Things to do in Ljubljana

118 activities, venues and outings in Ljubljana, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 118.

DoTheatre
Križanke Outdoor Theatre
Poletno gledališče Križanke
used for summer festivals.
DoArts centre
Cankarjev Dom
Enormous arts and convention centre with concerts and performances.
Wheelchair accessible
DoCinema
Kinodvor
This is a small and very cool cinema that shows mostly new movies that are not playing in the blockbuster movie complexes. It has also a lot of special events, a great cafe and movies for children (Sundays).
€3–5
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Kinoteka
Ljubljana's charming film museum where they have at least two movies a day. The movies range from classics to cult movies, from trash and horror to artistic masterpieces. All movies are presented in the original audio language, and equipped with Slovenian subtitles, sometimes also English. On Saturday mornings they have special projections for children. There are also some special events, round tables, premiers etc. all the time. It's a must visit for every film lover. It has also a nice little cafe with small prices
Open daily, but closed on Sundays and in July and August · €3
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Laguna Fun & Spa
Offers open-air pools during the day and themed parties at night.
Only Jun–Sep · €6–12
DoPark
Park Tivoli
Tivoli City Park (Slovene: Mestni park Tivoli) or simply Tivoli Park (Park Tivoli) is the largest park in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located on the western outskirts of the Center District, stretching to the Šiška District to the north, the Vič District to the south, and the Rožnik District to the west. Several notable buildings and art works stand in the park.
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Arena Play & Party
A great place to spend an evening. Main features include bowling, pool, laser games and a state-of-the-art 3D XpanD cinema theatre.
Movies from €4.59–7.93
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Water City of Atlantis
A water park offering 14 pools, thermal baths, slides and saunas. Special section is dedicated for children.
€6–14
DoTheatre
SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana
The Ljubljana Opera House (Slovene: Opera, or ljubljanska operna hiša) is an opera house in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. The seat of the national opera and ballet company, the Ljubljana Slovene National Theatre Opera and Ballet, it serves as the national opera building of the country. It stands at 1 Župančič Street (Župančičeva 1) between the Slovenian Parliament building, on one hand, and the National Museum and the National Gallery, on the other hand.
Do Not mapped
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Balonarski center Barje
These launch at sunrise for one-hour flights, weather permitting. The launch spot is chosen on the day so the wind carries you over the historic centre. The whole programme is about 4 hours so reckon on a very early start.
From €180 pp
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HourAway
Houraway offers high-quality bike rentals, including e-bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes, along with guided and self-guided cycling tours. Their expertly designed day and multi-day tours cater to all fitness levels, showcasing Slovenia’s scenic landscapes, from peaceful countryside paths to challenging mountain routes.
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Olimpija Ljubljana
They play soccer in PrvaLiga, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 16,000) is off the ring road 2 km north of city centre.
DoLive music venue
Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
Slovenska Filharmonija
Orchestra dating back to 1701.
DoOpera & ballet
Ljubljana Opera House
DoPark
Park slovenske reformacije
Argentina Park (Slovene: Argentinski park) is the name of a park in the center of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Formerly known as Lenin Park, it was renamed in the 1990s to commemorate the friendly relations between Argentina and Slovenia. A part of the park was renamed Park slovenske reformacije (Slovene Reformation Park) in 2000.
DoTheatre
Slovensko mladinsko gledališče
Slovensko mladinsko gledališče je bilo ustanovljeno leta 1955 kot prvo poklicno gledališče za otroke in mladino v Sloveniji.
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Cineplexx
A Multiplex.
Every day 15:00 to 23:00 · €7.90; €4.90 on Tuesdays
DoTheatre
Kulturnica
The Ljubljana Puppet Theatre (Slovenian: Lutkovno gledališče Ljubljana) was founded in 1948, originally as the City Puppet Theatre, and remains the premier Slovenian theatre for puppetry. It is located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It had its opening premiere on October 10 as part of the Ljubljana Festival.
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Slovene National Theatre (Narodno Gledalisce)
Erjavceva 1
DoSummit
Šišenski hrib
Rožnik is a hill in the Rožnik District and Šiška District northwest of the Ljubljana city center. Together with Tivoli City Park, it forms Tivoli–Rožnik Hill–Šiška Hill Landscape Park. Extending from Tivoli Park, it is a popular hiking, running, and excursion destination for residents of Ljubljana.
429 m high
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Ljubljana City Theatre
Mestno gledališče ljubljansko
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Ljubljana Summer Festival
Opera, ballet and theatre festival held in July and August.
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Puppet Theatre (Lutkovno Gledalisce)
Krekov Trg 2
DoPark
Miklošičev park
Miklošič Park
DoTheatre
Emanat
EMANAT, Zavod za razvoj in afirmacijo plesa in sodobne umetnosti
DoArts centre
Kino Šiška
3 Trg Prekomorskih brigad
Mo-Su 08:00-00:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Su 08:00-23:00
DoCinema
Komuna
Cankarjeva cesta 1
One hour before the first cinema show
DoPark
Hrvatski trg
Hrvatski trg
DoTheatre
Drama
1 Erjavčeva cesta
Wheelchair accessible
DoArts centre
Cukrarna
Built 1828
DoPark
Park Tabor
Tabor 14
DoTheatre
Center kulture Španski borci
61 Zaloška cesta
Mo-Fr 17:00-19:00 · Limited wheelchair access
DoPark
Ambrožev trg
DoPark
Muzejski trg
DoTheatre
Plesni Teater Ljubljana
2 Prijateljeva ulica
Wheelchair accessible
DoCinema
Kino Gledališče Bežigrad
11 Linhartova cesta
DoTheatre
Šentjakobsko gledališče Ljubljana
2 Krekov trg
DoPark
Severni mestni park
Severni mestni park Navje
DoArts centre
Galerija Equrna
Gregorčičeva ulica 3
DoArts centre
Kulturni center Tobačna 001
Tobačna ulica 1

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