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…
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites children aged 10 and above to a workshop titled Discover Bumblebees and Solitary Bees, which will take place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at 17:00 in the Story Room. Did you know that at least 35 species of bumblebees live in Slovenia? Or that there are over 500…
Goga Publishing House invites you to a literary evening with poet, playwright and screenwriter Urša Majcen, author of the collection of plays Exercises with a Fish, recently published by Goga Publishing House. The event will take place on Thursday, 21 May 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at the Goga Bookshop and Café in Novo mesto. Exercises…
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…
Galerija ULTI invites visitors to the opening of the exhibition by Nina Tomšič Polegek, titled Deep, taking place on Friday, 22 May 2026 at 18:00. The exhibition presents five paintings created in mixed media on canvas. Visitors are invited to engage with a rich visual narrative that explores the artist’s unique investigation of identity, symbolism,…
The Novo Mesto Hiking Association invites you to a hike to Mount Golica, taking place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, with departure at 7:00 from in front of OŠ Bršljin. Golica is a peak in the Western Karawanks above Jesenice. It is best known for its daffodil meadows, which attract many hikers, especially in May.…
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…
As part of the accompanying programme of the Cviček Festival 2026, the Novo mesto Tourist Information Centre (TIC Novo mesto) invites you to a free guided tour of Novo mesto’s town centre, dedicated to the rich wine-growing tradition of the area. The tour, led by a local tourist guide, will take place on Saturday, 23…
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 public is invited to Pumpnca in Novo Mesto for Pečo Fest 2026, taking place on Saturday, 23 May 2026. These are the times when it is once again time for Pečo Fest. The stage will host five musical acts that will deliver a dynamic and energetic evening, provided the audience gives them the opportunity.…
The Novo mesto Cycling Club invites you to the “Along the Krka River Valley” cycling marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 24 May 2026, starting and finishing at the Novo mesto Olympic Centre in Češča vas. The marathon is open to all cyclists who enjoy organised recreational group riding and feel capable of completing…
Anton Podbevšek Teater invites audiences to attend the performance The Loss of Humanity, which will take place on 25–27 May 2026 at 8.00 pm, as well as on 2 June and 4–5 June 2026, also at 8.00 pm. About the performance:The Loss of Humanity is a cultural reconstruction and analysis of the Srebrenica massacre (Bosnia…