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Events December 2018
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of December. You will take a walk through festively decorated Ljubljana with
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a guide, look for a unique gift at the Christmas markets and get to know the
story and concept of the decorations, the creative talent behind which has
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been, for many years, the renowned painter Zmago Modic. Put on a warm hat,
a scarf and gloves and join us.
1 December 2018-6 January 2019
Daily at 17:00 (2 hours walk)
Departure point: Tourist Information Centre - TIC,
Adamič - Lundovo nabrežje 2
Languages: English, Italian and Slovenian.
Cover photo: Shutterstock
Edited and published by: Ljubljana
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Ljubljana, December 2018
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Highlights in December
30 Nov - 1 Jan 2019
December in Ljubljana -
December in Ljubljana
open-air festival
Experience the vibrant
pulse of the festively
decorated Ljubljana. Visit
the traditional Christmas
markets and choose from
a vast number of free
entertainment events.
P. 4
20 Dec
Il Volo
Performance by an
Italian operatic pop trio,
considered to be the
successor to “three tenors”.
P. 13
22 Dec
Harlem Gospel Choir
Performing contemporary
gospel with a touch of jazz
and blues, the world famous
Harlem Gospel Choir is
synonymous with power
vocals, glorious sound and
infectious energy.
P. 14
25 Nov -2 Dec
LGBT Film Festival
The programme of the
festival features films by
gay and lesbian filmmakers
and other films dealing
with themes related to
homosexuality.
P. 19
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December in Ljubljana
December in Ljubljana - open-air festival
30 Nov - 1 Jan 2019, historical city centre
Experience the vibrant pulse of the Ljubljana’s festive lights switch-on Straw Christmas crib
festively decorated Ljubljana. Visit event 30 Nov - 2 Jan 2019, 10:00 - 22:00
the traditional Christmas markets 30 Nov, 17:15 Breg embankment (in front of Zoisova
and choose from a vast number Prešernov trg square palača -Zois Palace)
of free entertainment events Be there when Christmas lights are A life-size Christmas crib made of straw
culminating in New Year’s Eve switched on! Following a short festive will be put up in front of Zois Palace.
celebrations. December in Ljubljana ceremony all the city’s festive lights will
St. Nicholas Fair
will open with the city’s annual be turned on simultaneously.
3 - 6 Dec, 10:00 - 20:00
Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-
Christmas markets Prešernov trg square
On Event. The festival’s diverse
30 Nov - 2 Jan 2019, 10:00 - 22:00/23:00 Festively decorated stalls will be
programme of events, designed
Breg, Gallusovo nabrežje embankment, selling gift items suitable, according to
to offer something for people of
Cankarjevo nabrežje embankment, Slovenian tradition, for boxing on St.
all ages and tastes to enjoy, will
Prešernov trg square, Kongresni Nicholas’s Eve.
include four different New Year’s
trg square, Pogačarjev trg square,
Eve celebrations held in four of the Magical Forest, creative workshops for
Petkovškovo nabrežje embankment
city’s central public squares, each children
Visitors are sure to find the right gift
featuring a different style of music. 3-23 Dec, 16:30-19:00
at festively decorated stalls. Each year
www.visitljubljana.com Zvezda Park Pavillion
in December, Ljubljana’s Christmas
The magical events held at the Magical
markets become the centre of the city’s
Forest will host creative workshops
social life.
of making environmentally friendly
Christmas decorations.
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December in Ljubljana
Festivals
St. Nicholas Procession Grandpa Frost processions New Year’s Eve celebration at Mestni
5 Dec, 17:00 26 - 30 Dec, 17:00 trg square
Krekov trg square, Ciril Metodov trg Breg embankment, Cobbler’s Bridge, 31 Dec, 21:00
square, Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov Stari trg square, Mestni trg square, The lovers and connoisseurs of Slovenian
trg square Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov trg popular and classical music will be
St. Nicholas will be accompanied by a square, Kongresni trg square able to head into the New Year to the
procession of devils and angels who will A few days before New Year’s accompaniment of music performed by
be awarding good children with biscuits, Eve, Grandpa Frost (the Slovenian popular artists of the genre.
fruits and sweets. counterpart of Santa Claus) will arrive
New Year’s Eve celebration at
to Ljubljana, accompanied by magic
Concerts at Novi trg square Pogačarjev trg square
characters from folk and fairy tales.
14 - 25 Dec 31 Dec, 21:00
19:00 (except 24th Dec) Concerts at Kongresni trg square The programme of New Year’s Eve
The programme of festive concerts 26 - 30 Dec, 20:00, 1 Jan, 20:00 concerts at the Pogačarjev trg square
taking place at the Novi trg square will The programme of festive concerts will feature pop and traditional folk
feature pop singers and bands. taking place at the Kongresni trg square music singers and bands.
will feature pop singers and bands.
