Ljubljana
This renovated old movie theatre now houses an urban cultural centre, hosting mainly indie, rock and alternative bands from around Slovenia and the rest…
Must-see entertainment in Slovenia
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Ljubljana
The open-air theatre seating more than 1200 spectators at this sprawling 18th-century monastery, remodelled by local architect Jože Plečnik in the 1950s,…
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Ljubljana
Home to the Slovenian Philharmonic, founded in 1701, this small but atmospheric venue at the southeast corner of Kongresni trg also stages concerts and…
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Ljubljana
Metelkova's biggest and best venue to catch live alternative, indie and rock music several nights a week. There's an open-air performance space from May…
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Ljubljana
Home to the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet companies, this historical neo-Renaissance theatre has been restored to its former glory. Enter from…
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Ljubljana
The 'Court Cinema' screens both contemporary art films as well as films on general release. There's also a small cafe with a terrace from April to…
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Ljubljana
Peripatetic Gajo, now occupying an open space opposite the National Gallery and just near the Opera Ballet Ljubljana, remains an important venue for live…
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Eastern Slovenia
The SLG, which encompasses part of a medieval tower once used as a dungeon on Vodnikova ulica, stages six plays between September and May. Performances…
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The Julian Alps
The gorgeous Planica Valley, 6km west of Kranjska Gora, is renowned for ski jumping and its newly enlarged facilities host frequent competitions (open to…
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Ljubljana
This ‘noninstitutional culture and arts society’ in Trnovo stages concerts as well as performances, literary events, exhibitions, workshops etc on most…
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Slovenian National Theatre Maribor
Maribor
This branch of the SNG in Ljubljana has one of the best reputations in the country, and its productions have received critical acclaim throughout Europe…
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana’s premier cultural and conference centre has two large auditoriums (the Gallus Hall is said to have perfect acoustics) and a dozen smaller…
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Ljubljana
Nearly three decades in Trnovo and decorated with colourful murals and graffiti outside, the tiny and convivial Sax has live jazz as well as blues and…
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Ljubljana
Cavernous concert hall hosting live acts and DJs most weekends, as well as a variety of other types of performances, including comedy, on some weeknights…
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Ljubljana
Entertainment venue under the creepy ET-like figures at Metelkova Mesto. Performances range from improv to indie and jazz. Check the website for an up-to…
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The Julian Alps
This provincial theatre is very active, staging four plays and up to 200 performances a year. Buy tickets online or at the venue box office. Note the…
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Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre stages its own shows throughout the year and hosts Lutke, the International Puppet Festival (Mednarodni Lutkovni Festival),…
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Ljubljana
Built as a German-language theatre in 1911, this wonderful art nouveau building is home to the national theatre company. Performances are in Slovene.
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Ljubljana
Entertainment space at Metelkova Mesto with folk and rock concerts, improv, theatre and lectures.
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Maribor
Maribor’s celebrated jazz club meets in a wonderful cellar in the art gallery building.
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Ljubljana
The 'Look' has been Ljubljana’s foremost experimental theatre since the 1970s, working with companies that include Betontanc (dance) and Grejpfrut (drama)…
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Ljubljana
A popular bar and live music venue for late-night drinking and dancing amid a crowd of leather-clad partygoers. It's just a 300m stroll northeast from…
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Ljubljana
This central theatre promotes dramatic works, comedy and puppet theatre aimed at children and young people. Hosts the annual Mini Summer for Children…
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Portorož
The main cultural venue in Portorož has two indoor theatres and an open-air amphitheatre, and is 200m behind where the buses stop. Keep an eye out for…
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Slovenj Gradec Cultural Centre
Eastern Slovenia
Classical music concerts are sometimes held at both the Church of St Elizabeth and this centre, which also has a small cinema showing films between 8pm…
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Ljubljana
The Kinoteka shows archival art and classic films in their original language usually with Slovene subtitles. Films normally start at 8pm or 9.30pm. Check…
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Ljubljana
Entertainment booking agency for events in Ljubljana and around the country. Eventim offices are scattered throughout the city, including at the…
