Ljubljana, Slovenia

Nushki's Guide to Ljubljana

High culture, hidden galleries, and niche wonders — a personal selection by Nushki.

About this guide

Nushki (Natasha Lopatnikova) is a Ljubljana-based artist exploring urban transformations. This is her personal selection of the city's high culture, hidden galleries, and niche wonders.

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Nushki's Weekly Picks

The must-sees for this week, hand-picked by Nushki

Pick #1

Fri 13 Mar

21:00

Event

Insomniac & Hysteria: Old School Goth Night

Jalla Jalla, AKC Metelkova

Free / donation

A dark, brooding night for post-punk lovers — Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, and Siouxsie echoing through Metelkova's most intimate venue.

Jalla Jalla is tiny and fills up fast on goth nights; the crowd is welcoming and the playlist is impeccable — this is the real underground Ljubljana.

Why: In a city full of pop and folk, a night dedicated purely to old-school goth, post-punk, new wave, industrial and EBM is a rare and precious thing. Jalla Jalla's intimate, graffiti-covered space makes it feel like a secret you've been let in on — this is Ljubljana at its most beautifully strange.

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Pick #2

EXPERIMENTALNUSHKI'S THREE

Mon 16 Mar

19:00

Event

ZVO.ČI.TI Akuzmonij INput — Spatial Sound Festival

Kino Šiška

from €8.50

An otherworldly, full-body sound immersion that makes you question the nature of listening itself — the acousmonium wraps sound around you like a physical presence.

Lie on the floor in the centre of the room for the full effect; this is one of the most genuinely unusual musical experiences available anywhere in Central Europe.

Why: A two-day festival of live spatial sound events using an acousmonium — a loudspeaker orchestra that wraps sound around your entire body. This is not a concert; it is a full sensory immersion that almost nobody outside of experimental music circles even knows exists.

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Pick #3

FESTIVAL CLOSINGNUSHKI'S THREE

Fri 13 Mar

17:30

Event

28th Documentary Film Festival (DFF) — Closing Screenings

Cankarjev dom, Kinodvor & Slovenska Kinoteka

€4.50–€6.50 per screening

A week-long deep dive into the world's most pressing stories through documentary film — the DFF is where Ljubljana's intelligentsia goes to be challenged, moved, and informed.

Multi-film day passes offer exceptional value; the Kinodvor screenings in particular have a wonderful atmosphere and the post-screening discussions are often as good as the films.

Why: The DFF closing weekend is the best-curated documentary marathon in the region. Grab a seat at Kinodvor, let the stories wash over you.

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All Events

Browse the full cultural calendar — performances, exhibitions, underground shows, and quirky pop-ups

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Classical Music, Ballet & Opera

13 events

High-culture performances at Cankarjev dom, Opera House & Filharmonija

Fri 13 Mar

20:00

Event

BRKOVI

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

€30

Croatian rock legends Brkovi bring their signature high-energy punk-infused rock to Kino Šiška for a sold-out hometown-style roar.

A sweat-soaked, fist-pumping night of Balkan punk-rock that will leave your ears ringing and your heart full.

Kino Šiška's main hall has excellent sound and sightlines from every angle — arrive 30 minutes early to grab a spot on the floor near the stage.

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Sat 14 Mar

20:00

Event

YĪN YĪN

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

from €21.00

Dutch psychedelic disco-funk outfit YĪN YĪN bring their irresistible blend of Southeast Asian influences and cosmic groove to Kino Šiška.

A shimmering, body-moving night of psychedelic funk that feels like a portal to some alternate 1970s Southeast Asia — utterly transportive.

YĪN YĪN are one of the most underrated live acts in Europe right now; this is the kind of show you'll be telling people about for years.

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Sat 14 Mar

20:00

Event

Parni Valjak

Klub Cvetličarna — Masarykova cesta 24, Ljubljana

from €28.90

Legendary Croatian rock band Parni Valjak, one of the biggest names in ex-Yugoslav rock, plays Cvetličarna in what promises to be a nostalgic, anthemic evening.

A warm, communal night of classic Balkan rock that transcends borders — the kind of show where strangers sing the same lyrics in unison.

Cvetličarna is a beloved mid-size venue with a great atmosphere; the crowd will be mixed-age and passionate, so lean into the nostalgia.

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POLITICAL THEATRE

Sun 15 Mar

19:00

Event

Authorial Project: Anhovo

Linhart Hall, Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

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A powerful documentary theatre piece by director Žiga Divjak about the ecological destruction and community resistance in the industrial town of Anhovo — one of the most urgent pieces of political theatre in Slovenia this season.

Raw, confrontational documentary theatre that puts Slovenia's environmental crisis on stage — uncomfortable, necessary, and impossible to look away from.

Žiga Divjak is one of Slovenia's most important young directors; this piece has already sparked national conversation and the Cankarjev dom staging is its most prominent platform.

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Thu 19 Mar

19:30

Event

PC 4: Victorious — Slovenian Philharmonic

Gallus Hall, Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

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The Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Joel Sandelson, with pianist Alberto Ferro, performs works by Mozart. Part of the prestigious Philharmonic Concert series.

A triumphant, elegant evening of Mozart in one of Europe's finest concert halls — the kind of night that reminds you why classical music still matters.

Gallus Hall is acoustically world-class; even the cheapest seats deliver extraordinary sound, and the pre-concert foyer buzz is a Ljubljana social ritual in itself.

March 19–20, 2026

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PREMIERE

Thu 19 Mar

19:30

Event

La Traviata — World Premiere Run

SNG Opera in Balet Ljubljana — Župančičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana

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The season's most anticipated premiere: Verdi's La Traviata opens at the SNG Opera and runs through late March with multiple performances. A new production from one of Central Europe's finest opera houses.

A lush, heartbreaking evening of Verdi's most beloved opera in a stunning neo-baroque house — this is Ljubljana at its most glamorous.

The SNG Opera building itself is worth the visit; book the Abonma Premiera (premiere subscription) performance on March 19 for the full opening-night atmosphere.

March 19 – March 31, 2026 (multiple performances)

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SOLD OUT

Thu 19 Mar

20:00

Event

VLADO KRESLIN — SOLD OUT

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

SOLD OUT

Slovenia's most beloved folk-rock poet and national treasure Vlado Kreslin plays a sold-out show at Kino Šiška — a rare and intimate evening with a living legend.

A deeply emotional, sold-out communion with Slovenia's greatest living songwriter — expect tears, singalongs, and a room full of people who know every word.

This is sold out, but check kinosiska.si for last-minute returns; if you can get in, it will be one of the most moving cultural experiences Ljubljana offers.

