Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites audiences to see the play Thank You for Your Contribution – Inspired by George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier, taking place on Friday, Saturday and Monday, 23, 24 and 26 October 2026, at 20.00. The play is performed in Slovenian. Event website
The Dolenjska Museum invites visitors to the opening of the exhibition Traces of Knowledge: From the Museum Collections, Celebrating the 280th Anniversary of Novo Mesto Grammar School, which will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 6 pm in the Small Hall of the Dolenjska Museum. The exhibition will be on display until 11…
Fehtarji are bringing their Party Animals Tour 26/27 to Novo Mesto. The concert will take place on Friday, 30 October 2026, at 8.00 pm in the event marquee at the Hotel Dolenjc. Following the premiere of their new album Strici so mi povedali at Križanke, Fehtarji will present their latest songs to audiences across Slovenia…
From 1 to 30 November 2026, Novo Mesto and its surrounding area will host the second edition of Taste Novo Mesto, organised by Zavod Novo mesto, with štruklji – one of Dolenjska’s most recognisable traditional dishes – taking centre stage. Participating restaurants and eateries will showcase a variety of versions, from traditional recipes to contemporary…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites audiences to see the children's light show A Light-Filled Journey, taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 and 4 November 2026, at 9.15, 10.15 and 11.15. Event website
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, visitors are invited to attend a lecture by Magda Hudoklin entitled A Drop of Blood – A Mirror of Your Health, at 6 pm in the Trdina Reading Room at Miran Jarc Library in Novo Mesto. The lecture, A Drop of Blood – A Mirror of Your Health: The Impact…
The Trškogorsko srce Tourism and Cultural Association invites visitors to a creative workshop entitled Magical Christmas Decorations Made from Clay, taking place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, and Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the association's premises in the Old School in Otočec. Price: €30 per person. Bookings and information:…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites audiences to see the play Thank You for Your Contribution – Inspired by George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, 3–5 November 2026, at 20.00. The play is performed in Slovenian. Event website
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites audiences to see the play Thank You for Your Contribution – Inspired by George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, 3–5 November 2026, at 20.00. The play is performed in Slovenian. Event website
The Trškogorsko srce Tourism and Cultural Association invites visitors to a creative workshop entitled Magical Christmas Decorations Made from Clay, taking place on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, and Thursday, 5 November 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the association's premises in the Old School in Otočec. Price: €30 per person. Bookings and information:…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites audiences to see the play Thank You for Your Contribution – Inspired by George Orwell's The Road to Wigan Pier, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, 3–5 November 2026, at 20.00. The play is performed in Slovenian. Event website
The Trškogorsko srce Tourism and Cultural Association invites everyone interested in learning or improving their skills in this traditional craft to join Pika's Knitting Workshop. Under Pika's guidance, participants will learn the basics of knitting and create warm socks and mittens, while enjoying a friendly social atmosphere and helping to preserve traditional customs and handicrafts…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites visitors to a screening of the film Kar je treba storiti (What Needs to Be Done), followed by a discussion. The event will take place on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 7 pm in Trdina Hall. The film will be in Slovenian. Event website.
The Gače Ski Club invites all winter sports enthusiasts to its 6th Ski Fair, taking place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, from 8 am to 1 pm at Glavni trg in Novo Mesto. The event is aimed at everyone getting ready for the new ski season. Visitors will be able to buy new and second-hand…
The Trška gora Winegrowers' Association invites visitors to join the 16th traditional hike along the slopes of Trška gora, taking place on Saturday, 7 November 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to explore scenic trails winding through vineyards and wine cottages, while discovering the area's winegrowing heritage and warm hospitality. Registration takes place between 8.30…
The Trškogorsko srce Tourism and Cultural Association invites visitors to a cultural event celebrating the opening of its new premises. On this occasion, the association will present the creative life and work of the late local resident Maja Židovnik. The event will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 5 pm at the Old…
As part of Taste Novo Mesto, a month-long culinary initiative taking place in Novo Mesto throughout November, you are invited to a cooking workshop on preparing brown and traditional Dolenjska štruklji, taking place on Monday, 9 November 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm. Discover the secrets of making traditional Dolenjska štruklji with an egg-based…
Hiša Fink invites visitors to enjoy a delightful autumn gathering, filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts, the warmth of an open fire and the flavours of November. On Monday, 9 November 2026, from 3 pm to 8 pm, visitors can enjoy roasted chestnuts from Pleterje Charterhouse, young wine by Janez Fink, grape juice and…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites visitors to the play The Beauty Queen of Leenane, based on a play by renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh and performed by Prešeren Theatre Kranj. The play will take place on Monday, 9 November 2026, at 7.30 pm in Trdina Hall. The play tells a moving story of loneliness,…
On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, visitors are invited to attend a talk by Peter Prevc and Dr Milan Hosta entitled Children in Sport, at 5.30 pm in the event atrium of Miran Jarc Library in Novo Mesto. How important is physical activity for a child’s healthy, all-round development? Former elite athlete and Olympian Peter Prevc…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites visitors to the play Razcufane zgodbe, based on stories by Peter Svetina and performed by the Slovene Youth Theatre and Divja misel – Vodnik Homestead Šiška. The play will take place on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at 7.30 pm in Trdina Hall. It is part of the Trdina Subscription…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to a soirée dedicated to Zofka Kveder, featuring Dr Katja Mihurko, on Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 7 pm. In 2026, as we mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Zofka Kveder – one of the key figures in the literary and social awakening of women at the turn…
