Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Ljubljana’s Festive Lights 2026/27)

Ljubljana’s Festive Lights 2026/27

Visitors stroll beneath light installations and abstract sculptures inspired by the cosmos, living organisms, and crystal structures. Originating around the main Christmas tree on Prešeren Square, the lights weave across the city's streets and squares. Along the route, guests can admire urban groves decorated by local school pupils and add their own ornaments to designated trees.

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Plan Your Visit

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visitljubljana.com

When

Hours

Background music accompanies the lights daily from 15:00 to 20:00, and from 11:00 at weekends.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy festive city walks

Vibe

Festive and contemplative

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring unused decorations from home to hang on trees along Stritarjeva and Čopova streets, where visitors can add their own ornaments.
  • Visit Gallusovo nabrežje for the open-air exhibition on Ljubljana’s festive-light history, available through 11 January.
  • Music accompanies the lights on Gornji trg, Stari trg and Mestni trg daily from 15:00 to 20:00, and from 11:00 on weekends, 1 December to 1 January; time your visit accordingly.
  • Allow time to wander between streets and squares, since the display spreads out from Prešeren Square across the city centre.
  • Dress warmly for an outdoor evening stroll, and wear comfortable shoes for exploring the lights and decorated streets on foot.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year’s lights are titled “Chaos. In order.” and include restored original works by Zmago Modic.
  • The Festive Lights Repair Workshop offers help repairing lights on December 8 and 12.
  • An open-air exhibition about Ljubljana’s festive lights runs November 27 to January 11.
  • Visitors can decorate trees on Stritarjeva and Čopova streets themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of light sculptures are part of this year’s display?

The abstract sculptures draw on the cosmos, molecules, living organisms and crystal structures, and the display includes restored works by Zmago Modic.

Can visitors add decorations to the trees?

Yes. Visitors can decorate trees on Stritarjeva and Čopova streets; pupils from Ljubljana’s primary schools decorate the urban groves in several other areas.

Is there an exhibition about the history of the festive lights?

Yes. An open-air exhibition along Gallusovo nabrežje explores the history of Ljubljana’s festive lights.

Is there a way to get help repairing broken Christmas lights?

The Festive Lights Repair Workshop at the Misija 100 information point offers help on two December dates.

How can I explore the lights without driving into the city centre?

The city encourages visitors to explore on foot, by bike, bus, train or car sharing.

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