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Festival holidays – relaxation, fun and culture in one place

Visit the most interesting and popular music and cultural festivals with a long tradition, and combine them with your outdoor holiday.

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Festivals where you are in the same room as the creators and participants have a special charm. We literally live and enjoy art in one place. They are usually set in an environment that is art (of nature) in itself. Slovenia's venues are boutique and never too big. That means you can catch every little gesture and expression of the performers on stage. After the event, the audience and the artists meet face to face. The concert stage is just a step away from your tent.

Here are the most renowned music and art festivals in Slovenia, which have a long tradition and are also recognised internationally.

sajeta art & music festival

Sajeta Festival

Sotočje (Confluence), Tolmin

3rd – 6th July 2025

The beautiful scenery at the confluence of the Soča and Tolminka rivers is just the right setting to inspire artistic creativity. And it is the home of the Sajeta art and music festival, which for many years has been bringing together various artists and visitors in a space that embraces creativity and alternatives. Although most of the musical guests come from lesser-known musical worlds, they transcend genres and their creativity and uniqueness come to the fore. In addition, there are creative workshops for adults and children, art performances, exhibitions and film screenings.

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Butik Festival

Sotočje (Confluence), Tolmin

9th – 13th July 2025

One of the most spectacular and boutique festival venues in the Soča Valley has for several years hosted various festivals, including the Butik Festival of alternative electronic music. The name itself underlines its boutique character compared to larger festivals of this kind outside Slovenia, but this quality brings a more intense experience of music and a special ambience. Over the years, the festival has gained a reputation for its good atmosphere and has endeared itself to the music audience.

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Photo: Robi Valenti

Tolminator Festival

Sotočje (Confluence), Tolmin

23rd – 27 July 2025

Metal fans have long known that the confluence of the Tolminka and Soča rivers is home to good metal music. This tradition is continued by Tolminator Festival, a festival with a very boutique concept, limited to only 5,000 visitors, but providing a more authentic and unforgettable musical experience. The festival's events revolve mainly around renowned metal musicians from all over the world, but also provide exposure to bands that are not yet established.

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Punk Rock Holiday

Sotočje (Confluence), Tolmin

5th – 8th August 2025

The festival summer at the confluence in Tolmin is complemented in August by the punk rock dynamism that for several years has been bringing enthusiastic punks and rockers to this piece of paradise in Slovenia. They can enjoy concerts by established punk rock bands, as well as some lesser-known ones for good measure. In between, they can relax by the two rivers, the Soča and the Tolminka, or perhaps hop on a regular bike or an e-bike and explore the surrounding area.

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The Floating Castle Festival

Snežnik Castle

7th – 10th August 2025

The festival, which brings together different spectrums of art, is set in the unique environment of the Snežnik Castle, right at the foot of the Snežnik forests and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. In this setting, visitors can blend seamlessly with the creative spirit, which is reflected in ethno-tinted musical rhythms, theatre and puppet shows and creative workshops.

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FEST MEST – a cultural rainbow in historic towns

FEST MEST is the longest festival in Slovenia, stretching over the whole year. You are sure to enjoy your free time alone, as a couple or with your loved ones, visiting the best concerts, exhibitions or performances in historic towns. It’s a chance to experience the town squares and streets and their ancient stories in a fresh and creative way.

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