The Ljubljana Summer Festival was established over 50 years ago, with the main musical and artistic events taking place over eight weeks in the summer. The 2010 programme will be announced in due course.
23rd – 25th July 2010
Bled Days
One of Bled’s most famous and traditional events takes place on the fourth weekend in July every year. During Bled Days, the lake is full of floating lights whilst a firework display illuminates the church on Bled island. Various concerts and entertainment acts adore the promenade alongside an art and crafts fair.
17th – 19th September 2010
Cow Ball
The annual Cow Ball celebrates the return of the cattle to the valley after a summer out at pasture. The festival, known in Slovenian as Kravji Bal, takes place at Lake Bohinj in the heart of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park.
Cows are decorated and paraded through the dry Govic waterfall, joined by herdsmen, dairymaids and cheese makers. Traditional Slovenian folk music and dancing can be enjoyed along with festive stall selling local produce and traditional gifts.
18th – 26th September 2010
10th Festival of the Old Vine – September
The 10th annual Festival of the Old Vine is Maribor’s biggest tourist event for the autumn season.
During the festival, events are held in the main square (Glavni trg) and the castle square (Grajski trg). Concerts, wine tasting, traditional Slovenian food sampling and the Old Vine grape-gathering ceremony are just some of the events taking place.
Guests to the festival have the opportunity to meet with wine experts from the area and learn more about Maribor’s wine making.
10th – 21st November 2010
LIFFE 21st Ljubljana International Film Festival – November
The 21st annual Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) takes place from 10th – 21st November 2010, offering cinemagoers a selection of contemporary films from around the world.
As well as screenings of international films, visitors to the film festival will be able to participate in features workshops, interactive multimedia projects and talks.
They will also have the opportunity to vote for their favourite film in the Dragon Audience Award, the winner of which will be granted distribution in Slovenian cinemas. Audiences can vote as they leave the screening or via text message.