Falstaff Wine Gala 2026

Experience an exceptional evening dedicated to Slovak wine with Falstaff, meet winemakers in person and discover some of the most highly rated and exciting Slovak wines.

Falstaff Wine Gala 2026 brings together 30 of Slovakia’s most interesting wineries and more than 150 wines for an evening dedicated to Slovak wine, its producers and outstanding wines. The programme includes personal meetings with winemakers, guided tastings, a professional workshop, the presentation of the new Falstaff Slovak Wine Guide 2027 and the official awards ceremony celebrating the best wines, wineries and winemakers. Around 600 guests are expected to attend.

The event takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the historic Stará Tržnica (Old Market Hall) in Bratislava. VIP guests and members of the wine trade can enter from 3:00 PM, while general admission starts at 3:45 PM.

What can you look forward to?

• tastings from 30 Slovak wineries,
• more than 150 wines,
• personal meetings with winemakers,
• guided professional tastings,
• the Sparkling Wines workshop with Edita Ďurčová,
• the final of the Falstaff Goes Blind blind tasting,
• the presentation of the Falstaff Slovak Wine Guide 2027,
• the official awards ceremony for the best wines, wineries and winemakers,
• live music,
• presentations from 10 specialised companies.

Programme

3:00 PM – admission for VIP guests and wine professionals
3:45 PM – general admission
4:00 PM – Sparkling Wines – their differences and which glasses to serve them in workshop with Edita Ďurčová
5:00 PM – Falstaff Goes Blind blind tasting final
6:00 PM – presentation of the new Falstaff Slovak Wine Guide 2027 and awards ceremony
7:00 PM – live music
8:00 PM – end of the event

Ticket Price is €39 / person.

The ticket includes:

• a tasting glass,
• unlimited wine tasting,
• accompanying tastings,
• live music.

Venue

The historic Old Market Hall, located in the heart of Bratislava, provides a unique setting for an evening combining wine tasting, professional presentations, winemaker meetings and the prestigious Falstaff awards ceremony.

Getting There

By public transport:
Stará Tržnica is located in Bratislava's historic city centre and is easily accessible by tram, bus and trolleybus. Several public transport stops are within walking distance.

By car:
Paid parking and several parking garages are available in the city centre. Due to the central location, public transport or one of the nearby parking garages is recommended.