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ONGOING RUNOPERA

Thu 19 Mar

Various

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La Traviata — Ongoing Run

SNG Opera in Balet Ljubljana — Župančičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana

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Verdi's La Traviata in its new SNG Ljubljana production runs throughout the period with performances on March 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and youth matinees on March 30 and 31.

A recurring opportunity to experience one of opera's greatest works in a world-class house — each performance of a new production reveals something different.

The youth matinees on March 30 and 31 at 11:00 are an excellent entry point for opera newcomers — shorter, more accessible, and with a different energy than the evening performances.

March 19 – March 31, 2026

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Thu 26 Mar

Event

33rd Young Virtuosi — Brisa da Camera & Duo Incanto

Križanke Knights' Hall — Trg francoske revolucije 1, Ljubljana

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The 33rd Young Virtuosi series continues with Duo Incanto and Trio Brisa da Camera — outstanding young Spanish musicians whose virtuosity is captivating international stages.

An intimate, jewel-box chamber concert in the medieval Knights' Hall at Križanke — the kind of setting that makes you feel like you've stepped into a different century.

The Knights' Hall at Križanke is one of Ljubljana's most beautiful and undervisited concert spaces; arrive early to appreciate the architecture before the music begins.

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FESTIVAL OPENER

Fri 27 Mar

19:30

Event

šMENT #1 — Elektro Guzzi + Porto Morto + Balans + Slatkor + Drhal

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

from €16.75

The first edition of the new šMENT festival at Kino Šiška, headlined by Austrian electronic duo Elektro Guzzi alongside Slovenian acts Porto Morto, Balans, Slatkor and Drhal. A landmark night for the local electronic and alternative scene.

A pulsing, forward-thinking night of techno, electronic and alternative music that signals Kino Šiška's ambition to be the beating heart of Ljubljana's club-meets-culture scene.

Elektro Guzzi are one of the most exciting live electronic acts in Europe — their drummer-driven techno is something you need to experience in person.

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MUST-SEE

Sun 29 Mar

20:00

Event

Peter Hook & The Light

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

€35 presale / €40 door

Joy Division and New Order co-founder Peter Hook returns to Ljubljana with his band The Light, performing the iconic Joy Division and New Order catalogues in full.

A dark, cathedral-like night of post-punk and new wave history — hearing 'Love Will Tear Us Apart' live in Kino Šiška's hall is a genuinely transcendent experience.

The acoustics at Kino Šiška are the best in the city for this kind of music; stand in the middle of the hall for the full stereo effect of Hooky's legendary bass.

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Thu 2 Apr

19:30

Event

SMS 5: In Search of Answers — Slovenian Philharmonic

Gallus Hall, Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

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The Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, joined by the Croatian Radio and Television Choir, perform Arvo Pärt, Maurice Ravel, and Francis Poulenc. Timed to coincide with the Holy Week silence.

A profoundly meditative and emotionally searching evening — Pärt's mystical silences, Ravel's restrained waltzes, and Poulenc's sorrowful Stabat Mater in the city's greatest hall.

This is one of the most thoughtfully programmed concerts of the season; the combination of Pärt and Poulenc in Holy Week is a rare and deeply moving pairing.

April 2–3, 2026

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Wed 8 Apr

17:30

Event

KREATOR — Krushers Of The World Tour 2026

Media Center Ljubljana — Dunajska cesta 7, Ljubljana

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German thrash metal titans Kreator bring their Krushers of the World tour to Ljubljana's Media Center — one of the biggest metal shows to hit the city this year.

A ferocious, skull-crushing night of precision thrash metal from one of the genre's founding fathers — not for the faint-hearted, absolutely essential for the faithful.

Media Center is a large arena-style venue; arrive early as the floor fills up fast and the early doors time (17:30) means there's a full support programme.

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Gallery & Vernissage

52 events

Exhibitions, artist talks & gallery openings across Ljubljana

ONGOING

Thu 24 Apr — Sun 12 Apr

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Exhibition

1495 dni: Ljubljana med 2. svetovno vojno / 1495 Days: Ljubljana During WWII

Mestni muzej Ljubljana — Gosposka ulica 15, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A long-running historical exhibition on Ljubljana's wartime experience — closing April 12, so this is your last chance to walk through 1495 days of occupation and resistance.

Runs until 2026-04-12

2025-04-24 – 2026-04-12

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ONGOINGMAJOR GALLERYSOLO SHOW

Thu 13 Nov — Sun 29 Mar

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Exhibition

The East Remains Possible

Moderna galerija — Tomšičeva ulica 14, 1000 Ljubljana

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A group show probing post-socialist identity and Eastern European futures — catch it before it closes March 29, it's the kind of exhibition that makes you rethink geography.

Runs until 2026-03-29

2025-11-13 – 2026-03-29

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ONGOINGMAJOR GALLERYSOLO SHOW

Fri 21 Nov — Sun 17 May

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Walid Raad: Festival (ne)hvaležnosti / Festival of (In)Gratitude

Moderna galerija — Tomšičeva ulica 14, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A major solo by Walid Raad at Moderna galerija — his layered, archival storytelling about art, conflict, and the absurd is unmissable if you care about contemporary political art.

Runs until 2026-05-17

2025-11-21 – 2026-05-17

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ONGOING

Fri 21 Nov — Sun 22 Mar

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Exhibition

SMALL BUT DANGERS: Natura morta

MGLC Tivoli Mansion — Pod turnom 3, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A group show reimagining still life at MGLC — 'Small But Dangerous' is closing March 22, so see it while the dead flowers still have teeth.

Runs until 2026-03-22

2025-11-21 – 2026-03-22

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ONGOINGMAJOR GALLERY

Sun 30 Nov — Sun 3 May

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ART VITAL – 12 Years of Ulay / Marina Abramović

Cukrarna — Poljanski nasip 40, 1000 Ljubljana

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The legendary Ulay/Abramović collaboration gets a full showing at Cukrarna — twelve years of radical performance art documented in Ljubljana's most spectacular new gallery space. Essential viewing.

Runs until 2026-05-03

2025-11-30 – 2026-05-03

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 16 Dec — Sun 12 Apr

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Začasni naslov: Razstava alumnov Od blizu / Temporary Title: Alumni Exhibition

Galerija Jakopič — Slovenska cesta 9, 1000 Ljubljana

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Seventeen photographers from the 'Od blizu' study group show how they see the world at Galerija Jakopič — a collective portrait of looking closely, closing April 12.

Runs until 2026-04-12

2025-12-16 – 2026-04-12

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 20 Jan — Sun 15 Mar

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Likovni kritiki izbirajo ... Natalija Juhart Brglez: TO NI ZANKA / This Is Not a Loop

Cankarjev dom, prvo preddverje — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

Selected by art critics for the 'Likovni kritiki izbirajo' series — Natalija Juhart Brglez's 'This Is Not a Loop' in the CD foyer, closing March 15.

