Music lovers of Ljubljana get ready for 2023! It’s going to be an exciting year with a juicy lineup of concerts in Ljubljana that promises to deliver unforgettable live experiences.
From classical to rock, jazz to electronic, there will be something for everyone to enjoy and to let those feet loose. So buckle up, because in this article, we will take a look at some of the most anticipated concerts in Ljubljana in 2023 that will leave you begging for more! ABBA Symphonic, Iron Maiden, Joker Out, André Rieu and many others – get ready to be mesmerized this year.
THE BEST CONCERTS IN LJUBLJANA COMING UP IN 2023
Check out our list by month.
Upcoming concerts in Ljubljana in September 2023
QUEEN SYMPHONY SENSATION
When? 7.9.2023 Where? Križanke, Ljubljana
JAN PLESTENJAK
When? 22.9.2023
Where? Križanke, Ljubljana
Upcoming concerts in Ljubljana in October 2023
JOKER OUT
When? 6.10.2023
Where? Stožice Hall, Ljubljana
After the release of their first album (Dirty Thoughts), two consecutive concerts in Cvetličarna, a performance at the legendary Serbian festival Exit, the release of their second album (Demons), a sold-out concert in Križanke, a guest appearance at the international event MAC Awards (Belgrade), the Slovenian music group Joker Out and many other high-profile performances, awards and many excellent responses decided on two new, gigantic challenges.
Bojan, Kris, Jan, Jure and Nace will represent Slovenia at the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May, and a few months later, one of the most popular domestic rock groups, together with many exceptional guests, will prepare a musical and visual spectacle in the largest Slovenian hall – in Ljubljana’s Stožice.
Upcoming concerts in Ljubljana in November 2023
ANDRÉ RIEU and his Johann Strauss Orchestra
When? 8.11.2023
Where? Stožice Hall, Ljubljana
“I am very happy that I will return to Slovenia again in 2023. Already after our first performance in Ljubljana, we fell in love with the Slovenian audience. You opened your hearts to us and we opened ours. We spent evenings together that we will never forget. That is why Slovenia will once again be part of our world tour in 2023. Together with the orchestra, we will return with a new program full of joy, romance and many surprises,” announced André Rieu.
SIDDHARTA
When? 18.11.2023
Where? Stožice Hall, Ljubljana
Siddharta is coming to Ljubljana’s Stožice Arena with a big concert that will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023. They will pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of the album Rh- and the then-legendary concert at the Bežigrad stadium, and at the same time present a new creative path on which they took a step forward this year.
The mixture of their greatest hits and fresh creations is certainly an ideal recipe for a unique rock n’ roll event. As we have become accustomed to over the years, we can expect nothing less than an unforgettable evening from Siddharta.
THE CONCERTS YOU’VE ALREADY MISSED
Lojze Lebič: Music For Orchestra
21.3.2023, Cankarjev dom Ljubljana
The opening of this year’s Celebration of Slovenian Music will be marked by the compositional metaphysics of the composer Lojze Lebič. In cooperation with the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, Lebič’s most extensive work for symphony orchestra – the diptych Music for Orchestra – Cantico I and II – will be heard in its entirety for the first time.
Iron Maiden The Future Past Tour 2023
28.5.2023, Arena Stožice, Ljubljana
Iron Maiden is bringing a new tour to Slovenia, Ljubljana The Future Past Tour will feature previously unperformed songs from the band’s most recent studio album, Senjutsu along with a focus on 1986’s iconic Somewhere In Time record, plus other classic cuts.
ABBA SYMPHONIC – Real Tribute Show
21.5.2023, Cankarjev dom Ljubljana
A real ABBA MANIA took over Slovenia. Due to the extraordinary interest, another ABBA SYMPHONIC concert is announced. It is dedicated to the legendary Swedish group ABBA, one of the biggest pop groups of all time, which celebrates 50 years this year. In this important jubilee year, the ABBA SYMPHONIC project was created, which will bring to life in a symphonic guise ABBA’s greatest hits, such as Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, The Winner Takes It All, SOS, Fernando , and many other hits in an evening of emotions for old and new fans of this extraordinary band.
3.6.2023, Hala Tivoli, Ljubljana
Jethro Tull
The band Jethro Tull is one of the biggest rock bands, and it represents a unique phenomenon in the history of popular music. The group’s protagonist Ian Anderson is the first to connect the flute with rock music. The songs are a mixture of hard rock, blues, jazz and old folk traditions from the north of the British Isles. In the mid-1970s, they were one of the most successful rock groups – their rivals were Led Zeppelin, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
