A spectacleof art that awakens the city!
This year, the Ljubljana Festival impressed with a diverse and high-quality programme. A total of 132 events showcased top-tier artistic productions, attracting approximately 64,000 visitors from nearly 60 countries. The strong international attendance confirms the festival’s growing global significance.
Giuseppe Verdi: Otello
Verdi’s Otello returns to Maribor after decades, with director Guy Montavon shedding new light on Shakespeare’s drama, accompanied by a magnificent musical interpretation by Roberto Gianoli.
L’incoronazione di Poppea
A modern-sounding drama of ancient Rome about love, betrayal, and ambition comes to life in the opera about Poppea — a woman without restraints, who captivates the emperor and pursues the crown with dangerous determination.