Good Market on Panenská street
The most significant community event in Bratislava, where not only locals are welcome, but also inhabitants of other city districts, visitors, tourists, refugees. Alongside stalls with quality food, original design, books, accessories and clothes, the Good Market offers many experiences – surprising art installations, exceptional concerts, workshops for children and adults, meetings with friends and interesting people.
On Saturday, 20 September 2025, from 10:00 to 17:00, Panenská Street and its surroundings will once again turn into a lively hub of creativity, culture and community. The Good Market (Dobrý trh) is one of Bratislava’s most beloved street festivals, bringing together locals, visitors, artists, makers and neighbours.
Theme: The Art of Living Together
This autumn’s edition will once again highlight The Art of Living Together. Cooperation, dialogue and finding new ways of sharing urban space are at the heart of the programme. Culture and creativity are seen as essential tools for strengthening communities and building good neighbourly relations.
Where it happens
The Good Market will take place on Panenská Street, extending also to Lýcejna, Konventná and Podjavorinská Streets, with part of the programme hosted in the Old Lyceum.
🛍 More than 200 stallholders
At the Good Market you can discover authentic, high-quality products:
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slow fashion and design
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gourmet food and drinks
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books for avid readers
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handmade cosmetics
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items for children and pets
🎨 Workshops throughout the day
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jewellery and embroidery making
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knitting your own scarf
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drum circle, samba circle, multi-genre dance sessions
🧖 Chill-out zone – Switch off and steam away!
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sauna rituals with traditional whisking ceremonies (hourly)
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massages
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barber services
🤝 Solidarity Zone (Courtyard no. 13)
In cooperation with Volkswagen Foundation:
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discussions on protecting the environment, managing family finances, or the impact of totalitarian regimes
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presentation of Kick-start Slovakia – a grant of €2,500 for local neighbourhood initiatives
🌍 Discover the world – [fjúžn] festival
Theme: Courage – slogan “dare to explore the world we have at home”
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music from Slovakia and abroad
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Turkish water painting technique
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bracelet weaving, postcard creation
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theatre for children and adults
🎶 Music programme
For the first time in the House of Music:
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World Music Festival
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Jewish culture festival Mazel Tov
🎓 For students
Student Welcome Weekend – a new addition in Bratislava, continuing on Sunday:
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discussions, workshops, community activities
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KOLO on wheels (bike project)
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activities in Slovak and English
Bratislava presents itself as a city of talent – a place worth studying, living and building communities.
Entry
Entry is voluntary. Contributions help the organisers keep the Good Market alive in the form thousands of Bratislava’s residents and visitors love.
Note
During the event, photo and video recordings may be made. By attending, visitors grant the organisers consent to use such recordings.
👉 The Good Market is not just a fair – it is a cultural institution of Bratislava. Each edition turns the city streets into a stage for community life, creativity and unforgettable encounters.
