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December 2016

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27 Nov -3 JanDecember in LjubljanaThe festively decorated old city centre will see a range of free open-air entertainment events intended for people of all ages and different tastes.p. 4

27 Nov -3 JanFestive FairEach year in December, Ljubljana’s Festive Fair becomes the centre of the city’s social life. p. 18

Guided tours of festive Ljubljana

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December Tour of Festively Decorated LjubljanaRomantic and magical. This is the best description of

Ljubljana during the days of December. You will take a walk through festively decorated Ljubljana with a guide, look for a unique gift at the holiday fair and get to know the story and concept of the decorations, the creative talent behind

which has been, for many years, the renowned painter Zmago Modic.

Schedule: 26 November 2016 - 8 January 2017 daily at 17:00Duration: Two hours.

Language options: Slovenian, English and ItalianOther language options are available by arrangement with the tour

organiser.Departure point: Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre

(Stritarjeva ulica street)Price: €10.00 for adults, €5.00 for children aged between 4 and 12

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December in Ljubljana

Experience the vibrant pulse of the festively decorated Ljubljana. Visit the traditional Festive Fair and choose from a vast number of free entertainment events culminating in New Year’s Eve celebrations. December in Ljubljana was opened on 25 November with the city’s annual Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-On Event. The festival’s diverse programme of events, designed to offer something for people of all ages and tastes to enjoy, will include four different New Year’s Eve celebrations held in four of the city’s central public squares, each featuring a different style of music.www.visitljubljana.com

FestivalsDecember in Ljubljana

Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-OnEvent25 Nov, 17:15Prešernov trg square

Festive Fair25 Nov - 1 Jan 2017, 10:00 - 23:00/24:00Breg, Cankarjevo nabrežje embankement, Prešernov trg square, Kongresni trg squareFestively decorated stalls selling a selection of items suitable for Christmas and New Year’s gifts. Drinks and snacks are available till 8 January.

Festive Fair25 Nov -1 Jan 2017, 10:00 - 22:00/24:00Pogačarjev trg squareFestively decorated stalls selling a selection of items suitable for Christmas and New Year’s gifts. Drinks and snacks are available till 8 January.

Christmas Crib made of straw25 Nov -8 JanBreg embankementA unique hand-made straw Christmas crib created by the local artist Anton Kravanja. The figures are life-size.

Magical Forest3 - 23 Dec, 16:30 - 19:00Kongresni trg square pavilionThe magical events held at the Magical Forest will host creative workshops of making environmentally friendly Christmas decorations.

St. Nicholas Fair3 - 6 Dec, 10:00 - 20:00Prešernov trg squareThe festively decorated stalls at St. Nicholas Fair offer various goods suitable for traditional St. Nicholas gifts.

St Nicholas Procession5 Dec, 17:00Krekov trg square, Ciril-Metodov trg square, Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov trg squareSt Nicholas is accompanied by devils and an assembly of angels, who distribute biscuits, fruits and sweets to children.

Ljubljana Primary Schools Choirs13 - 15 Dec, 17:00Mestni trg squareThe festive atmosphere in the old city centre will be enhanced by a series of short concerts by children's choirs.

Street Theatre16 - 20 Dec, 19:00Kongresni trg squarePerformances by clowns, jugglers and circus performers for adults and children.

Good Fairy13 - 30 Dec, 17:00 - 21:00(except 24, 25 Dec)Mestni trg squareGood Fairy fulfils the wishes to the passers-by. Authorial project by painter Zmago Modic.

Music programme in the Novi trg square16 - 25 Dec, 19:00(except 24 Dec)Novi trg squareConcerts featuring various Slovene pop artists

Ljubljanski madrigalisti choirMarta Burger - sopranoMatej Volk - tenoreAleksandra Naumovski Potis - piano24 Dec, 17:00Traditional Christmas concert in front of the Town Hall

Grandpa Frost Procession26 - Sat 30 Dec, 17:00Breg, Čevljarski most bridge, Mestni trg square, Stritarjeva ulica street, Prešernov trg square, Kongresni trg squareA few days before New Year, Grandpa Frost, the Slovenian counterpart of Santa Claus, will arrive in Ljubljana from the Far North. Riding in his carriage, drawn by genuine white Lipizzaner horses

and accompanied by a procession of snowmen, bears, rabbits and other creatures from folk and fairy tales, he will visit the old city centre’s Festive Fair and venues for children’s events.

Music programme in the Kongresni trg square26 Dec - 2 Jan, 20:00Concerts featuring various pop rock artists, among them Perpetuum Jazzile on 2 Jan.

