White Night

White Night in Bratislava

The international contemporary art festival White Night brings works by Slovak and international artists to Bratislava. The programme connects visual, light and digital art with live performances, music, film and literature, offering something for different audiences, including families with children.

The festival takes place in different parts of Bratislava – from the Danube riverside and city squares to parks, courtyards, galleries, historic spaces and other indoor venues. Most installations can be visited throughout all three festival evenings between 7 pm and midnight. Some events, including performances, concerts, dance shows, workshops, public readings and film screenings, take place only at specific times. Check the programme before your visit to make sure you do not miss them.

What can you see at White Night 2026?

The 2026 programme features artists and creative collectives from Slovakia and abroad. Among the participating artists and groups are Roman Mackovič & Antonín Kindl, Isama Zing, Rebel Overlay, Dusts Institute, Gabriele Aime, BN Label, Cyril Gfeller, Atelier Meter, Ewa Łuczak & Katarzyna Szarek, Filthy Luker & Pedro Estrellas, Yasuhiro Chida, H3, NONOTAK, LUMI SWAY, Lousy Auber and Kvant Show Production, among others.

The works are spread across different parts of Bratislava, making it possible to create your own route through the festival. For the complete list of artists, artworks and locations, see the White Night programme and White Night map.

White Night in different parts of Bratislava

One of the highlights of White Night is that the festival does not take place in a single venue. Instead, contemporary art appears throughout the city, allowing you to combine several locations during one evening.

The Danube riverside and Eurovea are among the festival areas, while the historic centre includes locations around Main Square, Primatial Square and other central venues. Other artworks can be found in Vydrica, around Kamzík and in various galleries, courtyards and indoor spaces. The White Night map is free and can help you plan your route. A White Night mobile app is also available, allowing you to save your favourite artworks and receive notifications about programme changes.

Tickets for White Night 2026

Most outdoor installations can be visited free of charge. A BN PASS is required for indoor and enclosed spaces unless the festival map states otherwise.

• BN PASS: €20 for visitors aged 12–61
• BN PASS KIDS: €5 for children aged 6–11
• Free admission: children up to 5 years old, visitors aged 62 and over, and visitors with a ZŤP disability card
• Holders of a ZŤP-S card can also bring one accompanying person free of charge

Online BN PASS tickets must be exchanged for a festival wristband at one of the BN PASS Points. You will need the QR code from your online purchase.

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How to plan your White Night evening

White Night is a multi-genre festival, so you can choose a route according to your interests. You do not have to follow the artworks in numerical order – instead, create your own route and combine different parts of the programme. If you want to see as many installations as possible, allow enough time to move between locations. Also check the exact times of performances, concerts, workshops and other scheduled events, as these may only take place once or at specific times during the evening.

The White Night mobile app can help you plan your route, save your favourite artworks and keep track of programme updates.

White Night Bratislava 2026 – practical information

Dates: 2–4 October 2026
Time: daily, 7 pm–midnight
Location: various locations across Bratislava
Admission: outdoor installations are generally free; BN PASS is required for indoor and enclosed spaces unless otherwise stated on the map

White Night programme 2026
White Night map 2026
Tickets and BN PASS
Practical information

White Night is one of Bratislava’s major autumn cultural events, offering a chance to experience contemporary art in the city’s public spaces and venues after dark.