The Ljubljana Summer Festival is the nation's premier cultural celebration,
featuring music, theatre and dance performances in Ljubljana during the months
of July and August. Maribor's Lent Festival, in late June or early July,
celebrates folklore, culture and music. The Cows' Ball (Kravji Bal) in Bohinj is
a kitschy weekend of eating, drinking and folk dancing in mid-September to mark
the return of the cows to the valleys from their high pastures. It doesn't get
any more Slovenian than this.
January and March bring ski competitions - the January Women's World Cup Slalom
and Giant Slalom Competition is one of the major ski events for women, held on
the slopes southwest of Maribor. In March, the Ski Jumping World Championships
host three days of high flying in Planica. In between the two, there's a rite of
spring called Kurentovanje, held every February for 10 days up to Shrove
Tuesday. This is the most popular Mardi Gras celebration in Slovenia; most of
the festivities are centered in and around Ptuj.
Exodos Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Taking place each May, the Exodos International Festival of Contemporary
Performing Arts stages several new productions by young choreographers and
directors.
5/18/2007 - 5/18/2007 Graduation Parade
All, Slovenia
Billed as the "largest synchronized dance in the world", this event, held on
graduation day, sees students across the county take to the streets at midday.
5/21/2007 - 5/28/2007 Druga Godba
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Established in 1984 as an alternative to the country's mainstream music
festivals, Druga Godba is dedicated to the weird and wonderful sounds of world.
6/27/2007 - 7/01/2007 Ana Desetnica International Festival of Street Theatre
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana's streets are turned into a circus during the annual Ana Desetnica
International Festival of Street Theatre. All the events are free and visitors.
6/28/2007 - 6/30/2007 Ljubljana Jazz Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
With three or four performances each evening, the three-day jazz festival is a
popular event that sees international bands and local talent take to the.
7/01/2007 - 8/31/2007 Trnfest Traditional International Summer Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Held over six weeks each summer, this popular event is dedicated to providing a
stage for new and emerging musical and performing arts talents from Slovenia.
7/02/2007 - 10/01/2007 Ljubljana Summer Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Held in the city each summer, the festival is the biggest cultural event of the
year and attracts upwards of 50,000 visitors during its seven-week run..
10/01/2007 - 10/30/2007 Ljubljana Marathon
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Starting and finishing at Subieeva ul in front of the Parliament building in the
centre of Ljubljana, runners follow a circular course that takes in some.
11/01/2007 - 11/30/2007 Ljubljana International Film Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Featuring over 100 films, animations and documentaries during the two-week
event, the annual Ljubljana International Film Festival is one of the biggest.
12/01/2007 - 12/31/2007 Christmas Market
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Held on the banks of the Ljubljanica that runs through the heart of Ljubljana,
visitors can get in the festive spirit while they do a little Christmas.
2/01/2008 - 2/29/2008 Tercets of Trnovo Poetry Festival (Trnovski terceti)
Ljubjlana, Slovenia
Held each February, this popular poetry festival features works by some of the
most distinguished names in Slovenian poetry as well as pieces by some.
2/02/2008 - 2/02/2008 Shrovetide Carnival
Ljubjlana, Slovenia
Always held on the Saturday before Shrove Tuesday, the streets of Ljubljana come
to life with this colourful carnival. Dressed as traditional Slovenian.
5/01/2008 - 6/30/2008 Druga Godba
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Established in 1984 as an alternative to the country's mainstream music
festivals, Druga Godba is dedicated to the weird and wonderful sounds of world.
5/01/2008 - 5/31/2008 Exodos Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Taking place each May, the Exodos International Festival of Contemporary
Performing Arts stages several new productions by young choreographers and
directors.
5/01/2008 - 5/31/2008 Graduation Parade
All, Slovenia
Billed as the "largest synchronized dance in the world", this event, held on
graduation day, sees students across the county take to the streets at midday.
6/01/2008 - 7/31/2008 Ana Desetnica International Festival of Street Theatre
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana's streets are turned into a circus during the annual Ana Desetnica
International Festival of Street Theatre. All the events are free and visitors.
7/01/2008 - 7/31/2008 Ljubljana Jazz Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
With three or four performances each evening, the three-day jazz festival is a
popular event that sees international bands and local talent take to the.
7/01/2008 - 8/31/2008 Ljubljana Summer Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Held in the city each summer, the festival is the biggest cultural event of the
year and attracts upwards of 50,000 visitors during its seven-week run..
7/01/2008 - 8/31/2008 Trnfest Traditional International Summer Festival
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Held over six weeks each summer, this popular event is dedicated to providing a
stage for new and emerging musical and performing arts talents from Slovenia.