The back story 1
Metelkova.
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The back story
Metelkova Mesto: the back story
Former barracks turned into an autonomous cultural centre, covered in murals and sculptures: Metelkova is Ljubljana’s alternative heart.
13 of the best · Ljubljana, Slovenia
Nightlife in Ljubljana
Ljubljana’s nights are alternative and friendly, centred on the murals and clubs of Metelkova.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Ljubljana.
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Concerts of every kind
Kino Šiška
A centre for urban culture in a former cinema, with concerts from indie to electronic.
Trg Prekomorskih brigad 3Explore View on map
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Queer Metelkova
Tiffany & Monokel
Two long-running LGBTQ+ clubs in Metelkova, Tiffany and the women’s club Monokel.
Masarykova cesta 24Explore View on map
The full list: Nightlife, A–Z
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Metelkova Mesto 4
The alternative heart.
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Heavy and electronic
Channel Zero
A Metelkova club for punk, metal, drum and bass and electronic nights.
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Small and friendly
Jalla Jalla
A small, friendly club bar in Metelkova with concerts and parties.
Metelkova ulica 6Explore View on map
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Queer Metelkova
Tiffany & Monokel
Two long-running LGBTQ+ clubs in Metelkova, Tiffany and the women’s club Monokel.
Masarykova cesta 24Explore View on map
Clubs & concert venues 5
Around the city.
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Big nights out
Cvetličarna
A large venue for concerts and parties in the Mediapark centre.
Kranjčeva ulica 20Explore View on map
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A student classic
K4
A basement club on Kersnikova with electronic and alternative nights.
Kersnikova ulica 4Explore View on map
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Concerts of every kind
Kino Šiška
A centre for urban culture in a former cinema, with concerts from indie to electronic.
Trg Prekomorskih brigad 3Explore View on map
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DJs and live music
Klub Cirkus
A central nightclub with Slovenian and international DJs, from house and techno to hip hop, and live music nights.
Trg mladinskih delovnih brigad 7Explore View on map
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Rock and metal
Orto Bar
A rock club east of the centre, with concerts and late nights.
Grablovičeva ulica 1Explore View on map
Jazz & live music 3
Jazz clubs and open-air music.
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Jazz since 1994
Gajo Jazz Club
One of Ljubljana’s best-known nightspots, serving nothing but jazz since 1994, with a long list of famous guests.
Slovenska cesta 58Explore View on map
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Friday nights in the Rock Hall
Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club
Friday-night concerts of jazz, soul, funk, rock and blues in the Rock Hall of Ljubljana Castle.
Grajska planota 1Explore View on map
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Summer festivals in the factory yard
Tobačna yard & ČinČin
The tree-shaded yard of the old tobacco factory, a gathering place for jazz and urban culture, with summer festivals and the ČinČin bar.
Tržaška cesta 2Explore View on map