Concert by primary school choirs New Year’s Eve celebration at Trg
17 - 20 Dec, 17:00 Concerts at Trg francoske revolucije francoske revolucije square
Mestni trg square square 31 Dec, 21:00
The festive atmosphere in the Old 30 Dec, 20:00 The New Year’s Eve celebration at Trg
Town will be enhanced by a concert of The programme of festive concerts francoske revolucije square will appeal
children’s choirs, singing in front of the taking place at the Trg francoske to the lovers of alternative rock music.
Town Hall. revolucije square will appeal to the
Fireworks display
lovers of alternative rock music.
Christmas concert 1 Jan 2018, 00:00, launched from the
24 Dec, 17:00 Outdoor New Year’s Eve Castle hill
Mestni trg square celebrations At midnight, a fireworks display
The traditional Christmas concert launched from the Castle hill will set
Children’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
will be an opportunity to experience the skies above Ljubljana alight and
in the Kongresni trg square
performances by accomplished vocalists announce the beginning of a new year.
31 Dec, 16:00
in the magical atmosphere of the
In order to create a magical and
festively decorated city.
unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience
Street theatre performances on Špica for children, the celebration will feature
26 - 30 Dec, 18:30 - 20:30 popular festive characters, children’s
Young and old alike will be able to enjoy performances, and the arrival of
performances by street theatre troupes, Grandpa Frost.
circus performers and other artists.
New Year’s Eve celebration at
Concerts at Pogačarjev trg square Kongresni trg square
27 - 30 Dec, 17:00 31 Dec, 21:00
The programme of festive concerts The New Year’s Eve celebration at the
taking place at the Pogačarjev trg Kongresni trg square is meant to attract
square will feature pop and traditional people of all ages and tastes.
folk music singers and bands.
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Exhibitions
Ivana Kobilca (1861-1926) - paintings
21 Jun - 10 Feb 2019, National Gallery
To mark its one hundredth Stojan Kerbler - retrospective The Švicarija: Community, Art and
anniversary, the National Gallery of 25 Oct - 27 Jan 2019, Museum of Modern Art Nature Project
Slovenia presents the life and work Stojan Kerbler is one of the main figures 8 Feb 2018 - 6 Jan 2019, Švicarija Creative
of Ivana Kobilca, one of the most in the field of Slovene photography Centre
well-known Slovenian artists of all over last fifty years. The present The Švicarija: Community, Art and Nature
times. Together with her friends and retrospective covers a wide range of Project encompasses a multifaceted
acquaintances like Rosa Pfäffinger, Kerbler’s works, from the late 1950s exhibition and a year-long programme
Maria Slavona and Käthe Kollwitz, she to the early 1990s and illustrates the of events linking the past with the new
was one of the first female painters master photographer’s search for vision of the ŠvicarijaCreative Centre.
of the modern age that succeeded in a suitable photographic idiom, the Drawing from the diverse history of
a traditionally male field. changes in and development of his the building, the meeting space of
Her first retrospective in forty years photographic expression that were various models of coexistence and
presents around 130 works of art the result of his uncompromising cooperation, as well as the specific
from all periods and of different vision and his humanity as well as environment of domesticated nature,
genres. Besides popular works, like his inner development, which in turn the building of Švicarija is imbued by
Woman Drinking Coffee, Summer, well serve to illustrate the inner logic reflection on history, architecture and
Children in Grass and Mira Pintar, of his changes in style and subject art. The exhibition was produced by
many lesser-known paintings will matter. The exhibition features 174 International Centre of Graphic Arts
be presented; together, the pictures photographs, a showcase of a rich in cooperation with the Institute for
reflect Kobilca’s creative power selection of magazines, catalogues and the Protection of Cultural Heritage
and the influences of European art other publications with contributions of Slovenia, the City Museum of
centres. on Kerbler’s work, as well as two Ljubljana and the Arrea Architecture
Sundays at 10:00 guided tours in documentaries about the photographer. Bureau.
English. Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays,
Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursday 10:00 Dec and 1 Jan holidays
- 20:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec
and 1 Jan
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Exhibitions
Milton Glaser: Posters marked the Slovenian artistic space with
23 Nov - 3 Mar 2019, International Centre a great creative energy and author’s
of Graphic Arts recognizable artistic language. He
Milton Glaser (1929, New York) is represents one of the prime sculptural
one of the most important graphic authorities in our cultural space and
designers in the world, who has his extensive scope of work of various
designed hundreds of corporate images, series, cycles and individual works, both Prestigious exhibition of original
magazines, newspapers, books, LP public (he signed his name under many artfully made jewellery, tableware,
covers, and has created thousands of important public sculptures) and private and other items of artistic merit.
posters during his career spanning over sculptures, deserves a comprehensive The gold items from the imperial
fifty years. He has been inscribed into presentational exhibition in the largest treasury of the Ming dynasty, more
the world history of design with his and most important Slovenian gallery precisely, from the Wanli period
iconic “I love NY” logo. Milton Glaser spaces. (1573-1620), are great masterpieces
has decided to donate thirty-five Open: 11:00 - 19:00. Closed: Mondays. of gold crafts, and they show the
original posters (created between Admission free sophisticated taste as well as the
1966 and 2016) to the City of Ljubljana, economic power of the famous
Over my Eyes: Stories of Iraq
which will enrich the collection of the rulers. Jewellery, tableware, and
4 Dec - 3 Mar 2019, Jakopič Gallery
International Centre of Graphic Arts after other items of artistic merit show
The exhibition offers an unfamiliar
the exhibition. the social position of their owners,
perspective of Iraq through the
Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 while depictions of dragons with
eyes of a generation of young local
Dec and 1 Jan. five claws and phoenixes reveal
photographers. The work of these
connections with the imperial
Drago Tršar: Erotic Sculpture photographers forms a unique and
family. These items rarely leave
22 Nov - 20 Jan 2019, City Art gallery of previously unseen view of Iraq and
China and can be seen in Slovenia
Ljubljana captures the fragmented picture of
for the first time.
Academic sculptor and academician contemporary life across the country:
Open daily: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays
Drago Tršar has for many decades from the vastness of the mountainous
10:00-20:00. Closed: 25 Dec.
The Gold of Chinese Emperor
16 Aug - 15 Feb 2019, National Museum of Slovenia
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Exhibitions TIC Ljubljana
northern borderlands, to a multiplicity Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, Shop
of scenes across the country, with the Žale Cemetery, the Church of St. Michael
fading flashbacks of its recent history at the Ljubljana Marshes and numerous
and the effects of the ongoing conflict. other masterpieces. Several plans of
Saturdays at 16:30 Public guided tours Plečnik’s never realized visions are also
in English on display. The Cathedral of Freedom,
Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, the master’s vision of the Slovenian
holidays. parliament, is especially worthy of our
attention.
Zoran Mušič (1909-2005)
Guided tours: every hour, on the hour
Permanent exhibition at the National
(the last guided tour at 17:00). A group
Gallery
may be a maximum of seven persons.
Zoran Mušič, the best known 20th
Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays,
century Slovenian-born painter and a
holidays
man with more than one homeland,
spent most of his life between Ljubljana. History. City.
Venice and Paris. He mostly painted Permanent exhibition at the City
landscapes, still lives, portraits, Museum of Ljubljana
Dalmatian donkeys and horses, trees, The permanent exhibition about the
views of Venice, double portraits with history of Ljubljana. How well do you
For those wishing to
his wife Ida, and poignant self-portraits know the rich history of Slovenian take a little something
depicting him as an old man. His visual capital? Pile-dwellers, Emona, Middle of Ljubljana home with
motifs were always related to the and New Ages, the 20th and 21st them, the TIC Ljubljana
Slovenian region of Kras and its typical centuries… what is the history of Shop offers a wide
scenes. He became world famous with Ljubljana? A chronological presentation choice of high quality
his series of paintings We Are Not the of Ljubljana’s millennia of heritage souvenirs of Ljubljana.
The souvenir collections
Last, in which he relived the scenes he with precious authentic artefacts, like
available are inspired
experienced in the Dachau concentration the world’s oldest wooden wheel with by symbols and typical
camp. Ljubljana’s National Gallery an axle aged 5,200 years, is on display features of Ljubljana
displays the world’s only permanent on Ljubljana. History. City. exhibition. and its history and art.
survey exhibition of Mušič’s work, which In our globalised world, heritage just They are made from
explores the entire range of the famous might be what differentiates cities the quality materials and
artist’s painting techniques. most, and it also shaped our capital’s are carefully designed,
some of them by
Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00- identity. Therefore, the exhibition
renowned names in
20:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 proudly highlights local peculiarities, Slovenian design.
