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Feel the Magic of Advent in Maribor and embrace the holiday spirit.

27. 11. 2025, 17:00 →

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On Thursday, 27 November 2025, Maribor will shine in the magical glow of festive lights, bringing the Advent spirit to life throughout the city.

Festive highligts of the day

Magical Choir and Enchanted Creatures on the City Streets and Squares
City Centre | 17:00–19:00

Lighting of the Fairy Lights with a Concert by Fake Orchestra and Fairy Dance
Vetrinjski dvor | 17:00

Lighting of the Christmas Tree and the Panoramic Wheel
DJ August Adrian, Leonart
Glavni trg (Main Square) | 18:00

Lighting of the Festive Lights and Concert
Jazz ’ma mlade: Bernard Dobravec Collective
Kulturni inkubator | 19:00