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Ivana speaks – the harp resounds

12. 2. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Slokar Trombone Quartet

The Slokar Quartet reveals the virtuoso and diverse world of trombones from the Renaissance to the present day.

17. 2. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
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Ensemble Dissonance

Ensemble Dissonance invites you on a Mediterranean musical journey with top guests from Spain. The concert will be a blend of tradition, modernity, and colorful sonic imagination.

18. 2. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
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Round 1 of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Piano 2026

This year, the Ljubljana Festival's international competition will spotlight top pianists from around the world, who will compete for a prize of 50.000 euros and performances with an orchestra in the final.

21. 2. 2026 24. 2. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
Free entrance
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Round 2 of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Piano 2026

This year, the Ljubljana Festival's international competition will spotlight top pianists from around the world, who will compete for a prize of 50.000 euros and performances with an orchestra in the final.

25. 2. 2026 26. 2. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
Free entrance
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First Final Evening of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Piano 2026

This year, the Ljubljana Festival's international competition will spotlight top pianists from around the world, who will compete for a prize of 50.000 euros and performances with an orchestra in the final.

28. 2. 2026 Cankarjev dom
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Second Final Evening of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Piano 2026

This year, the Ljubljana Festival's international competition will spotlight top pianists from around the world, who will compete for a prize of 50.000 euros and performances with an orchestra in the final.

1. 3. 2026 Cankarjev dom
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Grigory Sokolov

Grigory Sokolov, a legendary pianist with extraordinary artistic depth, returns after decades of stunning recitals with a new program that promises an unforgettable musical experience.

2. 3. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Theatre

Anton Pavlovich Chekhov: 3 Sisters Remix

Ljubljana Festival gathered in the production of the TIVOLI Theatre has teamed up with the Ljubljana Festival. In a joint co-production, we will stage the play 3 Sisters Remix by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov in Križanke.

8. 3. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Jeremias Fliedl, cello and Piano Duo

Jeremias Fliedl, one of the leading Austrian cellists of the younger generation, and the award-winning piano duo Kalabova & Gugg captivate audiences with performances on prestigious European and international stages.

12. 3. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Leonard Razboršek, cello and Mark Lev Krajnc, violin

19. 3. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Brisa da Camera and Duo Incanto

Duo Incanto and Trio Brisa da Camera represent a new generation of outstanding young Spanish musicians, whose virtuosity and expressiveness are captivating international stages.

26. 3. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Slapar/Hude/Golob/Bostič and FiveBras

The Slapar/Hude/Golob/Bostič quartet consists of renowned Slovenian jazz musicians who won first prize at Temsig in 2025.

2. 4. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Opening of the 40th Slovenian Music Days

The 40th Slovenian Music Days will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the first radio broadcast of classical music in Slovenia.

17. 4. 2026 Ondina Otta Klasinc Hall
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Invisible Threads

Music had linked Ljubljana’s churches with radio listeners even before the Second World War. Premrl, Kimovec and Tomc shaped an important chapter of Slovenian musical history.

18. 4. 2026 Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
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In lavish happiness

Slovenian art song reveals a rich interplay of poetry, music, and expressive sensitivity across generations.

19. 4. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
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Concert Atelier of the Society of Slovene Composers

Concert Atelier of the Society of Slovene Composers brings together leading Slovenian artists for an evening of contemporary chamber music.

20. 4. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
Symposium

International Musicological Symposium

Marking the Centenary of the First Live Radio Broadcast of Classical Music in Slovenia

20. 4. 2026 21. 4. 2026 Knights’ Hall, Križanke and Academy of Music of the University of Ljubljana
Free entrance
Music

Songs That Have Withstood Time

The concert brings to life two historic Slovenian radio recordings from 1938 and 1941, offering a rare glimpse into defining moments of the nation’s musical heritage.

21. 4. 2026 Union Hall
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Night of Slovene Composers

The Night of Slovenian Composers showcases the newest Slovenian music in a vibrant evening of fresh sounds.

22. 4. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
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Radio Listening Sessions

A morning program of discussions, presentations, and premieres exploring Slovenian musical creativity, radio practice, and its historical and contemporary contexts.

22. 4. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
Free entrance
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RTV SLO Symphony Orchestra, Steven Loy and Žiga Stanič

The closing concert of the 40th Slovenian Music Days, led by Steven Loy, will present a stylistically diverse evening of contemporary music featuring works by Žiga Stanič, Paul Clift, and Vinko Globokar.

23. 4. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
Exhibition

Exhibition: A Silent Gaze at Ars

The exhibition offers an intimate, poetic insight into Sluban’s exploration of the hidden processes behind radio creation.

2. 4. 2026 30. 4. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
Free entrance
Exhibition

Exhibition: I’ll Give You Three Guesses

The exhibition explores contemporary female identity through the Sphinx motif and digital reflections, offering a quiet space for viewers to face themselves.

20. 4. 2026 21. 5. 2026 Križevniška Church
Free entrance
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