Slovak National Theatre – new building

Why visit

The Slovak National Theatre is the country’s main stage, with its own opera, ballet and drama companies. Since 2007 most of their performances have taken place in this large modern building by the Danube.

An evening here fits easily into a city break: there are performances on most days of the season, and the Eurovea riverside promenade is right next door for a drink before or after.

What to see

• Opera: the main works of the world repertoire with Slovak and international soloists, the resident choir and orchestra.
• Ballet: full-length classics such as Swan Lake alongside works by leading contemporary choreographers.
• Drama: classic and contemporary plays performed in Slovak by the theatre’s own company.
• Stages: the opera and ballet hall, the drama hall and the smaller Studio and Blue Salon for chamber productions.

Plan your visit

Book ahead for popular titles. Operas are sung in the original language; drama is performed in Slovak, so check the programme for performances suited to non-Slovak speakers.

Allow an evening. The building is a few minutes’ walk from Eurovea and about 15 minutes on foot from the Old Town.