15th Castle Days

Name: 15th Castle Days
Start: 2026-05-16T00:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Ljubljana Castle SilverStripe\View\ArrayData

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Two men in knightly attire are fighting with swords, with a view of the Outlook Tower at Ljubljana Castle behind them.

A parade of men in colourful costumes with various musical instruments is walking towards Ljubljana Castle, among them a man breathing fire.

A girl in a white blouse and a long brown dress is holding a large bird on her left arm; in the background, there are people watching and photographing them.

Children are standing in a line, holding small wooden swords in the air.

Two young boys, one wearing a knight's helmet, are standing on the grass and fighting with swords, with tents set up behind them.

A woman is kneeling, holding a child in her arms, and looking at a lady in a blue medieval dress.

16 May - 17 May 2026

Ljubljana Castle, Grajska planota 1, 1000 Ljubljana

Ljubljana Castle will host the 15th Castle Days on 16 and 17 May 2026, a traditional free festival dedicated to the castle’s rich history and legends. The event commemorates the year 1905, when then-mayor Ivan Hribar purchased Ljubljana Castle and saved it from further decay.

On Saturday, the castle will come alive with dragons, myths, and legends, featuring fire performances, creative workshops, and a special guest from the Far East – a Chinese dragon.

Sunday will be dedicated to an open day with free access to the castle’s attractions and a medieval camp with knight tournaments, falconry displays, flag throwers, and street performances.