Music programme in the Pogačar trg square27 - 30 Dec, 17:00Concerts featuring various pop and pop-folk artists.

Slovene Police Orchestra with Alenka GodecNejc Bečan - conductor28 Dec, 18:00Krekov trg square parking10th anniversary of funicular to the Ljubljana castle

Music programme in the Trg francoske revolucije square30 Dec, 20:00Concerts featuring various rock artists.

New Year’s Eve Celebration for children31 Dec, 16:00Kongresni trg squareIn order to create a magical and

December in Ljubljana25 Nov - 1 Jan, historical city centre

unforgettable New Year's Eve experience for children, the celebration will feature popular festive characters, children's performances, and the arrival of Grandpa Frost.

New Year’s Eve Celebration in the Kongresni trg square31 Dec, 21:00The programme is meant to attract people of all ages and tastes.

New Year’s Eve Celebration in the Mestni trg square31 Dec, 21:00The programme is traditionally meant for Slovene popular and classical music lovers.

New Year’s Eve celebration in the Pogačar trg square31 Dec, 21:00The programme features pop and traditional folk music singers and bands.

New Year’s Eve celebration in the Trg francoske revolucije square31 Dec, 21:30The programme is mainly intended for fans of rock music.

Fireworks display1 Jan, 00:00The fireworks is launched from the Ljubljana Castle hill.

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The central overview of Slovenian illustration, the Biennial unites older and younger generations of illustrators employing diverse artistic methods and rewards their finest achievements with the Hinko Smrekar Award, as well as the Smrekar distinctions and accolades. The 2016 Life Achievement Award goes to Marjan Manček, presentation of his works will be curated by Tatjana Pregl Kobe. For the past forty years Marjan Manček has employed illustration as his main vehicle of expression, infusing it heavily with his signature humour. In cooperation with the Section of Illustrators of the Union of Slovene Fine Arts Associations; catalogue text by Judita Krivec DraganOpen: 10:00 - 19:00, Sundays 10:00 - 14:00. Closed: Mondays

Exhibitions

InterLACEd21 Jun - 31 Dec Slovene Ethnographic MuseumTemporary exhibition by SEMLace is a perforated fabric made of textile or similar threads with patterns of holes. It conveys messages of its manufacturing techniques and structure, use, temporal and spatial changes, and diverse meanings. It also symbolizes the invisible links between different time periods, places, and people. The exhibition presents a great variety of museum laces and others by which the basic typology of ornamental techniques, traditional and other contemporary applications and multiple dimensions of their use is shown. Among others, there is a collection of laces presented of the Slovene Ethnographic Museum, which is one of the largest in Slovenia Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan

The Centres of Printmaking: At the Intersection of Knowledge, Learning and Cooperation11 Oct - 8 Feb 2017 International Centre of Graphic ArtsThe exhibition is being organized in collaboration with two similar institutions from Belgrade and Philadelphia. The Print Center from Philadelphia (USA), founded in 1915, is taking part with works by contemporary artists paired up with artists that have an important historical connection to their organization. The “Academija” Center for Graphic Arts and Visual Researches, founded in 1995, on the other hand, is part of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Belgrade. It presents a selection of prints from its own production with an emphasis on artists of various artistic expressions, to whom printmaking represents an additional opportunity for exploration.Open: 10:00 - 18:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan

12th Slovenian Biennial of llustration 18 Nov - 19 Marc 2017 Cankarjev dom Gallery

Exhibitions

Retrospective exhibition by Tone Lapajne, an important Slovenian artist with an impressive oeuvre, but who has yet to get his due. The exhibition Memory of Eart presents the highlights of his oeuvre in various art mediums. Tone Lapajne, as an academic sculptor, created a vast but so far little known opus of sculptures in concrete, iron and wood. Today, he is best known as a painter, especially for his paintings, which he created with the help of soil, usually that from the marshes or saltpans. With them he formed one of the most recognisable and intimate variations of Informel Art. Saturdays at 16:30 guided tours in English. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 - 14:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

