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Allow yourselves to be charmed by the summer festivals of Mediterranean Slovenia

Will you spend your summer on the Slovenian coast or in the Karst? You can visit the following interesting festivals.

Summer in the Karst and on the seaside

Is there anything nicer than an evening stroll through a coastal town with the sound of music echoing in its streets? The romantic atmosphere of the Slovenian Mediterranean coast and the Karst will be created this summer by numerous traditional festivals and events. Check where you can satisfy your longing for culture.

A large seaside square with a crowd around a monument at sunset, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Tartini Festival

In the picturesque surroundings of Piran and Koper, an international summer chamber music festival takes place In August and September, which is dedicated to Giuseppe Tartini, who was born in Piran. In addition to Tartini's works, the festival also features the works of other great international and Slovenian composers as well as the works of modern creators inspired by Tartini’s art. At the festival, you will have the opportunity to see Tartini's famous 300-year-old violin and hear how it sounds. This violin continues to amaze audiences as they listen to it played by world-class musicians.

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A group of people of various ages gathers around a tall outdoor table, each holding a drink. The clothing is casual, conversations lively, some are smiling, others listening. Tents and stalls in the background suggest an organized event.

Altroke Istra gourmet festival

As summer arrives, the streets of Koper transform into an open-air dining haven filled with the delicious scents of Istrian culinary delights and sounds of live music by local performers, who capture the essence of summer. Save the date and let your taste buds explore the rich flavours of Istria! 

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A person reads at a microphone in a cave at the Vilenica festival, surrounded by banners and stalactites.
Photo: Archive of Vilenica Festival

Vilenica International Literary Festival

In the beginning of September, the Vilenica International Literary Festival will host poets, authors, playwrights and essayists from more than 20 countries for the 38th time. The main event of the festival will be an award ceremony for giving out the Vilenica literary award, which is given in accordance with the Vilenica statutes to an author from central Europe for exceptional achievements in the field of literature and essay writing. The festival programme will be held in the Karst and elsewhere in Slovenia, but the most unique venue will most certainly be the karst Vilenica Cave.

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Wooden board with wine, cheese, prosciutto, walnuts, cherries, herbs, pepper, and red sauce in elegant arrangement.

Teran and Prosciutto festival

If you ask a Karst local what they are most proud of, they will most likely point to their prosciutto and teran wine. The Karst prosciutto, cured in a wood stove, is a perfect match for the carmine-red teran wine, which is given its strong character by the Karst soil, terra rossa. These two Karst specialities come together perfectly at the festival, which you can experience in August in Dutovlje.

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Izola summer festivals

Izola in the summer is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys seafood and traditional Istrian flavours. This charming coastal town is shaped by its rich fishing traditions and further enhanced by its vibrant annual film festival.

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An abundance of cultural events awaits you in Slovenia every day of the year. Admire the masterpieces of nature and the works of human hands and feel the lively vibe of festival events.



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