You are kindly invited to join us on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the press conference, which will be held live at Križanke.

Under the direction of Uroš Lajovic, the Dissonance Ensemble explores musical contrasts, from Mahler’s compositions to Žuraj’s contemporary poetry in musical interpretation.

Top string players from Vienna, Munich, and Ljubljana will bring to life Brahms’s influence, reflected in the works of Dvořák, Bridge, and Strauss.

Violinist Elena Denisova will perform works by Bach and Ysaÿe at the Ljubljana Festival, linking Baroque repertoire with contemporary virtuoso challenges.

Through a light and sound installation, Eva Petrič will explore the Earth and the challenges of humanity, encouraging reflection on the future of humankind and technology.

The Ljubljana Festival supports young artists with educational programs and masterclasses by renowned musicians, offering them opportunities for growth and career development in the arts.

Virtuoso Bojan Cvetrežnik and versatile David Gordon weave together Balkan, Brazilian, and Slovenian melodies, accompanied by violinist Barja Drnovšek.

The first Thursday of August brings top musicians and a variety of masterpieces for a unique musical experience.

Ljubljana Festival brings together top musicians and timeless masterpieces for an unforgettable experience.

Don Giovanni is Mozart’s opera about a seducer, performed in concert version by the Pehlivanian Opera Academy.

Dmitrij Sitkovecki will conduct the Dissonance Ensemble, joined by internationally acclaimed musicians, with Benjamin Ziervogel and Janez Podlesek as soloists.

Festival Ljubljana hosts renowned professors who will present works ranging from classical masters to contemporary composers.

The Spanish Radio and Television Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Marc Moncusí, will perform works by Toldrà, Shostakovich and Moraru with soloists Dmitrij Iškanov and Anton García.

Ensemble Dissonance and guitarist Mak Grgić blend classical and Balkan music in a unique concert experience.

Traffic Strings blend various musical genres, from Baroque to jazz. They will present a diverse program in Ljubljana featuring works by renowned composers.

Duo Becchio will perform sonatas by Debussy, Prokofiev, and Kabalevsky, offering a rich tapestry of musical stories and powerful emotions.

Violist Liyuan Liu and pianist Lan Cui will present a work by Chinese composer Zhuang Liu alongside selected chamber pieces by Johannes Brahms.

Astor Piazzolla’s passionate tango nuevo will be brought to life by the Munich Virtuosi under the direction of Lorenz Nasturica-Herschcowici.

Virtuosensemble will perform emotional works by Corelli and Vivaldi, including the famous Four Seasons.

The Korean Chamber Orchestra, joined by Min Kim and soloist Esther Yoo, will present a program that blends Korean folk music with classical masterpieces.

In the summer of 2025, the award-winning musical The Phantom of the Opera will premiere at Cankarjev dom, bringing its emotionally powerful love story to audiences and winning hearts around the world.

SonArt and pianist Epifanio Comis come together to perform the passionate and melodic works of Schumann and Dvořák in a prestigious evening of chamber music.

Violeta Egorova, a distinguished Russian pianist, captivates audiences in Ljubljana with the powerful and emotional music of Beethoven and Schumann.