Experience the Pulse of Slovenia: Festivals & Events

Slovenia loves to celebrate. No matter when you visit, you are likely to stumble upon a lively local festival, a bustling food market, or a world class cultural event. Our Events Calendar is your guide to the country’s vibrant social calendar.

From the famous Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna) food market that takes over Ljubljana every Friday, to the UNESCO-listed Kurentovanje carnival in Ptuj that chases away winter, Slovenia’s events are deeply rooted in tradition. Discover the massive open air Lent Festival in Maribor, the charming Christmas Markets in December, or the nationwide celebration of wine during St. Martin’s Day (Martinovanje). Whether you are looking for jazz concerts by the sea or traditional folk music in the Alps, find out what is happening right now.