Events: Culture

From 24 to 26 July 2026, Bratislava will once again transform into a city of kings, coronation ceremonies, and historical stories.

The largest reggae festival in Central Europe brings two days of music, from reggae and dancehall to hip-hop and dub. Peace, rhythm and energy – Love, peace, unity.

In the 18th century, it was very fashionable to furnish rooms in castles, the walls of which were covered with regularly arranged pictures. These rooms were called graphic cabinets. Check out our Bratislava one!

The collection of contemporary art since the second half of the 20th century presents works of prominent artists who were crucial in determining the nature of artistic development in Slovakia.

Slovak design and applied art of the 20th century have a key place in the SNG collections, primarily in an author’s and solitary position. Pairs or trios of artifacts are allowed by the curators to converse in harmony and tension, peace and ambivalence

The story of Marie Antoinette – from her childhood in Vienna to her tragic end in Versailles – comes alive in the Knight’s Hall of Bratislava Castle. Discover an exhibition full of costumes, paintings, and the luxury of the French court.

Bratislava Cultural Summer 2026 transforms the Slovak capital into an open-air cultural stage filled with concerts, theatre performances, cinema screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and unforgettable summer experiences. As the city’s largest and longest-running summer festival, it brings life to Bratislava throughout July and August with events for all generations.