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Regular Sightseeing Tours Daily from in front of the Town Hall at 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00.
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Fridays Open Kitchen Ljubljana's Open Kitchen food market offers you an opportunity to experience the delights of freshly cooked food prepared by different Slovenian chefs right there in front of you, on the market stalls. p. 18
2 Apr – 2 Jul 1001 Inventions Ljubljana hosts a world renowned travelling exhibition on the major discoveries of the golden age of Islamic civilization, which profoundly affected the development of the modern world. p. 6
16 Apr Swan Lake One of the most performed ballets of all time is currently being staged by the soloists, corps de ballet, and orchestra of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana. p. 17 www.visitljubljana.com 3
Festivals
Festivals
Radouan Mriziga: 55 - dance 19 Apr, 17:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana Boyzie Cekwana: Hey Gawd!! performance 19 Apr, 19:00 Slovensko mladinsko gledališče
Taste Ljubljana Food Tour Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00 Other times can be arranged for groups of more than ten people by prior request. Information: Tourist Information Centre, Stritarjeva Street, Tel. 306 12 15, tic@visitljubljana.si
Faustin Linyekula: The Dialogue Series: IV Moya - performance 19 Apr, 21:00 Španski borci After with African movie 19 Apr, 22:30 Španski borci
19th Exodos – contemporary performing arts festival 17–21 Apr, various venues
Sammy Baloji: Kolwezi – opening of the exhibition 17 Apr, 19:00 Španski borci
Elvira Dyangani, Jan Goossens: Exchanges with the Artists - talk 18 Apr, 15:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
This international festival brings together dance and theatre artists from around the world. Apart from showcasing the work of both established and budding young directors and choreographers, it presents an extensive programme of accompanying events. The 19th edition of the festival, held under the title of “Future Archives: Focus on Africa”, will feature theatre and dance productions staged by African artists, a programme of concerts, photographic exhibitions, lectures, talks, workshops and film screenings, and a bazaar. €1 from each ticket sold will be donated to UNICEF for its relief programme to help orphans in Chad. www.exodosljubljana.si
Nastio Mosquito: S.E.F.A. - performance 17 Apr, 20:00 Španski borci
Faustin Linyekula: Le Cargo - dance 18 Apr, 18:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
Neo Muyanga: Revolting Songs concert 17 Apr, 22:00 Španski borci
Marlene Monteiro Freitas: Guintche performance 18 Apr, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station
Shared Spaces – international meeting 18 Apr, 10:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
After with African music 18 Apr, 21:30 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Afrokidz 18 Apr, 10:00 Španski borci African dance workshop for children
Shared Spaces – international meeting 19 Apr, 11:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
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Borut Bučinel: No Photos – opening of the exhibition 18 Apr, 13:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Ashanti Doll – creative workshop for children 19 Apr, 11:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum African Bazaar 19 Apr, 11:00 Slovene Ethnographic Museum
Kapwani Kiwanga: Afrogalactica: A Brief History of the Future performance 20 Apr, 18:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana Ula Sickle, Daniela Bershan, Popaul Amisi Popaul, Jeannot Kumbonyeki Deba, Joel Makabi Tenda: Kinshasa Electric - dance 20 Apr, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station After with African music 20 Apr, 21:30 Slovene Ethnographic Museum Stories from Africa - talk 21 Apr, 17:00 Trubarjeva hiša literature Mamela Nyamza: Wena Mamela performance 21 Apr, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana Final After with… 21 Apr, 21:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
Explore the flavours of Ljubljana. Join a guided city tour including tasting sessions of traditional Ljubljana dishes and get to know the city's culinary offerings and their historical tradition. The tour will give you an insight into traditional Ljubljana dishes, which are today mostly prepared using modern cooking methods and have recently been given a new life as part of the much-acclaimed Taste Ljubljana project. You will visit five different styles of restaurants and taste five different dishes as well as five selected drinks. Today, traditional Ljubljana food and drinks are coming alive in widely differing ways, for which reason the tour will take you to a street food outlet, a traditional 'gostilna' restaurant with a historical concept, a modern restaurant, another modern restaurant, this one following the model of socially responsible entrepreneurship, a catering outlet located at a popular lookout point, and a spirits shop offering traditional Slovenian schnappses. To learn about Ljubljana dishes' locally sourced ingredients, you will also visit the Ljubljana Central Market and the vegetable gardens located in the Krakovo area of Ljubljana.
