Carnival or Fašiangy in and around Bratislava
Immerse yourself in the joyful and colourful traditions of Fašiangy, a vibrant prelude to the sombre days of Lent. Come to Bratislava to make your masks, join the procession, dance until dawn, taste Fašiangy doughnuts, and learn more about this merry season.
Join the carnival
The main part of the programme will be a carnival procession through the Bratislava streets held on Saturday, February 10. Every city resident or visitor can join in the procession, ideally in costume – as an individual or in a group. Masked participants of the procession will also be able to enter a competition for the best costume, to be chosen by an expert panel.
The procession will start at 10 a.m. from ithe Zichy Palace and will pass through the city centre. There is a rich family program prepared.
Angel wings, doughnuts, dumplings
Carnival is a time to eat special oily and sweet doughnuts, try to find it in one of the many cafés or in an inconspicuous window on Obchodná Street 69. Greasy stuffed pirozhki that are available all year round, not just during the Fašiangy season. For decades, this little window and its delectable pastries have been an essential part of Bratislava life! The pirozhki filling varies every day, walnut, poppy seeds, plum jam, or cream cheese.
Burying the bass
Be there for the final stage of the Fašiangy season and experience burying the bass in city district Rača on February 11 starting at 3 p.m. On its last journey, the bass will be escorted to the sounds of music and dancing will folow until 9 p.m.. Venue is Nemecký kultúrny dom, entrance fee 8 Euro.
The closing of the Fašiangy season will also be celebrated in all corners of the Bratislava region. You can experience bass burial in style, for example, in Pezinok on February 10 at Dom kultúry at 6 p.m., entrance fee 10 Euro.
Dance with Bratislava
The city will also be hosting a dance at the end of the Bratislava Carnival. This will be held in the Old Market on the 10th of Februar p.m. until midnight.
At the event Traditional House of Dances edition Fašiangy Dance you can experience showcasing the skills and talent of professional dancers, who will teach you beautiful Slovak dances. If you are not so much into dancing come and admire at least traditional masks! Already on February 8.
Traditionally, Fašiangy were celebrated for three days.
