The Novo Mesto Pensioners’ Association will once again organise its traditional summer workshops for children between 30 June and 31 July 2026. This year’s programme offers a wide range of activities, providing children with opportunities to learn, create, stay active and socialise. All activities begin at 9.00 am. PROGRAMME Week 1 (30 June and 2…
The Association of Visual Artists of Dolenjska, Bela Krajina and Posavje warmly invites you to the opening of the exhibition Little Hill, which will take place at ULTI Gallery in Novo mesto on Monday, 27 July 2026, at 7.00 pm. The exhibition will remain on view until 11 September 2026. The exhibition presents the latest…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
The Novo Mesto Pensioners’ Association will once again organise its traditional summer workshops for children between 30 June and 31 July 2026. This year’s programme offers a wide range of activities, providing children with opportunities to learn, create, stay active and socialise. All activities begin at 9.00 am. PROGRAMME Week 1 (30 June and 2…
The Oton Youth Centre invites young people to the Open Room: From Thoughts to Art workshop, taking place on Thursday, 30 July 2026, at 11:00 at MC Oton Novo mesto. The workshop will be led by Sara Stražišar, a creative arts student and member of the Creative Youth Association. Event website
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the discussion evening Enlightened Novo Mesto, taking place on Thursday, 30 July 2026, at 8.00 pm. ENLIGHTENED NOVO MESTO; MITJA SADEK, MATJAŽ ŠTIH AND VESNA KELBL / DISCUSSION EVENING Before officials, censuses, school reforms and other major reorganisations of the…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
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…
Discover the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping first-hand and join a live honey extraction demonstration at the Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto on Friday, 31 July 2026, at 9:00 am. The bees in the library park have been especially busy again this year, so don't miss this opportunity to watch the honey extraction process…
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
Join us for a ceramics workshop taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 August 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30, at the Honey Garden (Medeni vrt) in Irča vas. The workshop will be led by ceramic artist and beekeeper Andreja Stankovič, offering participants the chance to create beneath the shade of the trees while enjoying a…
Otočec Castle invites visitors to The Art of Sound and Taste, a summer evening of live music, a relaxed atmosphere and refreshing spritz cocktails on the castle terrace. On Saturday, 1 August 2026, at 19:00, the band Soulwarmers will provide the evening's live music. The event is part of the castle's summer series of music…
From legendary stories to the new wave – welcome to the Novo Mesto Summer Festival, taking place in Novo Mesto from 19 June to 28 August 2026. This year once again, the Novo Mesto Summer Festival brings seven evenings of music, social gatherings and summer atmosphere across three carefully selected venues surrounding the town centre.…
Join us for a ceramics workshop taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 1–2 August 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30, at the Honey Garden (Medeni vrt) in Irča vas. The workshop will be led by ceramic artist and beekeeper Andreja Stankovič, offering participants the chance to create beneath the shade of the trees while enjoying a…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites you to the opening of Ana Škarjak Kotar's exhibition Who Cares? on Monday, 3 August 2026, at 6:00 pm in Galerija Kocka. The exhibition will be on display until 11 September 2026. About the exhibition: With Who Cares?, Ana Škarjak Kotar explores the dual meaning of the exhibition's title.…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
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…
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
The Pohodnik Novo mesto Mountaineering Club invites you to join a group hike organised by the Mountaineering Association of Dolenjska and Bela Krajina to Stol on Saturday, 8 August 2026. A parallel, easier hike to Ajdna will also be available. Departure: 5:00 am from the Tuš car park in Portoval. Event website
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to a puppet performance for children entitled The Little Mirror, taking place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at 10.00 am. THE LITTLE MIRROR; LG NEBO / PUPPET PERFORMANCE A “wooden story” about forest animals. In a forest clearing, a rabbit finds…
Planinsko društvo Krka Novo Mesto invites you to a two-day hike to Razor (2,601 m), taking place on Monday and Tuesday, 10 and 11 August 2026. This two-day summer hike into the high mountains will take you to Razor. The summit is located above the alpine valley of Mlinarica. Although the summit itself is not…