Runs until 2026-03-15

2026-01-20 – 2026-03-15

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Wed 21 Jan — Sat 14 Mar

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Mark Ther: 100% Cotton

Ravnikar Gallery Space — Vošnjakova 4, 1000 Ljubljana

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Mark Ther's '100% Cotton' at Ravnikar Gallery — catch the final days of this Czech artist's characteristically strange and tender video work before it closes March 14.

Runs until 2026-03-14

2026-01-21 – 2026-03-14

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ONGOING

Tue 3 Feb — Sat 4 Apr

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Exhibition

DobraVaga x MENT appointMENT 10 (Music Poster Sales Exhibition)

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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Music posters for sale at DobraVaga in collaboration with MENT festival — graphic design meets music culture, and you can take a piece home.

Runs until 2026-04-04

2026-02-03 – 2026-04-04

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 3 Feb — Sun 15 Mar

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Tanja Vujinović: AVANTGARDEN 3.0

Galerija Vžigalica — Trg francoske revolucije 7, 1000 Ljubljana

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An interactive, immersive artwork by Tanja Vujinović at the tiny Vžigalica gallery — digital gardens and algorithmic ecosystems in a space the size of a vitrine. Catch it before March 15.

Runs until 2026-03-15

2026-02-03 – 2026-03-15

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ONGOING

Wed 4 Feb — Sun 23 Aug

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Exhibition

Čivki iz preteklosti / Chirps from the Past

Cankarjev dom, Galerija CD — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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A long-running archaeological-meets-art exhibition at Cankarjev dom with regular thematic guided tours — ancient Emona artifacts reframed for contemporary eyes. Tours: March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9.

Runs until 2026-08-23

2026-02-04 – 2026-08-23

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ONGOINGMAJOR GALLERYMETELKOVA

Fri 6 Feb — Sun 23 Aug

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Exhibition

Kozmični kolektiv: OM produkcija in njen drugi prihod / A Cosmic Collective: OM Production and Its Second Coming

Muzej sodobne umetnosti Metelkova (+MSUM) — Maistrova ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana

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A deep dive into the legendary OM Productions collective at MSUM — an overdue retrospective of one of Slovenia's most radical art movements, sprawling and hypnotic.

Runs until 2026-08-23

2026-02-06 – 2026-08-23

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Sun 8 Feb — Sun 22 Mar

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Exhibition

Sašo Vrabič: New Plate

MGLC Tivoli Mansion — Pod turnom 3, 1000 Ljubljana

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Sašo Vrabič's 'New Plate' at MGLC — fresh graphic work from one of Slovenia's most inventive printmakers, closing March 22.

Runs until 2026-03-22

2026-02-08 – 2026-03-22

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Wed 11 Feb — Sun 19 Apr

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Exhibition

Lucija Rosc: Vozi počasi / Drive Slowly

Cankarjev dom, Mala galerija — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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Lucija Rosc's meditative show at CD's Mala galerija asks you to slow down — paintings that reward patience, with a guided tour on April 9.

Runs until 2026-04-19

2026-02-11 – 2026-04-19

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Wed 18 Feb — Sat 28 Mar

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Exhibition

Lucija Stramec: Odmik / Withdrawal

Bežigrajska galerija 1 — Dunajska cesta 31, 1000 Ljubljana

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Drawings, paintings, and objects by Lucija Stramec exploring the act of withdrawal — intimate and contemplative, a nice counterpoint to the louder shows in town.

Runs until 2026-03-28

2026-02-18 – 2026-03-28

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ONGOING

Mon 23 Feb — Thu 19 Mar

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Sosedske sorodnosti / Le Affinità di confine / Border Affinities

Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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A trilingual group show exploring cross-border affinities — Slovenian-Italian artistic dialogue at Cankarjev dom, closing March 19.

Runs until 2026-03-19

2026-02-23 – 2026-03-19

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Wed 25 Feb — Wed 25 Mar

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Nina Davies: Image Syncers

Aksioma | Project Space — Komenskega ulica 18, 1000 Ljubljana

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Nina Davies explores image synchronization and digital choreography at Aksioma — a sharp, tech-savvy show about how we move with and through images.

Runs until 2026-03-25

2026-02-25 – 2026-03-25

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Thu 26 Feb — Thu 2 Apr

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Exhibition

Klavdij Zornik (1910–2009): V svetlobi življenja / In the Light of Life

Bežigrajska galerija 2 — Vodovodna 3, 1000 Ljubljana

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Drawings, paintings, and sculptures by the late Klavdij Zornik — a quiet, luminous tribute to a century-spanning Slovenian artist you should know better.

Runs until 2026-04-02

2026-02-26 – 2026-04-02

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Thu 26 Feb — Sat 21 Mar

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Ilustracija izven knjig / Illustration Beyond Books

Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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Illustration escapes the page at Cankarjev dom — a group show proving that illustrators belong on gallery walls, not just between covers.

Runs until 2026-03-21

2026-02-26 – 2026-03-21

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VERNISSAGEONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Mon 2 Mar — Mon 13 Apr

19:00

Exhibition

Olena Zubach: Skoraj enobarvno / Near Monochrome

Galerija Fotografija — Trubarjeva cesta 72 (Center Rog, entrance from Petkovškovo nabrežje), 1000 Ljubljana

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Olena Zubach's near-monochrome photography at Galerija Fotografija — subtle, restrained, and hauntingly beautiful work that rewards close looking. Runs through April 13.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-02, 19:00

2026-03-02 – 2026-04-13

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 3 Mar — Sat 4 Apr

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Exhibition

Zine Vitrine: Lucijan Prelog – Tempelj Asentre

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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Lucijan Prelog's zine 'Tempelj Asentre' in DobraVaga's vitrine — small-press art in a riverside window, the kind of thing that makes Ljubljana's scene feel alive.

Runs until 2026-04-04

2026-03-03 – 2026-04-04

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 3 Mar — Sat 4 Apr

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Exhibition

Umetnik na mesec x Fabula: ŽanŽan – (so)odgovorni: DLC

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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ŽanŽan's 'Artist of the Month' show at DobraVaga explores shared responsibility through DLC — a Fabula festival crossover bringing literary sensibility to visual art.

Runs until 2026-04-04

2026-03-03 – 2026-04-04

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ONGOING

Tue 3 Mar — Sun 31 May

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Exhibition

Od zasebne hiše do javnega kopališča: Nove raziskave na lokaciji izgradnje NUK II

Mestni muzej Ljubljana — Gosposka ulica 15, 1000 Ljubljana

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An archaeological exhibition revealing what was found under the NUK II construction site — from Roman baths to private houses, Ljubljana's layers keep surprising.