Jan. stories of everyday life in the past, and
the individuals who left the strongest TIC Ljubljana Shop
Plečnik Collection
impressions on our history. Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje 2
The new permanent exhibition at the
Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays until Schedule:
Plečnik House in Trnovo presents the
21:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan. daily from 10:00 to 19:00
most important projects of the late
architect. Plečnik’s creativity comes
to life through the plans, models and
photographs of his creations such as the
Zacherl House in Vienna, Prague Castle,
the National and University Library in
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Music
Students of Ljubljana Vič-Rudnik Music Students of Ljubljana Vič-Rudnik Music
School School
1 Dec, 17:00 2 Dec, 17:00
Križanke Križanke
Free tickets Free tickets
Midnight Lightnin - Tribute to Jimi Keziah Jones (Nigeria) - funk
Hendrix (Slovenia) - rock 2 Dec, 21:00
1 Dec, 20:00 Kino Šiška
Tobačna
Students of Ljubljana Vič-Rudnik Music
Keziah Jones is a Nigerian singer-
Avtomobili (Slovenia) - pop-rock School
songwriter and guitarist. He is
1 Dec, 21:30 3 Dec, 17:00
known for his distinctive style
Orto bar Križanke
of guitar playing, including his
Nina Pušlar - pop Free tickets
percussive right-hand technique
1 Dec, 22:00
Leon Ravnikar - guitar which is similar to a bass guitarist’s
Cvetličarna
Sara Bajc - harp slapping technique. He managed
Slovene Philharmoinc Orchestra and 3 Dec, 19:30 to combine the Afrobeat of his idol
Choir Opera house Fela Kuti with funk, soul and rock
Michael Gläser - conductor Admission free ‘n’ roll in a unique and humble
Monika Fele - mezzosoprano way. Global hits, such as “Rhythm
Freddie Bryant “Brazil - Monk Trio”
2 Dec, 11:00 Is Love”, “Million Miles from Home”
(USA)
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall and “My Kinda Girl”, conquer charts
3 Dec, 20:00
Programme: J. S. Bach-E. Crespo / J. S. all over the world, with his rare
Tobačna
Bach-M. Höfs / J. S. Bach-P. Lawrence / J. concerts a special treat and the
G. Rheinberger best guarantee for a funk-inspired
Afroparty.
Keziah Jones (Nigeria) - funk
2 Dec, Kino Šiška
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Music
Students of France Šturm Music School Vlado Kreslin - pop-rock Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
4 and 5 Dec, 18:00 Mali bogovi, Beltinška banda, guest Music School
Križanke Mary Coughlan 7 Dec, 17:00
Free tickets 6 Dec, 19:30 Križanke
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress Free tickets
Vlado Kreslin - pop-rock
centre
Mali bogovi, Beltinška banda, guest Garlik, Blerim Rexhepi, Bizzaregood
Mary Coughlan Lara Hrastnik - harp 7 Dec, 20:00
4 Dec, 19:30 Leonor Maia - harp Kino Šiška
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress Programme: P. Hindemith / B. Britten / Admission free
centre P. Patterson
Zala Kralj & Gašper Šantl
Kvartet Four Characters
Nejc Rupnik - cello 7 Dec, 20:00
Programme: J. V. Hamm / Č. Sojar Voglar
Anže Rupnik - piano Tobačna
/ C. Saint-Saëns
Nikola Pajanović - violin
6 Dec, 19:30 Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
4 Dec, 19:30
Križanke Music School
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
Young Virtuosi international concert 8 Dec, 17:00
Free tickets
series Križanke
AutoRyno (France) - klezmer, rock, jazz Free tickets Free tickets
4 Dec, 20:00
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Helena Blagne (Slovenia) - pop
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Miran Kolbl - violin 8 Dec, 20:00
Indian classical music Ana Dolžan - violin; Matej Grahek - Tivoli sports hall
4 Dec, 21:00 flute; Tomaž Sevšek - harpsichord;
Amy Winehouse Tribute - Cherry Wine
Celica Hostel Martin Sikur - cello; Jošt Kosmač - cello;
8 Dec, 20:00
Admission free Aljaž Beguš - chalumeau; Dušan Sodja
Tobačna
- chalumeau
Revocation (USA), Archspire (Canada),
6 Dec, 19:30 Galina&Aanbot with Aldo Kumar
Soreption (Sweden), Rivers of Nihil
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall 8 Dec, 20:00
(USA) - death metal
Programme: A. Corelli / J. S. Bach /A. Šentjakobsko theatre
5 Dec, 19:00
Vivaldi / G. P. Telemann
Orto bar Ensiferum (Finland), Trio de Facto
Domen Don Holc - guitar (Finland) - metal
Vlado Kreslin - pop-rock
6 Dec, 20:00 8 Dec, 21:00
Mali bogovi, Beltinška banda, guest
Tobačna Orto bar
Mary Coughlan
5 Dec, 19:30 The Doors Alive (G. Britain) Andraž Hribar
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress Tribute to Doors band 8 Dec, 21:00
centre 6 Dec, 21:00 Ljubljana Castle
Cvetličarna
Billie & The Kids (Croatia) - rhythm & Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
blues Mist (Slovenia), Deep Down Bellow Music School
5 Dec, 20:00 (Slovenia), Mutism (Slovenia) - metal 9 Dec, 17:00
Slamič Coffeehouse 6 Dec, 20:00 Križanke
Orto bar Free tickets
Mando Dia (Sweden) - alternative rock
5 Dec, 21:00
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Tomaž Grom and friends Moonlight Sky (Slovenia) - progressive
9 Dec, 17:00 art rock
SNT Drama 11 Dec, 20:00
The Tiger Lillies are a cult British
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje musical trio formed in 1989 by
Music School Samuel Blues & Miha Erič singer-songwriter Martyn Jacques.