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Exhibitions
Exhibitions Festivals
1001 Inventions: Discover the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization 2 Apr – 2 Jul, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
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Miran Kambič: Art Nouveau Ljubljana and the Architect Maks Fabiani photographic exhibition 16 Jan - 14 May, Tivoli Park This open-air exhibition brings together 116 photographs of the Art Nouveau architectural heritage in Ljubljana. Apart from presenting the city's rich Art Nouveau heritage, the exhibition also draws attention to the significance of this international artistic movement as a cultural factor common to the entire Europe of its time. By developing local variants of the new style, quite a few European architects contributed to national awakening in their countries. The exhibition's theme is related to the legacy of the architect Maks Fabiani, one of the originators and, in the period 1903-1904, members of the Art Nouveau movement in Austria, referred to as the Viennese Secession.
The Nature of Art Nouveau 20 Jan -19 Apr, National Museum This travelling exhibition, set up by the international Réseau Art Nouveau Network, focuses on the relationship of the popular Art Nouveau style of art with nature. In Ljubljana, the exhibition is a part of the programme of events marking the 150th birth anniversary of the architect Maks Fabiani, one of the central figures in Art Nouveau in Slovenia. Open: 10:00-18:00, Thursdays 10:00-20:00
Need a ticket? Tickets are for the majority of cultural, entertainment, sports and other events available from Tourist Information Centres and online on www.visitljubljana.com
The exhibition was set up to mark the 2000th anniversary of Emona, a city that stood on the site of the present-day Ljubljana in Roman times. Over a thousand objects on exhibition include an imperial construction inscription dated to 14 or 15 AD, which provides evidence on the time of the foundation of Emona. Another important exhibit is a gilded bronze statue of a citizen of Emona, displayed complete with the reconstruction of its original position in the time of Emperor Trajan. The statue was part of a sepulchral monument obviously modelled on Trajan's Column in Rome. Open 10:00-18:00, Thursdays 10:00-20:00. Free entrance every first Sunday of the month
Roman Stories from the Crossroads National Museum of Slovenia The National Museum of Slovenia's new permanent exhibition brings together archaeological finds from the time when the territory of the present-day Slovenia was part of the Roman Empire.
Doors: Spatial and Symbolic Passageways of Life 11 Oct - 31 Dec, Slovene Ethnographic Museum This exhibition presents doors as a part of cultural heritage, an element of everyday life, and an object that has
Painting in Normandy: At the Dawn of Impressionism 14 Jan - 4 Apr, National Gallery
This exhibition showcases 72 paintings by French artists working in the period between 1850 and 1920. Exhibited paintings include works by Gustav Courbet, Pierre Bonnard, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Claude Monet, and others. With the exhibition the Gallery continues the presentation of the late 19th and early 20th centuries art. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, first Thursday in the month 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Mondays Free entrance every first Sunday of the month
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This world renowned exhibition for people of all ages presents the most important discoveries of the golden age of Islamic civilization, which profoundly affected the development of the modern world. It consists of more than 60 interactive exhibits. Visitors to the exhibition can familiarize themselves with the findings made by Islamic astronomers, learn how chess spread from India, find out how toothpaste was invented, acquaint themselves with interesting facts such as that that the first university was established by Fatima al-Fihri in 859, marvel at the famous elephant-shaped water clock, learn about the invention of paper, the watermill, the distillation process, and the development of the decimal system in mathematics, and much, much more. Open: 9:00 – 20:00 daily.
Marko Modic: The Fifth Element, retrospective exhibition 24 Feb - 26 Apr, Jakopič Gallery With The Fifth Element exhibition the Jakopič Gallery continues in its path of presenting quality photography, this time again putting the spotlight on a Slovenian photographer. Marko Modic is one of the more important photographers from the mid-generation of Slovenian artists. While he is in his essence a photographer, Marko Modic sees photography only as a starting point for other artistic expressions, such as photomontage, photo collage, painting, drawing and performance. Saturdays at 16:30 guided tours in English Open: 10:00 – 18:00. Closed: Mondays.
