Hello to April! Here's our top picks for events this month:
FOOD AND DRINK
Every Friday - Open Kitchen at Pogačarjev trg
5 April - Promenade of Flavours in Ljubljana Old Town
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday - ARTish at Gallusovo nabrežje
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
4 April - Sharat Chandra Srivastava at Ljubljana Jazz Club
4-6 April - Manana Ljubljana Festival at Austria Trend Hotel
12 April - Forestdelic Label Night at Klub K4
15-18 April - SONICA 2025 at various locations
17 April - Big Tuba Tour 2025: Hot 8 Brass Band at Kino Šiška
19 April - Iron Median - Iron Maiden Tribute Band at Orto Bar
CLASSICAL CONCERTS/BALLET/THEATRE
2-5 April - Pirate at SNG Opera and Ballet
7 - 15 April - 38th Slovenian Music Days
8-12 April - Troubadour at SNG Opera and Ballet
24-26 April - The Great Gatsby at SNG Opera and Ballet
8+9 April - In the Hall of the Mountain King/About Music Through a Fairy Tale at Cankarjev dom
EXHIBITIONS
Until 13 April - Victor Vasarely in the Echo at MGLC
Until 4 May - Nataša Sedej: Starry Window at Ljubljana Castle
Until 25 May - Ljubljana - A City in Green at Gallery S, Ljubljana Castle
Until 7 September - Nick Brandt: The Day May Break at Cankarjev dom
Until 26 October - In the Embrace of Impressionism at Ljubljana Castle
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
5 April - Frederick, the Castle Rat at Castle Theatre
12 April - Teddy and the Pigs - Puppet Theatre and Puppet Museum
19 April - Easter Egg Hunt at Ljubljana Castle
MISC
16 April - Easter Egg Workshop at Ljubljana Castle
23 April - Open Day at the Castle Vineyard
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Here's our top picks for March:
FOOD AND DRINK
21 March - Return of the Open Kitchen at Pogačarjev trg
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
22 March - ARTish in Center Rog
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
7 March - Godfathers Night: The Godfathers at Ljubljana Jazz Club
8 March - Rock Women Day at Orto Bar
14 March - Fake Orchestra - 3 Generations at Ljubljana Jazz Club
15 March - Vipers - Queen Tribute Band at Orto Bar
22 March - ABBA Tribute Band at Orto Bar
22 March - Lalah Hathaway at Kino Šiška
CLASSICAL CONCERTS/BALLET/THEATRE
5,6 MArch - Troubadour at SNG Opera and Ballet
20-22,24-29 March - Threepenny Opera at SNG Opera and Ballet
22 March - Mamma Mia! At Cankarjev dom
29 March - Piaf, Edith Piaf at Cankarjev dom
Until April 2025 - Young Virtuosi at Knight's Hall
EXHIBITIONS
Until 9 March - 15th Slovenian Biennial of Illustration at CD Gallery
Until 13 April - Victor Vasarely in the Echo at MGLC
Until 4 May - Nataša Sedej: Starry Window at Ljubljana Castle
Until 25 May - Ljubljana - A City in Green at Gallery S, Ljubljana Castle
Until 26 October - In the Embrace of Impressionism at Ljubljana Castle
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
6 March - Frederick and the Dragon at Castle Theatre
8 March - St. Gregory’s Day workshop at Ethnographic Museum
9 March - Medicinal Fruit at Castle Theatre
5,6,9 March - Goose the Bear at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
23,24,26,29 March - Who Made Videk’s Shirt? at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
23 March - More Salt then Brains at Castle Theatre
29 March - Fairytale Night at the Castle
MISC
11 March - The Welcoming of Spring in Trnovo
Until 12 March - LUV Fest at various locations
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February already, wow! Lots more events happening, here's our top picks for the month:
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
22 February - ARTish in Center Rog
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
7 February - Jet Black Diamonds at Ljubljana Jazz Club
7 February - 80s & 90s Dance Party at Orto Bar
8 February - Laibach at Kino Šiška
12 February - Gilles Peterson at Kino Šiška
14 February - MENT at Ljubljana Castle
15 February - Sticky Fingers: Rolling Stones Tribute Band at Orto Bar
28 February - Full Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute Band at Orto Bar
CLASSICAL CONCERTS/BALLET/THEATRE
4-7 February - The Barber of Seveille at SNG Opera and Ballet
20-22,24-28 - Hamlet at SNG Opera and Ballet
Until April 2025 - Young Virtuosi at Knight's Hall
EXHIBITIONS