10 Dec, 18:00 11 Dec, 21:00 Described as the forefathers of
Križanke Celica Hostel Brechtian Punk Cabaret, the Tiger
Free tickets Admission free Lillies are well known for their
unique sound and style which
The Tiger Lillies (G. Britain) - punk Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
merges “the macabre magic of
cabaret Music School
pre-war Berlin with the savage
10 Dec, 20:00 12 Dec, 18:00
edge of punk”. Both their style and
Kino Šiška Križanke
stage performance are original and
Free tickets
Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje unique. Their surrealist approach
Music School Anea Mercedes Anžlovar - soprano to music is characterised by black
11 Dec, 18:00 Tim Jančar - piano humour and grotesque jokes
Križanke Nadia Ternifi - soprano fused with cabaret elements and
Free tickets Tanja Šterman - piano the savage edge of punk. The
12 Dec, 19:30 world of the Tiger Lillies is dark,
RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall beyond compare and varied,
Rossen Milanov - conductor
Young to Young concert series suffused in moments of deep
Natasha Paremsky - piano
sadness, cruel black humour and
11 Dec, 19:30 Elvis Stanić Group (Croatia) - ethno jazz
boundless beauty. The punk-cabaret
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre 12 Dec, 20:00
entertainers are regarded as one of
Programme: P. Strahovnik / S. Slamič Coffeehouse
the most special and provocative
Rahmaninov / D. Shostakovich
bands today.
The Tiger Lillies
10 Dec, Kino Šiška
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Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Ceca & Aca Lukas (Serbia) - pop-folk
Alan Buribajev - conductor Alan Buribajev - conductor 15 Dec, 22:00
Franc Kosem - trumpet Franc Kosem - trumpet Stožice sports hall
13 Dec, 19:30 14 Dec, 19:30
Extaza (Slovenia)
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
15 Dec, 21:30
Programme: A. Borodin / U. Rojko / N. Programme: A. Borodin / U. Rojko / N.
Orto bar
Rimsky-Korsakov Rimsky-Korsakov
Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
Milica Zulus - violin Fake Orchestra (Slovenia)
Music School
Uki Ovaskainen - piano 14 Dec, 20:00
16 Dec, 17:00
Programme: L. van Beethoven / E. Ysaÿe Cankarjev dom cultural and congress
Križanke
/, F. Waxman centre
Free tickets
Marija Radovanović - violin Get on Board
Severa and Gal Gjurin
Uki Ovaskainen - piano 14 Dec, 21:00
16 Dec, 19:00
Programme: A. Schnittke / J. Brahms / C. Ljubljana Castle
SNT Drama
Saint-Saëns
Dubioza kolektiv VS S.A.R.S.
13 Dec, 19:30 Vevče Brass Band
14 Dec, 20:00
Križanke 16 Dec, 19:30
Stožice sports hall
Young Virtuosi international concert series Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Free tickets Matter + YGT Live! + Acty (Slovenia) Christmas concert
14 Dec, 21:00
Orkester Mandolina Ljubljana Slovene Philharmonic Choir
Kino Šiška
Andrej Zupan - conductor Tonči Bilić - conductor
13 Dec, 19:30 Oreyeon (Slovenia), Usil (Slovenia) - rock Domen Marinčič b violon; Tomaž Sevšek
Španski borci Seven days in May (Slovenia) - rock - organ; Anja Gaberc - harp
Snowy White Winter - concert of 14 Dec, 21:00 16 Dec, 19:30
mandolin music Orto bar Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
Programme: J. S. Bach / A. Pärt / J.
Mr Band - folk-blues-rock Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje
Skjavetić / S. Rahmaninov / M. Ruždjak
13 Dec, 20:00 Music School
/ E. Whitacre / B. Bersa / R. Strauss / I.