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Emona: A City of the Empire - historical exhibition 30 May, 2014- 31 May, 2015, City Museum of Ljubljana This exhibition provides a comprehensive overview of the Roman city of Emona, built two millennia ago on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. It offers you an opportunity to learn about the city's birth, life and decline, the everyday life of its residents, and the heritage they left behind. The Roman colony of Emona was founded on the site of the present-day Ljubljana almost precisely 2000 years ago. The remnants of the city, which had existed for about 500 years, were being explored already in the Middle Ages. Since then, the knowledge about the ancient predecessor of Ljubljana has grown tremendously, but the most recent archaeological explorations carried out in Ljubljana city centre of have yielded yet another set of remarkable new findings. Open 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 21:00. Closed: Mondays
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We never imagined such a war exhibition marking the centenary of the First World War 22 Jun - 15 May, National Museum of Contemporary History Marking the centenary of the First World War, this exhibition focuses on human stories of civilians and those mobilized to fight on the side of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy during the war. The majority of exhibits are part of the surviving heritage coming from family legacies and various museum collections. Exhibited photographs and personal use items take visitors on a journey across the battlefields where Austro-Hungarian soldiers fought during the war. The exhibition presents some of the crucial events in the history of the First World War. It deals with the cause of the war, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, who is depicted in a large number of exhibited photographs, including several lesser known ones. It also presents other historic events, from the declaration of war and the opening of the Isonzo Front to the death of Franz Joseph I of Austria and the attempt at the life of the prime minister, a dark premonition of the inevitable disintegration of AustriaHungary. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, holidays
Even by world standards, the collective's oeuvre is considered to be one of the most provocative ones in recent art. NSK's 'retro-avant-garde' approach subverted ideological symbolism, national myths, and ideas about originality and authenticity. The collective pursued coordinated activities across different fields of art. Much of the credit for its prominent place in art history goes to the visual arts group Irwin and the cult alternative music band Laibach. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, holidays
Neue Slowenische Kunst: From Kapital to Capital 12 May – 17 Aug, Museum of Modern Art From Kapital to Capital is a retrospective offering a complete cross section of work by Neue Slowenische Kunst (NSK), a Slovenian art collective that left an indelible mark on the Yugoslav art scene of the 1980s, when Slovenia was still part of the former Yugoslavia.
Ljubljana Castle A mighty medieval fortress, a symbol of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana is an interesting tourist point, the idyllic grounds for long strolls just a glance away from the lively city centre. The Ljubljana castle offers many cultural, historic and entertaining events throughout the year.
Lagwagon (USA), The Flatliners (Canada), Western addiction (USA) punk 1 Apr, 20:00 Kino Šiška Luz (Italy) - jazz 1 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Dan D (Slovenia) - rock 1 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
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many different symbolic meanings. It brings together all kinds of doors and related objects, from the oldest known doors, keys and locks sourced from various museums and private collections to state- of- the- art objects. Exhibited doors tell stories about families of different social and professional backgrounds from various parts of Slovenia, both those who the doors were made by and those who used them in daily life. Open 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays
Music
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Slovene Chamber Choir Theresa Plut - soprano; Barbara Kozelj - mezzo-soprano; Aco Bišćević; Thomas Volle - tenor; Arne Lundmark – bass baritone; Lars Johansson Brissman bass Uroš Lajovic - conductor 2 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: J. S. Bach: St. John’s Passion, BWV 245
Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory - jazz and popular music departments 2 Apr, 19:30 Grand Hotel Union Admission free Josip Brass Band - brass pop rock 2 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Psihomodo Pop (Croatia) - rock 2 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Slovene Chamber Choir Theresa Plut - soprano; Barbara Kozelj - mezzo-soprano; Aco Bišćević; Thomas Volle - tenor; Arne Lundmark – bass baritone; Lars Johansson Brissman bass Uroš Lajovic - conductor 3 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: J. S. Bach: St. John’s Passion, BWV 245
Parno Graszt (Hungary) – Roma music concert 7 Apr, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Parno Graszt are a leading Roma music group who have been delighting Hungarian and international audiences for almost three decades. Parno Graszt are considered to be one of Europe's best world music acts. Their popularity has been growing particularly rapidly since 2002, when they began to release albums and their debut, Hit the Piano, became an instant success with world music audiences. The group make regular appearances at large music events such as the WOMAD world music festivals and the Sziget Festival.
