The Slovak National Theatre

Address: Slovenské Národné Divdlo/ SND, Gorkého 4, Bratislava – Old Town

Belongs to one of the most important cultural institution of Slovakia. The Slovak National Theatre is the oldest Slovak professional theatres and consists of 3 ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. It was founded in 1920. The old building in the Neo-Renaissance of the theatre is situated on the Hviezdoslav Square. It was built in the 19th century according to a design of the Viennese architects. Today the building houses only the opera and ballet ensembles.

Belongs to one of the most important cultural institution of Slovakia. The Slovak National Theatre is the oldest Slovak professional theatres and consists of 3 ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. It was founded in 1920. The old building in the Neo-Renaissance of the theatre is situated on the Hviezdoslav Square. It was built in the 19th century according to a design of the Viennese architects. Today the building houses only the opera and ballet ensembles.

Belongs to one of the most important cultural institution of Slovakia. The Slovak National Theatre is the oldest Slovak professional theatres and consists of 3 ensembles: opera, ballet and drama. It was founded in 1920. The old building in the Neo-Renaissance of the theatre is situated on the Hviezdoslav Square. It was built in the 19th century according to a design of the Viennese architects. Today the building houses only the opera and ballet ensembles.

The SND´s Small Theatre

Address: Malá scéna, Dostojevského rad 7, Bratislava – Old Town

The Small Theatre hosted the Slovak National Theatre’s drama company until 2007. From the beginning the company’s main aim was to complement the repertoire of the Hviezdoslav Theatre. Also the theatre provided a space for youg artists who performed plays of social criticism.

P.O. Hviezdoslav Theatre

Address: Divadlo Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava, Laurinská 20, Bratislava – Old Town

The Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav Theatre housed the Slovak National Theatre’s drama until 2007.The theatre was reconstructed in the 1968 and modernized in the 1980s.

Aréna Theatre

Address: Divadlo Aréna, Viedenská cesta 10, Bratislava – Petržalka city part

Is one of the oldest theatres in Bratislava. In the beginning from its establishment in 1828 it served as an open summer amphitheatre. Many theatre companies from Hungary, Austria and Germany performed here until the end of the Second World War. After the war, the theatre repertoire consisted of several pantomimic performances, every year a pantomimic festival took place there. Since 2003, the theatre has shifted to drama.

Astorka / Korzo ´90 Theatre

Address: Divadlo Astorka Korzo ´90, Námestie SNP Square 33, Bratislava – Old Town

Theatre follows in the footsteps of the Bratislava's Na Korze Theatre, closed during the Soviet invasion in 1968. The theatre had an artistic approach to modern world classics. The present theatre repertoire has in addition focused on the contemporary playwriting. Its performances are popular among a variety of audiences. The company has performed abroad on international festivals and has received many important theatre awards, e.x. the Grand Prix for the best Slovak theatre production in 2005.

Bratislava Puppet Theatre

Address: Bábkové Divadlo, Dunajská 36, Bratislava – Old Town

The theatre was founded in 1957 and is one of the oldest puppet theatres in Slovakia. During its existence, the theatre has performed in more than 25 coutries. The theatre was awarded by several international prices. Bratislava Puppet Theatre’s performances are well popular among children and adults.

New Scene

Address: Živnostenská 1, Bratislava - Old Town

The Theatre was founded in 1946 as the second theatre in Bratislava. It introduces various performances, especially comedies and music, authentic Slovak plays or world-wide classic works and also plays for children and youth.