Mirana Jarca Library Novo mesto and RIC Novo mesto invite you to the Memory Exercises workshop, which will take place on Monday, 10 August 2026, at 10:00 am in the Beri Classroom. Do you want to improve your memory and stay sharp? Join this free RIC Novo mesto activity Memory Exercises and have fun while…
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the literary evening Contemporary Slovenian Science Fiction Literature, taking place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, at 8.00 pm. CONTEMPORARY SLOVENIAN SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE; IGOR HARB, NIKA NIKOLIČ AND ALJOŠA HARLAMOV / LITERARY EVENING The Slovenian geek universe has become richer…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
From legendary stories to the new wave – welcome to the Novo Mesto Summer Festival, taking place in Novo Mesto from 19 June to 28 August 2026. This year once again, the Novo Mesto Summer Festival brings seven evenings of music, social gatherings and summer atmosphere across three carefully selected venues surrounding the town centre.…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
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…
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
Planinsko društvo Krka Novo Mesto invites you to the 29th Memorial Day at Trdinov Vrh, taking place on Saturday, 15 August 2026. This year, Planinsko društvo Krka Novo Mesto will commemorate deceased hikers from the Dolenjska and Bela Krajina regions in a special way. Participants will not only hike but also cycle, attend Holy Mass…
Otočec Castle invites visitors to The Art of Sound and Taste, a summer evening of live music, a relaxed atmosphere and refreshing spritz cocktails on the castle terrace. On Saturday, 15 August 2026, at 19:00, live music will be performed by Petra Prebanda. The event is part of the castle's summer series of music evenings,…
From 17 to 22 August 2026, Novo mesto will once again host the 26th International Jazzinty Workshop and Festival, one of Slovenia's leading international jazz events. Combining outstanding concerts, an international jazz workshop and nightly jam sessions, the six-day programme attracts established musicians, emerging artists and jazz enthusiasts from around the world. For 26 years,…
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the discussion evening Loveliness, taking place on Monday, 17 August 2026, at 8.00 pm. LOVELINESS; ALJOŠA PUŽAR, PRIMOŽ KRAŠOVEC AND LIU ZAKRAJŠEK / DISCUSSION EVENING Cat videos, plush toys, K-pop stars and adorable internet characters. Cuteness is everywhere, and it…
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the literary evening Contemporary World Poetry, taking place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 8.00 pm. CONTEMPORARY WORLD POETRY; DAI WEINA, KATJA KOLŠEK AND KLAVDIJA KOTAR / LITERARY EVENING What connects Beijing and Novo Mesto? At first glance, they are…
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the literary evening Winter in Sokcho, taking place on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at 8.00 pm. WINTER IN SOKCHO; ELISA SHUA DUSAPIN AND PIA PREZELJ / LITERARY EVENING One of the most acclaimed literary debuts of recent years takes us…
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…
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
Zavod Novo mesto and LokalPatriot invite you to a concert by the Jonathan Kreisberg Trio, taking place as part of the 26th International Jazzinty Festival on Friday, 21 August 2026, at 9 pm in the Park rastoče knjige (Growing Book Park) in Novo mesto. Renowned American jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg, who is also one of…
As part of the Novo Mesto Summer Evenings festival, Goga Publishing House invites you to the children’s puppet performance Goldilocks and the Three Bears, taking place on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at 10.00 am. GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS; GLEDALIŠČE FRU FRU / PUPPET PERFORMANCE The fairy tale about a curious little girl who gets…
Throughout July and August, KNM Travel invites visitors to enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Krka River aboard the Nika raft, offering a unique way to experience Novo mesto. The approximately 45-minute cruise departs from and returns to Pugelj Pier, providing a peaceful perspective of the town and its picturesque riverside surroundings. The experience is…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
Goga Publishing House invites you to the Reku Reku Storytelling Festival, taking place in Novo Mesto from 26 to 28 August 2026. Reku Reku is a storytelling festival rooted in the Novo mesto Short festival, bringing masters of the art of weaving compelling stories to the town. Reku Reku has been taking place at Goga…