Runs until 2026-05-31

2026-03-03 – 2026-05-31

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Thu 5 Mar — Sun 3 May

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Exhibition

Silvester Plotajs Sicoe: Kako sanjati nazaj? / How to Dream Backwards?

Mestna galerija Ljubljana — Mestni trg 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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A retrospective of Plotajs Sicoe's dreamlike, boundary-pushing work at Mestna galerija — if you've never encountered his surreal visual language, this is the place to start. Guided tours on March 26 and March 31 at 17:00.

Runs until 2026-05-03

2026-03-05 – 2026-05-03

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ONGOING

Thu 5 Mar — Tue 25 Aug

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Exhibition

EMBODIED: 2026

Galerija ŠKUC — Stari trg 21, 1000 Ljubljana

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A long-running program at ŠKUC exploring embodiment through performance and discussion — highlights include Ana Malnar's 'Keep Me Here' performance (March 19) and a public discussion on 'Expansion in Space' (March 23).

Runs until 2026-08-25

2026-03-05 – 2026-08-25

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Fri 6 Mar — Sun 19 Apr

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Exhibition

80 LET SVOBODNI / 80 Years Free

Mestni muzej Ljubljana — Gosposka ulica 15, 1000 Ljubljana

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A poster exhibition by design students marking 80 years of liberation — fresh graphic voices tackling heavy history, shown in the atmospheric Mestni muzej.

Runs until 2026-04-19

2026-03-06 – 2026-04-19

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Fri 13 Mar — Sun 24 May

13:00

Vernissage

Tracy Naa Koshie Thompson: Worlds within Worlds: Terra Incognita

MGLC Tivoli Mansion — Pod turnom 3, 1000 Ljubljana

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Tracy Naa Koshie Thompson maps unknown territories at MGLC's Tivoli Mansion — a Ghanaian-British artist's graphic worlds-within-worlds, opening on March 13 at 1 PM.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-13, 13:00

2026-03-13 – 2026-05-24

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SOLO SHOW

Fri 13 Mar

14:00

Workshop

Ujeto v zrak: Spajanje poezije in fotografije / Caught in the Air: Poetry and Photography

Galerija Jakopič — Slovenska cesta 9, 1000 Ljubljana

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A poetry workshop merging words and photography with guest Ana Pepelnik at Galerija Jakopič — a rare chance to think about images through verse.

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CENTER ROGSOLO SHOW

Fri 13 Mar

15:00–20:00

Workshop

Biljana Klekachkoska: Masterclass in Filigree Technique

Center Rog, Jewellery Lab — Trubarjeva 72, 1000 Ljubljana

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A four-day filigree masterclass by Biljana Klekachkoska at Center Rog's Jewellery Lab — hands-on metalwork from a master, part of Slovenian Jewelry Week.

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VERNISSAGE

Fri 13 Mar

20:00

Vernissage

Poetically Uncorrect

Galerija ŠKUC — Stari trg 21, 1000 Ljubljana

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Opening night at Galerija ŠKUC on March 13 — 'Poetically Uncorrect' promises to be provocative and unapologetic, which is exactly what ŠKUC does best.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-13, 20:00

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ONGOINGMETELKOVA

Fri 13 Mar

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Exhibition

Neo(kvir)jeni subjekti / Neo(queer)ed Subjects

Galerija Alkatraz — Metelkova mesto, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A queer-focused group show at Galerija Alkatraz in Metelkova — expect boundary-pushing work on identity and subjectivity in Ljubljana's most countercultural venue.

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Fri 13 Mar

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Vernissage

Ivo Mršnik: Esenca / Essence

Galerija DLUL — Ljubljana

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Ivo Mršnik distills his practice to its 'Essence' at Galerija DLUL — opening March 13, a solo show that promises concentrated visual power.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-13

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Fri 13 Mar

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Vernissage

Tadej Vaukman: Dober sin – manifestiranje mize pri vratih / Good Son

Center in Galerija P74 — Prešernova cesta 7, 1000 Ljubljana

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Tadej Vaukman opens 'Good Son' at Galerija P74 on March 13 — a manifesto of sorts about thresholds, domesticity, and what we leave at the door.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-13

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ONGOINGMAJOR GALLERYMETELKOVA

Fri 13 Mar

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Exhibition

Jakob Ganslmeier in Ana Zibelnik: Bereitschaft

Muzej sodobne umetnosti Metelkova (+MSUM) — Maistrova ulica 3, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A collaborative photo-documentary project by Ganslmeier and Zibelnik at MSUM exploring readiness and tension — sharp, uncomfortable, and exactly what photography should do.

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Mon 16 Mar — Mon 4 May

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Vernissage

Likovni kritiki izbirajo ... Dragana Sapanjoš: OBLJUBE VEČNOSTI / Promises of Eternity

Cankarjev dom, prvo preddverje — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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Dragana Sapanjoš takes over the CD foyer with 'Promises of Eternity' — the next in the critics' choice series, opening March 16, promising monumental and evocative work.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-16

2026-03-16 – 2026-05-04

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SOLO SHOW

Thu 19 Mar

19:00

Performance

Ana Malnar: Keep Me Here (Performance)

Galerija ŠKUC — Stari trg 21, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

Ana Malnar performs 'Keep Me Here' at ŠKUC as part of the EMBODIED program — body-based art in one of Ljubljana's most intimate gallery spaces.

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Sat 21 Mar

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Workshop

Mala re:ciklarnica: Prenos fotografije na blago / Photo Transfer on Fabric

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A children's workshop on transferring photos onto fabric at DobraVaga — hands-on, sustainable, and perfect for young makers.

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Mon 23 Mar

18:00

Artist Talk

Expansion in Space (Public Discussion)

Galerija ŠKUC — Stari trg 21, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

A panel discussion moderated by Alenka Pirman on spatial expansion in art — six voices, one room, the kind of discourse ŠKUC was built for.

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SOLO SHOW

Wed 25 Mar

20:00

Artist Talk

Fabula v teoriji: Darian Leader (Talk)

Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, 1000 Ljubljana

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Psychoanalyst and writer Darian Leader speaks at Cankarjev dom as part of Fabula festival — art, theory, and the unconscious collide.

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ONGOINGCENTER ROGSOLO SHOW

Thu 26 Mar — Sat 18 Apr

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Exhibition

From Sketch to Product: Lencia Jewelry

Center Rog — Trubarjeva 72, 1000 Ljubljana

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A process-focused exhibition tracing Lencia jewelry from sketch to finished piece at Center Rog — part of Slovenian Jewelry Week, perfect for design nerds.

