Festivals

You can enjoy the work of some of the most important performers from all over the world if you visit festivals in Slovenia.

My way of socialising with the locals

Witness the rich festival events in Slovenia. Enjoy the work of top music performers from around the world and the artistic creativity at festivals. Taste Slovenian and global cuisine at diverse gastronomic festivals and experience Slovenian tradition at ethnological festivals. Indulge in children’s playfulness in the company of fairy-tale heroes. But if you really want to experience something special, visit festivals which focus on Alpine flowers, museums or military history. Which one would you choose?

Good cheer throughout the land

Travel around Slovenia and discover diverse festivals. Slovenia is a land of festivals, as nearly every major town can boast at least one. You will be pleased to hear that these festivals cater to various tastes and are affordable for everyone. They also provide inspiration and great experiences.

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Music festivals

Music festivals around Slovenia host the most important artists from all over the world.

Performance and visual arts

Visit festivals where you can enjoy the best local and world productions in the field of theatre, film, dance, and multimedia creativity.

Ethnological festivals

Learn about life as it once was and as it is now at the most well-known ethnological festivals.

Special festivals in Slovenia

Visit interesting design, nature, and history festivals in Slovenia.

Children’s festivals

At children’s festivals in Slovenia, imagination knows no bounds.

Top gastronomic festivals and events in Slovenia

Taste Slovenia at numerous culinary festivals and events.

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Catch a summer festival rainbow

Feel the summer relaxation and visit diverse festivals in Slovenia. Whether you enjoy concerts or street performances, or if you want to taste culinary delights in the street or a square, learn about Slovenian customs and tradition – all tastes are catered for.

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Top summer festivals in Ljubljana and Central Slovenia

Feel the vibe of summer festivals in Ljubljana and its surrounding area.

Top summer festivals in the Mediterranean and Karst Slovenia

What do summer festivals at the seaside and in the Karst offer?

Top summer festivals in Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

Visit a summer festival in Thermal Pannonian Slovenia this summer!

Top summer festivals in Alpine Slovenia

This summer, Alpine Slovenia is inviting you to visit numerous cultural festivals for all ages.

Various genres, lively happenings

The cultural offerings in Slovenia are rich throughout the year, so check what is happening near you.

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27Sep-03Dec

Experience autumn in Radovljica through local delicacies and exciting culinary experiences.

Culinary autumn in Radovljica

Rdeči Breg Del

23Oct

A unique culinary experience prepared just once a year, at the beginning of the month of local menus, by seven selected chefs from Radovljica.

Opening Dinner with Taste Radol'ca

Lesce 69,00

20Sep

Led by American composer and conductor Pepper Choplin, singers from the United States will perform at Ljubljana Cathedral.

Together We Sing in Croatia & Slovenia

Ljubljana

09Sep-28Oct

The exhibition will run from Wednesday 9 September 2026 to Wednesday 28 October 2026. The opening will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 7.00...

Exhibition: The Eyewitness’s Journey – Goran Mitrović

Ptuj

20Sep

The Association for Preserving Heritage invites you to the traditional Dried Fruit Festival on September 20th at 12:00 PM, featuring a varied program...

Dried Fruit Festival

Gradež 0,00

27Aug-25Sep

The exhibition focuses on processes of modernization in education in the territory of present-day Slovenia and its neighboring regions. It addresses the...

Exhibition State, Value Systems and Education

Ljubljana 0,00

19Sep

The event will highlight contemporary approaches to the maintenance of antiques and preventative conservation.

4. Reflections under Jurčič’s roof: When an object speaks

Ivančna Gorica 0,00

20Sep

To mark the 500th anniversary of Tabor nad Cerovim, you are cordially invited to join the celebrations of this important milestone!

Tabor Day 2026

Grosuplje

15Sep-27Sep

The Maribor Autumn Festival is a renowned classical music festival held annually in Maribor, Slovenia.

Festival Maribor 2026

Maribor

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My way of exploring culture

Do you want to feel the cultural beat of Slovenia? Discover the architectural gems of the recent and distant past, enter cultural institutions where the greatest treasures of Slovenian cultural heritage are kept, or simply indulge in the mixture of contemporary and traditional culture here and now.

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Iconic attractions

The images of Slovenia that will leave a lasting impression.

Galleries and museums

Museums and galleries in Slovenia – a treasure trove of art from prehistoric times until today.

Architectural sights

Discover Slovenia's greatest architectural treasures.

UNESCO World Heritage

Slovenian treasure troves of world heritage.

Castles and manors

Majestic castles and elegant manors open the door to a world of extraordinary historical experiences.

Music and dance

Major concert and dance venues in Slovenia.

Theatre and film

Slovenia offers a rich selection of film and theatre shows.

Experience Slovenia’s sacral heritage

Discover some gems of Slovenia’s sacral heritage in the most exciting way.

Publication “I feel Slovenia” about art and culture, featuring a dance performance with a group of dancers in a circle under illuminated stage lighting.

Arts & Culture Experiences

When culture is what inspires your journey, your holiday or your retreat, you choose Slovenia – a country of remarkable heritage and vibrant contemporary creativity. This representative thematic guide invites you to discover feel-good towns, presenting Slovenian modernism and a cultural transversal. It draws inspiration from the transformative power of contemporary artistic practices and invites you on journeys through time across Slovenia’s historic towns.

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