The Vugrinec Collection. Croatian Modern Art 1880 - 194510 Nov - 12 Mar 2017 National Gallery of SloveniaThe collection of Davor Vugrinec presented for the first time to the public in 2015 at the Art Pavilion in Zagreb as the collection of “masterpieces of Croatian Modernism”. As a demonstration of the requirements that make up a successful collecting policy, the collection is an excellent example of ambitious determination that surpasses even some museum collections. The exhibition presents contemporaries, friends, and fellow students of Slovenian artists, from the Šubic brothers, Anton Ažbe, and the Impressionists onwards. Especially storied is the founding era of the “Zagreb School”. The exhibition of sixsty-five paintings and works on paper and twelve sculptures includes works by Mato Celestin Medović, Vlaho Bukovac, Emanuel Vidović, Oton Iveković, Čikoš Sesija, Mirko Rački, Ljubo Babić, Miroslav Kraljević, Milivoj Uzelac, Marjan Trepše, Vilko Gecan, Vladimir Becić, Marino Tartaglia, Omer Mujadžić, Ivan Meštrović,

Frano Kršinić and others.Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 - 20:00, 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 - 15:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

Plečnik CollectionThe new permanent exhibition at the Plečnik House in Trnovo presents the 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 Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, Žale Cemetery, the Church of St. Michael at the Ljubljana Marshes and numerous other masterpieces. Several plans of Plečnik’s never realized visions are also on display. The Cathedral of Freedom, the master’s vision of the Slovenian parliament, is especially worthy of our attention.Guided tours: every hour, on the hour (the last guided tour at 17:00). Groups must not contain more than seven people.Open: 10:00 - 18:00, 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 - 14:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

Tone Lapajne: Memory of Earth 22 Nov - 5 Mar 2017 Jakopič Gallery


Music

Kurzschluss festival of electronic music includes a string of top-quality club events featuring more than twenty internationally awarded bands, solo artists, and DJs. The Kurzschluss festival brings together cult musicians who have received the most prestigious music awards and are well known for their extensive discographies and extremely faithful following. Some of them perform in Slovenia for the very first time.www.kurzschluss.si

Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje Music School1 and 2 Dec, 19:00Križanke Christmas concertAdmission free

Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Ralf Weikert - conductorDan Zhu - violin1 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreProgram: I. Florjanc / A. Berg / P. I. Tchaikovsky

Verona Rapuc - harpAndrej Omejc - saxophoneKatalin Péter Krivokapič - piano 1 Dec, 19:30Russian Center for Science and Culture Free tickets

Jinx (Croatia) - pop1 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

BluesRock Jam - Bad Notion1 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra Ralf Weikert - conductorDan Zhu - violin2 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreProgramme: I. Florjanc / A. Berg / P. I. Tchaikovsky

Radio Jam (Slovenia) - blues rock2 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar


Helena Blagne with symphony orchestra and guests 3 Dec, 20:00Opera house

Drago Ivanuša with guests - ethno4 Dec, 19:00SNT Drama

Kurzschluss14 Oct - 31 Dec, Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

A New Age is Coming! Industry - Labour - Capital25 Oct - 21 May, City Museum of LjubljanaThe exhibition on industry in Ljubljana that also topicalizes the ever changing relations between labour and capital. It depicts how Ljubljana dealt with new industries as they arrived and offeres the experience of “travel through time and space”. The show starts off with the sugar refinery on the banks of the Ljubljanica. It goes on to depict capitalists of the time, businessmen whose vision made Ljubljana into an industrial hub. At the same time, the exhibits tell the story of the life of the proletariat. The rise of industry in the late 19th and early 20th century takes a sharp turn after WWII, when factories were nationalised and many capitalists chased out of the country. The end of the war marked the beginning of the ascent of large socialist enterprises. The next break came in the 1990s, when Slovenia shed socialism and enterprises were privatised.

Exhibitions

Sundays at 16:30 guided tours in English. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00 - 21:00, 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 - 14:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

Puppet Museum at Ljubljana CastleSlovenia is a country with a rich tradition of puppeteering. The Puppet Museum’s permanent exhibition, set up by the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, introduces you to the history of puppeteering in Slovenia and the creativity of contemporary Slovenian puppeteers, presents the most popular puppet characters, and gives you an insight into puppeteering techniques and the process of creating a puppet show. After viewing the exhibition, you can try your hand at puppeteering skills.Open: 10:00 - 19:00 daily

Zoran Mušič, the best known 20th century Slovenian-born painter and a man with more than one homeland, spent most of his life between Venice and Paris. He mostly painted landscapes, still lifes, portraits, Dalmatian donkeys and horses, trees, views of Venice, double portraits with his wife Ida, and poignant self-portraits depicting him as an old man. His visual motifs were always related to the Slovenian region of Kras and its typical scenes. He became world famous with his series of paintings We Are Not the Last, in which he relived the scenes he experienced in the Dachau concentration camp. Ljubljana’s National Gallery displays the world’s only permanent survey exhibition of Mušič’s work. Open: 10:00 - 18:00, Thursdays 10:00-20:00, 24 and 31 Dec 10:00 - 15:00. Closed: Mondays, 25 Dec and 1 Jan.

