The Slovak National Theatre, with Ganymede's Fountain directly outside its entrance, is one of the many architectural icons on Hviezdoslav Square that make this Old Town square so visually impressive. As such, visitors on tours of the Old Town will likely pass by or stop at this beautiful structure. To see inside the theater and experience the art scene of Bratislava, travelers can book tickets to one of the many concerts held there.
As there is both the historic Slovak National Theatre and the New Building of the Slovak National Theatre, travelers attending a performance should make certain of the venue where their performance is being held.
The theater has a detailed plan to assist visitors with mobility impairments, including dedicated seating and discounted entry for the visitor and an accompanying person.
Most operas at the SND are performed in their original language, with only some featuring English subtitles.
As the Slovak National Theatre is located within the compact Old Town of Bratislava, visitors can comfortably get there on foot from elsewhere in the Old Town. When coming from farther away, take the #1 or #4 trams to the Jesenského tram stop immediately outside the theater. If driving, there are two parking garages just across the road on Eugen Suchoň Square.
At night this Neo-Renaissance building is illuminated to make it look even more stately, while spring and summer bring out the best in the surrounding scenery of Hviezdoslav Square. Travelers will find the program for the Slovak National Theatre packed with performances every day of the week but Mondays. The box office is open Monday to Saturday and one hour before performances.
The area of Bratislava’s Old Town around the Slovak National Theatre is where you’ll find many of the city’s most notable cultural attractions. Head down Mostová Street to reach the Slovak Philharmonic, another elegant concert hall with regular orchestral concerts, and the Slovak National Gallery, full of Slovakian and European art and located inside the Esterházy Palace on the Danube riverfront.