Nights in Ljubljana Old Town

The Nights in Ljubljana Old Town International festival, whose beginnings date back to 1988, has, through its rich tradition, evolved into the largest street festival in the capital. Together with its rich accompanying program it represents one of the most complex cultural projects in Slovenia. The three-day festival, which usually takes place in the last week of August, attracts over 40.000 domestic and foreign visitors each year. With various world music and jazz genres it offers an exceptionally diverse and unique concert experience. At several different locations in the picturesque historical ambience of the old town, it is possible to listen to over 30 concerts in 3 days. They are performed by prominent Slovenian and foreign musicians from all over the world. The various accompanying program enriches Nights in Ljubljana Old Town with various theatre, film, literary and dance events, children’s workshops, and most importantly, with the traditional annual International Interdisciplinary Symposium of renowned Slovenian and foreign scientists.