Lent Festival Maribor 2027: Summer Festival on the Drava River

Welcome to the Lent Festival 2027 in Maribor

From June 25 to July 3, 2027, the banks of the Drava River once again turn Maribor into Slovenia's largest open air summer festival. Since its first edition in 1993, the Lent Festival has filled the old town, its squares and the Lent quarter with nine days of music, theatre, folklore and street art.

Highlights and Attractions at the Lent Festival in Maribor

• Concerts on the main stage at Leon Štukelj Square featuring international and regional acts
• Intimate sets at the Judgement Tower and wine tastings at the Water Tower on the Drava
• JazzLent, bringing jazz, funk and world music to several venues
• The international folklore festival Folkart with groups from dozens of countries
• Street theatre and circus performances throughout the historic old town
• Art Kamp in the City Park, a family friendly creative program for children
• Fireworks over the Drava marking several of the festival's evenings

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Maribor

Spread across more than 30 venues, the Lent Festival offers several hundred program points every day, from main stage concerts to chamber music, comedy and children's theatre. Most of the program in the streets, squares and City Park is free to attend, while individual concerts at the main stage, the Judgement Tower or the Minoriti Auditorium require a separate ticket. The full 2027 program and line up will be published on the official website in spring.

Tickets and Admission for the Lent Festival Maribor

Most of the Lent Festival, including the street performances, folklore stages and many concerts around the city, is free to attend. Separate tickets are sold for individual main stage concerts and selected events at the Minoriti Auditorium or the Judgement Tower, with prices varying by artist and event. Presale usually opens in spring, with early bird prices available until shortly before the festival. Exact 2027 prices had not yet been published at the time of research.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Maribor

• Maribor is well connected by train from Ljubljana as well as from Vienna and Graz, and the festival area is within walking distance of the station
• The old town and the riverside are best explored on foot, since many stages sit close together
• Late June usually brings warm summer weather to Maribor, so light clothing and sun protection are a good idea
• Since the festival runs for nine days and draws large crowds, accommodation should be booked well in advance
• A stop at the world's oldest grapevine near the Water Tower offers a quiet contrast to the festival buzz