Library under the Treetops
May
Recapture one of summer’s simplest pleasures with Ljubljana’s annual Library under the Treetops project. A random spattering of bookcases is dotted around the streets – pick up a book, relax in the nearby seating areas and simply return it when done.
Ljubljana Festival
June
Summer in Ljubljana is heralded by the start of the Ljubljana Festival, which presents a diverse programme of concerts and shows by some of the biggest artists in the performing arts. Classical music, opera and ballet are all well represented, with performances taking place all over the city.
Live Literature Festival
June
Celebrating the best of literature, the Live Literature Festival takes place in a small square, letting curious passers-by into a world of literary delights for one week in June. Children can attend workshops and creative writing classes, but the centrepiece sees foreign works read by their authors and translated into Slovene by young actors, backed with live music.
Film under the stars
July-August
Enjoy a night under the stars at this open-air cinema festival located within the magical setting of Ljubljana Castle. Films range from populist Hollywood fare to lesser known Slovene movies, attracting tourists and locals alike.
Trnfest
July-September Founded in 1991, this summer festival is the city’s celebration of all that’s good in the worlds of art, theatre, dance and film in Slovenia. Catch free performances and workshops around Ljubljana during the summer.