirKusKus
21:15 – DJ Johnny de City

Church of St. Michael the Archangel

18:30 – Holy Mass for deceased residents of Karlova Ves
19:30 – Procession to the cross

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Líščie údolie

Hosted by: Richard Vrablec

10:00–13:00 – Emergency services demonstrations featuring canine units, firefighters, ambulance crews, police and military equipment
14:30 – Börenzeppers, a local band
15:30 – Miro Jilo
16:30 – Ballet Point
17:00 – Celeste Buckingham
18:00 – La Dansa Show
18:30 – Alan Murín
19:30 – Honour Guard Show
20:00 – Kali
21:00 – Proxima light show
21:30 – The Curly Simon

Sunday, 27 September 2026

Líščie údolie

Hosted by: Štefan Skrúcaný

10:00 – Paci Pac
11:00–13:00 – Slížo
14:30 – Dolina Folk Ensemble
15:15 – Čečina Folk Ensemble / Čečinka Children’s Folk Ensemble
16:00 – Štefan Skrúcaný
17:00 – Karlova Ves Dance Centre
17:30 – Beáta Dubasová
18:30 – City Danse
19:00 – ABBA SHOW

Church of St. Michael the Archangel

11:30 – Festive Holy Mass

Accompanying Events

🚂 Festival Train

Saturday: 09:00–18:00

Sunday: 09:00–17:00

Please note that if the train is at full capacity, it will not stop at the following stops until seats become available.

Festival train route:

Kuklovská (Dlhé diely) → Majerníkova Primary School → Matejkova → Tománkova → Hany Meličkovej → Pri podchode → Janotova → Riviéra, near the OMV petrol station → Líščie údolie, at the junction of Čárskeho and Líščie údolie streets → St. Francis Square → Borská → Kuklovská (Dlhé diely)

🐴 Pony Rides

Sunday, 10:00–13:00

Pony rides will be available for animal lovers of all ages.

🎨 Face Painting

Saturday and Sunday, 14:00–17:00

🏕️ Karlova Ves Borough Tent

Meet representatives of the Karlova Ves borough over coffee or cake and learn more about local projects and opportunities to get involved in community life. Information materials, small gifts and friendly advice from the borough office staff will also be available.

Saturday: 10:00–18:00

Sunday: 10:00–17:30

📚 Karlova Ves Library Book Fair – Saturday, 09:00–15:00

The popular autumn book fair for all book lovers will take place directly in Líščie údolie, next to the Karlova Ves borough tent.

Venue: Fox Valley (SNP Park), St. Francis Square, Molecova Football Field, St. Michael’s Church, Karloveská Library, Waterworks Garden

Date: 25.09.2026 – 27.09.2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Admission: free

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