Entering April, the month of diverse and exciting cultural events that will captivate both domestic and foreign visitors. Ljubljana, as a vibrant capital, is gearing up for the highlights of its cultural offerings, ranging from world-renowned operas, ballets, and classical music performances to contemporary concerts, exhibitions, and everything in between.
In April, we highlight the following events:
Music and Performances:
April will resound with excellent concerts, including:
- April 19 – Pure Oldies Goldies at Club Cvetličarna
- April 26 – Balkan Boys at Rock Hall in Ljubljana Castle
- Until April 27 – Orto Fest at Orto Bar
Theatre, Opera, Ballet, Dance, and Film:
Highlights in this field include:
- April 7 – What Ever Happened to Bette Davis and Joan Crawford? at Cankarjev dom
- April 18 – Night of Slovenian Composers at Slavko Osterc Hall, Slovenian Philharmonic
- April 20 – Big Band RTV Slovenia & Carmen Bradford at Linhart Hall, Cankarjev dom
- April 20 – The Blues Brothers – Gallus Hall, Cankarjev dom
Exhibitions:
Exhibitions in April include:
- From February 28 onwards – Maria Lassnig: Drawings and Paintings at Cankarjev dom
- Until April 21 – Banksy in Ljubljana on Čopova Street
- Until June 2 – Happiness and Joy in the Photographs of Marjan Ciglič at Ljubljana Castle
- Until August 18 – Maria Lassnig: Drawings and Paintings at Cankarjev dom
- Man and Time (New Permanent Exhibition) at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Children’s Events:
Special events for children include:
- April 5 – Beaver Festival: Poisonous Heroics at Ljubljana Castle
- April 9 – Musical Animal Kingdom at Cankarjev dom
- April 20 – Honey and Piglets at the Puppet Theatre and Puppet Museum
Other events:
Other interesting events in April:
Open Kitchen is back! Every Friday at Pogačar Square!
- April 14 – 18 – Exhibition of Easter Eggs at St. George’s Chapel at Ljubljana Castle
- April 19 – 21 – Slovenian Open Swing Dance Weekend at Hotel Austria Trend
- April 23 – Open Day at the Castle Vineyard at Ljubljana Castle
