Illustrative photo Ljubljana Christmas Market 2026 – Festive Lights & Riverbank Magic
From Nov 27, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027, the Ljubljana Christmas Market enchants visitors with stunning riverside light installations along the Ljubljanica, chic open-air bars, and magical holiday vibes.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Ljubljana 2026/2027: Fireworks and Concerts in the Old Town
New Year's Eve 2026 in Ljubljana brings free concerts to several old town squares and a fireworks display over the castle exactly one minute after midnight. Prešeren Square and the banks of the Ljubljanica offer the best views.
Illustrative photo MENT Ljubljana 2027 – Showcase Festival & Conference
From 17 to 20 February 2027, the MENT Ljubljana Festival brings the most exciting emerging indie and electronic artists from Central and Eastern Europe to the Slovenian capital. Experience over 80 live acts and an international music conference in unique venues like Kino Šiška and Metelkova.
Illustrative photo Volleyball on Water Ljubljana 2027 – River Tournament, Program & Visitor Guide
This unique beach volleyball tournament on the Ljubljanica River is expected to return in early-to-mid July 2027, with floating courts and a lively riverside atmosphere in the Slovenian capital (exact date pending confirmation).
Illustrative photo Ljubljana Festival 2027 – Concerts, Opera, Ballet & Visitor Guide
The Ljubljana Festival returns to the Slovenian capital in 2027. The exact dates have not been announced yet. Opera, ballet, symphony concerts and theatre at the historic open-air Križanke and venues across Ljubljana.
Illustrative photo Ana Desetnica 2027: International Street Theatre Festival in Ljubljana
Ana Desetnica 2027 is expected to turn Ljubljana into a stage for international street theatre again from late June into early July. Over a hundred free performances await visitors across the squares and parks of the Slovenian capital.
Illustrative photo Odprta kuhna – Open Kitchen Ljubljana – Friday Street Food Market
Every sunny Friday from March to October, Ljubljana's Pogačarjev Square becomes Slovenia's most popular street food market. Over 65 vendors, 280 freshly prepared dishes and free entry make Open Kitchen an unmissable highlight of any visit to Ljubljana.