Ljubljana Art Weekend is an international showcase festival initiated in 2022. It has been organised by RAVNIKAR projects and curated by ETC magazine. The Ljubljana Art Weekend brings together museums, galleries, and other art initiatives for a three-day programme featuring exhibitions, talks, performances, and studio visits. Its mission is to promote contemporary art, strengthen the local art scene, and encourage discussion and dialogue, while offering a diverse audience opportunities to engage with the continually growing and evolving contemporary art production. Each year, the festival is shaped around a different theme, such as Comfort Zone (2025) or Full Circle (2026).
The year 2026 marks the centenary of the deaths of two significant Slovenian writers: the writer and women' s rights advocate Zofka Kveder (1878–1926) and the Slovenian poet Srečko Kosovel (1904–1926). To commemorate these anniversaries, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia has officially declared 2026 the year of the two writers.
International awards
Culture.si lists a selection of significant international awards.
Turjak Castle is located in the village of the same name approximately 20 kilometers from Ljubljana. It was first mentioned in written records in 1220 but was probably built even earlier, in the 10th or 11th century. It acquired its present-time appearance after an earthquake in 1511. It features the largest round bastion in Slovenia and a distinctive Renaissance defensive corridor in the shape of a triangle. The castle underwent a major renovation, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, between 2024 and 2026.