Zoran Mušič (1909-2005)Permanent exhibition at the National Gallery


Vocal duos evening6 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Possessed + Belphegor + Absu + From Hell + Cold Raven - death metal7 Dec, 19:00Kino Šiška

Students of Ljubljana Music and Ballet Conservatory jazz and popular music departments7 Dec, 19:30Grand Hotel UnionAdmission free

Jazzva vocal group7 Dec, 19:30St. Anthony of Padua Church

Tango Appassionato (Slovenia) - cabaret, tango, czardas7 Dec, 20:00Slamič Coffeehouse

Klinika Denisa Kataneca (Croatia) - rock7 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Milko Lazar - harpsichordMatjaž Drevenšek - saxophoneLuka Juhart - accoridon 8 Dec, 19:00Ljubljana CastleProgramme: from baroque to contemporary music

RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra Rossen Milanov - conductorMihajlo Bulajić - horn8 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreProgramme: R. Strauss / P. I. Tchaikovsky

Minja Spasić - violoncello; Nenad Lečić - pianoKaja Sešek - violin; Hermina Hudnik - piano8 Dec, 19:30KrižankeAdmission freeYoung Virtuosi international concert series

BluesRock Jam - Jedermaister8 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Mi2 (Slovenia) - pop rock8 Dec, 21:00Kino Šiška

Fake Orchestra (Slovenia) - world music9 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Jazz in the Pants (Slovenia)9 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Jamiroquai Tribute - Space Cowboy (G. Britain) - rock9 Dec, 21:00Cvetličarna

Shobaleader One - electronic music9 Dec, 21:00Kino Šiška

Ritem mladosti featuring Siddharta, Big Foot Mama, DJ Umek, Filatov & Karas 9 Dec, 21:00Stožice sports hallThe Ritem mladosti music event features concerts by the most popular Slovenian performers of rock and electronic music and a guest appearance by Filatov & Karas.

Shobaleader One (G. Britain) - rock pop9 Dec, 21:00Kino Šiška

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K4x4 ft. Steffi (Germany) - electro music9 Dec, 23:00Klub K4


Slovenian Philharmonic ChoirMartina Batič - conductorNuška Drašček Rojko - mezzosoprano; Matjaž Robavs - baritone; Gregor Klančič - organ 11 Dec, 19:30Slovenian Philharmonic HallProgramme: F. Poulenc / M. Duruflé

Vevče Brass Band11 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Saxon (G. Britain) + Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons - rock11 Dec, 20:00Kino Šiška

Students of Ljubljana Vič-Rudnik Music School12 and 13 Dec, 17:00Križanke Christmas concertAdmission free

Taja Rijavec - harpTim Jurkovič - guitar12 Dec, 19:30Opera houseAdmission free

Artur Rożek - baritoneNejc Lavrenčič - piano12 Dec, 19:30National Museum of Contemporary History Programme: F. Schubert / H. Wolf

Cirkusz-KA (Hungary) - jazz, world music12 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Vlado Kreslin is one of the most influential Slovenian musicians, whose distinctive style combines elements of folk, pop and rock music. His great ability to combine different music genres is complemented by his exquisite selections of guest performers to join him for his concerts. On 15 Dec Kreslin’s creativity and delivery will be accompanied by the jazz-blues vocalist Mary Coughlan and the Mediterranean temperament of the Italian singer Gabriella Gabrielli.On 16 Dec his guests will be Mali bogovi rock group and the Balkan vivaciousness of Balkanboys, a young Slovenian band.on 17 Dec there will be a celebration of Slovenian musical heritage. A nostalgic return to the Pannonian plains featuring Beltinška banda and the Croatian virtuoso performers Zapadni kolodvor.

Music

Vlado Kreslin - folk, rock concert15 - 17 Dec, 19:30, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Ljubljana Vocal Academy Stojan Kuret - conductorAco Biščevič - tenor; prof. Breda Zakotnik - piano; Jaka Mihelač - baritone, guitar, horn4 Dec, 20:00Church of St. JacobProgramme: F. Schubert / C. Goldmark / A. Bruckner Admission free

Students of Ljubljana Moste - Polje Music School5 -7 Dec, 19:00Križanke Christmas concertAdmission free

Meta Pirc - fluteTadej Horvat - pianoNikola Pajanović - violinStefan Pajanović - piano5 Dec, 19:30Town HallAdmission free

Matic Kuder - clarinetNadja Rus - pianoAna Dolžan - violinSae Lee - piano 6 Dec, 19:30Grand Hotel UnionAdmission free

Bakalina with guests - world music6 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Ignite (USA) - punk, hardcore6 Dec, 20:00Cvetličarna

Sounds of Slovenia - pop rock6 Dec, 20:00Kino ŠiškaConcert by over twenty top Slovenian musicians and just as many prominent Slovenian vocal soloists.


