Music enthusiasts, experience the diverse offerings of classical and contemporary music and dance in Slovenia. Visit some well-known concert and dance venues.
Catch the rhythm of creative Slovenia
Music and dance have connected us since prehistoric times. Further proof of this is a Neanderthal flute, more than 60 thousand years old, found on Slovenian soil. And even today you’ll immediately form a bond with the locals if you join them in listening to music and dance with them. Slovenians love everything: complex symphonies by Gustav Mahler, who worked in Ljubljana, the up-beat melodies of the Avsenik brothers, the provocative avant-garde experimentation of the band Laibach, or the fierce techno beats of DJ Umek. Visit some well-known concert and dance venues where music and dance speak a universal language.
Discover priceless musical treasures
From the oldest flute in the world to the famous transcription of a piece by one of the greatest masters of classical music – discover the most valuable artefacts of Slovenian music.
The first traces of a love of music on Slovenian soil take you back 60,000 years. This is the age of a Neanderthal flute considered to be the oldest musical instrument in the world.
In Piran, you can see and also listen to the more than 300-year-old violin of the virtuoso Giuseppe Tartini.
At the Slovenian Philharmonic, you can enjoy a rendition of Symphony No. 6 by Beethoven. Its transcript, with his own corrections, was sent to Ljubljana by the great composer himself.
Enter the Slovenian world of music and dance
Are your toes tapping yet? Or do you only enjoy listening to music and admiring dancers? Slovenian music and dance venues will pamper all of your senses, either with classical music and ballet or contemporary, trendy and alternative rhythms. Here, we present some of the most renowned institutions where you can satisfy your musical tastes.
Slovenian Philharmonic
With a tradition that reaches back more than 300 years, the Slovenian Philharmonic is considered to be one of the oldest musical institutions in the world. It owes its growth and recognisability to the famous musical artists, such as Gustav Mahler, Václav Talich, Hans Gerstner, Marko Letonja, George Pehlivanian, and Emmanuel Villaume, who worked in Ljubljana at various times. Among the honorary members, you will also find the likes of Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, Niccolò Paganini and Johannes Brahms.
The Slovenian National Theatre, Opera and Ballet in Ljubljana
Did you know that the residents of Ljubljana were among the first in Europe to be able to see this relatively new genre performed? In 1660, when Ljubljana was visited by the Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold I of the House of Habsburg, his host, the governor of Carniola, Johann Weikhart of Auersperg, prepared a surprise at his manor: an Italian opera performance. In Ljubljana today, you can listen to opera pieces by various composers, including those of Slovenian origin, and enjoy the classics of ballet, mixed with more modern creations.
Cankarjev Dom is the most important Slovenian cultural and congress centre. It is named after Ivan Cankar, one of the most important Slovenian writers and playwrights. In its halls, the largest of which is the 1,500-seater Gallus Hall, it hosts various concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, festivals, lectures and congresses. The world-famous artists who have performed there include José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as big names in pop and jazz music, such as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave and Miles Davis.
The Slovenian National Theatre, Opera and Ballet in Maribor
The Slovenian National Theatre in Maribor is a special theatre in Europe because there you can enjoy plays, operas, ballets, concerts and performances as part of festivals. The extensive and creative productions of this exceptional cultural venue are hosted all around the world. The famous choreographer Edward Clug has been creating successful performances for more than twenty-five years.
In addition to the central cultural institutions, many cities around Slovenia have their own cultural centres where you can enjoy various types of art.
Do you like contemporary art and more alternative rhythms? If you do, you’ll enjoy visiting centres of urban culture, where you will encounter contemporary Slovenian and foreign music and dance creativity.
Open-air concerts and performances in the warmer months of the year have their own special charm. Get to know some of the most established summer theatres where you can enjoy top-level events under the stars.
Become one with varied music events and make new friends at diverse music festivals in Slovenia. From classical music to heavy metal, from jazz to electronic music – everyone can find something to suit their taste.
Explore the diversity of cultural venues in Slovenia and go on a treasure hunt in museums. Visit various festivals that offer insight into both Slovenian tradition and modern cultural life.
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