Exploring the terrain of artistic landscapes between fiction and factsSaturday, 16 May and Sunday, 17 May 2026 / Sports Society Tabor Hall, Tabor 13, LjubljanaThe thematic cycle “Fiction – Faction” takes its name from the portmanteau phrase “fiction faction”, and the series of events was motivated by the desire to explore the relationship between art and reality in contemporary theatre, particularly in the context of a post-truth society and the impact of artificial intelligence. Artistic practices that draw on documentary theatre, (auto)biographical narratives, or scientific sources often blur the lines between fact and fiction. This fluidity of relationships has become a central means of expression for devised practices that not only reflect reality but also reconstruct and problematise it.Fiction-faction thus becomes an artistic method, a genre, and at the same time a tool for revealing the complex nature of truth and fiction. Its focus is on the actor/performer as the author, blurring the boundaries between the personal and the staged. This creates a space in which “lies” are a legitimate artistic gesture that are, however, inextricably intertwined with truth. Perhaps an actor playing themselves lies most precisely when they do so in their own name and this is precisely where…

The interweaving of collective work, public workshops and work displays will aim to establish a safe space for research, encounters, physical exercise, reflection on identity, and performance strategies, while taking into account the boundaries of personal space through dialogue between the performer and observers. The performative work will be juxtaposed with the issue of music and sound, viewing practices and examples, and also lectures: "Queering the dominant" - about the history and subversive potential of queerness; "The emergence of technoburlesque Image Snatchers" - about strategies of appropriation, recycling, and intertextuality.Hosted by: The Feminalz collective, which has been creating technoburlesque Image Snatchers for 13 years and systematically developing burlesque and cabaretMay 1, 2026 - The residency is part of the intensive program of The Feminalz collective.The Feminalz collective's residency will take place at the Old City Power Plant - Elektro Ljubljana from 1. 5. to 13. 5. 2026.May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM - The workshop is part of the The Feminalz collective's intensive.Sound workshop Sonic Snatchers led by Luka Prinčič and will take place on following days:3rd May -> 4 pm - 6 pm9th May -> 4 pm - 5 pm11th May -> 3 pm - 4 pm13th May ->…

>> 13th November, 2025, at 2.00 p.m., Stara steklarsa, Ptuj <<Hi,my name is Jasna and I would like to invite you to see my performance. It’s my first solo theatrical project and I’m quite excited about it. The title of the piece is “this is my truth tell me yours” which is actually a quote of a quote, but the piece itself doesn’t deal with these quotes, it’s more about some of my own “truths”. I have been working as a writer and a dramaturg for almost 15 years, but lately I have been thinking about wanting to do something else, because I think art is really fucked and because art really fucked me up. But then I made this piece about how art fucked me up, and I actually realised it’s more of a love-hate relationship between me and art. And I realized I actually often really like art. (Although it also gets on my nerves quite often.) Some other topics that I explore in this piece are female orgasm, male masturbation, artistic responsibility and buzzing in the ears. I also mention Konstrakta, Jan Fabre, Oliver Frljić, Xanax, SPID and Jesus. In short, I would be glad if you…

>> 13th November, 2025, at 1.30 p.m., Slovensko ljudsko gledališče Celje, Celje <<Now I can get the fuck out of here, now I can go is a concert that intertwines laid-back atmosphere with feelings of transience, permeating the present with nostalgia. And just as the present, the fleeting moment of reality, is made up of different spheres, people, sounds and impressions that infiltrate the individual, the concert combines different artistic expressions – video, music, poetry, and, ultimately, a mechanical fish in an aquarium – which work together to create a holistic experience of not only music but also atmosphere. This atmosphere of simultaneous intimacy and detachment is created through the combination of the lyrics of poet Primož Čučnik, the vocal interpretation of dancer and performer Nataša Živković, a group of exceptional musicians led by Tomaž Grom, winner of the Prešeren Fund Award, and, last but not least, unusual instruments scattered across the stage and throughout the time span of a concert, which deviate from classical notions of instruments, such as a cross between a cymbal and a pedal.Ticket reservation and information: info@bunker.siTexts: Primož ČučnikAuthors and performers: Tomaž Grom, Nataša Živković, Polona Janežič, Eduardo Raon, Jošt Drašler, Vid DrašlerLight design: Špela ŠkuljSound design: Damjan DobrinaVideo:…

>> 10th November, 2025, at 6.00 p.m., Prešeren Theatre Kranj, Kranj <<The documentary play Girls is based on the testimonies and stories of women from three different generations: performers in their thirties, their mothers, who are around sixty, and their grandmothers, who are about eighty. Following the play Grannies (2020), Girls are second collaboration between Ljubljana-based director Tjaša Črnigoj and Rijeka-based collective Kolektiv Igralke.This time, the creators delve into topics of growing up, first sexual experiences, and the sex education received by different generations of women. They explore what "losing virginity" meant to various generations, how much they feared unwanted pregnancies, and what empowered them in discovering their sexuality. Through an intimate excavation of family narratives, the performers and co-authors encounter shame and pain as well as pleasure, opening space for conversations about topics that are often left unspoken.Girls portray the changing times and sociopolitical systems through personal stories of women. Safe abortion is becoming increasingly inaccessible in Croatia today, and a troubling rise in policies threatening women’s reproductive and sexual rights can be seen elsewhere as well. Where are we headed? Will the coming-of-age experiences of future generations increasingly resemble those of our grandmothers? In creating the play, the…

