What’s happening in Bratislava in February 2025? Even though February is a short month, it doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. And not only because the carnival is in full swing, Bratislava has prepared a lot more for you. Here are some tips on the best Bratislava events, things to do or how to spend the shortest month of the year.
1. Ružinov carnival
2. Valentine’s cruise
3. Pezinok wine cellars
4. ČSOB winter series
5. Night of Architecture and Design
6. Harry Potter Symphonic Music
7. SAXOPHOBIA Bratislava 2025
8. Swan Lake
9. Tricycle to Mongolia
10. Fíha tralalala
After last year’s success, you can look forward to the Ružinov Carnival this year as well. Once again, it will be held at the popular Miletičova Marketplace. This year you can also enjoy delicious food, traditional home-made killing specialties and demonstrations of meat products. In addition to good food and drink, you will certainly enjoy the programme, which will be kicked off by the Karpaty folklore ensemble. The culmination of the Ružinov carnival will be a concert by the Funny Fellows with special guest Csongor Kassai.
February traditionally belongs to lovers. If you want to surprise your partner, how about a romantic cruise on the Danube? A glass of fine sparkling spumante from Italy will welcome you at the beginning and you will continue with a great dinner with a sweet spot at the end. It’s up to you whether you choose a romantic lunch or dinner. You can either enjoy the beautiful views during the day or enjoy Bratislava at night.
Wine lovers will also find something to enjoy in February. This time, the wine cellars of Pezinok will open, where the winemakers will present their art. You can look forward to 27 wineries and 17 wine cellars. The ticket includes a tasting glass with an engraving, a taster guide with a map, 2 x bonus vouchers for the purchase of wine and a starter pack of 55 tasting tokens.
Also in February you can take part in the winter series of the biggest Bratislava marathon. Organisers have prepared four editions of the run. The Valentine’s edition will be held on February 15 and includes the following disciplines: 5 km, 10 km and children’s races. And everyone will get a medal.
For the twenty-second time you can enjoy a night full of architecture, urbanism and design. It is a student project that presents to the public the most interesting things that have been created at the Faculty of Architecture in the last semester. The entire faculty building will be transformed into an exhibition of students’ studio work to show the results of their creations. There will also be interesting discussions and lectures.
The Harry Potter series of films has captivated not only with its stories, but also with its exceptional music. Those who like all things “Potter” should not miss the concert “FANTASY MOVIES Symphony Music of Harry Potter” at STARS auditorium in Bratislava. They can listen live to the best songs from all the Harry Potter films performed by the film symphony orchestra.
If you are a saxophone lover, you can enjoy the Saxophobia music festival with a special concert at the Albrecht House in early February this year. In addition to beautiful music, the organizers have prepared various performances and workshops.
The world’s most beautiful and famous ballet Swan Lake with music by P.I. Tchaikovsky in Bratislava! This time performed by the renowned Grand Royal Classic Ballet under the direction of Marcin Rolczyński. Swan Lake ballet brings together talented dancers from all over the world. Don’t miss the touching story of love, magic and sacrifice, about the young Prince Siegfried who falls in love with the beautiful Odette. Will love defeat the forces of evil?
If you love to travel and would like to visit Mongolia, this event is perfect for you. Marek Slobodník, a traveler from Banská Bystrica, will talk about his trip around Mongolia on a tricycle. You will hear his story about how he and six other travellers made their way from Europe across Asia through Turkmenistan to Mongolia on amphibious vehicles.
And finally, we have something for the little ones. You will surely delight them if you take them to the FÍHA Tralala song show. This time they have prepared a show full of joy, singing and fun for the kids – “Wheel of Fortune”. Thanks to the show, the children will be transported to a magical world where they can sing and dance. And that’s not all, they themselves can decide how the story ends. A spin of the wheel will bring a new surprise so you won’t know what happens next.
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