Until 9 February - Marjan Ciglič: The Master of Photography at National Museum of contemporary History
Until 9 February - Primož Pugelj: The Beginning of November at S Gallery, Ljubljana Castle
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until 9 March - 15th Slovenian Biennial of Illustration at CD Gallery
Until 13 April - Victor Vasarely in the Echo at MGLC
Until 4 May - Nataša Sedej: Starry Window at Ljubljana Castle
Until 26 October - In the Embrace of Impressionism at Ljubljana Castle
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
2 + 11 - February Frederick and the Dragon at Castle Theatre
3-7,9 February - Room on the Broom at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
16 February - Frederick, the Castle Rat at Castle Theatre
23 February - Medicinal Fruit at Castle Theatre
24 - 28 February - Winter Holidays: Adventure tours and creative workshops for children at Ljubljana Castle
MISC
Until February 2 - Nativity scene at Ljubljana Castle
8 February - 12 March - LUV Fest at various locations
8 February - Prešeren's Day - various events around the city
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Hello January! And a very happy new year to all our readers! Christmas might be over but there's still lots of events happening to keep the Christmas cheer going on a little longer.
FOOD AND DRINK
29,30,31 January - Taste Fairs at Ljubljana Exhibition Centre
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
11 January - Fade to Rage - Rage Against the Machine tribute band at Orto Bar
16 January - Kavč at Orto Bar
17 January - Elvis Presley’s 90th Birthday Party at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
3,4,6,10,11 January - The Nutcracker at SNG Opera and Ballet
16 - 19 January - Magic Slovenian Salsa Festival
23,24,25,27,28,31 January - Netopir - SNG Opera and Ballet
Until April 2025 - Young Virtuosi at Knight's Hall
EXHIBITIONS
Until 5 January - Unicef Rag Dolls at Pentagonal Tower, Ljubljana Castle
Until 11 January - Marijo Županov: Queer Issues at Kino Šiška
Until 9 February - Marjan Ciglič: The Master of Photography at National Museum of contemporary History
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until 13 April - Victor Vasarely in the Echo at MGLC
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Until January - Holiday Fairs at various locations
Until January 5 - Nativity Scene on Gallus Embankment
Until February 2 - Nativity scene at Ljubljana Castle
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The daily temperature might be dropping as quickly as the leaves but there's still lots to keep us entertained in this fair city! Here’s our top picks for November:
FOOD AND DRINK
2 - 30 November - November Gourmet Ljubljana at various locations
9 November - Ljubljana Wine Route: St Martin’s Day Celebration
14 November - Slovenian Wine Festival at Cankarjev dom
ART, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
9 + 30 November - ARTish in Center Rog
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
2 November - Alice in Chains Tribute Band at Orto Bar
2 November - Forestdelic Meets Parvati Vol.2 at Klub K4
9 November - Full Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute Band at Orto Bar
9 November - Afro Fever at Cvetličarna
14 November - Asian Dub Foundation at Cvetličarna
16 November - Get on Fun: Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Band at Orto Bar
21 November - Queen Tribute Band: The Bohemians at Cvetličarna
30 November - Easy Cure: The Cure Tribute Band at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
13 - 24 November - LIFFE 35 at - various locations
7 November - Wonton Girls: Hot Winter Dumplings at Orto Bar
7,8,911,12,13,14,15,16 - Don Quixote at SNG Opera and Ballet
20 November - Hands that Never Knew Me at Cankarjev dom
21 November - RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra at Cankarjev dom
22,23,25,26 November - The Nutcracker at SNG Opera and Ballet
14, 21,28 November - Young Virtuosi Concerts 2024 at Križanke Knights' Hall
EXHIBITIONS
Until 24 November - Ruby Red at Pentagonal Tower, LjCastle
Until 22 December - Karpo Godina: Film Imaginary at Kinoteka
Until 9 February - Marjan Ciglič: The Master of Photography at National Museum of contemporary History
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