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Urban Stanič - piano Veronika Brecelj - violin Danijel Brecelj - piano 8 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Young to young concert series
Photo: Marcia Lessa
Aleksandra Bijelić Aleksijević & Slamič Jazz Kvartet - jazz 8 Apr, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse
Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra 7 Apr, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Klarisa Jovanović & Della Segodba 3 Apr, 20:00 Jewish Cultural Centre Ljubljana/Mini Theatre, Križevniška ulica street Pesmi španskih Judov
In his time, Gustav Mahler was considered to be one of the greatest conductors, but he was not greatly appreciated as a composer. Today, Mahler's music represents the pinnacle of Austrian and German symphonic tradition while at the same time marking the end of the monumental symphonic form in the period of Late Romanticism and the opening of the door to 20th century music. Mahler's Symphony No. 2, one of the composer's most magnificent creations, is in many ways a reflection of Mahler's break with the musical conventions of his time. Conductor: Jonathan Nott Soloists: Chen Reiss - soprano, Christa Mayer - mezzo-soprano Other performers: Slovenian Chamber Choir, Megaron Chamber Choir
Avtomobili (Slovenia) - rock 3 Apr, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse
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Zircus (Slovenia) - electro rock/visual show 6 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
Noctiferia (Slovenia) - metal 3 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra Jonathan Nott - conductor Slovenian Chamber Choir Megaron Chamber Choir Chen Reiss - soprano; Christa Mayer – mezzo soprano 7 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: G. Mahler: Symphony No.2 in C minor - "Resurrection".
Hamo & Tribute 2 Love (Slovenia) rock&blues 4 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
Parno Graszt (Hungary) – Roma music 7 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Russian Circles + Helmes Alee (USA) post rock, metal 5 Apr, 20:00 Kino Šiška
Eskobars (Slovenia) - rock 7 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
Male malice vocal group 3 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar
Igor Leonardi Quartet - jazz 8 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Zoran Čalić Band (Slovenia) - rock 8 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Hans Graf - conductor Aleksander Markovič - piano 9 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: C. M. von Weber / R. Schumann / P. I. Tchaikovsky
Maska Youth Choir (Latvia) Jānis Ozols - choirmaster 9 Apr, 19:30 Križanke Admission free
Jennifer Bate (G. Britain) – organ recital 15 Apr, 19:30, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Aritmija Duo - world music 9 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar
Jennifer Bate is considered to be one of the most important organists of our time. She is particularly well-known as an outstanding authority on the organ oeuvre of the composer Oliver Messiaen, with whom she collaborated extensively during the last two decades of the composer's life. Bate's extraordinary technique and ability to create a rich organ sound palette have also inspired a number of other composers to write music specially for her. Programme: G. B. Pescetti, W. Walond, S. Wesley, F. Mendelssohn, J. S. Bach, F. A. Guilmant, O. Messiaen, J. Bate.
San Di Ego (Slovenia) - rock 9 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Hans Graf - conductor Aleksander Markovič - piano 10 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: C. M. von Weber / R. Schumann / P. I. Tchaikovsky Vita Mavrič and Jani Kovačič - chanson 10 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Repeat performance: 11, 21 and 22 Apr, 20:00
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Džezzva (Slovenia) - ethno jazz 14 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Jennifer Bate - organ 15 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: G. B. Pescetti / W. Walond / S. Wesley / F. M. Bartholdy / J. S. Bach / A. Guilmant, O. Messiaen, J. Bate Dixie Šok Band - dixie 15 Apr, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Loosebites teaser band (Electribute) (Italy, Slovenia) - jazz 15 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Andy C (G. Britain) – drum 'n' bass event 18 Apr, 23:00, K4 club
Andy C is considered to be one of the pioneers of drum 'n' bass music and one of the genre's most recognizable and renowned artists. Apart from producing music, he also manages his own record label, Ram Records, which has discovered a number of new talented British artists.
