As part of the Transformator programme, the organisers invite you to the HORECA DIGI workshop titled How to eliminate manual work and reduce operational costs through digitalisation in hospitality or tourism businesses. The workshop will take place in person on Thursday, 7 May 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00 in the meeting room of Zavod Novo…
The first Slovenian food truck festival is returning to Novo mesto. The event will take place from Friday to Sunday, 8–10 May 2026, at Glavni trg in Novo mesto, bringing together a wide range of street food vendors from across Slovenia. Visitors will be able to choose from a variety of dishes and drinks and…
Novo mesto Urban Festival 2026 will take place at Glavni trg (Main Square) in Novo mesto, offering a diverse weekend of urban experiences from Friday to Sunday, 8–10 May 2026. As part of the festival, the Karavana okusov (Caravan of Flavours) will take place, where visitors will be able to enjoy a wide range of…
The Novo mesto Student Association invites you to the Cviček Bingo Evening, which will take place on Friday, 8 May 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Bistro Situla. The event is intended for teams of 1 to 4 members, who will compete in a combination of luck, speed and good spirits, with a touch of Cviček-inspired…
On Saturday, 9 May 2026, you are invited to the 13th Walk Along the Slak Trail, which takes place every year along the permanently marked Slak Trail on Trška Gora near Novo Mesto. The walk is dedicated to the memory of Lojze Slak, a virtuoso of the button accordion from the Dolenjska region and a…
You are invited to the Sustainability Fair, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Museum Gardens of the Dolenjska Museum in Novo mesto. The event is dedicated to promoting a sustainable lifestyle, encouraging the reuse of materials, and strengthening the local community through creativity, exchange,…
Members of the Sports Association Stopiče are organising the social event Goulash Festival for the fourth consecutive year. This year, it will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 1:00 pm onwards at the sports ground in Stopiče. The event features a team goulash cooking competition, with prizes awarded to the top three teams,…
Cviček Festival (Festival cvička) is the central wine and cultural event of the Dolenjska region and has been held in Novo mesto, the cradle of cviček, for many years. The festival is dedicated to promoting cviček – a unique Slovenian wine with protected geographical indication – as well as the winegrowing tradition, culture, and cuisine…
You are warmly invited to the jubilee 10th Pop Up Wine Festival. This unique wine and culinary event, hosted at the picturesque Grm Castle in Novo mesto, will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026. The festival brings together wine and food enthusiasts in the relaxed setting of a historic castle, featuring selected Slovenian and…
You are warmly invited to Roštiljada at Dolenj’c 2026 on Friday, 29 May 2026, at 5 pm at Hotel Dolenj’c in Novo Mesto. Visitors will be able to enjoy a selection of grilled specialities, refreshing drinks and music that will create a pleasant atmosphere throughout the evening. Event website
Celiac Slovenia invites you to the Gluten-Free Festival, which will take place on Saturday, 6 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Glavni trg in Novo mesto. PROGRAM: Vendors from all regions offering a variety of tasty gluten-free options, from sweet to savory; Traditional charity run Celiac with Andrej Zupan, joined by the…
Situlae Festival – Festival of Iron Age Life and Culinary Arts is held every year in June in Novo mesto under the auspices of the Dolenjska Museum. This unique event is dedicated to the stunning bronze situlae, which tell the story of the lives of the Hallstatt inhabitants of Novo mesto. These remarkable artefacts provide…