9 of the best · Ljubljana, Slovenia
A 1920s city cinema, the national cinematheque, a laser-projection multiplex, and in summer films under the stars in the courtyard of Ljubljana Castle.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Ljubljana.
Midsummer, in the castle
A month of films under the stars in the courtyard of Ljubljana Castle each summer, in their original language with Slovenian subtitles. Closed for the winter; the 2027 season has not been announced yet.
Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
Since 1923
Ljubljana’s city cinema, in a hall from 1923 near the railway station, with European and independent films and a café.
Kolodvorska 13, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
Classics from the archive
The national cinematheque’s cinema on Miklošičeva, with classics and rediscoveries shown from the archive’s own prints.
Miklošičeva 28, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
The newest official trailers and upcoming films, updated automatically as they are released. In Ljubljana, films are shown in their original language with Slovenian subtitles.
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How the city goes to the movies, and our tips for a night at the cinema.
The back story
A cinema hall from 1923 reborn as the city cinema, a national cinematheque, and midsummer films in the castle courtyard: how Ljubljana goes to the movies.
Open all year, plus Ljubljana’s November film festival.
Laser projection
The multiplex in the Supernova Ljubljana Rudnik shopping centre, with laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound.
Since 1923
Ljubljana’s city cinema, in a hall from 1923 near the railway station, with European and independent films and a café.
Kolodvorska 13, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
11–22 November 2026
Ljubljana’s biggest film festival, every November at Cankarjev dom and cinemas across the city.
LED cinema screen
The multiplex in BTC City that replaced Kolosej, with an LED cinema screen, Dolby Atmos, laser 3D and reclining seats, plus concerts and theatre.
Classics from the archive
The national cinematheque’s cinema on Miklošičeva, with classics and rediscoveries shown from the archive’s own prints.
Miklošičeva 28, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
Summer films under the stars. Closed for the winter; the 2027 programmes have not been announced yet.
Summer evenings
The Slovenian Cinematheque’s summer open-air cinema at its second home on Metelkova. Closed for the winter; the 2027 season has not been announced yet.
Metelkova 2a, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
Midsummer, in the castle
A month of films under the stars in the courtyard of Ljubljana Castle each summer, in their original language with Slovenian subtitles. Closed for the winter; the 2027 season has not been announced yet.
Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1, 1000 LjubljanaExplore View on map
Late August
Kinodvor’s late-summer open-air screenings on Congress Square, shown even if it rains. Closed for the winter; the 2027 season has not been announced yet.
Films are shown in their original language with Slovenian subtitles; children’s films are often dubbed. The open-air cinemas run in summer only. Check programmes and times before you go.