Hostel and Bistro Situla invite you to enjoy the comedy Norišnica starring Matjaž Javšnik, taking place on Thursday, 27 August 2026, at 8:00 pm at Bistro Situla in Novo mesto. About the performance: What do New Year's resolutions, skiing in Austria, Planica, building holiday cottages during the May Day holidays, summer vacations on the Croatian…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre (KCJT) is once again inviting audiences to its Summer Film Evenings, a popular series of free open-air film screenings. Throughout July and August, the square in front of the Cultural Centre will be transformed into a charming outdoor cinema, where visitors can enjoy a carefully selected programme of high-quality Slovenian…
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…
Novo Mesto Institute is organising the 22nd Games of Friendship, an international multi-sport event for young people, taking place from 28 to 30 August 2026 at several sports venues across Novo Mesto. The three-day event will once again bring together around 300 young athletes, offering not only sporting competition but also opportunities to socialise, discover…
You are invited to the music and dance performance Snow White, taking place on Friday, 28 August 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Leona Štuklja Sports Hall in Novo Mesto. The timeless Grimm fairy tale comes to life in a captivating production combining dance, interactive storytelling, fairy-tale characters and classical music. Audiences will follow the…
You are warmly invited to a concert by Žan Serčič – On the Streets of the Heart, part of a special acoustic tour 2026, taking place at Bistro Situla on Friday, 28 August 2026, at 8:00 pm. Event website.
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
The Mavrica Novo mesto Fine Arts and Cultural Society invites you to the open-air painting colony Views of Novo mesto, taking place on Saturday, 29 August 2026, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Glavni trg, the main square in Novo mesto. The central theme of this year's event is panoramic views of Novo mesto…
Turistično kulturno društvo Trškogorsko srce invites you to Pušelšank botre Jožefine: Čš češplov knedl?, taking place on Sunday, 30 August 2026, at Verček Vineyard Cottage. The event will showcase traditional local cuisine, with a special focus on plum dumplings, known locally in Dolenjska as češplov knedl, as well as bringing visitors together to enjoy this…
Throughout July and August, KNM Travel invites visitors to enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Krka River aboard the Nika raft, offering a unique way to experience Novo mesto. The approximately 45-minute cruise departs from and returns to Pugelj Pier, providing a peaceful perspective of the town and its picturesque riverside surroundings. The experience is…
You are warmly invited to a cultural event celebrating the closing of the exhibition of artworks created by students of the Art School of MSc Martina Hegediš, taking place on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, at 6:00 pm in the atrium of Miran Jarc Library. The exhibited works were created during the 2025/2026 school year and…
The Miran Jarc Library Novo Mesto invites you to an event in the At the Edge of Summer series, taking place on Thursday, 3 September 2026, at 6.00 pm in the Park of the Growing Book. Andrej Rozman Roza: A Cure for Time This substantial volume brings together all of Andrej Rozman Roza’s poetry for…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to a performance of Losing Humanity this September. Performances will take place on Thursday, 3 September, and from Monday to Wednesday, 7–9 September 2026, at 8.00 pm. About the performance Losing Humanity is a cultural reconstruction and analysis of the Srebrenica Massacre in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The production places into…
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 Trška Gora for a traditional blessing ceremony and fair marking the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, taking place on Friday, 4 September 2026. This year again, Turistično kulturno društvo Trškogorsko srce invites visitors to a fair featuring stalls with local products, traditional crafts and Dolenjska cuisine. An important part…
Hotel Dolenjc is delighted to invite guests once again to its Summer Acoustic Evenings, taking place every Friday in July and August from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the hotel terrace. Summer Fridays are dedicated to relaxed socialising, a pleasant atmosphere, and acoustic music under the stars. With refreshing drinks, warm summer evenings, and…
The Stopiče Sports Association invites runners and outdoor enthusiasts to the 4th Sršen Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, at Stopiče Primary School. The event is suitable for experienced trail runners, recreational runners and families alike, featuring two trail races, a recreational guided hike and children's races. The two trail routes follow…