Runs until 2026-04-18

2026-03-26 – 2026-04-18

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VERNISSAGECENTER ROGSOLO SHOW

Fri 27 Mar — Sat 18 Apr

19:00

Vernissage

5th Slovenian Jewelry Week 2026: Substance / Reimagined (Snov / Preobrazba)

Center Rog — Trubarjeva 72, 1000 Ljubljana

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The 5th Slovenian Jewelry Week takes over Center Rog with 100+ exhibitors from 27 countries — the biggest contemporary jewelry event in the region, opening March 27 at 7 PM. Don't miss the opening night.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-27, 19:00

2026-03-27 – 2026-04-18

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SOLO SHOW

Fri 27 Mar

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Performance

DobraVaga x Drugi poskus ljubljanskega festivala poezije: Hannah Koselj Marušič – V moji hišici je prostora za …

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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Hannah Koselj Marušič performs poetry at DobraVaga as part of Ljubljana's second poetry festival attempt — intimate, literary, and riverside.

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SOLO SHOW

Tue 31 Mar

17:00

Artist Talk

Martyna Marciniak: Blobsters, Slop and Hyper-Events (Artist Talk)

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, 1000 Ljubljana

Free / Check venue

Marciniak talks visual trust in a post-optical era — 'Blobsters, Slop and Hyper-Events' is the kind of title that tells you this will be intellectually thrilling.

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Tue 31 Mar — Fri 22 May

21:00

Vernissage

Martyna Marciniak: Anatomy of Non-Fact. Chapter 1: AI Hyperrealism

Kino Šiška (Aksioma production) — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, 1000 Ljubljana

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Martyna Marciniak dissects AI-generated hyperrealism at Kino Šiška — an Aksioma production that couldn't be more timely, opening March 31 with an artist talk at 17:00 the same day.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-31, 21:00

2026-03-31 – 2026-05-22

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Tue 31 Mar — Sun 10 May

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Vernissage

CANEMORTO: Slikarska dirka / Painting Race

Galerija Vžigalica — Trg francoske revolucije 7, 1000 Ljubljana

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Italian street-art duo CANEMORTO bring their 'Painting Race' to Vžigalica — expect raw energy, their legendary van rolls into Ljubljana on March 17, and the show opens March 31.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-03-31

2026-03-31 – 2026-05-10

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VERNISSAGESOLO SHOW

Wed 1 Apr — Thu 30 Apr

20:00

Vernissage

Felicity Hammond: Latent Space

Aksioma | Project Space — Komenskega ulica 18, 1000 Ljubljana

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Felicity Hammond opens 'Latent Space' at Aksioma on April 1 — her work on architectural renders, speculative property, and digital landscapes is consistently brilliant.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-04-01, 20:00

2026-04-01 – 2026-04-30

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Sat 4 Apr

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Workshop

DobraVaga x Bobri: Pop Art (Workshop)

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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A pop art workshop at DobraVaga in collaboration with Bobri — get your hands dirty with bold colors and big ideas.

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VERNISSAGE

Tue 7 Apr — Sat 23 May

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Vernissage

Sveže ribe #novulov / Fresh Fish #newcatch (Group Exhibition)

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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DobraVaga's 'Fresh Fish' group show spotlights emerging artists — the new catch of Slovenian talent, opening April 7.

Vernissage: Otvoritev: 2026-04-07

2026-04-07 – 2026-05-23

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ONGOINGSOLO SHOW

Tue 7 Apr — Thu 30 Apr

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Exhibition

Zine Vitrine: Lav Mrenović – Zdi se mi, da je sodobne umetnosti konec / I Think Contemporary Art Is Over

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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Lav Mrenović declares contemporary art dead in DobraVaga's vitrine — provocative zine work with a title that dares you to disagree.

Runs until 2026-04-30

2026-04-07 – 2026-04-30

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Wed 8 Apr

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Artist Talk

Kritiški pose(la)dek x DobraVaga: Zakaj kur*c art?

DobraVaga — Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 5, 1000 Ljubljana

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A critical discussion asking 'Why the f*** art?' at DobraVaga — the kind of no-holds-barred art talk that Ljubljana's independent scene thrives on.

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CENTER ROGSOLO SHOW

Sat 11 Apr

11:00

Artist Talk

Nichka Marobin: Lecture

Center Rog, Multipurpose Hall 2, 2nd floor — Trubarjeva 72, 1000 Ljubljana

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Nichka Marobin lectures at Center Rog as part of Slovenian Jewelry Week — insider knowledge on contemporary jewelry practice.

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CENTER ROGSOLO SHOW

Mon 13 Apr

16:00

Artist Talk

Huberto Široka: Book Presentation and Life's Work Overview

Center Rog, Multipurpose Hall 2, 2nd floor — Trubarjeva 72, 1000 Ljubljana

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Huberto Široka presents his life's work in jewelry at Center Rog — a book launch and retrospective talk closing out Jewelry Week's programming.

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Weird & Wonderful

15 events

Niche markets, hobbyist fairs, workshops & quirky pop-ups

ONGOING EXHIBITIONMAJOR SHOW

Sun 30 Nov

Event

ART VITAL — 12 Years of Ulay / Marina Abramović

Museum of Modern Art Ljubljana (MOMA) — Cankarjeva cesta 15, Ljubljana

€10–€30

A major retrospective exhibition documenting 12 years of the legendary artistic partnership between performance art pioneers Ulay and Marina Abramović. Runs until May 10, 2026.

A profound, intimate encounter with the most important artistic partnership in performance art history — raw, vulnerable, and utterly transformative.

Book the guided tour (Javno vodstvo Art Vital) for the deepest experience; the exhibition is large and the context provided by a guide makes the work significantly more powerful.

November 30, 2025 – May 10, 2026

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FESTIVAL CLOSINGNUSHKI'S THREE

Fri 13 Mar

17:30

Event

28th Documentary Film Festival (DFF) — Closing Screenings

Cankarjev dom, Kinodvor & Slovenska Kinoteka — Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

€4.50–€6.50 per screening

The closing days of the 28th DFF, with screenings including 'Ples življenja' (Dance of Life), 'EPIC: Elvis Presley na koncertu', 'Nune proti Vatikanu' (Nuns vs the Vatican), and 'Videonebesa'. The festival runs until March 18.

A week-long deep dive into the world's most pressing stories through documentary film — the DFF is where Ljubljana's intelligentsia goes to be challenged, moved, and informed.

Multi-film day passes offer exceptional value; the Kinodvor screenings in particular have a wonderful atmosphere and the post-screening discussions are often as good as the films.

March 13–18, 2026

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LIGHT ARTONGOING

Fri 13 Mar

All day / dusk onwards

Event

LUV Fest — 'Brstenje' (Sprouting) Light Installation

Čufarjeva Street & throughout Ljubljana — City centre, Ljubljana

Free

The tail end of LUV Fest's 2026 edition — the central installation 'Brstenje' (Sprouting) by intermedia artist Nika Erjavec uses light and organic forms to explore growth and renewal. The open-air art gallery installations are scattered throughout the city centre.

