Where to go in Bratislava in May 2025? The most beautiful spring month is here and with it a lot of events that you can enjoy in our capital. Since it has gotten warmer, many of them are already taking place outdoors. Eventland brings you a selection of the best that Bratislava has to offer in May. Enjoy!
1. Majáles on Tyršák
2. Shaolin Show
3. Urban Market
4. Dirty Dancing in concert
5. Brunch in River Park
6. Celtic Legends
7. Cirkul´art 2025
8. Celine The Show
9. Good market Bratislava
10. K-POP Bratislava
11. Vegan Feast
12. A walk through the streets of a lost city
13. AnotherWorld Virtual Center
14. tips on top places can be found on our Instagram
Like every year, this year too you can look forward to a great event on the banks of the Danube. The traditional May Day will feature regular guests such as Billy Barman, Slobodná Európa, Jana Kirschner, Hex and others. In addition to excellent music and good food, you can listen to various discussions, for example about the direction of Europe, artificial intelligence and how not to lose your sense of humor in difficult times. Of course, there is a children’s theater. See you on the first weekend of May on Tyršov embankment.
Two hours of the mysterious world of Zen Buddhism right in Bratislava. Get to know the monks of Shaolin and their incredible abilities. You will see not only impressive footage from the sacred temple, but also the journey of the founder of Zen, Bodhidharma. In addition, you can experience with your own eyes nineteen top masters and their 75-year-old grandmaster, who will show their Qi – from breaking stones on the body to throwing needles through glass.
With May comes the traditional Urban Market. For the first time, we will meet in the iconic OD Bratislava department store on Kamenné námestie. Once again, you can browse and buy local fashion, fashion accessories, jewelry, but also books, various art products, natural cosmetics, and there will be an accompanying program for children and adults.
If you are a fan of the movie Dirty Dancing, you should not miss this live dance show. Dirty Dancing is coming to Bratislava for the first time. The film experience will be enriched not only with live music, but also with a joint dance show with the audience. Enjoy immortal hits such as The Time of My Life, Hungry Eyes or Be My Baby live.
Sunday brunch at River Park is back. If you want to taste the exceptional cuisine of one of the best Czech and Slovak chefs Jaroslav Židek and spend a pleasant Sunday by the Danube, brunch at the RIVERBANK restaurant is perfect for that. You can look forward to an exceptional gourmet experience, such as tortilla with smoked salmon, tramezzini, Parma ham with honeydew melon, profiteroles with duck pate, couscous with vegetables and shrimp, minestrone, Indian dhal from legumes, roasted duck leg with celery and salmon, fried chicken leg with potato salad, but also great desserts, buns, Moravian cakes, donuts with vanilla cream, pancakes.
Get ready for a journey into the heart of Ireland, where ancient stories intertwine with breathtaking dance and live music. The Celtic Legends Tour is a globally acclaimed show that combines the passion of traditional Irish tap, authentic Celtic music and the unmistakable atmosphere of Irish legends. An authentic experience awaits you, with amazing dance performances, live music, great choreography and a spectacular show. The event is suitable for all ages.
The Cirkul’art festival of new circus will not be missing this year either. It is a unique international showcase of creative and genre-diverse artistic productions focusing on contemporary theatre, street art and modern circus. And look out, this year’s festival of new circus and theatre will be enriched by the great legend from our neighbours, Bolek Polívka, with his new original performance Saga or the Miracle of Viz.
Celine The Show is a tribute to one of the greatest singing legends of our time, Céline Dion. This show is not just an ordinary concert, but an emotional journey through the greatest hits of her career that will grab you by the heart. Multiple award-winning singer Lisa Press will portray the world’s diva Celine Dion, and together with outstanding musicians, they will create a show you won’t forget. Songs such as ‘My Heart Will Go On’, ‘I’m Alive’, ‘Because You Loved Me’ and many more.
The extremely popular Good Market is back after the winter. In addition to a variety of goodies to eat and drink, there will be a variety of products, jewellery, clothes, books, cosmetics and lots and lots of other things on offer. The market will also include various side activities such as the Children’s Good Market, the Street to Play, discussions, concerts, plays or a community street and a presentation of the activities of non-profit organizations. Programming will also take place in neighborhood businesses and yards. Enjoy a pleasant Saturday with pleasant people.
The K-POP phenomenon of the last few years has been rolling in Slovakia as well. Enjoy Fantasy Night performed by Young Bros together with other fans of this music. DJ GeunYoung will be mixing the best of Korean pop throughout the night. Don’t forget, Korean pop night can be enjoyed by all ages.
You can taste the best of plant-based cuisine at the Vegan Feast. In addition to a rich offer of various dishes – exotic specialties, traditional Slovak dishes, street food, a variety of desserts and delicious drinks, there will also be lectures, discussions and cooking shows. The feast will again include a vegan fair with cosmetics not tested on animals, sustainable fashion and lots of useful trinkets.
Join us in discovering the historically significant districts in the city centre, Vydrica and Zuckermandel. Thanks to the newly built Vydrica, we can now admire this former district, once known as the district of the poor and the brothels. The tour starts at the Bratislava Meridian, and continues past the Water Tower and into the ice pits, and Kempelen’s water pipe. It will continue through Zuckermandel, and the tour will conclude with a remembrance of the legendary Chatam Sofer.
A world without borders, a world you’ve only known from movies or computer games is here. The largest virtual reality park in Bratislava allows you to become a hero in a virtual world. You can enjoy an intense experience full of emotions, action and fun either alone or together with a group of friends. Action shooters, team games, escape rooms, adventure and fantasy worlds, as well as horror games. There are dozens of games to choose from, you’re sure to find one.
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