>> 10th November, 2025, at 12.15, Dom kulture Ljutomer, Ljutomer <<When the Prekmurje pozvačin knocks on the door of your house with the four corners, you know that an important event is about to take place in the village. Two people you may not necessarily know have decided to tie the knot, and the pozvačin’s job is to invite the villagers to their big wedding. The pozvačin must fulfil this important, perhaps even honourable task with joy and ingenuity, albeit somewhat awkwardly.Leon Marič’s performance is based on the still living tradition of the pozvačin (a wedding summoner) and places it alongside his own identity. Although at first glance it seems that Slovenian cultural heritage and the freedom of expression of the contemporary individual have little in common, it is precisely in their confrontation that the performance finds parallels between them, which are most evident in the author’s many “firsts”. The roots of the tradition in which he grew up run through him, as do elements of queer (night) culture that have helped him to emancipate himself. Looking at the ritual character of the jocular heroes of Slovenian folklore, it is not difficult to recognise similar levers and potentials in queer…

In late summer, diverse, vibrant festivals of dance, theatre and film come together to captivate open, curious spectators. Moving sequences for moving audiences.FEKK – Short Film Festival18 – 23 AUG @ LjubljanaFEKK, now in its 11th edition, is presenting a diverse programme of top short films from Slovenia, the Balkans, and the broader international scene. The festival focuses on auteur and experimental approaches and highlights fresh voices in contemporary film production. In addition to competitive and curated programmes, FEKK will offer a rich side programme: talks, exhibitions, workshops, and plenty of networking opportunities for filmmakers.MLADI LEVI – Performing Arts Festival23 – 30 AUG @ LjubljanaThis August, Ljubljana will again be the stage for the Mladi Levi festival, which for the 28th year in a row—organized by Bunker—presents a selection of fresh and innovative theatre, dance, and hybrid performances from Slovenia and abroad. The festival is known for its relaxed yet engaged atmosphere and a strong festival community that connects audiences and artists.This year’s edition highlights both emerging and established international artists in contemporary performing arts. The programme also includes participatory events, the popular “talks under the chestnut tree,” workshops, and social gatherings, shaping the festival as a space for art,…

Stara mestna elektrarna - Elektro Ljubljana, January 24–27, 2024The YUFU series will interrogate themes such as degrowth as a logic of sustainability, eco feminism, the politics of care, interspecies justice, empathy, solidarity, etc.SCHEDULE OF EVENTSWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24► 19.00‒23.00Visit Kompot's YUFU website and enter YUFU concepts► 19.00‒20.00OPENING OF YUFU CYCLE: Pia Brezavšček, Research Experimental Group YUFU (Alma Gačanin, Rok Kranjc, Alja Lobnik, Diana Meheik, Vera Mevorah), Kompot programmers► 20.00‒21.00Alma Gačanin: HOW WELL DID YOU PERFORM TODAY? • premiere► 21.00Opening partyTHURSDAY, JANUARY 25► 18.00‒23.00Visit Kompot's YUFU website and enter YUFU concepts► 18.00‒20.00Short film evening in cooperation with Radio Student • screenings► 20.00‒21.00Alma Gačanin: HOW WELL DID YOU PERFORM TODAY? • repriseFRIDAY, JANUARY 26► 18.00‒23.00Visit Kompot's YUFU website and enter YUFU concepts► 20.00‒21.00Alma Gačanin: HOW WELL DID YOU PERFORM TODAY? • repriseSATURDAY, JANUARY 27► 18.00 do 23.00Visit Kompot's YUFU website and enter YUFU concepts► 20.00‒21.00N/OBE: HYBRID DJ SET • sound performance► 21.00Closing partyMore information about the YUFU Cycle at www.maska.siTickets:*Art Events: 10 eur, 7 eur (students, seniors)*Discursive Events: Free entry.Ticket reservation: info@bunker.siCurators: Pia Brezavšček, Alja Lobnik, Aleš MendiževecSpace Design: Toni Soprano MeneglejteGraphic design: Niko LapkovskiPublic Relations: Urška Comino & Asiana Jurca AvciProducer: Polona DolžanTechnical management: Igor RemetaProduction: Maska LjubljanaPartners: Bunker, Produkcijski prostor Krater…

beginners critical writing workshop on contemporary performing arts at the Mladi Levi festivalJoining hands with Radio Študent and the Ana Monro Theatre, the 25th edition of the Mladi Levi festival held a workshop for young people on critical reflective practice and writing reviews for contemporary performing practices. The cooperation will take place again this year. Immediately following the performances, writers and their editorial team of peers will be writing short reflective pieces, which we will post online on the platform APLAVZ, under the Mladi kritiki column. Ten selected pieces will be presented live on Radio Študent.Mentors: Samo Oleami, Nika Gradišek, Zala Julija Kavčič, Metod Zupanwww.aplavz.art

PARL – WORKS IN PROGRESS presentation of works in progressPARL – Performance Art Research Ljubljana is an international platform for the development of contemporary performing arts. It is set up for individuals and groups that strive to develop their creative practice and devise projects in a dialogue with various mentors. The platform supports interdisciplinary transfer of knowledge, experiences and methodological approaches in the context of researching and reflecting on contemporary performing arts, encouraging the development of specific poetic expressions for individual artists. PARL will take place in Ljubljana between 17 and 26 August. The participants will showcase their works in progress. This year PARL participants are Asap.Collective from Denmark, Becca Carter and Claire Leith from Great Britain, and Gregor Krpič, Jaka Škapin, Rok Kravanja and Sara Janašković from Slovenia.3 pm Asap.Collective 4 pm Becca Carter in Claire Leith5 pm Rok Kravanja 6 pm Jaka Škapin 7 pm Sara Janašković 8 pm Gregor Krpič Schedule of presentations and more about PARL at: https://parl.si/Photo by: Matjaž Rušt