The Regrča Local Community invites you to a traditional bonfire celebration, which will take place on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at 20:00 with the lighting of the bonfire at the National Liberation War memorial – Sveti Rok. By the fire, with pleasant company and refreshments at the Community Hall, they will together welcome Labour Day.…
The Kamence Volunteer Fire Brigade invites you to its Open Day and May Day reveille, taking place on Friday, 1 May 2026, from 9:00 onwards at the Kamence Fire Station. Visitors can look forward to a varied and engaging morning featuring music and presentations of firefighting activities. The programme will include a resuscitation demonstration, a…
The Regrča Local Community invites you to a traditional bonfire celebration, which will take place on Thursday, 30 April 2026, at 20:00 with the lighting of the bonfire at the National Liberation War memorial – Sveti Rok. By the fire, with pleasant company and refreshments at the Community Hall, they will together welcome Labour Day.…
LokalPatriot invites all music and performance enthusiasts to Karaoke Night #4, taking place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, at 9:00 pm in the LokalPatriot café. The event is an opportunity to showcase your voice, either solo or in a group, or simply to come and listen and cheer on your friends. Both experienced performers and…
We warmly invite you to the “May in the Atrium” event series — a collection of free events open to everyone. The programme is part of the celebrations marking the 140th anniversary of Grm Novo mesto – Centre of Biotechnology and Tourism. Throughout May, the atrium of Hiša kulinarike in turizma and Gostišče na trgu…
The Stopiče Tourist Association, in cooperation with local organisations, invites you to a charity event, Seedling and Seed Swap for a Good Cause, which will take place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in front of the parish house in Stopiče. The event is dedicated to the exchange of seedlings, seeds and gardening…
Goga Publishing House invites you to a Tarock tournament, which will take place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Goga Bookshop and Café. All Tarock enthusiasts are warmly welcome! Each month (usually on the first Tuesday), participants gather at the Goga Bookshop and Café to enjoy this popular card game in…
You are warmly invited to celebrate 16 years of SalSon, taking place from 8–10 May 2026 at Gostilna Loka – Kuhla in Novo mesto. SalSon is celebrating 16 years of dance stories, community, passion and unforgettable dance nights – and we’ll mark the occasion the way we know best: with top-quality dancing, great vibes, 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…
LokalPatriot invites you to an Activity Evening + other board games, which will take place on Friday, 8 May 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at LokalPatriot Café in Novo mesto. You can join as a team of 2–3 players or individually. The number of places is limited and registration is required. The event…
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,…
On Thursday, 14 May 2026, from 12 noon onwards, Hiša Fink will host the unique wine and culinary event The Dolenjska Sparkling Wine Route, bringing together outstanding winemakers from the Dolenjska region, carefully selected cuisine, and memorable experiences by the Krka River. The event will begin at 12 noon with activities by the Krka River,…
Hiša Fink v sklopu dogodka Pot penin vabi na sproščen popoldanski masterclass v četrtek, 14. 5. 2026, ob 16. uri na Rudolfovem splavu, kjer bomo skupaj z Gregorjem Krenom okušali 5 vrhunskih penin z Dolenjske. Zraven še prigrizki Hiše Fink — za popolno kombinacijo. Če imaš rad penine, tega ne smeš zamuditi. Cena je 35,00…
On Friday, 15 May 2026, at 8.00 pm, LokalPatriot will host the first edition of the event Rhythm of Generations. The evening is designed as a social gathering that connects different generations and encourages relaxed socialising, entertainment, and dancing. The organiser invites visitors to bring along family members, friends, classmates, neighbours, or even romantic interests,…
You are cordially invited to the Slovenian Armed Forces Day, which will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Novo mesto. More than three decades ago, on 15 May 1991, the training of the first generation of conscripts in Slovenia’s history began. It is a day written in golden letters in Slovenian military history…
RIC Novo mesto invites you to the Parade of Learning 2026, a unique event that has been bringing together curious and knowledge-seeking individuals of all generations since 2013. The event is organised by RIC Novo mesto in cooperation with the Slovenian Institute for Adult Education. The Parade of Learning is a celebration of knowledge for…
This year’s Prom Dance Quadrille will take place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, when at exactly 12:00 noon graduating students from secondary schools in Novo Mesto will perform the traditional quadrille dance, symbolically marking the completion of their secondary education. As in previous years, some ninth-grade pupils from nearby primary schools will also join the…
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…
The Jaz ženska community invites you to the second 100 Women Hike on Trška Gora, an event offering the perfect opportunity for socialising, enjoying nature, and connecting with both natural and inner energy. The hike will take place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, starting at 8:00 am at the Trška Gora Entry Point. Route description:The…
The Association of Novo Mesto Students (Društvo novomeških študentov) invites you to Cvičkarija 2026, which will take place as part of the Cviček Festival on Saturday, 23 May 2026, on the terrace of Bistro Situla in Novo Mesto. Cvičkarija returns in a more boutique, terrace-style format while maintaining the recognisable energy and tradition of the…
The Miran Jarc Library invites you to the Closing Event of the Women’s Reading Club, which will take place on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, at 5.30 pm in the Trdina Reading Room. The guest of the evening will be Erica Johnson Debeljak, author of the book Virgin, Queen, Widow, Bitch, the final title on this…
Bistro Marof in Novo mesto invites you every Friday to enjoy live music evenings on its terrace. Set in a pleasant atmosphere beneath Marof Hill, each Friday brings together a variety of musical rhythms, delicious food, selected wines, and a relaxed summer vibe that attracts both locals and visitors to the town. The terrace music…
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
Založba Goga invites you to a Bookshop Quiz, which will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at 8 pm at the Goga Bookshop and Café. This edition of the popular bookshop quiz will not be themed, but general in nature. You are therefore warmly invited to spend a relaxed Friday evening with us and…
RTC Gače invites visitors to the 3rd Family Festival: Active Experiences in Nature with the Family, taking place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, from 10:00 onwards at Gače. Admission is free. Visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of entertainment and activities for all generations. The event will feature a children’s performance, face painting,…
Following last year’s successful event, Pilotko is once again preparing an unforgettable family day for all ages, full of music, laughter, play and special experiences. Pilotko Picnic will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, from 2:00 pm onwards at Hotel Dolenj’c in Novo Mesto. What can visitors expect?An unforgettable picnic filled with joy, entertainment…