This year, like before, the company ARRIVA is organizing extra bus routes for guests of the popular festival “Víno pod hviezdami” (Wine Under the Stars), which will take place in Pezinok on July 31 and August 1, 2026. This is a great chance to enjoy wine and music without worrying about the trip home, as additional services will run on the nights from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday.
How to get to the festival?
The festival “Víno pod hviezdami” is celebrating its tenth anniversary and will be held in the picturesque vineyards under Stará hora (Old Mountain) in Pezinok. It is a two-day outdoor event that offers a unique atmosphere with wine tasting from local winemakers of the Malokarpatský región (Small Carpathian region), live music, and a gastronomic zone.
To get to Pezinok, you can take a train from Bratislava (Bratislava hlavná stanica - Bratislava main station), the journey takes about 20 minutes. From Pezinok station to the festival venue (near Hotel Rozálka), you can take a taxi or use local transport. The organizers recommend checking the latest transport information closer to the date of the event.
ARRIVA Night Bus Schedule
Special night services on route 520 will depart from the stop Pezinok, Sídlisko Sever. They will take visitors to Bratislava, Viničné, Senec, and also to Radničné námestie (Town Hall Square) in Pezinok, where a connection to night transport to Bratislava will be guaranteed. The buses will stop at all stops along the route, and the standard fare and transport conditions of IDS BK (Integrated Transport System of the Bratislava Region) apply.
Night extra services from the stop Pezinok, Sídlisko Sever:
- 11:30 PM – to Radničné námestie in Pezinok with a connection to night route 599 to Bratislava.
- 12:00 AM – to Bratislava, stop Záhumenice, with a connection to an extra service of route N55 to the city center.
- 12:30 AM – to Bratislava, stop Záhumenice, with a connection to route N55 to the city center.
- 12:45 AM – to Viničné and Senec.
- 1:00 AM – to Bratislava, stop Záhumenice, with a connection to an extra service of route N55 to the city center.
- 1:30 AM – to Bratislava, stop Záhumenice, with a connection to route N55 to the city center.
For those heading to Vinosady and Modra, ARRIVA advises using route 599 from the stop Pezinok, Amfiteáter departing at 12:21 AM and 1:21 AM.
What else is worth knowing about Víno pod hviezdami?
The festival is known for its relaxed atmosphere, where you can spread out a blanket and enjoy the evening like a picnic. The 2026 music program includes performances by artists such as Dub FX, Monkey Business, David Koller, Polemic, Emma Drobná, and others.
Tickets are available as single-day (55 € for Friday or Saturday) or two-day (100 €). For people with disabilities (ZŤP), there are reduced prices: 35 € for one day or 60 € for both days. The ticket price includes a tasting glass with an original print. The number of seats is limited, so it is recommended to buy tickets in advance.
ARRIVA and the Bratislava Self-Governing Region encourage visitors to leave their cars at home and use public transport. This will not only allow them to fully enjoy the summer evening in the Pezinok vineyards but also help reduce traffic jams and lower the environmental impact.
Original article: Návštevníkov festivalu Víno pod hviezdami odvezie posilová doprava ARRIVA More about the festival: Víno pod hviezdami 2026