A romantic, wandering evening through a city transformed by light art — Ljubljana's streets become a gallery and the installations reward the curious explorer.

The installations are best experienced after dark on foot; download the LUV Fest map from visitljubljana.com and treat it as a self-guided art walk through the old town.

Until mid-March 2026

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MAJOR CITY MILESTONESEASON OPENING

Fri 20 Mar

10:00–22:00

Every Friday, March 20 – October 2026, 10:00–22:00Event

Odprta Kuhna (Open Kitchen) — Season Opening

Pogačarjev trg (Pogacar Square) — Pogačarjev trg, Ljubljana

Free entry (pay per dish)

The opening of the 14th season of Ljubljana's legendary open-air street food market — the event that officially signals the arrival of spring in the city. Every Friday from now until October, Pogačarjev trg transforms into a 60-vendor street food paradise.

The single most joyful Friday in Ljubljana's calendar — the moment the city shakes off winter and fills the square with the smell of grilling meat, fresh bread, and spiced wine.

Arrive by 11:00 to beat the lunchtime crowds and get first pick of the best vendors; the queues for the most popular stalls can stretch 20 minutes by noon.

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WORKSHOPKIDS

Sat 21 Mar

10:00

Event

Mala Re:Ciklarnica — Transferring Photos onto Fabric Workshop

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

Free

A hands-on children's workshop teaching the technique of transferring photographs onto fabric — part of Kino Šiška's ongoing commitment to creative education for young people.

A tactile, creative Saturday morning where children learn to make something genuinely beautiful with their own hands — the best kind of screen-free weekend activity.

Bring your own favourite photo to transfer; the workshop provides all materials and the results are surprisingly professional-looking keepsakes.

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FAMILYKIDS

Sat 21 Mar

10:00

Event

DADADISKO — Family Clubbing & Workshops

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

Varies

A family clubbing event with dance workshops, DJ sets, and creative activities for children and parents — a joyful, inclusive morning that proves good music has no age limit.

A bright, family-friendly celebration of music and movement that is genuinely fun for adults too — DADADISKO is proof that the best club nights start at 10am.

Arrive at opening time to get the most out of the workshops before the dancing takes over; the atmosphere is wonderfully chaotic and the kids' energy is contagious.

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QUIRKY & NICHE

Sat 21 Mar

10:00–22:00

Event

Slovenia Card Show 2026

Gospodarsko Razstavišče (GR) — Dunajska cesta 18, Ljubljana

Varies

Slovenia's premier trading card and collectible card game event, spread across 1,200 m² of exhibition space with international and local sellers, TCG tournaments (Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more), and a massive trading floor.

A bright, buzzing celebration of nerd culture at its most joyful — thousands of cards, passionate collectors, and the electric thrill of finding that one card you've been hunting for years.

Go early (doors open at 10:00) for the best selection from sellers before the serious collectors sweep through; the tournament area is free to watch even if you're not competing.

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TALKDESIGN

Tue 24 Mar

19:00

Event

Design in Focus: Lara Bohinc — Talk at Center Rog

Specialka Café, Center Rog — Trubarjeva cesta 72, Ljubljana

Free

A conversation with internationally acclaimed Slovenian designer Lara Bohinc about her career, her authorial stance, and her boundary-crossing work between jewelry, product, and spatial design. Part of the Slovenian Jewelry Week programme.

A rare, intimate conversation with one of Slovenia's most internationally successful designers — intelligent, inspiring, and free.

Center Rog's Specialka Café is one of the city's best-kept secrets for events; arrive 20 minutes early to get a good seat as these talks fill up fast.

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TALKCOMICS

Tue 24 Mar

20:00

Event

Spilt Ink | Comic Dialogue #2: Krajnc & Kuntarič

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

Free

The second edition of Spilt Ink, a series of conversations between comics artists and illustrators. Krajnc and Kuntarič discuss their work, process, and the state of Slovenian comics.

A warm, nerdy, and genuinely illuminating evening for anyone who cares about visual storytelling — Slovenian comics culture is more vibrant than most people realise.

Kino Šiška's programme of talks and conversations is consistently excellent and almost always free; this is the kind of event that reminds you why Ljubljana punches above its weight culturally.

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GREEN CITYCONFERENCE

Tue 24 Mar

All day

Event

Urban Future 2026 (UF26)

Gospodarsko Razstavišče (GR) — Dunajska cesta 18, Ljubljana

Registration required

Europe's largest event for sustainable cities, with 60 sessions, 180 speakers, and city leaders, planners, and mobility experts from across the world gathering in Ljubljana to tackle the most pressing urban challenges of our time.

A bright, ideas-packed gathering for urbanism nerds and sustainability champions — the kind of conference where the hallway conversations are as valuable as the keynotes.

Even if you're not a registered delegate, the public programme and side events around the GR are worth attending; Ljubljana itself becomes a living case study for the conference themes.

March 24–27, 2026

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EXHIBITIONSLOVENIAN JEWELRY WEEK

Fri 27 Mar

Event

5th Slovenian Jewelry Week — 'Substance / Reimagined' Exhibition

Center Rog — Trubarjeva cesta 72, Ljubljana

Free

The fifth edition of Slovenian Jewelry Week opens its central exhibition 'Substance / Reimagined' at Center Rog, exploring the boundaries between jewelry, sculpture, and wearable art. Runs until April 18.

A thoughtful, beautifully curated exhibition that reframes jewelry as a form of critical and conceptual art — this is where craft meets philosophy in the most wearable way possible.

The guided tours (March 28 and April 13) offer extraordinary access to the artists' thinking; the Center Rog building itself — a reimagined factory — is worth the visit alone.

March 27 – April 18, 2026

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SYMPOSIUMEXHIBITION

Tue 31 Mar

17:00

Event

Tactics & Practice #17: Becoming Image — Symposium & Exhibition

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

Free

A symposium and intermedia exhibition by Martyna Marciniak exploring the politics of image-making and representation. The exhibition 'Anatomy of Non-Fact. Chapter 1' runs until May 22.

A rigorous, visually arresting exploration of how images construct reality — this is the kind of critical art programme that makes Kino Šiška one of Europe's most interesting cultural centres.

The symposium is free and the exhibition runs for nearly two months; if you can only do one, attend the symposium opening for the full context before returning to the exhibition.

March 31 – May 22, 2026 (exhibition)

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PROFESSIONAL EVENT

Wed 1 Apr

All day

Event

Kulturni Bazar — National Cultural Education Fair

Cankarjev dom — Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

Registration required

Slovenia's premier annual professional development event for educators and cultural workers — a nationwide gathering of cultural institutions, educators, and practitioners sharing ideas and best practices.

