Illustrative photo Bled Winter Fairy Tale 2026 – Lake Bled Christmas Market & Guide
Experience the "Bled Winter Fairy Tale" from 27 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 along the lakeside promenade. Enjoy cozy Christmas market stalls, live music, festive lights, and stunning alpine views.
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 New Year's Eve in Bled, Slovenia 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Bled, Slovenia centres on a free open-air celebration on the Lakeside Promenade at Lake Bled. Expect a family afternoon programme, evening concerts and a midnight drone light show over the water instead of fireworks. Illuminated Bled Castle and the island church complete the setting for the turn of the year.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia 2026/2027: Events & Program
New Year's Eve 2026/2027 in Kranjska Gora centres on Winners' Square, festive lights and skiing beneath Mount Vitranc. The public outdoor party on 31 December traditionally starts at 22:00 and is usually free; the confirmed stage line-up is published only in autumn. Hotel dinners and indoor shows are booked separately.
Illustrative photo Kurentovanje Ptuj 2027 – Program, Dates & Guide to Slovenia's UNESCO Carnival
The 67th Kurentovanje in Ptuj runs from 3 to 9 February 2027. Slovenia's UNESCO-listed carnival turns the country's oldest town into a living open-air museum, with traditional sheepskin-clad Kurents, an international parade on 7 February and a midnight fire ritual to open the season.
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 Planica Entertainment Festival Kranjska Gora, Slovenia 2027
Planica Entertainment Festival: 18–21 March 2027. Ski flying and concerts in Planica and Kranjska Gora. Presale 25.45 euros.
Illustrative photo Lent Festival Maribor 2027: Summer Festival on the Drava River
Lent Festival Maribor 2027 takes place from June 25 to July 3 along the Drava River. Slovenia's largest open air summer festival brings nine days of music, theatre and folklore, most of it free to attend.
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.