China National Opera House: Turandot1-2 Sep, 19:30, Cankarjev dom cultural

and congress centre

DJ Yella (USA) - hip hop16 Dec, 21:00Cvetličarna

Mamma mia! - musical17 Dec, 18:30Tivoli sports hall

Stanko Arnold - trumpet, Goodivas and Katrinas17 Dec, 20:00Slamič Coffeehouse

Uroš Perić - vocalBig Band and RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra The Pearlettes vocal group; RTV Slovenia Youth ChoirLojze Krajnčan - conductor18 Dec, 18:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreChristmas songs in soul blues way

Marko Hatlak & Kapobanda - ethnoGuest Vlatko Stefanovski (Macedonia) - guitar18 Dec, 19:00SNT Drama

Marissa Nadler (USA) - pop rock18 Dec, 20:00Kino Šiška

Mandolina Orchestra 19 Dec, 19:30Španski borci

Matej Bonin19 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreEvening of original music

Peter Savizon - vocal; Jani Moder - guitar; Nejc Škofic - piano; Jan Gregorka - double bas20 Dec, 20:00Four Points by Sheraton Ljubljana Christmas swing concert

Jazz in the Pants (Slovenia) - jazz-funk20 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Riblja Čorba unplugged (Serbia) - rock21 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Stanko Arnold - trumpet, Goodivas and Katrinas21 Dec, 20:00Slamič CoffeehouseChristmas concert

Buh Blues Project21 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Slovene Philharmonic Choir and OrchestraMartina Batič - conductorMatej Grahek - flute; Miran Kolbl - violin; Monika Fele - soprano; Martin Logar - tenore22 Dec, 18:00Slovene Philharmonic HallProgramme: G. F. Händel / J. S. Bach / A. Vivaldi / L. van Beethoven / P. I. Tchaikovsky / D. MočnikChristmas concert

Anja Bukovec - violin with guests 22 Dec, 20:00Unionska dvorana hallChristmas concert

BluesRock Jam - Low Rider Trio22 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

S.A.R.S. (Serbia) - alternative rock, reggae, jazz22 Dec, 21:00Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention CentreKurzschluss festival of electronic music

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Eroika (Slovenia) - pop opera23 Dec, 19:30Unionska dvorana hallChristmas concert

Big Band RTV Slovenia and Alenka GodecTadej Tomšič - conductor23 Dec, 20:00Siti teaterChristmas songs in jazz way

Roger Sanchez (USA) - house, electro23 Dec, 23:00Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention CentreKurzschluss festival of electronic music

Frånke (Slovenia) - pop chanson23 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Cantabile choir with guests25 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Magnifico (Slovenia) - pop rock25 Dec, 21:00Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention CentreKurzschluss festival of electronic music

Duke Bluebeard (Hungary)26 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Bossa de Novo (Slovenia)27 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Jazz Jam - Tjasa Fajdiga and jazz trio27 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Slovene Police Orchestra with Alenka GodecNejc Bečan - conductor28 Dec, 18:00Krekov trg square parking10th anniversary of funicular to the Ljubljana castleAdmission free

Uros Peric is a musician singer and songwriter, who became well known for his great interpretations of songs from the golden age of blues, jazz and soul and also for his own compositions as an author of numerous songs.It is very clear that the genius of Ray Charles had the biggest impact on Uros Perić’s musical expression. He will perform with Big Band and RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, The Pearlettes vocal group and RTV Slovenia Youth Choir.

