With a new year often comes new challenges. For example, to experience something unique. Find our tips on the best events and things to do in Bratislava in January. There is no shortage of great events in Bratislava, concerts, entertainment, but also films and sports.
1. ZAZ in Bratislava
2. SCANDI Festival
3. Day of St. George’s Cellars
4. Techno yoga, Pilates, and HIIT
5. Winter Food Festival
6. ČSOB Winter Series
7. New Year’s Dance House
8. Mystery Quiz
9. Evening of the Best Films and TV Series
10. Saxophobia
11. Fridays at Neptune Club
12. Where to go on New Year’s Eve in Bratislava?
13. Things to do in Bratislava with kids
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In January, Bratislava will host another great musical experience, a concert by French singer ZAZ. Get ready for an evening full of emotions, French elegance, and unmistakable energy! January 24, 2026, at the Incheba Expo Arena in Bratislava!
In cold January, a showcase of contemporary Nordic films awaits you, introducing you to the diversity of contemporary Scandinavian cinema. You can watch films that have resonated at festivals or been successful in Scandinavian countries with both audiences and film critics. The festival will offer twelve films from Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland.
This January, wine lovers will once again be able to enjoy this popular event. Twenty-five wine cellars in Svätý Jur will open their doors, offering visitors the chance to taste some excellent wines. As always, the ticket price includes a bag, tasting glass, map of cellars, and coupons for wine purchases.
The club’s workouts already have their regular fans, but if you want to try sports and entertainment in one, come to Bratislava’s most modern club on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. More than 200 smart lights and extensive LED installations change the space according to the rhythm. Every moment creates a new scene, a new visual story. You can choose whatever you feel like and whatever suits your fitness level, yoga, Pilates, or HIIT, and get back in shape in a fun way!
Are you tempted by gourmet delicacies? Would you like to taste specialties from the best chefs from across the country? Would you like to peek into their masterful kitchens? We have good news for you: you can experience all this from January 10 to February 22, 2026, in Bratislava at the Winter Food Festival.
As every year, the winter edition of Bratislava’s biggest running event, the ČSOB Marathon, will not be missing. The winter series will consist of four running events, the first of which took place in December, the second will be in January, and the next two will be in February and March. Once again, it will be a combination of classic running races and virtual races. There will be a choice of 5 km and 10 km tracks, as well as children’s races of 300 m, 600 m, and 800 m, depending on age.
We will welcome the New Year in style, with dancing. Dragúni invites you to the 24th season of the Dance House. You can look forward to couple, men’s and women’s dances and songs from Čierny Balog and Roma dances from Moldava nad Bodvou. Come and dance in Kácečko on Kamenné námestie!
On Friday, January 9, all fans of popular music can look forward to a quiz at Mystery Pub, an evening full of music, excitement, and fun. You can expect catchy and tricky questions from various genres, team spirit, laughter over a good beer, and the feeling that you are part of something more than just a regular evening at the bar. 🎶🍻
The past year brought some extraordinary works in the field of world cinema and television series production. During this film evening, we will present the best of last year’s offerings. Peter Konečný, who travels to film festivals throughout the year, will present more than 30 film countries during the event.
If you are a fan of the saxophone, the Saxophobia music festival is for you. Two public concerts will be held in Bratislava, namely the Saxophone Masters Gala Concert, featuring seven top lecturers from the Saxophobia Bratislava 2026 master classes from Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and, of course, Slovakia, and a concert by a 100-member saxophone orchestra. A beautiful artistic experience!
Are you ready to party hard after Christmas? Stop by Neptune Club on Kolárska Street. On Fridays, you’ll find dance house parties, techno with EDM music, resident and guest DJs, a club atmosphere, and top drinks!
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