Opening Gala Performance
Open to all ticket holders; this performance introduces audiences to the festival’s radical style.
~20:00
SPIDER Festival (Radical Bodies)
SPIDER Festival – Festival radikalnih teles
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jun 17 - 20, 2026ExpectedSource
Each year, Ljubljana's Tivoli Park hosts the SPIDER festival of contemporary dance and performance. Avant-garde, queer, and feminist works fill the open-air stages, in a celebration founded around 2010 that grew from local dance workshops into a showcase of bold, experimental movement.
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Day 1 · Jun 17
Where it happens
Plečnikov avditorij, Park Tivoli
Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Plan the timing
Open-mindedness to experimental art
Read the local rhythm
Basic knowledge of contemporary performance arts
Respect local boundaries
Respect performers; photography per artist guidelines.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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SPIDER Festival (Radical Bodies)
SPIDER Festival – Festival radikalnih teles
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Each year, Ljubljana's Tivoli Park hosts the SPIDER festival of contemporary dance and performance. Avant-garde, queer, and feminist works fill the open-air stages, in a celebration founded around 2010 that grew from local dance workshops into a showcase of bold, experimental movement.
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Jun 17 - 20, 2026Expected dates
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Founded around 2010 by choreographer Matej Kejžar, SPIDER evolved from local dance workshops into an international festival. It highlights Ljubljana’s vibrant alternative arts scene and engages with global trends in performance. The festival is emblematic of Slovenia's openness to avant-garde art and inclusive culture.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jun 17~20:00Expected
Opening Gala Performance
Open to all ticket holders; this performance introduces audiences to the festival’s radical style.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Open-mindedness to experimental art
Read the local rhythm
Basic knowledge of contemporary performance arts
Respect local boundaries
Respect performers; photography per artist guidelines.
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Jun 17 - 20, 2026
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana contemporary dance community
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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