Young Wine Festival
In the historic center of Bratislava, winemakers, music, and an autumn atmosphere will come together during the Young Wine Festival while tasting new wines.
6–7 November 2026
The Young Wine Festival is one of Bratislava’s traditional autumn events. Every year, it presents young wines from the new harvest by Bratislava’s winemakers and winegrowers’ associations, complemented by food, music and a programme dedicated to winemaking and viticulture. In 2026, the festival will take place in the courtyards of the Primate’s Palace and the Old Town Hall. Admission to the festival is free.
Young wines in the heart of Bratislava
Bratislava continues its long-standing tradition of presenting and tasting young wine, which follows the historical tradition of St. Martin’s Days. The feast of St. Martin has been associated with winemaking traditions since the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The festival will feature young wines from Bratislava winemakers, winegrowers’ associations and other Bratislava wineries. The event also includes wine markets, where you can taste and purchase wines.
According to tradition, the first day of the festival will begin with the blessing of the young wine in the Chapel of St. Ladislaus at the Primate’s Palace.
Wine markets, food zone and autumn flavours
The festival includes wine markets in the St. George’s Courtyard, where Bratislava’s winegrowers’ associations and wineries will present their wines. A food zone with a selection of dishes and additional programme will be set up on Primate’s Square. The food offer will also include vegetarian options and histamine-free wine.
Classic glass wine glasses with a deposit will be available at the event. The deposit for a glass is €5. Glasses can be purchased at the designated stand at the entrance to the palace or from individual winemakers. They can only be returned at the designated stand at the entrance to the palace.
Music, talks and a programme about wine
The festival will offer concerts, talks with winemakers, competitions and quizzes focused on winemaking and viticulture. The Old Town Hall Courtyard will also host guided wine tastings and other activities.
The festival will also include the Bratislava Wine Quiz and other activities dedicated to wine and the city’s winemaking tradition. The programme takes place at several locations, including the courtyards of the Primate’s Palace and the Old Town Hall.
Date with the City
The popular Date with the City is also part of the Young Wine Festival. These themed guided walks introduce visitors to Bratislava’s history and its winemaking tradition.
In 2026, different versions of the tours will be available for seniors, families with children, people who are blind or visually impaired, and people who are deaf or hard of hearing. The programme also includes special guided tours as part of the exhibition at the Apponyi Palace.
Due to limited capacity, advance registration is required for Date with the City. The registration link will be published by the organiser.
A festival with free admission
Admission to the Young Wine Festival is free. The event is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility, and accessible toilets will be available. Smoking is prohibited in the courtyards of the Primate’s Palace.
During the festival, two staffed recycling stations will also be available – on Primate’s Square near the food zone and in St. George’s Courtyard near the wine markets.
Young Wine Festival Bratislava 2026 – practical information
Date: 6–7 November 2026
Location: courtyards of the Primate’s Palace and the Old Town Hall, Bratislava
Admission: free
Glass deposit: €5
The Young Wine Festival brings young wines from the new harvest by Bratislava’s winemakers to the city centre, together with wine markets, food, music and a programme dedicated to winemaking and viticulture.
