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EventsGuide was updated: 7 mai 2026

Ljubljana is famous for its year-round lively cultural events. Slovenia boasts extremely creative cultural production, while the city of Ljubljana also often hosts world-famous artists. One of Ljubljana’s specialties is a large number of free open-air events held on the streets and squares of the ancient city centre, especially during summer and the festive month of December.

Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna)

Open Kitchen is a market where various Slovene chefs prepare and sell fresh delicacies at their stalls. The event may be cancelled in the event of bad weather.

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Lighting Guerrilla (Svetlobna gverila)

The Lighting Guerrilla brings light to the city centre. Galleries, streets, squares and parks in the city centre come to life with lighting elements of all kinds, exhibitions, video and spatial installations, screenings, performances and art workshops.

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Art Market Ljubljana

Artists and designers of Ljubljana sell their artwork on stands in the old city centre. The market programme is often made even more diverse with the making of works of art on-the-spot as well as creative workshops. In the event of bad weather, the event may be cancelled.

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International Festival Druga Godba

The world music Druga Godba festival is considered one of the best of its kind in Europe. Annually, it hosts the most creative performers from across the globe. The British based magazine Songlines has for several years in a row listed it among the world’s top festivals.

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Ljubljana Wine Route

The Wine Route in the centre of Ljubljana introduces Slovene winemakers from all wine-growing regions of the country. The wine is accompanied by a selection of traditional Slovene dishes. The entertainment programme includes brass band music and performances by folklore dance groups.

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Ana Desetnica Festival

Each year, street performers and acrobats from around the world descend on Ljubljana for a couple of days, putting on breathtaking performances.

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Ljubljana Festival

The Ljubljana Festival held in summer has over 60 years of tradition. It regularly hosts the most globally renowned classical musicians and performing artists. The main venue of the Ljubljana Festival is the magical Križanke outdoor theatre which gives the event an ambient all of its own.

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Young Lions

Each year, the international theatre and dance festival choreographs the most exciting and provocative works of the modern era. The festival hosts often unknown artists from all around the world who, however, stand out due to their unparalleled creativity.

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International Biennial of Graphic Arts

The renowned Biennial of Graphic Arts in Ljubljana is one of the most recognisable and also the oldest events of its kind in the world. It was first held in 1955. Since then, it has hosted internationally-renowned authors determined to challenge the established principles of graphic art.

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BIO — Biennial of Design Ljubljana

The renowned biennial in Ljubljana has been since its very beginnings in 1964 highlighting the milestones of modern design, introducing new trends as well as the most exciting visual images and products from everyday life on a global scale.

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City of Women

The international festival of modern art held annually since 1995 is an exhibition of socially-engaged creations of female artists from across the globe.

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LIFFe — Ljubljana International Film Festival

The Ljubljana Film Festival showcases the best works from the global film production industry of the previous year. During the festival, films from various competitive categories, as well as the accompanying programme, are screened.

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December in Ljubljana

The festive fair in the beautifully decorated old city centre is accompanied by an extensive and diverse programme of various outdoor events without entrance fees. The climax is the New Year's Eve celebration held in the major squares of the city.

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