Music

Uroš Perić - blues, jazz concert18 Dec, 18:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Nace Slak - pianoBarbara Verhovnik - piano13 Dec, 19:30Slovenian Philharmonic HallFree tickets

Zanzinger (Hungary)13 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Sabina Gruden - mezzosopranoIvan Pernicki - pianoEva Pavli - sopranoTadej Horvat - piano 14 Dec, 19:30Slovenian Philharmonic HallYouth to Youth concert series

Mildreads (Slovenia, Croatia) - pop, jazz14 Dec, 20:00Slamič Coffeehouse

Bokadema (Slovenia) - West African rhythms14 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

KUD Dobreč Dragatuš Tambura Orchestra and Lado Leskovar15 Dec, 19:00Ljubljana Castle

Vlado Kreslin and guests - folk rock15 - 17 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

BluesRock Jam - Artel15 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Tabu (Slovenia) with guests - rock15 Dec, 21:00Cvetličarna

Mamma mia! - musical16 Dec, 19:30Tivoli sports hall

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ReCover feat. Goran Rukavina and Sanja Mlinar Marin28 Dec, 20:00Slamič Coffeehouse

Sezam - ethno28 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

BluesRock Jam - Divje Jezero29 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Je Boime (Slovenia) - pop, rock, reggae30 Dec, 20:00Prulček Bar

Chris Liebing (Germany) - techno30 Dec, 23:00Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention CentreKurzschluss festival of electronic music

P. Quilter: Glorious! - musicalSlovenian National Theatre Maribor30 Dec, 19:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreRepeat performance: 31 Dec, 19:30

NYE Party31 Dec, 23:00Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention CentreKurzschluss festival of electronic music

Slovenian Philharmonic OrchestraSlovenian Philharmonic ChoirUroš Lajovic - conductorSebastian Bertoncelj - violoncello; Martina Burger - soprano; Jože Vidic - baritone1 Jan, 18:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreProgramme: F. Schubert / P. I. Tchaikovsky / J. Brahms / J. Offenbach / V. Parma / R. Stolz / F. Lehar / Josef StraussNew Year’s concert

Slovenian Philharmonic OrchestraSlovenian Philharmonic ChoirUroš Lajovic - conductorSebastian Bertoncelj - violoncello; Martina Burger - soprano; Jože Vidic - baritoneSlovenian conductor, Uroš Lajovic has served as guest conductor, permanent conductor, artistic director and artistic advisor at numerous prominent European orchestras and is considered to be one of the most successful European conductors of his generation.The Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading symphonic orchestras in Central Europe, it traces its illustrious heritage back to the beginning of the 18th century.Programme: F. Schubert / P. I. Tchaikovsky / J. Brahms / J. Offenbach / V. Parma / R. Stolz / F. Lehar / Josef Strauss

New Year’s Concert 1 Jan, 18:00, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Opera, theatre, dance

After the resoundingly successful productions Romeo and Juliet by Prokofiev, Carmen by Rodion Shchedrin, Dangerous Liaisons and a remake of Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, the internationally acclaimed choreographer Valentina Turcu is again venturing into romanticism. Based on this inspiring novel, her latest ballet production includes selections from Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov’s most appealing scores. Featuring a complete dramaturgy makeover and neoclassical ballet aesthetics, the story about the superfluous man will be given a new lease on life in all its sensuality, passion and splendour. Choreography: Valentina Turcu; Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninov; Conductor: Dominic Grier; Set design: Marko Japelj; Costume design: Alan Hranitelj

Eugene Onegin - ballet Ballet and Orchestra of the

Slovenian National Theatre Maribor 6 Dec, 19:30, Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Heartmeat/Cacti - ballet1 Dec, 19:00 Opera House

Isabelle Schad: Collective Jumps - performance1 Dec, 20:00Kino ŠiškaCoFestival - International Festival of Contemporary Dance

Rite of Spring - dance performanceAuthors and performers: Maša Kagao Knez, Jana Menger in Rosana Hribar 1 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance Theatre

Pursuit of Happiness - dance performanceNature Theater of Oklahoma and EnKnapGroup1 - 3 Dec, 20:00Španski borci

Heartmeat/Cacti - ballet 2 Dec, 18:00 Opera House

Bara Kolenc & Atej Tutta: Retorika - Private Thaughts 4º - experimental performance2 Dec, 19:00Kino ŠiškaCoFestival - International Festival of Contemporary DanceAdmission free

Verena Billinger & Sebastian Schulz: Violent Event - performance2 Dec, 20:30Ljubljana Puppet TheatreCoFestival - International Festival of Contemporary Dance

Falcon! - dance performanceConcept and performance: Iztok Kovač, Janez Janša 3 Dec, 18:00Španski borciIn English language

Martin Sonderkamp & Darko Dragičević: Approximations #5 - performance3 Dec, 19:00Tobačna 001 GalleryCoFestival - International Festival of Contemporary Dance

Amanda Piña & Daniel Zimmerman: Endangered Human Movements Vol. II: Dance and Resistance - performance3 Dec, 20:30Kino Šiška CoFestival - International Festival of Contemporary Dance

