The Bratislava Shakespeare Festival returns from 4 July to 6 August 2026. This year’s programme features some of William Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, including Much Ado About Nothing, The Comedy of Errors, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The Bratislava Shakespeare Festival is a unique open-air theatre event where audiences can enjoy outstanding performances in the beautiful setting of Bratislava Castle.
July
Saturday, 4 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday, 5 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Monday, 6 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday, 7 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday, 8 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, 9 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Friday, 10 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Saturday, 11 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Sunday, 12 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Monday, 13 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Tuesday, 14 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday, 15 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Thursday, 16 July – 8:30 p.m. – Much Ado About Nothing
Friday, 17 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Winter’s Tale (performed in English)
Sunday, 19 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Comedy of Errors
Monday, 20 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Comedy of Errors
Tuesday, 21 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Comedy of Errors
Wednesday, 22 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Comedy of Errors
Friday, 24 July – 8:30 p.m. – Othello
Saturday, 25 July – 8:30 p.m. – Othello
Sunday, 26 July – 8:30 p.m. – Othello
Monday, 27 July – 8:30 p.m. – Othello
Wednesday, 29 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
Thursday, 30 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
Friday, 31 July – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
August
Saturday, 1 August – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
Sunday, 2 August – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
Monday, 3 August – 8:30 p.m. – The Taming of the Shrew
Wednesday, 5 August – 8:30 p.m. – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday, 6 August – 8:30 p.m. – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
We hope you’ll enjoy a few unforgettable summer evenings filled with exceptional theatre!
Venue: Courtyard of Bratislava Castle
Dates: 4 July – 6 August 2026
Start time: 8:30 p.m.
Admission: 18 – 33 €
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