Slovak National Theatre

The Slovak National Theatre, a major stage of Bratislava

The majestic Slovak National Theatre is one of the great stages of Bratislava. The Bratislava audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this cultural institution, which presents operas, ballets and plays, by Hviezdoslavovo Square.

The cultural institution of the capital

The Slovak National Theatre is the main scenic institution of the country. Its repertoire is composed of operas, ballets and plays, given on several stages. The historic building, with its elegant façade, stands by Hviezdoslavovo Square, while the company today also performs in a more modern building. It is a high place of the cultural life of Bratislava.

What to see

You admire the elegant façade of the historic building, which lines Hviezdoslavovo Square. Attending an opera, a ballet or a play remains the best way to discover the place and the richness of its programme. It is a stop for lovers of performance and architecture, in the heart of Bratislava.

Practical information

The Slovak National Theatre lines Hviezdoslavovo Square, in the heart of Bratislava, reachable on foot; the company also performs in a more recent building. The façade can be freely admired; the performances follow their own programme and their own access conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the agenda in advance.

What does the Slovak National Theatre present?

Operas, ballets and plays; it is the main scenic institution of Slovakia, in Bratislava.

Where is the Slovak National Theatre?

The historic building lines Hviezdoslavovo Square, in the heart of Bratislava; the company also performs in a more modern building.