The Dreams - blues band 10 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Backstage (Slovenia), Pink Panter (Slovenia), X –Zone (Italy) - punk rock 10 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Katarina Mala (Slovenia) - pop 11 Apr, 20:00 Grand hotel Union Čedahuči (Slovenia) - folk 11 Apr, 22:00 Orto club RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra Simon Krečič - conductor Jure Gradišnik and Matej Rihter trumpets RTV Slovenia Youth Choir, Girls' Grammar School Choir Celje center 12 Apr, 11:00 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: A. Vivaldi / I. Stravinsky / J. G. Rheinberger
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Adams (Japan) - rock/pop 13 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Slovene Philharmonic String Chamber Orchestra Janez Podlesek - violin 14 Apr, 19:30 National gallery Programme: W. A. Mozart / G. Tartini / A. Dvořak Pre concert lecture.
Mi2 Akustični (Slovenia) - rock 15 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra Yoav Talmi - conductor Litija st Nicholas Choir 16 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: Y. Talmi: De Profundis / A. Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major, “Romantic Symphony” Grega Rus – double bass Nadja Rus – piano Souffle Piano Trio 16 Apr, 19:30 Russian Center for Science and Culture Admission free
Woven Hand (USA) – alternative rock concert 22 Apr, 21:00, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
Woven Hand are led by the singersongwriter David Eugene Edwards, who first came to prominence with his former band, the cult alternative rock outfit 16 Horsepower. Music by Woven Hand is characterised by a distinctive folk dimension and Edwards's religiously themed lyrics.
Uroš Perić - vocal - piano & Robert Ivačič – mouth organ The Bluenote Quartet 16 Apr, 20:00 Ljubljana Castle Neca Falk (Slovenia) – pop - rock 16 Apr, 20:00 Siti theatre
Brina Kozlevčar - piano Tanja Činč - piano 14 Apr, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Admission free Gašper Bertoncelj With Lew Tabackin Trio - jazz Dre Hočevar Trio 14 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Junior jazz jamm 14 Apr, 19:30 Prulček bar www.visitljubljana.com 13
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Escher String Quartet 21 Apr, 19:30 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall Programme: A. Berg / F. Schubert / J. Sibelius Sidony Box (France) & Psychomagia (USA) - jazz 21 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Dog Eat Dog (USA),The Ruffes (Finland) - crossover 21 Apr, 21:00 Orto club Bakalina – experimental music 22 Apr, 19:00 Bežigrad gallery 2 Mono (Japan), Helen Money (USA) – post rock concert 23 Apr, 21:00, Kino Šiška Centre for Urban Culture
The cult Japanese post-rock band Mono, who have recently celebrated their 15th anniversary, stand out from the multitude of bands in the genre for their distinctly epic, atmospheric sound. Over the last years, Mono have experimented extensively with orchestral elements, but their latest release, the double album The Last Dawn & Rays of Darkness, features a somewhat simpler and darker sound. The stage will be warmed up by the cellist Helen Money, well-known for her signature experimental sound.
Ben Frost (Australia), Ontervjabbit (Slovenia) – electronic music 16 Apr, 21:00 Kino Šiška Lene Kosti (Slovenia), Underground (Slovenia) - heavy metal 16 Apr, 21:00 Orto club Andrej Pirjevec - AP Group (Italy, Slovenia) - pop, latino, ethno 17 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Siddharta (Slovenia) - rock 17 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Kat na Marsu 18 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Mef in Nob (Slovenia) - pop 18 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Andy C (G. Britain) – drum 'n' bass event 18 Apr, 23:00 K4 club
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Vasko Atanasovski Trio - jazz 19 Apr, 19:00 SNT Drama Mojca Bitenc - soprano Tadej Podobnik - piano 19 Apr, 20:00 Grand hotel Union Admission free
Ljubljana Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra En Shao - conductor Sebastian Bertoncelj - violoncello 22 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: S. Penšek / D. Kabalevski / I. Stravinsky
Xazz - pop-jazz-bossa 22 Apr, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Tonč Feining Trio - jazz 22 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Koala Voice (Slovenia) - rock 22 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Ana Kravanja - violin Samo Kutin - hurdy gurdy 23 Apr, 19:00 Bežigrad gallery 2 Experimental music Big Band RTV Slovenia Ryan Truesdell - conductor 23 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Gil Evans Project
