Festival of young wine

Come celebrate St. Martin’s Day in the historic city center. In addition to good wine, you can look forward to a varied musical program, contests, and a food court.

St. Martin’s Day celebrations have been linked to the winemaking tradition since the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Every year in November—not only here but also in the Czech Republic and Austria—the first wines from that year’s harvest are unveiled. According to an old tradition, a church dignitary blesses the wine from that year’s harvest.

Program:

Friday, November 6, 2026

St. George’s Courtyard – Wine Market

🍇 4:00 p.m. – Blessing of the New Wine
🍷 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Wine Sales
🎻 4:20 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – Music by Peter Štulrajter

Primatial Square – Cultural Zone

🎉 4:30 p.m. – Festival Opening
🍷 6:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. – Interviews with winemakers and competition
🎶 6:45 p.m. – Concert by Peter Štulrajter’s Band
🤠 8:00 p.m. – Johnny Cash Revival Concert
Featuring Róbert Šimek

J. Nepomuk Courtyard

🎧 6:00 p.m. – DJ Otec Mirec
🎵 8:00 p.m. – DJ Romski

Saturday, November 7, 2026

St. George’s Courtyard – Wine Market

🍷 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Wine sales
🎻 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Music by Peter Štulrajter

Primatial Square – Cultural Zone

🎉 12:00 p.m. – Opening of the second day of the festival
🍇 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. – Interviews with winemakers and a contest
🧠 4:30 p.m. – Bratislava Wine Quiz
🎶 5:30 p.m. – Concert by Petr Štulrajter’s Band
🎤 8:00 p.m. – Concert by SKD POZITÍV – “The Earth Remembers”
Tomáš Grega sings the songs of Karol Duchoň

J. Nepomuk Courtyard

🎧 6:00 p.m. – DJ Samurai
🎺 8:00 p.m. – DJ Trumpetix

✨ On both days:

🍴 Food Court
🪞 Installation of distorted mirrors on Primaciálne Square

The first hints of fall, the scent of freshly pressed grapes, and streets filled with music—taste young wines from Bratislava’s winemakers and enjoy concerts, food, and the festival atmosphere. 💜

Location: Bratislava
Date: November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026

Time: starting at 4:00 p.m.
🍷 Wine sales end at 10:00 p.m.
🕚 The courtyards close at 11:00 p.m.
Admission: free

Find our tips on things to do in Bratislava.