The Trška Gora Winegrowers' Association invites visitors to a traditional St Martin's Day celebration, taking place on Friday, 13 November 2026, from 16.00 at Grm Castle in Novo Mesto. The evening will feature a wine blessing, a programme of entertainment, local cuisine, as well as performances by the Kres Folklore Group and the Glas ensemble.…
The JSKD Novo Mesto Regional Office invites young people and adults to join the CALLIGRAPHY creative workshop programme. The workshops will take place on Fridays from 17.00 to 20.00 and Saturdays from 9.00 to 12.00, on 13 and 14 November and 20 and 21 November 2026. Location: JSKD Studio (in the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre,…
The Dolenjska Association of Visual Artists (DLUD) invites visitors to the opening of Graphics for the End of the World, an exhibition by artist Nataša Mirtič, on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 6 pm at Galerija Ulti in Novo Mesto. At the opening, the artist Nataša Mirtič and DLUD President, Associate Professor Kiki Klimt, PhD,…
The Novo Mesto Half Marathon (Novomesto21) is one of the largest sports and recreational events in south-eastern Slovenia, attracting numerous runners and visitors to Novo Mesto each year. The event, which brings together professional athletes, recreational runners and all enthusiasts of an active lifestyle, will take place for the ninth consecutive year on 14 November…
On Saturday, 14 November 2026, Glavni trg in Novo Mesto will once again celebrate organically produced food. The Association for Organic Farming of Dolenjska, Posavje and Bela krajina is organising the 19th ECO Fair, bringing together organic farmers and producers from Dolenjska, Posavje, Bela krajina and other Slovenian regions. At the stalls hosted by numerous…
On Saturday, 14 November 2026, Hostel and Bistro Situla, in collaboration with Novo Mesto Market, brings a taste of rural tradition to the city with Koline meščanom, a traditional Slovenian pig slaughter feast. The event will take place in two parts, combining demonstrations of traditional pork dish preparation, folk music, local delicacies and convivial dining.…
The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) is coming to the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo Mesto. From 14 to 16 November 2026, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of festival films and experience a taste of one of Slovenia's most important film festivals in their own town. The Ljubljana International…
The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) is coming to the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo Mesto. From 14 to 16 November 2026, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of festival films and experience a taste of one of Slovenia's most important film festivals in their own town. The Ljubljana International…
The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) is coming to the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo Mesto. From 14 to 16 November 2026, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of festival films and experience a taste of one of Slovenia's most important film festivals in their own town. The Ljubljana International…
Hiša Fink invites visitors to the first repeat edition of its Chestnut Picnic & Chestnut Treats event, taking place on Monday, 16 November 2026, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy roasted chestnuts from Pleterje Charterhouse, young wine by Janez Fink, grape juice and a variety of chestnut desserts. The…
The Ljubljana International Film Festival (LIFFe) is coming to the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo Mesto. From 14 to 16 November 2026, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of festival films and experience a taste of one of Slovenia's most important film festivals in their own town. The Ljubljana International…
Vocal Group Mezzo invites you to an evening of music celebrating Slovenian folk songs, which preserve the stories of our local communities, age-old customs, memories and emotions of generations past. Through song, the singers will bring to life Slovenia’s rich folk heritage and melodies passed down from one generation to the next. The evening will…
The Skulpte Association of Stone Artists invites you to the opening of its traditional annual exhibition, Carved Poetry – Kette, on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, at 6 pm at Kocka Gallery, Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo Mesto. The exhibition marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the poet Dragotin Kette. The association’s members…
Dobrote Dolenjske invite visitors to a Saturday flea market, held on the third Saturday of every month from 10.00 to 14.00 in the atrium at Glavni trg 2 in Novo Mesto. Visitors can browse stalls offering books, toys, children’s equipment, clothing, crockery, decorations, handicrafts and many other interesting items looking for new owners. The market…
As part of Taste Novo Mesto, a month-long culinary initiative taking place in Novo Mesto throughout November, Dobrote Dolenjske invites you to Čatež Štruklji Day, taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Dobrote Dolenjske courtyard in Novo Mesto. Čatež štruklji, also known as Čatež Dolenjska štruklji, are…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to the play Zofka K., taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, and from Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 8 pm. The production is based on the work of researcher Katja Mihurko on the life and work of Zofka Kveder, particularly her book Drzno drugačna. Zofka…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to the play Zofka K., taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, and from Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 8 pm. The production is based on the work of researcher Katja Mihurko on the life and work of Zofka Kveder, particularly her book Drzno drugačna. Zofka…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to the play Zofka K., taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, and from Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 8 pm. The production is based on the work of researcher Katja Mihurko on the life and work of Zofka Kveder, particularly her book Drzno drugačna. Zofka…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to the play Zofka K., taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, and from Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 8 pm. The production is based on the work of researcher Katja Mihurko on the life and work of Zofka Kveder, particularly her book Drzno drugačna. Zofka…
Anton Podbevšek Theatre invites you to the play Zofka K., taking place on Saturday, 21 November 2026, and from Monday, 23 November to Thursday, 26 November 2026, at 8 pm. The production is based on the work of researcher Katja Mihurko on the life and work of Zofka Kveder, particularly her book Drzno drugačna. Zofka…
As part of Taste Novo Mesto, a month-long culinary initiative taking place in Novo Mesto throughout November, Zavod Novo mesto, in collaboration with Dobrote Dolenjske, is organising the closing event: the second Štruklji Conference, entitled Gastronomy Between Tradition, Reality and the Future. The conference will take place on 27 November 2026, from 9 am to…