Experience the festive atmosphere of Slovenia’s oldest town! Stroll beneath the lights, visit the festive stalls and enrich your stay with a concert, a theatre performance or family experiences. Advent in Ptuj brings together festive cuisine, creativity and social gatherings, culminating in an outdoor New Year’s Eve celebration.
Programme:
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1 December – Switching on the festive lights and opening of Advent in Ptuj
From 16:45, lights switched on at 17:00 | Mestni trg
The festive lights will bring December magic to Ptuj. -
8 December – Dediščina comedy
19:00 | Gimnazija Ptuj
Domen, Iztok and Vid Valič invite you to a family comedy combining theatre and stand-up. -
11 December – Tadej Toš: Resno? Ne se hecat!
19:30 | Ptuj City Theatre
An evening of humour with Tadej Toš. -
12 December – Fehtarji: Party Animals Tour 26/27
Goja venue, Ptuj
Fehtarji and their special guests Modrijani will perform their new songs and popular favourites. -
16 December – Ženitni oglas
19:30 | Ptuj City Theatre
Enrich your December evening with a theatre performance. -
17 December – TV Poper v živo
19:00 | Ptuj City Theatre
TV Poper v živo comes to the theatre stage. -
21 December – Božična sreča
17:00 | Ptuj City Theatre
A festive performance for children and families about finding happiness, which may be closer than we think. -
23 December – Zadnja večerja
19:30 | Ptuj City Theatre
A comedy by the creators of Ljubezen gre skozi želodec, featuring a story full of misunderstandings and unexpected twists. -
31 December – Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration and outdoor New Year’s Eve celebration
10:30: Children’s New Year’s Eve celebration | Mestni trg
The youngest visitors will symbolically welcome the new year in the morning.
22:00: Outdoor New Year’s Eve celebration | Mestni trg
Festive December will conclude with a shared celebration welcoming 2027. The detailed line-up will be announced later.
More Advent experiences:
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Festive stalls offering food and drinks, and a festive gift market on Miklošičeva ulica.
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A fairytale ice rink at the town marketplace and a fairytale carousel on Miklošičeva ulica, weather permitting.
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Fairytale fun and the Fairytale Stage of Imagination, featuring children’s activities, performances and concerts.
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Santa’s arrival and experiences at Santa’s House on Novi trg, including a mailbox, cookie making and pancake activities.
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Treasure Hunt Under the Lights, Stories Under the Lights and Stroll Under the Lights.
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Live music and DJ evenings, school performances and a charity stall.
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A visit from Aunt Winter and Grandfather Frost with their entourage.
Dates and further details of these experiences will be announced later. For more information, visit the organiser’s website.
