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These are the events we’d actually plan a trip around—chosen for clear dates and reliable official sources. Always verify final routes, venues, and ticket rules on the official link for each event.
Ljubljana Festival: Winter Festival
A winter culture stretch of concerts and performances across the city—great for a “one special night out” in February.
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MENT Ljubljana 2026
A showcase festival + conference for new music and the European scene—sets all over town and a fun late-winter buzz.
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LUV Fest (Ljubljana Love Festival) (seasonal)
A winter ‘love’ themed city festival with installations and events—nice if you want an extra reason to walk the center in February and catch the cozy mood.
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Festival Ljubljana International Piano Competition 2026
A late-winter classical music week with competition rounds and concerts—great if you want a ‘dress up’ evening while Ljubljana is calm and cozy.
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Odprta kuhna (Open Kitchen) street food market (seasonal)
Ljubljana’s best ‘locals food’ ritual: a weekly open-air food market with stalls, bites, and a relaxed riverside vibe—perfect for a low-effort lunch plan.
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Ljubljana Restaurant Week (seasonal)
Fixed-price menus at participating restaurants—great if you want one ‘planned meal’ and a reason to try somewhere you might otherwise skip.
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Druga Godba 2026 (world music festival)
A small-but-mighty world music festival with concerts across venues—great if you like discovery sets and a ‘music people’ crowd.
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International Folklore Festival Ljubljana
A short, lively festival of folk dance and music—good if you want something uniquely local beyond museums and cafés.
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Ljubljana Pride (seasonal)
A community-forward Pride week with events and a parade—one of the best times to catch Ljubljana in ‘city feels alive’ mode.
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Slovenia Statehood Day (June 25) in Ljubljana
A national public holiday in Slovenia. In Ljubljana, expect a different city rhythm and potential official ceremonies—useful for planning opening hours and transport.
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Ana Desetnica 2026 (street theatre festival)
A summer street-theatre festival that turns parks and squares into stages—perfect for warm evenings and low-effort wandering.
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Ljubljana Festival (Summer)
Ljubljana’s signature summer festival season with open-air and indoor performances—ideal for golden-hour evenings in the center.
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Ljubljana Jazz Festival 2026
A classic summer jazz festival in the city center—ideal for warm evenings and a ‘one night of live music’ plan.
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European Road Cycling Championships (Ljubljana 2026)
A rare chance to see elite road racing in the city—fast, tactical laps and a very different ‘view’ of Ljubljana’s streets.
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Ljubljana Marathon 2026
A friendly, well-organized city marathon weekend with multiple distances—perfect if you want an October trip with a ‘main event’.
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LIFFe — Ljubljana International Film Festival (seasonal)
Slovenia’s biggest film festival—packed screenings, a city-center cinema mood, and a great reason to visit in cozy shoulder season.
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Martinovanje (St. Martin’s Day wine tradition) in Ljubljana
November 11 is St. Martin’s Day—an important wine moment in Slovenia. In Ljubljana, it often means tastings and a cozy ‘wine season’ atmosphere.
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Slovene Book Fair (Slovenski knjižni sejem)
A cozy late-autumn book fair with talks, browsing, and a strong local culture feel—great if you want an indoor plan that still feels very ‘Ljubljana’.
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Ljubljana Christmas market + festive lights (seasonal)
A winter Old Town season with lights, market stalls, and cozy evenings—Ljubljana feels extra romantic when it’s cold and the riverfront is glowing.
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Independence and Unity Day (December 26) in Ljubljana
A national public holiday in Slovenia. It’s a useful date to plan around if you’re visiting in late December (opening hours and transport can change).
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