Must-see entertainment in 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…

The open-air theatre seating more than 1200 spectators at this sprawling 18th-century monastery, remodelled by local architect Jože Plečnik in the 1950s,…

Home to the Slovenian Philharmonic, founded in 1701, this small but atmospheric venue at the southeast corner of Kongresni trg also stages concerts and…

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…

Home to the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet companies, this historical neo-Renaissance theatre has been restored to its former glory. Enter from…

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…

Venue at Metelkova Mesto featuring reggae, dub, punk and hardcore music.

Peripatetic Gajo, now occupying an open space opposite the National Gallery and just near the Opera Ballet Ljubljana, remains an important venue for live…

This ‘noninstitutional culture and arts society’ in Trnovo stages concerts as well as performances, literary events, exhibitions, workshops etc on most…

Ljubljana’s premier cultural and conference centre has two large auditoriums (the Gallus Hall is said to have perfect acoustics) and a dozen smaller…

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…

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…

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…

The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre stages its own shows throughout the year and hosts Lutke, the International Puppet Festival (Mednarodni Lutkovni Festival),…

Built as a German-language theatre in 1911, this wonderful art nouveau building is home to the national theatre company. Performances are in Slovene.

Entertainment space at Metelkova Mesto with folk and rock concerts, improv, theatre and lectures.

The 'Look' has been Ljubljana’s foremost experimental theatre since the 1970s, working with companies that include Betontanc (dance) and Grejpfrut (drama)…

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…

This central theatre promotes dramatic works, comedy and puppet theatre aimed at children and young people. Hosts the annual Mini Summer for Children…

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…