A bright, collaborative day for anyone working at the intersection of culture and education — the Kulturni Bazar is where Slovenia's cultural sector takes its own temperature.

Even if you're not a professional in the field, the public programme and exhibitions are open and fascinating; it's a great way to understand how Slovenia thinks about culture.

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WEEKLY RECURRINGJAZZ

Every Friday

Evening

Every FridayEvent

Ljubljana Castle Jazz Concerts — Fridays at the Castle

Ljubljana Castle — Grajska planota 1, Ljubljana

Included with castle/funicular ticket

A series of intimate jazz and world music concerts at Ljubljana Castle, running every Friday through the season. Upcoming: Jet Black Diamonds (Mar 13), Rudi Bučar (Mar 20), Balkan Impressions (Mar 27), Bossa De Novo (Apr 3), Amala (Apr 10).

A magical, elevated evening of live jazz with the city spread out below you — there is no better setting for live music in Ljubljana than the castle's intimate concert spaces.

Combine the funicular ride up with your ticket for the full experience; the views from the castle at dusk before the concert are worth the trip alone.

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WEEKLY RECURRING

Every Sunday

08:00–15:00

Every Sunday, 08:00–15:00Event

Sunday Antique Flea Market — Breg Embankment (Bolšji Sejem)

Breg Embankment, Ljubljanica River — Breg, Ljubljana

Free entry

Ljubljana's beloved Sunday institution — the Bolšji Sejem antique and flea market along the Ljubljanica river embankment, where locals and visitors browse vintage finds, antiques, vinyl records, books, and curiosities.

A slow, meditative Sunday morning ritual along the river — the smell of old books, the clink of vintage glassware, and the quiet pleasure of not knowing what you'll find.

Go early for the best vintage finds before the serious collectors arrive; the market is at its most atmospheric in the golden morning light before 10:00.

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The Underground

18 events

Alternative gigs at Kino Šiška, Orto Bar & Metelkova

Fri 13 Mar

20:00

Event

Refresh x Gonobeats w. Samurai Breaks (UK) + Bass Collective

Klub Channel Zero, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica, Ljubljana

€10 advance / €12 before midnight / €15 door

The long-awaited return of the Refresh series, joined by premium bass collective Gonobeats and UK breaker Samurai Breaks, alongside DVS, Gisaza, Fujita Pinnacle b2b nastynancy, and more.

A deep, bass-heavy Friday night that feels like a homecoming — the Refresh series is a Metelkova institution and this lineup is stacked with genuine underground credibility.

Channel Zero is a small, dark, and sweaty room — exactly as it should be; arrive after midnight when the bass really starts to hit.

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Fri 13 Mar

21:00

Event

VIZELJ (RS) + ONE CURE (HR)

Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 6, Ljubljana

€13 advance / €15 door

Serbian psychedelic rock outfit VIZELJ and Croatian band ONE CURE bring their blend of rock, psychedelia, and Romani-influenced sounds to Gala Hala.

A swirling, genre-defying night of Balkan psychedelia and post-rock that sounds like nothing else in the region — raw, hypnotic, and deeply original.

VIZELJ are one of the most exciting bands currently coming out of Serbia; this is a rare Ljubljana appearance and worth every cent.

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Fri 13 Mar

21:00

Event

Insomniac & Hysteria: Old School Goth Night

Jalla Jalla, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica, Ljubljana

Free / donation

DJs Insomniac and Hysteria take you into the dark waters of old-school goth, post-punk, new wave, industrial, and EBM. A night for the black-clad faithful.

A dark, brooding night for post-punk lovers — Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, and Siouxsie echoing through Metelkova's most intimate venue.

Jalla Jalla is tiny and fills up fast on goth nights; the crowd is welcoming and the playlist is impeccable — this is the real underground Ljubljana.

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MARKET

Sat 14 Mar

14:00

Event

Metelkova Garage Sale (Garažni Sejem)

Garaže, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica, Ljubljana

Free entry

An alternative afternoon garage sale in the Metelkova courtyard, inviting makers, growers, artists, collectors, and civilians to trade and connect in the most colourful corner of the city.

A wonderfully chaotic, creative afternoon market where you might find a hand-printed zine, a vintage synth, or a jar of homemade jam — all in the same anarchic courtyard.

Come hungry — the vegan Sobotna Južna (Saturday South) meal at Jalla Jalla starts at 15:00 and is the perfect complement to an afternoon of browsing.

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Sat 14 Mar

20:00

Event

Vulture Industries + RAI

Menza pri Koritu, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 8, Ljubljana

€22 advance / €25 door

Norwegian avant-garde black metal outfit Vulture Industries bring their theatrical, progressive darkness to Menza pri Koritu — one of the most unique metal shows you'll see this year.

A theatrical, labyrinthine night of avant-garde black metal that is more art installation than concert — Vulture Industries are in a category entirely their own.

Menza pri Koritu has an unbeatable atmosphere for heavy music; the low ceiling and stone walls create a genuinely oppressive and perfect acoustic environment.

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Sat 14 Mar

22:30

Event

BALKANICA — Yugo Hits Club Night

Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 6, Ljubljana

€15 advance / €10 after 1am

A club night dedicated to Yugoslav hits, nostalgia, and the irresistible energy of Balkan pop — jugo hiti, nostalgija, razpaljotka.

A joyful, unashamedly nostalgic night of Yugoslav pop and Balkan classics — the kind of party where everyone knows every word and nobody wants to go home.

Discounted entry after 1am makes this a great late-night option; the crowd is always mixed and the atmosphere is pure, uncomplicated joy.

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WORKSHOP

Sun 15 Mar

15:00

Event

Brutal Sunday — Blacksmithing Workshop

Jalla Jalla, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica, Ljubljana

Free / donation

Try your hand at blacksmithing in the most unexpected setting — a Sunday afternoon workshop at Jalla Jalla where anyone can have a go at forging metal.

A surprisingly meditative and deeply satisfying Sunday afternoon of hitting hot metal with a hammer — Metelkova's anarchist spirit meets ancient craft in the best possible way.

No experience needed and the instructors are patient and enthusiastic; this is one of those only-in-Ljubljana experiences that you'll be telling stories about.

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EXPERIMENTALNUSHKI'S THREE

Mon 16 Mar

19:00

Event

ZVO.ČI.TI Akuzmonij INput — Spatial Sound Festival

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

from €8.50

A two-day festival of live spatial sound events using an acousmonium — a loudspeaker orchestra that creates three-dimensional sound environments. A unique experience at the intersection of music and technology.