November Workshops at Center Rog
9 November - Frederick and the Dragon Puppet Show at Castle Theatre
10 November - School of Magic: Sorceress Supreme at Ljubljana Castle
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
29 November - Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-on at Prešernov trg
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Hello October! Here’s our top picks for the month ahead:
FOOD AND DRINK
Until 25 October - Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Until 26 October - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
FESTIVALS
4-13 October - City of Women Festival at various locations
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
4 October - The KrisTina’s Show - Tina Turner Tribute at Orto Bar
5 October - BLACK-Metallica Tribute Band at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
3,4,5,8,10,11,12 October - Falstaff at SNG Opera and Ballet
4,11,18,25 October - Live music at Ljubljana Jazz Club
5 October - Concert of Indian Classical Music at Center Zalog
10 October - Wonton Girls: Men and Other Pleasures at Kub Gromka
12 October - Glenn Miller Orchestra at Cankarjev dom
Until 16 October - Plečnik & A-Cappella at various locations
16,17,18,19,21,22 October - Mice in the Opera House at SNG Opera and Ballet
20 October - Vienna Mozart Orchestra at Cankarjev dom
EXHIBITIONS
Until 9 October - Peter Gannushkin Photography at Cankarjev dom
Until 24 November - Ruby Red at Pentagonal Tower, LjCastle
Until 22 December - Karpo Godina: Film Imaginary at Kinoteka
Until 9 February - Marjan Ciglič: The Master of Photography at National Museum of contemporary History
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
SPORT EVENTS
9 + 20 October - NLB Ljubljana Marathon, Half-Marathon + 10km Run
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
1,5,12,19 October - Children’s Workshops at Center Rog
5, 27 October - Frederick, the Castle Rat at Castle Theatre, Lj Castle
12 October - From the Stage to the Museum at Puppet Theater and Puppet Museum
13 October - School of Dragons at Ljubljana Castle
28 - 30 October - Autumn Holidays Creative Workshops at Ljubljana Castle
MISC
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Hello August! Lots of fun outdoor activities to choose from as we welcome the new month. Here’s our top picks:
FOOD AND DRINK
Open Kitchen - Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
22 August - Dinner in the Castle Vineyard at Ljubljana Castle
31 August - Picnic Among the Castle Vines at Ljubljana Castle
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
FESTIVALS
21 - 25 August - Panč Festival at Ljubljana Castle
Until 30 August - 36th Imago Festival at Kongresni trg
Until 3 September - Ljubljana Festival at various locations
Until 11 September - Summer in Šiška
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
3 August - Afro Fever Pool Party at Laguna Beach Club
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
6 - 8 August - Picnic Concert at Ljubljana Castle
Until 5 August - Film Under the Stars at Ljubljana Castle
EXHIBITIONS
Until 18 August - Folk Art Between Home and World at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Until 20 August - Nijinski: Devoted to Dance at Cankarjev dom
Until 8 September - Visiting Home at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Until 8 September - Pablo Auladell:John Milton’s Paradise Lost at Ljubljana Castle
Until 22 September - The Magic of Hat Making at Ljubljana Castle
Until 9 October - Peter Gannushkin Photography at Cankarjev dom
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
SPORT EVENTS
18 August - Everybody Go Skate: Inline skating marathon/half marathon and family skate
19 - 25 August - International Tennis Tournament at Tivoli Tennis Centre
24 August - Night of the Dragon at Stožice Arena
MISC
2 - 4 August - Summer School of Printmaking at MGLC
8 + 9 August - Vinokilo Vintage Clothing Sale
Until 29 September - Castle Reading Room at Ljubljana
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Summer is here and festival season is in full swing! Here's some of our top picks for July:
FOOD AND DRINK
Open Kitchen - Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
4 July - Dinner in the Castle Vineyard at Ljubljana Castle
27 July - Picnic among the Castle Vines at Ljubljana Castle
