Opening Exhibition at Galerija Vžigalica
Guests can view the core installations and meet the artists at this formal opening, which sets the tone for the festival.
May 23
Light Guerrilla Festival
Svetlobna gverila
Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 29 - Jun 19, 2026Expected
Each spring, the city of Ljubljana glows with the Svetlobna gverila, an international festival of light art. Installations, projections, and multimedia works appear across the city after dark, in a celebration, begun in the mid-2000s, that lets contemporary artists reimagine the city through light.
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May 23
Where it happens
Galerija Vžigalica
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Plan the timing
Check nightly schedules to find installed artworks
Prepare before you go
Bring camera for photos, but respect others' view
Keep the visit respectful
Quietly view installations; do not touch artworks
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC CULTURE
Light Guerrilla Festival
Svetlobna gverila
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Each spring, the city of Ljubljana glows with the Svetlobna gverila, an international festival of light art. Installations, projections, and multimedia works appear across the city after dark, in a celebration, begun in the mid-2000s, that lets contemporary artists reimagine the city through light.
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May 29 - Jun 19, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Launched in the mid-2000s by Ljubljana’s cultural community, Svetlobna gverila highlights contemporary art and urban space. Over the years it has become a fixture in Ljubljana’s cultural calendar, linking modern art with public space. Each edition has a conceptual theme; 2025's 'Motnje' (Disruptions) shows artists engaging with social and urban 'disturbances' through illuminating installations.
Key moments to know
May 23Approximate
Opening Exhibition at Galerija Vžigalica
Guests can view the core installations and meet the artists at this formal opening, which sets the tone for the festival.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Check nightly schedules to find installed artworks
Prepare before you go
Bring camera for photos, but respect others' view
Keep the visit respectful
Quietly view installations; do not touch artworks
Photo with care
Casual audience, no special etiquette
Essentials at a glance
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May 29 - Jun 19, 2026
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City / Area
Ljubljana
Ljubljana (Central Slovenia)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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