Where to Go: New Year Eve Celebrations in Bratislava.

      Every year, 31-st of January is the day, when our little-big city Bratislava transforms into something that we can call "Partyslava". It´s gonna be a hell of the night, so I have prepared this insiders guide, to provide you more detailed info about what´s on, where to go and have an awesome time. I will provide you some videos, links and basic info regarding party places, tickets, schedules and so on :) 

City centre - The Old Town will become one massive party place with several stages and despite of summer festivals, this is  definitely the best opportunity to get now our local culture ( or pop culture ), since only Slovak bands will perform this night. 

Official Programme of Bratislava City. 

Main stage : Hlavné námestie - Main square. 

00.15 – PARA /SVK/ - everybody knows PARA,c´mon – no need for any further introductions – GO, HEAR, SEE and ENJOY! Check video here

19.00 – GIPSY DEVILS /SVK/  - we couldn´t imagine the best kick start for party then a band of crazy, passionate gipsy musicians with unlimited talent and hot temper. Something devilish is hiden in their tunes – they won´t let you feet still and you will dance like there is no tomorrow. Check video here (youtube.com)

20.30- MEDIAL BANANA /SVK/ & 21.30 LE PAYACO – very popular reggae&ska bands, will get you high Medial Banana video check here ( youtube.com ) 

22.40 – HEX – one of the Slovak most popular band /POP-ROCK-FOLK/ - ask some locals nearby to teach you the lyrics in slovak. Hex music here

00.15 – PARA /SVK/ - everybody knows PARA,c´mon – no need for any further introductions – GO, HEAR, SEE and ENJOY! Check video here

HVIEZDOSLAVOVO SQ. – SECONDARY PARTY STAGE. From 19.00 – 1.30

Do you preffer party with DJ – if yes, this is the place to BE – Open Air party at the ice rink!

The New Year´s countdown and midnight fireworks will take place on Nam. Ludovita Stura – Ludovit Stur sq. Fireworks will be launched from the Danube between Stary Most and Most SNP bridges. Best Viewing spots are Nam.Ludovita Stura sq. and Razusovo sq. river bank.  

Bratislava clubs and bars will be absolutely crowded this night, that´s why I have prepared a short list for you, where you can check your favourite spots - its websites and alternatively make reservation or buy tickets in advance... or just get inspired :) This is not a full list of all Bratislava clubs and bars - it would be impossible to list them all, however when you will walk Bratislava streets, you will find a lot of other amazing places with parties or live music going on. 

INCHEBA – Mega Silvester Party  - Party until early morning with 7 DJs. Start at 21.00, tickets from 12 EUR. city part Petrzalka, close to SNP bridge. Mega silvester website 

BABYLON MUSIC CLUB – 10 DJ´s offering the best house and progressive electro music in town! Party will start at 18.00, ticket cost 10 EUR. Nam SNP Sq. Check line up here

KC DUNAJ – one of the most popular indie/alternative club in Bratislava. Featuring crazy Hugo Čáves Orchestra, cool DJs playing all night. Some snacks, bottle of Champagne and traditional slovak soup „Kapustnica“ included in ticket. Entry cost 25 EUR and party will start at 20.00. Nedbalova Street. I would recommend you to buy tickets in advance, because this place is very popular and they have limited capacity. You can buy tickets directly at KC Dunaj Bar. 

LA FIESTA – do you have a taste for a latin music? This might be a right place for you. Tickets are from 25-34 EUR. Snacks, welcome drink, coctail, all you can eat buffee included. Party will start at 21.00. Prievozska street 18.  more info here

NUSPIRIT CLUB – classy but alternative prog.electro club will host 6 cool DJ´s tonight. Various styles from soul/jazz/house/hip-hop/funky breakz/dnb will get you on your dancing shoes. Tickets: 6EUR before and 8 EUR after midnight. Sturova Street - visit also amazing nuspirit bar on Medena street! 

SUBCLUB – NYE celebration for alternative souls. Massive DNB party in former war bunker sounds like a sweet end of the old year and promising start of the new one. You can look forward to electronic animals like DJs : Chris.SU, CAMEL, Decipher, Huspi or Inkwall. Party will start at 22.00, tickets from 9-11/14 EUR. 

MAJESTIC CLUB – Oldies Party – if you are looking for Superstious grease lightning and all you need is love this might be the right place for you.. Start at 21.00 Karpatska Street.

UFO BEACH – NYE party with gipsy soul´n´funk/hip-hop gipsy band and various DJs. This party takes place under the SNP bridge, where you can have nice view on Bratislava Old Castle. Tickets costs 18EUR, some catering, snacks, welcome drinks included. Party will start at 21.00

IRISH PUB – WHATEVER/SVK/  live rock/pop band, that you can sing along with. Tickets:?, start at 20.00. Sedlarska street.

BARROCK – Rock´n ´roll club and restaurant. Tickets for table reservation costs 35EUR – 3 course meal and welcome drink included. After midnight, regular entry : 10EUR. Sedlarska Street.

MASQUERADE CLUB – New Year Carnival. Party mix/mainstream DJs.  Entry : regular: 7EUR, with reservation&welcome drink – 15 EUR. Venturska street.

TRAFO – Classy&poshy club, mainstream party mix music, live DJ. Tabble reservation with welcome drunk and snack – 30EUR, after midnight entry with welcome drink – 20EUR.  Venturska street.

RIO – Classy mainstream club&restaurant, live DJs. tickets: 50 EUR – 4 course meal , welcome drink and reservation. 30 EUR – snack, welcome drink and reservation. After midnight regular entry : 10EUR. Panska street

PRIMI – mainstream club&restaurant, live DJ. Tickets: 40EUR – reservation, 5 course dinner and welcome drink. 10 EUR cost regular entry after midnight. Michalska street

HAVANALounge bar – hot latin music, live DJ´s and band, tasty coctails, tickets : 10EUR, Michalska street

APOLON GAY CLUB - well, Bratislava is not famous for a vibrant gay scene, so we can call this place a ... "jewel" :) Entry 3EUR, party start 22:00 

Also check out these places: 

DUPLEX - cheesy classy mainstream club for youngsters 

HIGH STREET CLUB - LGBT friendly party-mix disco club 

DEZMAR MUSIC GALLERY -  jazz&rnb&soul music club

CAFE SCHERZ - cosy music bar, that can surprise you

Important things to know: 

On 31-st of January, most of the shops and supermarkets will close earlier than ussual - opened max. until 5pm. Make sure to buy all you need in advance - also for next day, because 1-st of the January is bank holiday, so restaurats, bars, shops, supermarkets will be closed. 

source: Bratislava Tourist Board

Dear friends, I hope you have enjoyed this little guide to Bratislava NYE celebrations and that you will find a perfect place and have tons of fun. 

I will very grateful, if you could leave us some feedback in order to improve future articles :) 

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