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
FESTIVALS
Until 7 July - Ana Decetnica Festival at various locations
From 7 July - Summer in Šiška
10 July - 36th Imago Festival at Kongresni trg
Until 3 September - Ljubljana Festival at various locations
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
5 July - Loneliness Surrounded by Lonely Ones at Theatre Glej
10-13 July - 65th Jazz Festival at Cankarjev dom
13 July - 5 August - Film Under the Stars at Ljubljana Castle
15,16,17,18,19 July - The Bodyguard, The Musical at Križanke
EXHIBITIONS
9 July - Peter Gannushkin Photography at Cankarjev dom
Until 17 July - United Buddy Bears at Trg Republike
Until 18 August - Folk Art Between Home and World at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Until 20 August - Nijinski: Devoted to Dance at Cankarjev dom
Until 8 September - Visiting Home at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Until 8 September - Pablo Auladell:John Milton’s Paradise Lost at Ljubljana Castle
Until 22 September - The Magic of Hat Making at Ljubljana Castle
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Until January 2030 - Between Nature and Culture at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
SPORT EVENTS
5+6 July Volleyball on the Ljubljanica
13+14 July - Beach Paravolley at Ludus Beach Park
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
1-5 July - Dragon in Manga: Japanese Comics at Ljubljana Castle
6,13,20 July - Children’s Workshops at Center Rog
22 July - Miracle Cure for the Emperor at Ljubljana Castle
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Yay, festival season is here at last! There’s so much to see and do. Here’s our top picks:
FOOD AND DRINK
Open Kitchen - Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
8 June - Beer Festival at Lajbah Pub
15 June - Ljubljana Vinska pot
29 June - Picnic among the Castle Vines at Ljubljana Castle
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
Until 22 June - Lighting Guerilla Festival at various city locations
FESTIVALS
Until 2 June - Scientific Festival at various locations
7-14 June - 31st Festival of Living Literature at Škuc gallery
June Festival at various locations
10 June - 36th Imago Festival at Kongresni trg
19 -22 June Spider Festival at various locations
20 June - Ljubljana Festival at various locations
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
1 June - Trooniix, Publika Bar Klub
3 June AC/DC Tribute Show at Cankarjev dom
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
13,14,15,17 June - Sleeping Beauty at SNG Opera & Ballet
16 - 19 June - The Second International Dance Festival Ballet at Cankarjev dom
20 June - Summer Night - Ditka, Alenka & Neca at Congress Square
27 June - Mikis Theodorakis: Zorba the Greek Ballet at Križanke
30 June - Arturo O’Farrill & Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Križanke
EXHIBITIONS
Until 2 June - Happiness and joy in the photos of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
6 June - Pablo Auladell: John Milton's Paradise Lost at S Gallery, Ljubljana Castle
11 June - Embryonic MOVE at Cankarjev dom
16 June - Nijinski: Devoted to Dance at Cankarjev dom
28 June - Jaka Ivančič: Slovenia: Symphony of Views at Ljubljana Castle
Until 1 July - Nataša Berk: Already chewed on Countless Times at Cankarjev dom
Until 17 July - United Buddy Bears at Trg Republike
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Until 22 September - The Magic of Hat Making at Ljubljana Castle
Until February 2025 - How to go On at Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
SPORT EVENTS
7 - 9 June - Maraton Franja
18 - 23 June - Volleyball Nations League at Stožice Hall
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
8 June - From the stage to the Museum at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
17 - 22 June - Bear and Piggy at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
21 + 22 June - Neanderthal flute, why do we need music, anyway? At Cankarjev dom
MISC
8 June - International Record Fair at Bavarski Dvor
16 June - Magical Variety Dream at Ljubljana Festival Hall
28 June - OneLife Rally Grand Finale at Slovenska cesta
Until September - Castle Reading Room at Ljubljana Castle
