At a glance
- Dates
- November 30–December 6, 2026
- Where
- Kinodvor & Slovenian Cinematheque (Slovenska kinoteka)
- Price
- Per-screening tickets and festival passes via Kinodvor.
- Official link
- animateka.si ↗
- Source check
- Verified June 20, 2026
- Review by
- October 1, 2026
What to expect
- The biggest animation festival in Central and Eastern Europe.
- International and Eastern-European competition programmes of animated shorts.
- A strong children's and family strand (Elephant programme) alongside late-night sections.
- Screenings at Kinodvor and the Slovenian Cinematheque in the city centre.
Planning tips
- Begins the first Monday of December — overlaps nicely with the Christmas market season.
- Family screenings sell out fast; book the Elephant programme early.
- Most films carry English subtitles — check each screening's language note.
Build a day around it
Ljubljana events work best when the day stays walkable. Treat the event as one anchor block, then add one food stop and one calm river/Old Town loop — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.
- If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short river walk to decompress.
- If you’re making a full day: one Old Town loop + event + a calm dinner plan.
- If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use cafés/museums as your buffer.
Before you go
- Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
- Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
- Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.
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