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Festival Contemporary performing arts Ljubljana, Slovenia 22–29 August 2026 (29th edition)

Mladi Levi International Festival

International contemporary performance festival known for critical forms, emerging talent and a strong atmosphere of artistic and social exchange.

Mladi Levi contemporary performance festival

Mladi Levi is an international festival of contemporary performing arts organised in Ljubljana by the Bunker Institute. Since 1998 it has hosted artists addressing political, social and ecological realities through theatre, dance, performance and installation.

A stage for progressive forms

The festival combines established artists and new voices in a spirit of discovery. Works often favour proximity, research and risk-taking, with close attention to social questions and collective imagination.

A temporary community

The Old Power Station and other Ljubljana venues become spaces for performance, discussion and conviviality. Symbolic ticket prices, meetings and participatory projects create direct contact between artists and audiences.

2026 edition

The 29th edition runs from 22 to 29 August 2026, connecting international work, Slovenian creation and reflection on sustainability, degrowth and care.

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