RTV Slovenia Big Band: Gil Evans Project 23 Apr, 20:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
The Gil Evans Project, featuring music by the renowned Canadian jazz pianist and composer Gil Evans, is a project by the American composer, producer and conductor Ryan Truesdell, who has received three Grammy Award nominations and one Grammy Award for his interpretation of Evans's musical legacy. Conductor: Ryan Truesdell Performed by: RTV Slovenia Big Band
Rupnik Piano Trio Jerica Steklasa - soprano Tadej Horvat – piano 20 Apr, 19:30 Town Hall Admission free Philom (Slovenia) - indie/pop rock 20 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Saeta feat – experimental music 21 Apr, 19:00 Bežigrad gallery 2 SOS Saxophone Orchestra with guest percussionists 21 Apr, 19:00 Ljubljana Castle www.visitljubljana.com 15
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Opera, ballet, theatre, dance
Na Krilih Vetra - chanson 23 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar
King Foo (Slovenia) - rock/pop 25 Apr, 22:00 Orto club
Mono in Helen Money (Japan) - post rock 23 Apr, 21:00 Kino Šiška
Slovene Chamber Choir Fernando P. Mejias - conductor Tatjana Kaučič - piano Programme: T. de Torrejón y Velasco / D. Zipoli / R. Caamaño / A. E. Ginastera / C. Guastavino / G. Graetzer / B. Corona / A. Piazzolla/arr. E. Ferraudi / J. Viñas/arr. R. Mansila /A. Zitarrosa/arr. L. Cangiano 26 Apr, 19:00 Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
Partibrejkers (Serbia), Messerschmitt (Serbia) - rock 23 Apr, 21:00 Cvetličarna Brezno (Slovenia) - folk metal; Shadowicom (Slovenia) - melodic metal 23 Apr, 23:00 Orto club Bilka Choir and Šentjanž tamburine group (Austria) 24 Apr, 19:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Programme: sixteen Carinthian folk and artificial songs Portmänteau (Slovenia) - jazz 24 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar
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Pero Defformero (Serbia) - turbo folk&heavy metal; Space Unicorn On Fire (Slovenia) - power/heavy metal 24 Apr, 21:00 Orto club
Nikola Matošič trio - jazz 29 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Top Stripper (Slovenia) - hard rock 29 Apr, 22:00 Orto club Počeni Škafi – New Orleans street swing 30 Apr, 20:00 Prulček bar Sausages (Slovenia), White Stain (Slovenia) and Diareja Eksploziv (Slovenia) - punk, ska 30 Apr, 21:00 Orto club
Kavalir (Gallant Helper) During summer, you can get around the city centre pedestrian area by the so called Kavalir (Gallant Helper) - a small electric vehicle running daily from 9:00 to 18:00. Telephone: +386 (0)31 666 331 or +386 (0)31 666 332. 16 www.visitljubljana.com
María Keck (Hungary) - dance, vocal Mitja Obed (Slovenia) - dance; Urška Centa (Slovenia) - dance Janos Illes (G. Britain) - guitar 1 Apr, 20:00 Slamič Coffeehouse Del Viento – flamenco evening T. Reba: Made With Love – dance performance Performers: Teja Reba, Loup Abramovici 2 and 3 Apr, 19:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station - Elektro Ljubljana And so on and so Forth – dance performance Via Negativa & Oblivia 8 and 9 Apr, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station - Elektro Ljubljana G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 11 Apr, 19:30 Opera house Urban tales - Room with a view, Tie dance performance premiere M&N Dance Company Concept, coreography: Nastja Bremec, Michal Rynia 11 and 12 Apr, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre T. Fredriksson, A. Krzystek, A. Tudeer: Museum of Postmodern Art - dance performance Oblivia international group 11 Apr, 20:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station - Elektro Ljubljana
T. Fredriksson, A. Krzystek, A. Tudeer: Super B Oblivia international group 12 Apr, 19:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station - Elektro Ljubljana G. Bizet: Carmen, opera 12 Apr, 19:30 Opera house T. Fredriksson, M. L. Kristinsson, A.-M. Terävä, A. Tudeer: Ka-Boom Oblivia international group 12 Apr, 21:00 Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station - Elektro Ljubljana P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake – ballet premiere 16 Apr, 19:30 Opera house
T. Zgonc: Tulkudream – dance performance Performer: Tanja Zgonc 16 Apr, 20:00 PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake – ballet 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24 and 25 April, Opera house