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What better way to start a month than with a two-day holiday! Kick back and relax, or go out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. Here's our top picks of events happening in May:
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
24 May - Lighting Guerilla Festival at various city locations
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
4 May - Tribute to The Doors at Orto Bar
4 May - TOMI & KESH X at Publika Bar
19 May - Rod Stewart - One Last Time Concert at Stožice Arena
25 May - If Floyd: Tribute to Pink Floyd at Orto Bar
25 May - Muzika Orgainka at Cvetličarna
31 May - Pearl Jam Tribute at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
8 + 9 May - Madame Butterfly at SNG Opera & Ballet
9 May - Grafenauer flamenco project feat. José Montaña at Cankarjev dom
13 May - What happened to Bette Davis and Joan Crawford? At Cankarjev dom
17 May - Dance Stories at Cankarjev dom
19 May - The Frog in the Wall at Duše Počkaj Hall
23,24,25,28,30 May - Cosi Fan Tutte at SNG Opera & Ballet
EXHIBITIONS
Until 5 May - Smiles that open Hearts at Cankarjev dom
Until 5 May - Silvan Omerzu: Misogyny at Ljubljana Castle
Until 10 May - Tim Topić: Algorithm at Kino Šiška
Until 13 May - Blažka Križan: Textures of Time at Cankarjev dom
16 May - 22 September - The Magic of Hat Making at Ljubljana Castle
Until 26 May - Extended Vision at Cukrarna Gallery
Until 2 June - Happiness and joy in the photos of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
SPORT EVENTS
9 - 11 May - Annual Walk along the Wire Path
16 May - Roller Derby Home Bout at Ljubljana Biotechnical
18 May - Shaolin Kung Fu at Hala Tivoli
19 May - 2024 Gentleman’s Ride for Men’s Health at Domzale
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
11 May - Kekec and the Dwarf Skovik at Cankarjev dom
11 May - Little Virtue of the Knight at Ljubljana Castle
12 May - You come, you jump, you fall! At Cankarjev dom (age 15+)
18 + 19 May - Castle Days at Ljubljana Castle
18 + 19 May - The Tenth Daughter at Ljubljana Puppet Theatre
MISC
Open Kitchen - Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
17 May - SILA Networking Event for Women at Kraševec wines
26 May - English Stand up Open Mic at Prule Cultural Institute
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Hello, April! Winter is now safely behind us so it’s time to embrace spring and look forward to a month filled with exciting events. Here’s our top picks:
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
19 April - Pure Oldies Goldies at Club Cvetličarna
26 April - Balkan Boys at Rock Hall, Ljubljana Castle
Until 27 April - Orto Fest at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
Until 4 April - 31st Young Virtuosi at Križanke Summer Theatre
7 April - What happened to Bette Davis and Joan Crawford? At Cankarjev dom
18 April - Night of Slovene Composers at Slavko Osterc Hall, Slovenian Philharmonic
20 April - Big Band RTV Slovenia & Carmen Bradford at Linhart Hall, Cankarjev dom
20 April - The Blues Brothers - Hall of Gallus, Cankarjev dom
EXHIBITIONS
Until 21 April - Banksy in Ljubljana at Čopova Street
Until 5 May - Smiles that open Hearts at Cankarjev dom
Until 5 May - Silvan Omerzu: Misogyny at Ljubljana Castle
Until 10 May - Tim Topić: Algorithm at Kino Šiška
Until 13 May - Blažka Križan: Textures of Time at Cankarjev dom
Until 2 June - Happiness and joy in the photos of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
5 April - Beaver Festival: Venomous Heroism at Ljubljana Castle
9 April - The Musical Animal Kingdom
20 April - Honey and Piglets at Puppet Theatre and Puppet Museum
MISC
Open Kitchen has returned! Every Friday at Pogačarjev trg
3 April - ZAP Pub Quiz at The Place
4 April - Baking with Yeast Workshop at Centre Rog
14 - 18 - Exhibition of Easter Eggs at the Chapel of St. George, Ljubljana Castle
19-21 April - Slovenian Open Swing Dance Weekend at Austria Trend Hotel
23 April - Open Day at the Castle Vineyard at Ljubljana Castle
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Pinch, punch it's the first of the month, and we're speeding towards spring like a sloth on skates! Loads going on this month in and around Ljubljana, plus some big international events including, of course, International Women's Day and St. Patrick's Day, before Easter gently guides us into April.