Rite of Spring - dance performanceAuthors and performers: Maša Kagao


Opera, theatre, dance

- opera 7 Dec, 19:00Opera House

G. Verdi: La traviata - opera 8 Dec, 18:00Opera House

Ž. Božić: Dream Job - dance performance Dancers: Michal Rynia, Miljan Nojić, Marko Brdnik, Matej Bedič, Željko Božić8 and 9 Dec, 19:30Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

G. Bizet: Carmen - opera 9 Dec, 19:00Opera House

V. Osojnik: Other People’s Children - dance performanceAuthorship, choreography and performance: Vita Osojnik9 and 10 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance Theatre

G. Puccini: La bohème - opera 10 Dec, 19:00Opera House

G. Verdi: La traviata - opera 11 Dec, 18:00Opera House

J. L. Vinovrski: Preživeti / C. Layes: Domneva13 Dec, 20:00Španski borciDouble dance performance

P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet15 Dec, 19:00Opera House

Guy Nader, Maria Campos: Loop the

Loop / A. Hód: PearlEnKnapGroup15 Dec, 20:00Španski borciDouble dance performance

P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet16 Dec, 18:00Opera House

G. Verdi: Rigoletto - opera 17 Dec, 19:00Opera House

W. A. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro - opera 18 Dec, 18:00Opera House

J. Menger & M. Kagao Knez: Dancefloor & Born Outside Her VillageTwo dance performances in one eveningChoreographed and performed by: Jana Menger & Maša Kagao Knez18 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance Theatre

J. Strauss jr.: The Bat (Die Fledermaus) - opera 20 Dec, 19:00Opera House

G. Verdi: Rigoletto - opera 21 Dec, 19:00Opera House

Everything We’ve Lost While We’ve Gone on LivingBeton Ltd.21 and 22 Dec, 20:00Stara mestna elektrarna/Old Power Station


A. Pandur & PK Flamenko: Caosmos - dance performance22 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance TheatreProduction: DC Flamenko

P. I. Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker - A Christmas Carol - ballet23 Dec, 18:00Opera HouseRepeat performaces: 24 Dec, 15:00, 26 - 29 Dec, 18:00

E. Lubitsch: When I Was Dead - theatre performance27 Dec, 18:00SNT DramaEnglish surtitles

Between City and Country Contemporary Vietnamese Circus (A O Lang Phô)28 Dec, 20:00Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centreA unique form of theatre art, Contemporary Vietnamese Circus fuses dance elements with traditional circus acts - from acrobatic feats and gymnastics to juggling.Repeat performances: 29 Dec, 20:00, 30 Dec, 18:00 and 31 Dec, 20:00

G. Verdi: La traviata - opera 30 Dec, 19:00 Opera House


Knez, Jana Menger in Rosana Hribar 3 and 4 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance Theatre

S. S. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - ballet 4 Dec, 18:00Opera House

U. Adamič-N. Šorak: Where was I - theatre-movement performancePerformers: Marinka Štern and Iztok Drabik Jug5 Dec, 20:00PTL Dance Theatre

M. Tomášik: Solo 2016 - dance performance5 and 6 Dec, 20:00 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Eugene Onegin - ballet Ballet and Orchestra of the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor 6 Dec, 19:30 Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

W. A. Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro

LjubljanaBeer Experience

Mondays and Fridays at 18:00

Other times can be arranged for groups of more than ten people

by prior request.

Taste LjubljanaFood Tour

Wednesdays and Saturdays at 12:00

Other times can be arranged for groups of more than ten people

by prior request.

The tour will give you an insight into

traditional Ljubljana dishes part of the

much-acclaimed Taste Ljubljana project.

Departure point: Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre, Stritarjeva ulica street

Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English, Slovenian

Price: € 30.00 per person

You will visit five different styles of restaurants and taste five different dishes as well as five

selected drinks.

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You will visit five different drink outlets, including a pub, where you will taste

eight different beers made by five different breweries,

two based in Ljubljana.

Departure point: Slovenian Tourist Information Centre,

Krekov trg 10

Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English, Slovenian

Price: € 35.00 per person

The price includes expert guidance, beer tasting sessions, snacks, and a tour of Pivovarna Union’s

Brewery Museum. Suitable for people aged 18 and over.

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Kavalir (Gallant Helper)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.

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Miscellaneous

Each year in December, Ljubljana’s Festive Fair becomes the centre of the city’s social life. The Festive Fair, 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 sell a fine choice of products suitable for giving as gifts. For many years now, the Festive Fair food and drink stalls offering mulled wine, tea, liqueurs, sausages and various grilled dishes, has been considered to be a major venue for what the locals refer to as “the merry December in Ljubljana Old Town” and see as a perfect opportunity to bump into friends and acquaintances whom they may not have seen for a while.

