Mladi Levi Festival

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Arts & CultureLjubljana
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsBunker Institute, the non-profit behind
Language["sl"]Currency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Mladi Levi Festival in Ljubljana

Mladi Levi, meaning Young Lions, is an international festival of contemporary performing arts in Ljubljana, organized by the non-profit Bunker Institute, founded by Nevenka Koprivsek in 1997. Held in August, the festival was founded in 1998 under the auspices of the international network Junge Hunde and spotlights experimental theatre and dance from emerging performers alongside established progressive and avant-garde artists.

Mladi Levi, whose name translates to Young Lions, emerged from the same wave of independent cultural organizing that reshaped Ljubljana's arts scene after Slovenian independence.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Bunker Institute, the non-profit behind Mladi Levi, was established in 1997 by Nevenka Koprivsek, giving the festival deep institutional roots in Slovenia's independent performing arts scene

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded a year later in 1998 as part of the international Junge Hunde network of young European festivals, Mladi Levi built its identity around discovering emerging performers in contemporary theatre and dance and presenting them alongside more established progressive and avant-garde artists, creating a deliberate mix of generations and reputations

03

The city starts moving

Since 2004, its primary venue has been Stara Elektrarna, the Old Power Station, a former industrial building repurposed for performance, supplemented by additional venues including Sports Society Tabor, Glej Theatre, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, and Spanski borci Culture Centre

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Bunker Institute's founding mission of platforming contemporary experimental theatre and dance

Water and renewal

Living ritual

rooted in its 1998 origin within the Junge Hunde network of young European festivals

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its practice of presenting emerging performers alongside established progressive and avant-garde artists

The local code

Living ritual

centered since 2004 at the repurposed Stara Elektrarna power station

Tradition 5

Living ritual

reflects a deliberate identity distinct from conventional mainstream theatre programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Light summer clothing suits Ljubljana's August warmth, with a layer for evening performances that run later at Stara Elektrarna and other outdoor-adjacent venues. Comfortable shoes help for...

Safety

Mladi Levi Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Ljubljana you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["sl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.05 N, 14.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Nearest airportLJU — Ljubljana Jože Pučnik
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Ljubljana you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ljubljana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ljubljana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearLight summer clothing suits Ljubljana's August warmth, with a layer for evening performances that run later at Stara Elektrarna and other outdoor-adjacent venues. Comfortable shoes help for moving between venues such as Glej Theatre, Ljubljana Puppet Theatre, and Spanski borci Culture Centre across the city.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mladi Levi Festival?

Mladi Levi Festival is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mladi Levi Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLbunker.si
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually August
Source statusOfficial source linked
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