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What’s on in Ljubljana this season

This season · 11 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · updated 1st & 15th · past events hidden automatically

The festivals and happenings worth planning a trip around — each one tagged with who it suits, and an honest word where it doesn’t. See where to stay →

On now
Music● on now
Ljubljana old-town summer evenings
14 Jun – 31 Aug · Old town & riverbanks
All summer the car-free old town and Ljubljanica riverbanks fill with free open-air concerts, markets and street performers — the city at its most relaxed.
who it suits
Solofree riverside evenings Familycar-free, easy to stroll Foodieriverside cafes & market
#free #openair #riverside
📍 Stay near: Center
Culture● on now
Ljubljana Festival
1 Jul – 31 Aug · Križanke open-air theatre
Slovenia's foremost summer arts festival — over 100 events of symphonic music, opera, ballet and theatre, many under the stars in the Plečnik-designed Križanke complex.
who it suits
Culture100+ world-class events Solosingle tickets, easy to join Familysome family programming
#classical #opera #openair #ticketed
📍 Stay near: CenterBook / official site ↗
August
Festivaldates to confirm
Trnfest
1 Aug – 31 Aug · KUD France Prešeren, Trnovo
A month-long alternative arts festival in the Trnovo district — free concerts, workshops, theatre and film with a friendly neighbourhood feel.
who it suits
Culturealternative & local Familyfree workshops Sololow-key and welcoming
#festival #free #neighbourhood
📍 Stay near: Trnovo
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