The Land of Ice13 Nov - 28 Feb 2016Vodno mesto Atlantis (water park)The ice sculptures, luxuriously bathed in light, depict historical scenes taking you back to the Middle Ages. Using chainsaws, hand saws, and chisels, eight sculptors - five Slovenian, two Catalan, and one Finnish - have created an unforgettable adventure for the entire family to enjoy. Open: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 12:00 - 19:00, Thursdays, Fridays 12:00 - 21:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00- 21:00

31st LGBT Film Festival26 Nov - 4 DecSlovenian CinemathequeLGBT Film Festival presents a programme of films by gay and lesbian filmmakers and other films dealing with LGBT themes. With its more than 30-year history, the Ljubljana LGBT Film Festival enjoys the reputation of being Europe’s oldest festival of its kind.

Festive Fair25 Nov - 1 Jan, 10:00-22:00, Breg and Cankarjevo nabrežjeembankments, Prešernov trg square

Sports

ACH Volley : Maribor - volleyball2 Dec, 18:00 | Tivoli sports hall

46th Male’ s memorial - women’s gymnastics3 Dec | ŠD Tabor

HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC TWK Innsbruck (Austria) - hockey3 Dec, 17:30 | Tivoli sports hall

Union Olimpija : KK Krka - basketball5 Dec, 21:00 | Stožice sports hall

Union Olimpija : Valencia BC (Spain) - basketball7 Dec, 18:00 | Stožice sports hall

HDD Telemach Olimpija : EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz (Austria) - hockey7 Dec, 19:15 | Tivoli sports hall

Union Olimpija : KK Primorska - basketball9 Dec, 18.45 | Stožice sports hall

Olimpija Ljubljana : NK Krško - football11 Dec | Stadion Stožice

Union Olimpija : Zadar (Croatia) - basketball11 Dec, 21:00 | Stožice sports hall

ACH Volley : Hoče - volleyball14 Dec, 18:00 | Tivoli sports hall

Union Olimpija : Mega Leks (Serbia) - basketball18 Dec, 17:00 | Stožice sports hall

ACH Volley : S.C.M.U Crajova (Romania) 20 Dec, 18:00 | Stožice sports hall

HDD Telemach Olimpija : EC KAC (Austria) - hockey20 Dec, 19:15 | Tivoli sports hall

HDD Telemach Olimpija : HC Orli Znojmo (Czech republic) - hockey28 Dec, 19:15 | Tivoli sports hall

European Outdoor Film Tour 16/171 - 3 Dec Komuna CinemaThe most renowned film event on the European outdoor calendar: The European Outdoor Film Tour is heading to more than 300 venues in 14 countries showing inspirational protagonists with an heartfelt passion for adventure and the great outdoors. www.eoft.eu

SILA Bazaar4 Dec, 10:00 - 16:00Grand Hotel UnionSILA Bazaar is a charity event organized by Slovenian International ladies Association (SILA). As a voluntary, non-profit and non-governmental organisation, SILA donates the profit of the bazaar to selected organisations in Slovenia.Admission free

Animateka5 -11 DecDifferent locationsThe 13th edition of the International animated film festival Animateka brings even more light and joy to the already festive month of December. You can enjoy the best animated films from all over the world, accompanied by audiovisual events, exhibitions, workshops and much more. The progamme is aimed both at adults as well as children and families. www.animateka.si

Moscow Circus On Ice - Sensation9 Dec, 19:00Tivoli sports hall Moscow Circus on Ice (Russia) by Natalia Abramova, one of the world’s best-known ice shows for all ages, a unique blend of brilliant ice-skating and traditional Russian circus artistry.

Get to know Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016, on a special city tour run as part of a series of green, sustainability-themed tours of Ljubljana.

The tours will take visitors to Tivoli Park or the Ljubljana Botanic Garden, two of the city’s major green attractions. On each tour, a Ljubljana Tourism guide will introduce visitors to the sustainability projects while taking them around the city’s green nooks and crannies.

17 December Care for Tivoli Park’s wildlife and

winter recreational activities in Ljubljana Departure point: at 10:00 from Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre - TIC,

next to the Triple Bridge. Language options: Slovenian, English

Price: adults € 10.00, children from 4 to 12 years € 5.00Information: Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre - TIC, Tel. 306 12 35,

[email protected], www.visitljubljana.com

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