Tobačna 15 Dec, 17:00
Kuljerić
Križanke
Kokr Joe Band (Slovenia) - rock
Free tickets Big Band RTV Slovenia and Vox Arsana
13 Dec, 21:30
Lojze Krajnčan - conductor
Orto bar Nikola Djoric (Serbia) - accordion
16 Dec, 20:00
15 Dec, 19:00
Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje SiTi Theatre
National Gallery
Music School Swing’n’Christmas
14 Dec, 17:00 My Baby (Netherlands) + Igralom
Students of Ljubljana St. Stanislas
Križanke (Serbia) - trance/blues
Institute
Free tickets 15 Dec, 20:00
17 Dec, 18:00
Kino Šiška
Križanke
Soul Tribute Mixtape live concert Free tickets
15 Dec, 20:00
Tobačna
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Orkester Mandolina Ljubljana Il Volo (Italy) - pop opera
Andrej Zupan - conductor 20 Dec, 20:00
18 Dec, 19:30 Stožice sports hall
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
Taja & The Kirkwaalds - soul, r’n’b,pop,
Snowy White Winter - concert of
jazz, funk
mandolin music
20 Dec, 20:00 Il Volo is an Italian operatic pop trio,
Borz Band Tobačna consisting of singers: the baritone
18 Dec, 21:00 Gianluca Ginoble, and two tenors,
Hamo & Tribute 2 Love (Slovenia) - rock
Celica Hostel Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto.
20 Dec, 20:00
Admission free They describe their music as
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre
“popera”.
Peter Savizon (G. Britain) & Primož
Necrotic (Slovenia), Sweet Sorrow Having won the Sanremo Music
Grašič trio - jazz
(Slovenia), Edge of Sins (Slovenia) - Festival 2015, they represented Italy
19 Dec, 20:00
metal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015
Slamič Coffeehouse
20 Dec, 21:00 in Vienna, Austria. They reached
Like the Rollings Stones - rock Orto bar third place, but managed to secure
19 Dec, 20:00 a solid first-place victory in the
Big band KGBL
Tobačna televoting.
prof. Vid Žgajner - conductor
Il Volo is considered to be the
Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra nad 21 Dec, 19:30
successor to “three tenors” and are
Choir Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory
one of the few Italian music groups
Simon Dvoršak - conductor Christmas concert
that has been famous all over the
20 Dec, 18:00 Admission free
world and among all generations.
Slovenian Philharmonic Hall
After a successful American and
Programme: J. S. Bach / A. Misson
European tour they are performing
Christmas concert
a concert spectacle in Ljubljana.
Il Volo (Italy) - pop opera
20 Dec, Stožice sports hall
www.visitljubljana.com 13Music
Harlem Gospel Choir
22 Dec, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Performing contemporary gospel Pink Panker (Slovenia), The Closhersh Wakili (Guinea/Mali)
with a touch of jazz and blues, the (Slovenia) - punk 22 Dec, 21:00
world famous Harlem Gospel Choir 21 Dec, 21:00 Ljubljana Castle
is synonymous with power vocals, Orto bar
Partibrejkers (Serbia) - rock, punk, r&b
glorious sound and infectious
Flowers in Autumn - musical 22 Dec, 21:00
energy. For over two decades they
22 Dec, 19:00 Orto bar
have been America’s premier
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
gospel choir and have toured the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra and
globe thrilling audiences with the Harlem Gospel Choir (USA) Big Band
inspirational power of black gospel 22 Dec, 20:00 Patrik Greblo - conductor
music. Harlem Gospel Choir have Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Guests: New Swing Quartet
performed alongside superstars 23 Dec, 18:00
The Queen Tribute by 6pence
such as Bono, Diana Ross, The Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
22 Dec, 20:00
Gorillaz, Andre Rieu, Pharrell A selection of the finest spirituals and
Tobačna
Williams. They have performed for Christmas songs in rich orchestrations
Barak Obama, Nelson Mandela - for a large orchestra.
pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict Christmas concert
XVI, and Oprah among others.
Need a ticket?
Recommended!
Tickets are for the majority of
cultural, entertainment, sports and
other events available from Tourist
Information Centres and online on
www.visitljubljana.com.
14 www.visitljubljana.comMusic Taste Ljubljana
Vesna - musical The Beatles Tribute: Help! Food Tour
23 Dec, 18:30 29 Dec, 20:00
Saturdays at 12:00
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Tobačna
Other times can be arranged for
Cantabile Symphony Orchestra Tadej Toš & The Band groups of more than ten people
by prior request.
25 Dec, 19:30 29 Dec, 21:00
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Ljubljana Castle
Magnifico (Slovenia) - rock Kung Foo Fightres (Croatia),
25 Dec, 20:00 Supergarden (Slovenia), Temple of the
Stožice sports hall Gods (Slovenia) - rock
29 Dec, 21:00
Slon in sadež
Orto bar
26 Dec, 20:00
SiTi Theatre Bossa de Novo (Slovenia) - jazz
30 Dec, 19:00
Jeannette - swing and rock ‘n’ roll
SNT Drama
27 Dec, 20:00
Tobačna Damir Imamović (Bosnia and
Herzegovina) - sevdah music
New Year’s Concert in Slamič
31 Dec, 20:00
Coffeehouse
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
27 - 29 Dec, 20:00
Slamič Coffeehouse Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra and The tour will give
Choir you an insight into
Branko Završan (Slovenia) traditional Ljubljana
Philipp von Steinaecker - conductor
28 Dec, 20:00 dishes part of the
Nika Gorič - soprano
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre much-acclaimed Taste
1 Jan 2019, 18:00
Jacques Brel’s chansons Ljubljana project.
