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Main traditional festivals in Ljubljana

International Biennial of Graphic Arts MGLC (International Centre of Graphic Arts) and other venues The Ljubljana biennial is the largest and at the same time one of the worlds most high- profile events of graphic arts, boasting a tradition of more than half-a-century. BIO - Biennial of Design Museum of Architecture and Design, other locations The Biennial of Design is set to strengthen its role as an interdisciplinary collaborative platform where design is employed as a catalyst for change. It celebrates its 26th edition in 2019. Lighting Guerrilla international festival Match Gallery and its surroundings, Tobačna tovarna (former Tobacco company) The festival presents and popularises the aspects of modern art where the main form of expression is light – lighting installations, objects and projections in the city centre. In June, the city life in Ljubljana is enlivened by a series of free of charge events held at the Kongresni trg square. Morning events are mainly intended for children, afternoons are reserved for light dance and music shows, and evenings for top quality dance and music performances. Ljubljana Festival, international summer festival Križanke summer theatre, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre, Trg republike square, Slovenian Philharmonic building, Slovene National Theatre Opera and Ballet It hosts internationally renowned artists and provides the audience with exceptional artistic experiences of music, opera, dance. It celebrated its 67th edition in 2019. Ljubljana Jazz Festival Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre The Ljubljana Jazz Festival is the oldest jazz festival in Europe. Each year, it features some of the worlds biggest names in jazz, attracting music lovers from home and abroad to Ljubljana. It celebrated its 60th edition in 2019. Ana Desetnica international street theatre festival Various venues in the city centre of Ljubljana The city centre will turn into one big festival venue, presenting more than 100 street artists and modern trends in street theatre creativity. June in Ljubljana Kongresni trg square

Film Under the Stars Ljubljana Castle

A summer cinema event in the Ljubljana Castle’s courtyard with a selection of the most notable films of the past cinema season. Open-Air Cinema Congress Square Kongresni trg square Three free screenings of the finest attainments of the seventh art. The films shown in the central city square are dedicated to important anniversaries and events in the city or in film. International Festival of Contemporary Arts – City of Women Various venues in Ljubljana 10 days of numerous meetings, encounters, reflections, experiences and networking that are worth joining, participating, receiving and giving. LIFFe Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre and other venues The LIFFe festival diversifies the citys autumn cultural life by presenting the best and the latest in European and international film production. LGBT Film Festival Slovenian Cinematheque (Slovenska Kinoteka) This is the oldest festival of its kind in Europe. It played an important role both in the emancipation of new social movements and in raising awareness. U3 - Triennial of Contemporary Art The triennial broaches the issue of the political relationship between the private and the public, including the specific relations between the agents on the regional art scene. Kurzschluss Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre (Gospodarsko razstavišče) Exclusive, inimitable and very different parties are intended for those who do not like routine night life and those who like to explore. Diverse genres, music-dance, nights of electronic, hip-hop and other urban mixtures of funky rhythms. December in Ljubljana In December, the festively decorated old centre of Ljubljana hosts a varied programme of events intended for people of all ages and tastes. The festive atmosphere culminates in the New Year’s Eve celebrations held in the city’s main squares.