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74th Ljubljana Festival

A spectacle
of art that awakens the city!

When the city comes alive to the rhythm of music, dance, and theatre!
Join world-class artists from around the globe and experience the magic of summer evenings in Ljubljana. From symphonic concerts to grand opera spectacles, from contemporary dance to unforgettable theatre performances – the Ljubljana Festival is where culture and passion come together to create a truly unique experience.

Exhibition

Hommage à France Rotar – 25 years later

The exhibition reveals the intimate sculptural world of France Rotar, where form, mass and silence intertwine in a deliberate dialogue.

1. 9. 2026 23. 9. 2026 Križevniška Church
Free entrance
Music

Berliner Symphoniker, Gudni Emilsson and Khatia Buniatishvili

One of the leading pianists of her generation, Khatia Buniatishvili, appears with the Berlin Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Gudni Emilsson in an evening of virtuosity and expressive intensity.

6. 9. 2026 Cankarjev dom
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Music

Staatskapelle Dresden and Daniele Gatti

Under the direction of Daniele Gatti, the Staatskapelle Dresden performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, one of the composer’s darkest and most uncompromising works.

7. 9. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

Baltic Sea Philharmonic, Robert Treviño, Lana Trotovšek

The festival’s closing concert features a programme with works by Rautavaara, Bruch and Sibelius, performed by the Baltic Sea Philharmonic under Robert Treviño, with violinist Lana Trotovšek as soloist.

8. 9. 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.

10. 9. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall

Past events of the
74th Ljubljana Festival

Musical

Mamma Mia!

On a sunny Greek island unfolds an emotional and entertaining musical story that will make you laugh, touch your heart and win you over.

4. 9. 2026 Križanke
Music

London Symphony Orchestra and Kaunas State Choir

The evening features Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2 performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and the Kaunas State Choir.

3. 9. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

London Symphony Orchestra, Antonio Pappano, Bruce Liu

The program features Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto and Bruckner’s monumental Ninth Symphony performed by the London Symphony Orchestra.

2. 9. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Teddy Abrams and Yuja Wang

A vibrant journey through the sound worlds of the 20th century, led by Yuja Wang and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Teddy Abrams.

1. 9. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

Gypsy Night (Amala Band - 30 years)

Amala celebrates its anniversary by bringing together outstanding Romani and non‑Romani musicians for an evening dedicated to contemporary Romani creativity and orchestral sound.

31. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

Vlado Kreslin

Vlado Kreslin returns with his traditional concert, joined by Mali bogovi, Beltinška banda, and the Big Band Šentjur for a fresh take on his timeless songs.

29. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

Avi Avital, mandolin

In a solo recital, Avi Avital presents a diverse programme combining Bach’s Baroque music with contemporary works for mandolin.

28. 8. 2026 Križevniška Church
Other

Gaja’s World 3, premiere

The final chapter of the beloved family trilogy delivers action, emotion and humour as Gaja faces her most daring challenge yet.

28. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

ADDA·Simfònica Alicante (P. Zukerman, E. Dindo)

Pinchas Zukerman and the ADDA Symphony Orchestra join forces in a programme featuring three timeless masterpieces of the classical repertoire.

27. 8. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Conference

Press conference, August 26, 2026

You are warmly invited to join us via live stream on Wednesday, 26 August, for a press conference taking place at 1.00 p.m. in the Knights’ Hall.

26. 8. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
Dance

Committed to Steps: Ava and Vegetables

The project Dedicated to Movement once again brings together children from URI Soča, their peers, and dance mentors in a week shaped by creativity, expression and shared experience.

26. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

John Eliot Gardiner and The Constellation Orchestra & Choir

Sir John Eliot Gardiner and The Constellation bring outstanding interpretations of works by Brahms and Mendelssohn.

26. 8. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Dance

Sergei Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet

Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet comes to life in a contemporary choreography by Asun Noales, performed with the ADDA Simfònica Alicante.

24. 8. 2026 25. 8. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

Rade Šerbedžija: Jesen stiže, dunjo moja

Rade Šerbedžija returns to Ljubljana Festival with a concert that blends poetry, music and personal storytelling. He will be joined on stage by remarkable guest musicians from diverse musical traditions.

22. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra and Daye Lin

The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Daye Lin presents a programme combining Verdi’s dramatic operatic overture, contemporary Chinese symphonic music and Brahms’s monumental Symphony No. 1.

20. 8. 2026 Cankarjev dom
Music

Ettore Pagano, cello

The Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo presents a vibrant programme featuring Mozart, Haydn, Delius and cellist Ettore Pagano.

19. 8. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
Music

Momento Cigano Extended

Momento Cigano Extended delivers lively, melodic gypsy swing shaped by a distinctive blend of guitar, strings and vocals.

19. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

Timeless Bach (Ensemble Dissonance, Sergej Krylov)

The programme places Bach’s violin concertos in dialogue with works by Schnittke and Bosso, bridging baroque tradition and contemporary expression.

18. 8. 2026 Slovenian Philharmonic
Conference

Press conference, August 17, 2026

You are warmly invited to join us via live stream on Monday, 17 August, for a press conference taking place at 1.00 p.m. in the Knights’ Hall.

17. 8. 2026 Križanke: Knights' Hall
Music

Astor Piazzolla: María De Buenos Aires

Astor Piazzolla’s María de Buenos Aires is a surreal tango operita that embodies the spirit, contradictions and mystique of the Argentine capital through music and word.

17. 8. 2026 Križanke
Music

Gaetano Donizetti: L'elisir d'amore (Pehlivanian Professional Opera Academy)

Experience a lively and engaging concert performance of Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, brought to life by young singers and conductors of the Pehlivanian Professional Opera Academy.

14. 8. 2026 National gallery
Music

Slovenian Harp Quartet SIH4RPS

A concert by the Slovenian Harp Quartet SIH4rps exploring the rich sound world of the harp from Baroque and Impressionism to tango and contemporary Slovenian music.

13. 8. 2026 Križevniška Church
Music

Berlin nonet

Top musicians from Berlin and Slovenia join forces in a vibrant chamber music evening filled with virtuosity and musical dialogue.

12. 8. 2026 Križevniška Church
Music

Mahler in Ljubljana: Titan

A chamber concert dedicated to Gustav Mahler, featuring Blumine, Songs of a Wayfarer and Symphony No. 1 Titan in an intimate yet powerful arrangement.

11. 8. 2026 Križevniška Church