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Space Unicorn On Fire (Slovenia) - metal Programme: J. Offenbach / F. von Suppe Departure point:
28 Dec, 21:00 New Year’s Concert Ljubljana Tourist Information
Orto bar Centre, Adamič-Lundrovo
Soul Fingers
Rudi Bučar and Istrabend 1 Jan 2019, 21:00 nabrežje 2
29 Dec, 20:00 Kongresni trg square Duration:
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre Admission free 3 hours
Language options:
English, Slovenian
Price:
€ 38.00 per person
Kavalir (Gallant Helper)
You will visit five different styles of restaurants
During summer, you can get around
Recommended!
and taste five different dishes as well as five
the city centre pedestrian area selected drinks.
by the so called Kavalir (Gallant
Helper) - a small electric vehicle
running free of charge daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
Telephone: +386 (0)31 666 331 or +386 (0)31 666 332.
www.visitljubljana.com
www.visitljubljana.com 15Theatre, Opera, Ballet
Circa: Humans
Circa Contemporary Circus (Australia)
28 - 31 Dec
G. Verdi: Traviata - opera P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - ballet G. Bizet: Carmen - opera
1 Dec, 19:00 5 - 7 Dec, 19:00 13 Dec, 19:00
Opera house Opera house Opera house
R. Kincses: The Saviour - theatre Evin Hadžialjević: As Breath - dance- Rosana Hribar: Exposed - dance-music
performance music performance performance premiere
Actors: Alida Bevk and Yvette Feuer Author, choreographer, performer: Evin Choreographer and concept: Rosana Hribar
1 Dec, 20:00 Hadžialjević Co-creators and performers: K. Aleksova, N.
Mini Theatre 6 and 7 Dec, 20:00 Blažič, T. Habun, R. Hribar, K. Kolarič, V. Weis
PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana 13 and 14 Dec, 20:00
G. Rossini: Cinderella - opera
PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
2 Dec, 17:00 P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - ballet
Opera house 8 Dec, 18:00 G. Verdi: Macbeth - opera
Opera house 14 Dec, 19:00
Jesús Rubio Gamo: now, before we get
Opera house
too old; Núria Guiu Sagarra: Likes P. I. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake - ballet
4 Dec, 20:00 9 Dec, 17:00 G. Bizet: Carmen - opera
Španski borci Opera house 15 Dec, 18:00
Dance double bill Opera house
G. Puccini: Madama Butterfly - opera
Dalanda Diallo: Duet for Percussion 11 Dec, 19:00 Sorry - dance performance
and Feet - dance-music performance Opera house Performers: Anita Wach and Grega Zorc
premiere 15 and 17 Dec, 20:00
G. Verdi: Macbeth - opera
Authors and co-creators: Dalanda Diallo Španski borci
12 Dec, 19:00
& Damir Mazrek
Opera house
5 Dec, 18:30 in 20:00
PTL - Dance Theatre Ljubljana
16 www.visitljubljana.comExploring the physical limits of their bodies as they are pushed to the extreme, Circa questions how much we can endure as
humans. The artists take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human¸ they lead us to reflect on our lives, and the
meaning of our existence. And inspiring wonder. Making us wonder how knowledge, experience and power can transform a
human body.
On the cutting edge of contemporary circus, Circa assigns the main role to humans. Dispensing with props, dazzling set design
and renouncing animals, Circa’s cast includes exclusively people. Blending dance, acrobatics and circus elements, a team of
highly skilled acrobats test their powers of endurance and perform remarkable feats of strength. Established in 2004 and
based in Brisbane, Australia, Circa’s Artistic Director is circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz.