Here's a look at some of March's events:
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
9 March - Robbie Williams Tribute Band at Orto Bar
9 March - Symphonika on the Rock at Cankarjev dom
15 March - Depeche Mode Tribute Band at Orto Bar
23 March - Big Foot Mama at Cvetličarna
23 March - Queen Tribute Band at Orto Bar
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
2,4,7 March - Madame Butterfly at SNG Opera and Ballet
10 March - Music is Coming at Cankarjev dom
14,16,21,27 March -
15 March - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Cankarjev dom
25 March - Mamma Mia! At Cankarjev dom
Until April - 31st Young Virtuosi at Križanke Summer Theatre
EXHIBITIONS
Until 10 March - Matic Pandel:Plastic Sun at Cankarjev dom
Until 11 March - Patrik Dvorščak: I have never dreamed of eating hungry at Cankarjev dom
Until 21 April - Banksy in Ljubljana at Čopova Street
Until 5 May - Silvan Omerzu: Misogyny at Ljubljana Castle
Until 2 June - Happiness and joy in the photos of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
Until 18 August - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Man and Time (New permanent exhibition) at Slovene Ethnographic Museum
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
9 + 10 March - Fairytales Night at the Castle at Ljubljana Castle
13 March - Friderik and Žiga X. Gombač Puppet Storytelling at Ljubljana Castle
26 March - Beaver Festival at Ljubljana Castle
30 March - Storytelling and Easter Egg Hunt at Ljubljana Castle
MISC
4 March - Harlem Globe Trotters at Hala Tivoli
Until 12 March - LUV FEST at various locations
23 March - Painted Eggs Workshop at ljubljana Castle
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Hello, February! This year’s a leap-year so what will you do with that extra day? There's lots to choose from, here's our top picks:
ART, FILM, CRAFT & DESIGN EVENTS
Every Saturday morning - ARTish at Gallus Embankment
Every Sunday morning - Antique Flea Market at Breg
FOOD & DRINK
Until 3 February - Taste Fair at Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
ROCK / POP / JAZZ CONCERTS / CLUB / PARTY
3 February - Forestdelic Label Night at Klub K4
9 February DOOMSPRING at Bar Publika
9 February - Nirvana Tribute Band at Orto Bar
9-10 February - Private Affairs and Kizz Kiss at Grand Hotel Union
16 February - Disco Fever at Cvetličarna
17 February - The Beatles Revival Tribute Band at Hala Tivoli
MUSIC / OPERA / BALLET/ THEATRE / DANCE / FILM
2 + 3 February - The Elixir of Love at SNG Opera and Ballet
15 - 24 February - Maria De Buenos Aires at SNG Opera and Ballet
29 February - Madame Butterfly at SNG Opera and Ballet
Until April - 31st Young Virtuosi at Križanke Summer Theatre
EXHIBITIONS
Until 11 February - Slovenian punk and photography at Cankarjev dom
Until 11 February - Guardians of Rivers at Gallery S, Ljubljana Castle
From 15 February - Happiness and joy in the photos of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
Until 18 February - A View from the Other Side at MGML
Until 25 February - Slovenian Women Artists 1850-1950 at MGML
From 28 February - Maria Lassnig: Drawings and paintings at Cankarjev dom
Until 10 March - Matic Pandel:Plastic Sun at Cankarjev dom
Until 11 March - Patrik Dvorščak: I have never dreamed of eating hungry at Cankarjev dom
Until 5 May - Silvan Omerzu: Misogyny at Ljubljana Castle
