Come to St. James' Church for an escape from everyday rush. Four Advent concerts will bring the peaceful atmosphere of the holiday season.
From November 29 to December 20, a series of four Advent concerts will take place at St. James' Church in Trnava, bringing various forms of festive music. The series continues the successful tradition of previous years and offers a moment to slow down and listen attentively within the impressive acoustics of the church.
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Nov 29, 2026, St. James' Church, 4:00 PM
Slovak singer-songwriter Sima Magušinová brings an exceptional concert to Trnava during the Advent season, inviting everyone to quiet down and experience the true atmosphere of Christmas.
Miraculous Incarnation or Good News is precisely what helps one slow down and deepen the celebration of the upcoming holidays within. Her Advent performances are full of original folk-pop songs, hope, and spiritual depth. The concert offers an opportunity at the beginning of Advent for a little "Christmas Shalali".
Buy TicketsDec 6, 2026, St. James' Church, 4:00 PM
Under the title "Novinu vám nesieme", the most beautiful Christmas songs from the Trnava region will resonate in St. James' Church, performed by young child singers.
Pure children's voices accompanied by double bass, cimbalom, or violin will transport you to the past, into the simple homes of ancestors when only nuts, gingerbreads, and apples hung on Christmas trees. From quiet, meditative tunes to joyful well-wishes and carols, they will create a true festive atmosphere beneath the altar. Performed by Children's Folk Ensemble Trnavček from Trnava and Children's Folk Ensemble Čerešenka from Smolenice. The accompaniment of the Folk Band Brezina from Boleráz adds an authentic folklore character to the program and bridges past generations with the present.
Performers: DFS Trnavček from Trnava, DFS Čerešenka from Smolenice, ĽH Brezina from Boleráz
Buy TicketsDec 12, 2026, St. James' Church, 8:00 PM
In the second half of Advent, the walls of St. James' Church will be warmed by the charismatic energy of Štefan Štec, for whom folklore is not just "a ribbon in hair or an embroidered vest". In the program "Štedruj" with the band Fajta on Saturday, December 12, he presents a fusion of Rusyn and Slovak songs, blending temperament with pure Christmas joy.
Anyone who has heard Štefan's magical performance of "Shchedryk" won't be protected from goosebumps even by a sheep's wool cardigan. Many know this melody from American films like Home Alone as Carol of the Bells. However, its roots trace back to the traditional Ukrainian New Year song "Shchedryk", arranged into its famous choral form by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych. Don't miss this soulfully felt pre-Christmas evening.
Buy TicketsDec 20, 2026, St. James' Church, 8:00 PM
The final festive Sunday, December 20, will conclude with Advent Cantatas performed by the renowned Solamente naturali ensemble and the SoLa Vocal Ensemble.
Led by violin virtuoso Miloš Valent, visitors will experience a true Baroque Christmas. In a single evening, the most famous sacred works of J. S. Bach, G. F. Händel, and G. P. Telemann will come alive. Delicate tones of pastoral music and virtuoso orchestral parts interwoven with majestic choruses and impressive solos will transport you straight to the Manger of Bethlehem.
Performers: Solamente naturali, SoLa Vocal Ensemble, Miloš Valent – concertmaster, Stanislav Šurin – organ
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