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Things to do in Bratislava this weekFriday 16 October

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Happening now in Bratislava

Visiting Bratislava?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Bratislava

9pmHerBeat: Nersha + RomiE + ďalšíFri 16 October, 9pm · Neptune Club · From €79pmRudeBoys Radio Night & FriendsFri 16 October, 9pm · Šafko Klub · From €1010pm3 Years of Moodyverse: Sezer Uysal + Denes Toth + ďalšíFri 16 October, 10pm · Aldea Club · From €1211pmNočná: AllNighterFri 16 October, 11pm · Nová Cvernovka · From €8.9TonightKonvergencie Festival 2026Fri 16 October · Various venues, Bratislava

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatBrunch on Danube - ČunovoSat 17 October, 9am · Lod.sk Bratislava port · From €55FreeSatChlebový trhSat 17 October, 9am · Stará tržnicaFreeSatTrh – Piac – MarktSat 17 October, 9am · Stará tržnicaSatKatarziaSat 17 October, 8pm · DK Zrkadlový háj · From €20SatNirvana revival bandSat 17 October, 8pm · Randal Club

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Bratislava

Kaffee MayerOld Town · $$Koliba KamzíkOld Town · $$Konditorei KormuthOld Town · $$ROLAND Slovak RestaurantOld Town · $$Stará tržnica (Old Market Hall)Old TownZylinderOld Town · $$$ECK RestaurantDevín · $$$$ApolkaRužinov · $$$BistronomyVydrica · $$$Café DevínOld Town · $$Kruh BakeryOld Town · $

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Tue 8pmJašenie: Lixx + Young AestheteTue 20 October, 8pm · Klub Za zrkadlom · From €15Thu 7pmBerlin MansonThu 22 October, 7pm · STARS auditorium · From €16Fri 7pm78th Season Opening ConcertFri 23 October, 7pm · Slovak Philharmonic Concert Hall (Reduta) · From €20Fri 9pmRadio_FM 90s: Phil Hartnoll + Benčo + moreFri 23 October, 9pm · Šafko Klub · From €10Fri 9pmSergei BarracudaFri 23 October, 9pm · Alchymista pub · From €16.9Fri 10pm2000s Wave PartyFri 23 October, 10pm · Aldea Club · From €9.9Slovak PubOld TownDunajský pivovarPetržalkaKláštorný pivovar (Monastic Brewery)Old TownKollarkoOld TownSKY Restaurant & BarOld TownViecha malých vinárovOld TownWine not!?Old TownRandal ClubNové MestoDark Ost BlockOld Town

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeCITY. CASTLE. CULTURE. FOOD - DISCOVER BRATISLAVADaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeTHE BEST FREE TOUR #1 must-see BratislavaDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeCITY AND CASTLE WITH LOCALS: The Story of Bratislava. Daily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeTHE MOST COMPLETE AND OFFICIAL FREE TOUR BratislavaDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFree20th century (WW2 + Communism) - DISCOVER BRATISLAVA part 2Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFree🌟Advanced Tour of Bratislava: Discover the city and the Castle! + Unique Bonuses Daily · 2.8 hrs · ★ 4.6 on GuruWalkFreeLEGENDS OF BRATISLAVA: The unknown stories.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree walking tour in Bratislava with passionate local guideDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeCentral Castle Bratislava by Slovak local enthusiast, essential tourDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.2 on GuruWalkBRATISLAVA - The old townAny time · From €2

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Devín CastleBratislava (12 km from centre) · From €8Danubiana Meulensteen Art MuseumBratislava (about 15 km)Bratislava – Devín – Bratislava cruiseBratislava port, Danube · From €25Carnuntum Roman CityBratislava
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Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Bratislava

FreeCity Hills and Panoramas bike route6.7 km · about 2 hrsFreeDanube Promenade bike route13.8 km · about 2 hrsFreeOld Town bike routeRoute from Visit BratislavaFreeThe Iron Curtain and Bunkers bike route18.5 km · about 2 hrsFreeThe Petržalka Loop bike route14.5 km · about 2 hrsFreeAlong the Dam to Danubiana bike route40.8 kmFreeInto Forests and Vineyards bike route22.2 kmFreeTo Devín and Morava bike route46.9 km · about 5 hrs

Comedy, theatre & film

Wed 11amPeter PanWed 21 October, 11am · Slovak National Theatre (new building)Thu 7pmRigolettoThu 22 October, 7pm · Slovak National Theatre (new building)Fri 7pmCarmina BuranaFri 23 October, 7pm · Slovak National Theatre (new building)

Late night

For when the night is young

Today 9pmHerBeat: Nersha + RomiE + ďalšíFri 16 October, 9pm · Neptune Club · From €7Today 9pmRudeBoys Radio Night & FriendsFri 16 October, 9pm · Šafko Klub · From €10Today 10pm3 Years of Moodyverse: Sezer Uysal + Denes Toth + ďalšíFri 16 October, 10pm · Aldea Club · From €12Today 11pmNočná: AllNighterFri 16 October, 11pm · Nová Cvernovka · From €8.9Fri 9pmRadio_FM 90s: Phil Hartnoll + Benčo + moreFri 23 October, 9pm · Šafko Klub · From €10Fri 9pmSergei BarracudaFri 23 October, 9pm · Alchymista pub · From €16.9Fri 10pm2000s Wave PartyFri 23 October, 10pm · Aldea Club · From €9.9

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Bratislava: what's on, answered

What's on in Bratislava this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 5 events listed in Bratislava, including Brunch on Danube - Čunovo, Chlebový trh and Trh – Piac – Markt. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Bratislava?

Yes: 9 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 2 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Bratislava?

There are 4 tours and day trips to book, including Devín Castle and Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum and 1 self-guided walking tour you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Bratislava?

Local favourites include Kaffee Mayer, Koliba Kamzík, Konditorei Kormuth and ROLAND Slovak Restaurant, and for a drink, Slovak Pub and Dunajský pivovar.

Where can I go hiking near Bratislava?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Bratislava include City Hills and Panoramas bike route, Danube Promenade bike route and Old Town bike route.

How is this page put together?

It covers 16–23 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Bratislava, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.