This summer, too, the weekends at Bratislava Castle belong to the children! For the ninth time, the “Shakespeare with Children” festival brings fairy tales, puppet shows, and songs to the grand theater sets that come to life in the evenings during Shakespeare’s plays.
The SHAKESPEARE WITH KIDS project brings fairy tales and productions by independent theater companies to a unique open-air setting.
Young audiences will experience open-air theater, meet brave heroes, dragons, Puss in Boots, and princesses—and perhaps discover their lifelong love of theater right here.
July 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Stand Up for Yourself
An interactive puppet show by the theater company POSTAV SA ZA SEBA about courage, personal boundaries, and the power of one’s own voice.
Self-defense workshop for children
July 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Puss in Boots
A crazy, cheerful, and slightly punk fairy tale by NOVÉ DIVADLO from Nitra for children ages 4 and up.
July 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Salt Over Gold
Pavel Dobšinský’s classic fairy tale—about how the most precious things are often the most ordinary—will be brought to the castle by DIVADLO ŠiBe.
August 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Lomidrevo
An adventure full of bandits, dragons, songs, and giant puppets from DIVADLO NA HOJDAČKE
Come enjoy a summer full of fairy tales and theatrical experiences for the whole family!
Location: Courtyard of Bratislava Castle, Bratislava
Date: 12.07.2026 – 01.08.2026
Start of performances: 4:00 p.m.
Admission: free
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