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake – ballet premiere 17 Apr, 18:00 Opera house Repeat performances: 18, 20, 21, 23 Apr at 19:30, 24 Apr at 18:00, 25 Apr at 19:30
Swan Lake, a fairy tale about Prince Siegfried, the beautiful Princess Odette, the demonic Odille, and the evil wizard Rotbarth set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is unquestionably one of the most popular pieces in the repertoires of ballet theatres around the world. Choreographer: Lynne Charles (after L. Ivanov and M. Petipa) Performed by: the soloists, corps de ballet, and orchestra of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana
Gypsy 18 Apr, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Music-dance-theatre performance
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Miscellaneous
Open Kitchen – food market Fridays, 8:00–20:00, Ljubljana Central Market
The Open Kitchen is a food market where you can experience the delights of freshly cooked food prepared by different Slovenian chefs, taste Slovenian and international dishes, and learn about different methods of food preparation. The choice of food on offer is wide and varied. Each Friday, the market features around thirty different food providers, including modern restaurants, traditional gostilnas, tourist farms, and independent chefs wanting to promote their offerings. The cooking is done to the accompaniment of music and entertainment. In case of bad weather, the market may be cancelled.
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Sports
The Countryside in the City 18 Apr Central Market The event will present foods and traditions of the Slovenian countryside. Dance Evenings at Ljubljana Castle 18 Apr, 21:00 Ljubljana Castle In 2015, Ljubljana Castle will host a programme of differently themed dance evenings held in two of the castle's halls. The dance floor at the Estates Hall will be reserved for standard and Latin ballroom dances, and the dance floor at the Palatium for social dances of more recent origins, such as salsa, bachata, and kizouk. One hour prior to each event (except the events held in June), a pair of professional dancers will give a dance lesson, providing dance enthusiasts with an opportunity to refresh their knowledge of dance steps.
Slovenian Book Days 20 – 24 Apr Mestni trg square Slovenian Book Days will consist of a Slovenian publishers'; book fair and an accompanying programme of cultural events including music concerts, children's events, prize-winning games, literary readings, and publisher presentations. ARTish - festival of creativity and a selling exhibition of arts and crafts 24 Apr, 10:00 - 18:00 Kino Šiška The ARTish festival, held in Ljubljana every last Saturday of the month, features a selling exhibition of original works by Slovenian creators. Admission free
RAK Olimpija : RK Ljubljana - rugby 4 Apr, 14:00 Playground in Štepanjsko naselje National Cup – speedway 4 Apr, 15:00 Ilirija Stadium NK Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Zavrč football 4 Apr, 18:00 Stožice stadium KK Union Olimpija : KK Rogaška basketball 8 Apr, 17:00 Stožice sports hall NK Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Maribor football 8 Apr, 20:05 Stožice stadium RK Krim Mercator : RK Zelene doline Žalec - handball 11 Apr, 17:00 Stožice sports hall
KK Union Olimpija : KK Grosbasket Grosuplje - basketball 15 Apr, 19:00 Stožice sports hall
Artistic Gymnastics World Cup 3 – 5 Apr, Stožice sports hall
Slovenia : Luxemburg - rugby 18 Apr, 15:00 Ljubljana sports park
Ljubljana will host a competition for male and female gymnasts as part of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup sanctioned by the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG). Competitors from: Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbila, Croatia, Czech republic, Rinladn, France, Hungary, Italy, Irland, Istrael, Jordania, kazahstan, Latvia, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Slovenia, Serbia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. 3 Apr, 10:00 and 16:00 qualifications 4 and 5 Apr, 13:30 finale
KK Union Olimpija : KK Zlatorog Laško - basketball 22 Apr, 20:15 Stožice sports hall NK Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Koper football 25 Apr Stožice stadium RK Krim Mercator : ŽRK Mlinotest Ajdovščina - handball 25 Apr, 17:00 Dvorana Stožice KK Union Olimpija : KK Tajfun Šentjur - basketball 29 Apr, 19:00 Stožice sports hall
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