BIO 29 — Biennial of Design Ljubljana 2026 (Soft Fields)

At a glance

Dates

November 19, 2026–April 4, 2027

Where

Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO), Fužine Castle

Price

Museum admission applies; check MAO for biennial-specific tickets and free-entry days.

Official link

bio.si ↗

Source check

Verified June 20, 2026

Review by

September 20, 2026

What to expect

• The world's oldest design biennial, running since 1963.
• BIO 29 theme "Soft Fields" curated by Martina Muzi (Design Academy Eindhoven).
• Hosted at the Museum of Architecture and Design inside the Renaissance Fužine Castle.
• A months-long programme of exhibitions, talks and design research, into spring 2027.

Planning tips

• Fužine Castle sits east of the centre on the Ljubljanica — combine with a riverside walk.
• Check MAO's site for opening events, guided tours and the public programme calendar.
• Runs through winter into early April, so it pairs well with an off-season city break.

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.

Sources

• mao.si ↗
• e-flux.com ↗