I. Tavčar: The Visoko Chronicle - theatre P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A 28 Dec, 20:00
performance Christmas Carol - ballet Mini teater
18 Dec, 18:00 23 Dec, 17:00 Performance in English language
SNT Drama Opera house
G. Rossini: Cinderella - opera
English surtitles
P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A 29 Dec, 19:00
P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet Opera house
Christmas Carol - ballet 26 and 27 Dec, 18:00
Circa: Humans
18 - 20 Dec, 19:00 Opera house
Circa Contemporary Circus (Australia)
Opera house
J. Offenbach: The Tales of Hoffmann 29 Dec, 19:30
P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A - opera Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
Christmas Carol - ballet 28 Dec, 19:00
Circa: Humans
21 and 22 Dec, 18:00 Opera house
Circa Contemporary Circus (Australia)
Opera house
Circa: Humans 30 Dec, 18:00
S. Makarovič: Bloody Smokers - theatre Circa Contemporary Circus (Australia) Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
performance 28 Dec, 20:00
G. Verdi: La Traviata - opera
22 Dec, 18:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
30 Dec, 19:00
SNT Drama
A. Kravitz: The Jewish Dog - theatre Opera house
English subtitles
performance
Circa: Humans
Actor: Miha Rodman
Circa Contemporary Circus (Australia)
31 Dec, 20:00
Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre
www.visitljubljana.com 17Miscellaneous
Christmas markets
30 Nov - 2 Jan, 10:00 - 22:00
Breg, Petkovškovo nabrežje, Gallusovo nabrežje,
Cankarjevo nabrežje, Prešernov trg, Kongresni trg,
Pogačarjev trg, Ljubljana Castle
In December Ljubljana’s Christmas markets become the centre of the city’s social
life. Set up in the immediate vicinity of a major open-air venue for festive events
held daily throughout December, is well known for its vibrancy and cheerful
atmosphere. Festively decorated green stalls, designed especially for the fair, sell
a fine choice of products suitable for giving as gifts and countless food and drink
stalls offer mulled wine, tea, liqueurs, sausages and various grilled dishes.
18 www.visitljubljana.comMiscellaneous
Body Worlds Vital LGBT Festival charity bazaar, which is one of the
20 Oct - 20 Jan 2019 24 Nov - 2 Dec largest charity
Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Different venues events in Slovenia. This year we are
Centre The programme of the festival features pleased to announce the club will be
Body Worlds Vital is an exhibition of films by gay and lesbian filmmakers and supporting charities in the rural areas
human bodies, preserved through a other films dealing with themes related focusing on projects for the elderly and
ground-breaking method - plastination. to homosexuality. for mental health services.
It shows how our bodies move in With its more than 34rd-year history, the
Animateka - Animated Film Festival
everyday life, as well as during athletic Ljubljana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
3 - 9 Dec
activities. The exhibition aims to educate enjoys the reputation of being Europe’s
Kinodvor, Slovenian cinematheque,
the public about the inner workings of oldest festival of the kind. Its emergence
Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power
the human body and show the effects is strongly connected with the rise of
Station
of poor health, good health, and lifestyle the gay movement which took place in
The main, competition section of the
choices. It helps us to understand the Ljubljana and it emerged from a strong
Animateka international animated film
wonder, sophistication and fragility of need for a special film festival tackling
festival will include short animated
our own bodies. sexual identities, sex and gender issues,
films produced in Eastern and Central
Open: daily 9:00 - 20:00 transsexualism, as well as political and
Europe. Other festival sections and
social issues concerning homosexuality.
retrospective screenings will feature
The Land of Ice animated films from around the world.
30 Nov - 6 Jan 2019 The films screened in the main section
Fairy-tale images created from a will compete for an international jury
crystalline ice and snow mix formed by and an audience award. The festival will
famous Slovenian and foreign artists be accompanied by a programme of
are exhibited in a large hall cooled to related events.
-4 °C. Dragons are the theme of this www.animateka.si
year’s exhibition. Each year, the Land
Christmas ARTish
of Ice is based on a fairy tale. This year,
15 and 16 Dec, 10:00 - 19:00
the organizers chose Dragons are on
Tobačna
the Way by the Austrian writer Niko
ARTish is a series of events where artists
Kupper, a tale about the dragon of
not only show their works, but also
Klagenfurt who suddenly comes to
present their methods and ideas.
life. An important part of his story is
The festival programme also includes
This Merry Day of Culture - cultural taking place in Ljubljana, the city whose
free creative workshops for adults
institutions' open door day symbol is a dragon.
and children, theatre performances,
3 Dec Kongresni trg square: daily 10:00 - 22:00
music concerts, charity projects such
On the birth anniversary of the
SILA Bazaar as exchange of used clothes, and
greatest Slovenian poet, France
2 Dec, 10:00 - 16:00 various fundraising events.
Prešeren (1800-1849), admission
Grand Hotel Union
to the majority of Ljubljana's
The International Women’s Club
museums, galleries and theatres
Recommended!
Ljubljana “SILA-IWCL“ is currently
and even a number of cinemas is
organizing its 25th
free. To mark the anniversary, most
Annual International Charity Bazaar.
of Slovenia's cultural institutions
Every year, with the assistance of more
also arrange special programmes
than 30 local embassy and consulate
of events.
representatives, SILA-IWCL hosts a
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