What to do in Bratislava in June? June brings us not only the longed-for warmth, sun and summer, but also a rich programme. A month full of great food, art, music, dance and beautiful flowers awaits you. We have prepared a selection of the best things to do in Bratislava in June.
1. Mercato Italiano
2. Open Parks and Gardens Weekend
3. International Rose Show
4. Almost Proud Princess
5. Hungarian Culinary and Handicraft Fair 2024
6. The Middle Ages in the park 2024
7. Burger Street Festival
8. Bonviván
9. Hip Hop žije festival
10. Cuban Night
The annual great event can’t be missed this year either! Italian atmosphere, Italian tastes, great Italian wine and food. These are the Italian markets that you can enjoy on Hviezdoslav Square for a whole week. In addition to the Italian atmosphere, you can shop for Italian products such as their great cheeses, cold meats, olive oil, herbal products, pasta, honey and typical Italian desserts, as well as beautiful Italian ceramics.
If you love walking in parks or gardens, this event is the right choice for you. The Open Parks and Gardens Weekend 2024 brings not only their beauty to the public, but also to spread the ideas of active conservation and quality maintenance. In addition, the owners of gardens and parks want to show their beauty to the general public. On the first Saturday in June, you will have the opportunity to see the former Pálffy Garden, the Koch Garden, the Liszt Garden, the Franciscan Monastery Garden, the Albrecht House Garden and many others. By the way, you can also join this Europe-wide event with your own gardens or orchards. Because it is not only parks and gardens in Slovakia that are opening their gates, over 1000 gardens from 20 European countries will take part in the event.
Rose, the queen of flowers. This symbol of beauty and elegance is not only a classic for bouquets, but roses also adorn many gardens. The fourth edition of the International Rose Exhibition will be held in Ivanka by the Danube this time and will refer to the history of the Ivansky Manor. In addition to the beautiful flowers, the event will feature various works of art and several artistic performances will set the right mood.
The original Slovak family musical by Michal Babiak and Milan Malinovský is loosely based on the Czech folk tale Potrestaná pýcha by Božena Němcová. The title of this classic fairy tale is probably not unfamiliar to you, you certainly know it thanks to the 1952 film adaptation starring Alena Vránová in the title role. Although this Slovak musical version differs slightly from the original, it will not disappoint you. It will have everything it should have and a little something extra, such as the wicked witch or the jester.
In June, you can enjoy another great European cuisine. This time it will be the gastronomy of our southern neighbours. On the terrace of Bratislava Castle you can not only taste the rich Hungarian gastronomy, but also get to know the masterpieces of skilful Hungarian craftsmen. How about enjoying oven-baked crispy podplamenniki, lángos, the famous halászlé, and excellent wines.
In June, another traditional event cannot be missing in Bratislava. This year you can also look forward to the historical festival, which will be held again in the Janko Kráľ Garden. A day full of fun, knights’ tournaments and fencing performances awaits you. There will also be a shooting range where you can try archery. As otherwise, the period atmosphere will be completed by skilled craftsmen who will show us the long-forgotten art of our ancestors.
Streetfood dishes are inseparable from summer, and the hamburger is the king of them. The biggest travelling street food festival is coming to Bratislava, where you can taste the best Czechoslovak burgers and street food. You can look forward to burgers from Slovakia and the Czech Republic, home fries, as well as other world cuisine. Non-carnivores need not worry, vegetarian burgers will also be on offer, and gluten-free burgers will also be available.
František Krištof Veselý perhaps needs no introduction. You can enjoy the musical inspired by the life of this Slovak legend at the Nová scéna Theatre. In addition to the story of this Slovak Bonvivant and his immortal songs, you will get to know not only his life, but also the birth of the Nová scéna Theatre itself. A bonus is the wonderful period costumes.
In June, another great event will take place in Bratislava at Zlaté Piesky, the eleventh edition of the biggest hip-hop event in Slovakia, the Hip Hop Lives 2024 festival. Stars of the hip hop scene such as Separ, Majk Spirit, Gleb, Pil C, Nerieš, Momo, Yzomandias, Ektor and many others are waiting for you. You can also look forward to a rich accompanying program! A good way to start the summer festival season, right?
At the end something hot, sunny and dancing, as befits June. A sultry evening full of passion and tropical melodies straight from Cuba. Salsa, rumba, reggaeton, mamba, latinojazz and cha cha cha, plus exotic decorations. You can experience all this during the Cuban Night. Two DJs and a Mexican band will set the mood.
Photo: Danube, Apollo bridge and Bratislava castle from @amkophotography
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