FESTIVAL GROUNDED 2026 x NIMAŠ IZBIRE

MAKIMAKKUK (PS)

EVANORA UNLIMITED live (ZDA)

THE HARNESS live (RS)

IT`S EVERYONE ELSE live (SI)

HD (ZDA)

YOUNGWOMAN (EG)

ANEMAGENTA (SI)

NICE TRICK (SI)

Festival Grounded 2026 obravnava militarizacijo ne kot izoliran vojaški pojav, temveč kot (pre)vladajočo logiko, ki vse bolj oblikuje sodobno življenje. Po kopnem, morju, zraku, čez meje, v šolah, bolnišnicah, infrastrukturi in javnem imaginariju se militarizacija razteza daleč onkraj bojišč.

V času, ki ga zaznamujejo širjenje oboroženih konfliktov, rekordni vojaški izdatki in normalizacija pripravljenosti na vojno, smo priča globokim spremembam v političnih prioritetah in prihodnosti družb. Institucije, ki so bile nekoč zasnovane kot zaščita pred uničenjem, ki ga povzroča vojna, so oslabljene ali potisnjene na rob, medtem ko se javna sredstva preusmerjajo v oboroževanje in varnostne režime. Vse večje vlaganje Evrope v militarizacijo – ki se uokvirja z besedami kot so pripravljenost, odpornost in zaščita – ne pomeni le obrambne strategije, temveč tudi nastajajoči razvojni horizont z daljnosežnimi družbenimi, gospodarskimi, ekološkimi in etičnimi posledicami.

Festival Grounded zastavlja vprašanja, komu koristi ta militarizirana usmeritev, kdo nosi njene stroške in ali bodo civilne družbe molčale, ko bo pripravljenost na vojno postala vodilno načelo javnega življenja. Festival Grounded sprašuje, kaj se bo zgodilo z demokracijo, solidarnostjo, izobraževanjem, skrbjo in bojem za svobodo, ko se bo militarizacija vtihotapila v vsakdanje življenje in javno politiko. V odmevu neizpolnjenih obljub in zagotovil o neponovitvi vojne, genocidov in nasilja nad planetom festival združuje umetnike, znanstvenike, aktiviste in skupnosti, da kritično preučijo, kako se militarizirana logika ustvarja in normalizira ter kako se ji upreti in si zamisliti prihodnost, utemeljeno na pravičnosti, transnacionalni solidarnosti, kolektivni varnosti, feministični radovednosti in dialogu.

Music policy: political

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

DJ TORULSSON

Summer keeps rolling on, and so does our August edition of this genre-defying, alternative-leaning dance night, taking you all the way through to the early hours.

We kick things off outside the entrance to Gala Hala before slipping through the little corridor into the club, where the real mission begins: conquering the dancefloor. Hydration breaks are entirely up to you, while DJ Torulsson relentlessly serves one classic after another.

Expect a selection of well-known—and pleasantly forgotten—alternative gems from past decades. This time, the soundtrack comes with an extra dose of drama, poetry, darkness, emotion, and one unmistakably deep voice.

Who will be taking centre stage tonight?

Nick Cave, of course.

Music policy: Alternative Hits + Nick Cave

Admission: €5 before midnight / €8 later

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DORA TOMORI

“Aranžirano Cvetje” Tour

One of the most resonant voices of Ljubljana’s melancholy, Dora Tomori, returns to Slovenia this summer with her second solo tour: “Aranžirano Cvetje” (Arranged Flowers).

At each concert, the singer-songwriter will present both familiar favourites and new material, accompanied by her unique live arrangements and a distinctive band setup. On 27 August at Gala Hala, songs such as “Mosquito Bite”, “New Religion” and “Everything” will be performed one last time this year with the support of her regular band—leaving their mark as summer comes to a close.

Welcome everyone who starts sneezing when spring arrives, and everyone who knows someone who doesn’t. No need to overthink it.

Music policy: Folk Pop / Alternative

Admission:
€10 — pensioners / students (available at the Gala Hala box office on the day of the event)
€12 — presale via mojekarte.si
€15 — on the day of the event

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GHETTO BABES

BABILONSKA
SAMSARA
MOLEKULA
MARKA SAN
RAKETA

This summer edition marks one year of GHETTO BABES!!

By now we know this vibe is no accident.

We’ll kick things off early in the beautiful Gala Hala Summer Garden with outstanding music, special performances, and a few extra surprises before moving inside for a proper all-night celebration.

This time we’re thrilled to welcome MOLEKULA, Slovenia’s most badass—and unquestionably most ghetto—drag king. The soundtrack for the night will be delivered by high priestess 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐚, disco princess 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚, footwork specialist 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧, and, naturally, your favourite spaceship captain, Raketa.

Alongside the music, the evening features a special performance by our beloved Kegljeve vaje crew, while MOLEKULA won’t just be hosting the event—they’ll also bring a performance of their own.

Returning once again is the wonderful crystal artist Eka with her 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬 corner, where you can decorate your smile with crystal gem sets created especially for this event.

As always, our friends from the 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐯 𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐣𝐚 Awareness Team (the babes in pink suspenders) will be present throughout the night. If you experience or witness violence, discrimination, harassment, feel uncomfortable, or simply need information or support, don’t hesitate to reach out—they’re there for you.

Music policy: Ghettotek / Juke / Jungle / Hip Hop / Disco / House

Admission: €8 presale / €10 before 11 PM / €12 later

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PL@ŽA

A Ljubljana hillster duo blending punk, black metal, folk, vaporwave, and electronic music

pl@ža

The most popular Slovenian pastime is hiking—and for this beloved national tradition, hillster duo pl@ža have created a postmodern musical experience.

The starting point of pl@ža’s hiking expedition lies somewhere between a creative space at a rural homestead above Črni graben and a house in Dravlje and an apartment in Šiška. The duo’s journey began in 2024, when the founding members decided during improvisational sessions to start a punk band. In 2025, this adventure resulted in the album Hibrid, which reached 7th place on Radio Študent’s list of the best domestic albums of the year, praised for its “impulsive rawness, emotional unpredictability, and therefore even greater authenticity.”

Throughout the album’s journey, pl@ža explore a postmodern collision of contrasts: urban and rural, millennial and zoomer, classical and avant-garde, synthetic and organic, harsh and gentle.

Through punk, black metal, folk influences, vaporwave, and electronic music, pl@ža create their own version of “slovenia-core”—a soundscape of longing for the past, navigating the unavoidable present, and imagining a dystopian future.

Music policy: Punk / Black Metal / Folk / Vaporwave / Electronic Music / Postmodernism

Admission: €10 (mojekarte.si)

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