Bratislava Coronation Days Programme
The glorious royal past will be revived in Bratislava and the coronation atmosphere will take over the city.
👑 MAIN PROGRAMME
🏇 FRIDAY 25 July 2025
🔸 🏇 Knight Tournament & Falconry Show: “Peace of Žitava on Horseback”
🕘5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Tyršovo Embankment
💶 Free
Highlights:
- Equestrian hunting skills & live falcon flights
- Hunting dog demonstration
- Historical storytelling & symbolic duel between the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Perfect for families, history fans and medieval enthusiasts.
🏰 SATURDAY 26 July 2025
🔸 👑 Coronation Procession
🕘 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 From Bratislava Castle to Main Square
💶 Free
Walk in the footsteps of kings! See costumed performers and ceremonial reenactments featuring Charles III, with music, theatre and pageantry in the streets.
Programme highlights:
- Opening and formation at Bratislava Castle (15:30)
- Parade through the city (16:00)
- Welcoming ceremony at Hlavné námestie (16:30)
- Coronation play with oath (17:00)
- Tribute with falconry, duels, music and dance (17:30 – 18:00)
📸 Group photo of the royal procession – Every year, one of the favorite moments of the Bratislava Coronation Days is the group photo of the historical procession. This year, a large group photo of approximately 200 performers will be taken at 2:00 PM by the statue of Svätopluk.
🎭 You can make the time between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM more enjoyable by visiting the AI photo point on the eastern terrace of the castle, where you too can be transformed into a king or queen using artificial intelligence – and take home your own “coronation” photo for free.
🤴ACCOMPANYING PROGRAMME
🔸 Replica of the Hungarian Royal Crown at the Bratislava City Museum
🕘 Friday to Sunday 10:00–18:00
📍 Old Town Hall, Bratislava City Museum
💶 €4 / €2 (reduced)
View a faithful replica of one of Europe’s oldest coronation crowns, created for the museum by Mikuš Diamonds. The piece took over 1,000 hours to make and features 362 pearls and 98 gemstones. Entry also includes access to exhibits on the city’s history and coronations in the authentic setting of the Old Town Hall. Learn more about the crown here.
Within the special admission fee, the public will have the opportunity to continue the tour on the given floor and naturally connect to the theme of coronations in the Old Town Hall exhibition. At the same time, the standard price list for the entire circuit remains in force.
🔸The Blue Frankish Wine and Bratislava Wines Festival
🕘 Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
📍 Františkánske Square
Taste the royal wine of Bratislava – Blaufränkisch (Frankovka modrá), a historic red grape variety traditionally grown in the region’s vineyards. Known for its deep colour, fruity aroma and elegant spiciness, Blaufränkisch has long been associated with nobility.
During coronation times in Pressburg (today’s Bratislava), this wine was served at royal banquets and festive tables. Join for a special wine festival and sample wines that once delighted kings and queens.
🔸 ⛪ St. Martin’s Cathedral Tours
🕘 Friday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
🕘 Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
🕘 Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 St. Martin’s Cathedral, Rudnay Square
💶 Free
Step into the historic coronation space through a rarely used side entrance. Visit the presbytery where kings and queens of Hungary were crowned and see the full list of monarchs on the walls. Modest clothing is recommended.
🔸 🚶 Guided Tours: Coronation Bratislava
🕘 Friday to Sunday
📍 Meeting point varies by tour (provided upon registration)
💶 Free with reservation (coming soon at tootoot.fm)
Special themed tours led by professional guides focused on the city’s coronation legacy. Learn about ritual symbolism, historic locations and stories of rulers who walked the streets of Bratislava.
🎟️ Registration required. Limited capacity.
🔸 Coronation Ride on the Prešporáčik® Oldtimer
🕘 Friday to Sunday
📍 Nám. E. Suchoňa near Café Opera ↔ Bratislava Castle
💶 €5 / person
Travel the coronation route in a comfortable Prešporáčik Oldtimer vehicle. The ride includes audio commentary and is perfect for families and visitors with reduced mobility. Children can take paper royal crowns.
📍 Departures from Hviezdoslav Square (E. Suchoň Square) – Friday & Sunday:
09:00, 09:40, 10:20, 11:10, 11:50, 13:10, 13:50, 14:30, 15:20, 16:00, 16:40, 17:20, 18:00
📍 Departures from Bratislava Castle – Friday & Sunday:
09:20, 10:00, 10:40, 11:30, 12:10, 12:50, 13:30, 14:10, 14:50, 15:40, 16:20, 17:00, 17:40, 18:20
📍 Departures on Saturday until 15:40 are the same as on Friday & Sunday; after that:
From the square: 17:00 and 17:40, from the castle: 17:20 and 18:00
🔸 Guided Wine Tasting in the National Wine Salon
🕘 Friday 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
🕘 Saturday 11:00 a.m.
🕘 Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
📍 National Wine Salon, Radničná 1
💶 €6 / person, reservation required, max. 25 participants
Taste Mária Terézia’s favourite Blaufränkisch in the historic Apponyi Palace wine cellar. A sommelier will guide you through aromas and flavours of exceptional Slovak wines.
🔸 🍷 Wine Tasting in the Dark – Mária Terézia’s Rosehip Wine
🕘 Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
🕘 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Tmavá degustácia, Michalská 3
💶 Symbolic fee, no reservation needed
A 17th-century wine cellar hosts an atmospheric tasting of rosehip wine inspired by Mária Terézia. Made from frozen rosehips harvested near Holíč Castle, it’s accompanied by local Slovak wines in a unique sensory environment.
🔸 Royal Illustration School – Kids’ Art Workshop
🕘 Saturday 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
📍 BIBIANA, International House of Art for Children
💶 €1 / child, reservation required, max. 17 kids
Children become royal illustrators and draw scenes from coronations. A fun and creative way to engage with history.
🔸 AI Photopoint: Become a King or Queen!
🕓 Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 East Terrace of Bratislava Castle
💶 Free
Step in front of the camera and let AI transform your portrait into a royal image. Take it home with you or share online!
🔸Festive Concert at St. Martin’s Cathedral
🕘Saturday 08:00 p.m.
📍 St. Martin’s Cathedral, Rudnay Square
💶 Free entry
🎵 Performed by: Vox Cantoris, Daniel Gabčo (organ), Eva Gabčová (conductor)
✨ Works by Allegri, Duruflé, Vierne and a world premiere by Slovak composer Ľuboš Gabčo.
📯 Enjoy an inspiring musical experience blending Gothic architecture with the finest European and contemporary Slovak sacred music. Free admission, limited seating.
*Dear visitors, photographic and/or video recordings may be made during the event for the purpose of promoting Bratislava as a tourist destination. By participating at the event, you agree to the possibility of making and using these photos and recordings.