An otherworldly, full-body sound immersion that makes you question the nature of listening itself — the acousmonium wraps sound around you like a physical presence.

Lie on the floor in the centre of the room for the full effect; this is one of the most genuinely unusual musical experiences available anywhere in Central Europe.

March 16–17, 2026

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Mon 16 Mar

20:00

Event

Jaya the Cat + The Bennies

Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 6, Ljubljana

€22 advance / €25 door

Dutch/American ska-reggae-punk veterans Jaya the Cat team up with Australian party-punk band The Bennies for a double-header at Metelkova's legendary Gala Hala.

A loose, sweaty, beer-soaked ska-punk party where the only rule is to keep moving — two bands who exist purely to make you have the time of your life.

Gala Hala is Metelkova's biggest indoor space but still feels intimate; the crowd here is always warm and the energy infectious.

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Thu 19 Mar

20:00

Event

Planet of Zeus (GR) — Heavy Rock / Stoner

Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 6, Ljubljana

€15 advance

Greek heavy rock and stoner legends Planet of Zeus return to Metelkova with their crushing, riff-driven sound — a must for fans of desert rock and heavy psych.

A slow-burning, riff-heavy night of Greek stoner rock that builds like a thunderstorm and hits like a freight train — deeply satisfying for heavy music devotees.

Planet of Zeus are one of the most consistent live acts in European heavy rock; they always deliver and Gala Hala's raw acoustics suit them perfectly.

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LOCAL INSTITUTION

Sat 21 Mar

19:00

Event

Medico Peste / Kamra / Blutsauger / Cholera — Mrtvaški Ples IV

Menza pri Koritu, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 8, Ljubljana

Varies

The fourth edition of Mrtvaški Ples (Death Dance) — a black metal and extreme music marathon featuring Medico Peste, Kamra, Blutsauger, Cholera, Gašper Letonja, and Katarina Ilič.

A relentless, pitch-black evening of Slovenian and regional black metal and extreme music — this is the underground at its most uncompromising and authentic.

Mrtvaški Ples is a beloved local institution for the extreme metal community; the lineup is always carefully curated and the atmosphere is intense but welcoming.

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Tue 24 Mar

19:00

Event

IAMX — Artificial Innocence Tour

Orto Bar — Grablovičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana

Varies

British electronic rock artist IAMX (Chris Corner) brings the Artificial Innocence tour to Orto Bar — a theatrical, darkly glamorous night of electronic rock and cabaret noir.

A darkly glamorous, emotionally intense night of electronic rock and cabaret — IAMX shows are theatrical experiences as much as concerts, and Corner is a magnetic performer.

Orto Bar's intimate size makes IAMX shows feel like private performances; the lighting and production are always exceptional for such a small venue.

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Wed 25 Mar

19:00

Event

Pestilence — Tour 2026

Menza pri Koritu, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 8, Ljubljana

Varies

Dutch death metal legends Pestilence bring their 2026 tour to Menza pri Koritu — a rare and essential show for fans of technical death metal.

A ferocious, technically dazzling night of classic death metal from one of the genre's founding acts — Pestilence at Menza is a bucket-list combination.

Menza pri Koritu is the perfect venue for this kind of show — small, raw, and brutally loud; standing close to the stage is the only option worth considering.

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FESTIVAL

Thu 26 Mar

Varies

Event

Orto Fest 2026 — Full Programme

Orto Bar — Grablovičeva ulica 1, Ljubljana

Varies per night

Orto Bar's annual festival runs through the end of March and into early April, with nightly concerts featuring Hamo & Tribute 2 Love (Mar 26), DUPER (Mar 27), Leopold I. in Drügi (Mar 28), Barrens & AFLMSMP (Mar 30), Elevators (Mar 31), Challe Salle (Apr 1), Crvena Jabuka (Apr 2), Elvis Jackson (Apr 3), and more.

A relentless, joyful festival of Balkan and alternative rock that turns Orto Bar into the city's most consistently exciting venue for two straight weeks.

Orto Fest is one of Ljubljana's best-kept secrets for live music lovers — each night is a different flavour, from indie rock to Balkan pop, and the intimate venue makes every show feel special.

March 26 – April 7, 2026

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NOISE ROCK LEGEND

Fri 27 Mar

20:00

Event

Unsane + Submeet

Klub Channel Zero, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica, Ljubljana

Varies

New York noise rock legends Unsane return to Channel Zero with their abrasive, industrial-tinged sound — one of the most important underground rock acts of the last 30 years.

A punishing, cathartic night of New York noise rock that feels like being hit by a beautiful truck — Unsane are one of the last truly uncompromising bands left.

Channel Zero is the ideal room for Unsane — the sound bounces off every surface and the claustrophobic space amplifies the intensity tenfold.

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EXPERIMENTAL

Thu 2 Apr

20:00

Event

Mary Ocher

Gala Hala, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 6, Ljubljana

Varies

Berlin-based experimental artist Mary Ocher brings her genre-defying blend of art-pop, noise, and political cabaret to Gala Hala — a genuinely singular performer.

A provocative, genre-obliterating performance from one of Berlin's most singular artists — part cabaret, part noise, part political manifesto, entirely unforgettable.

Mary Ocher is the kind of artist who makes you feel like you're witnessing something important; this is a rare Ljubljana appearance and not to be missed.

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NIGHT 1 SOLD OUT

Tue 7 Apr

20:00

Event

KOKOSY — Two Nights

Kino Šiška — Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, Ljubljana

Varies (Night 2 available)

Beloved Slovenian indie pop band Kokosy play two consecutive sold-out nights at Kino Šiška — a testament to their status as one of the most cherished acts in the local scene.

A warm, euphoric homecoming for one of Slovenia's most beloved indie acts — two nights of joyful, hook-laden pop that feels like a collective hug from the city.

Night 1 (April 7) is sold out; tickets for Night 2 (April 8) are still available — both nights will be special but the second show often has the looser, more celebratory energy.

April 7–8, 2026

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WEEKLY RECURRINGWORLD MUSIC

Recurring Tuesdays

20:00

Event

Sozvočja Sveta — World Music Series at Hostel Celica

Hostel Celica, AKC Metelkova — Metelkova ulica 8, Ljubljana

Free / donation

An ongoing series of intimate world music and jazz concerts in the unique setting of Hostel Celica — a former military prison turned design hostel. Upcoming: Beročka (Mar 17), Kavč festival - Celični Cherry ŠPick (Mar 24), Stratus (Mar 31).

An intimate, warm evening of world music in the most extraordinary venue in Ljubljana — performing inside a former prison cell block gives every concert an unforgettable atmosphere.

Hostel Celica is worth visiting even without a concert; the architecture and design are remarkable, and the bar is one of the most characterful in Metelkova.

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