In 2026, 85 years will have passed since the establishment of the Liberation Front, the central resistance and political organisation of the Slovenes during the Second World War. It led the Slovenian national liberation struggle and, together with the Allies, defeated the Nazi-Fascist occupiers, laying the foundations of Slovenian statehood. The public holiday, Resistance Day…
The Brusnice Local Community is organising the 26th traditional hike along the Trdina Trail, which will take place on Monday, 27 April 2026. PROGRAMME:08:30–09:00: Gathering and registration of hikers with hot tea (under the shelter in Brusnice)09:00: Start of the hike11:30: Return of hikers11:30–12:00: Short ceremony marking the national holiday, Day of Uprising Against Occupation…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Center invites you to the holiday matinée Elves, which will take place on Monday, 27 April 2026, at 10:00. The elves are back in the human world, where a sweet adventure full of action awaits them. For centuries, elves and humans lived in harmony. The elves helped people, and people treated…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Center invites you to the holiday matinée Miss Boot, suitable for children aged 8+, which will take place on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at 10:00. What happens when a serious opera composer unexpectedly ends up with a young girl as a roommate, who refuses to part from her skunk and ignores…
You are invited to the Children’s Cycling School workshop, where children develop basic cycling skills through fun and relaxed learning using games and a skills course. The programme includes exercises for balance, coordination, safe braking, and awareness of safety and equipment, with the level of difficulty adapted to the children’s age and ability. The programme…
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 Novo mesto Hiking Association invites you to join a hiking trip along the Via Apsyrtides trail on the island of Cres, taking place from 1 to 3 May 2026. The long-distance trail known as Via Apsyrtides connects the northernmost point of the island of Cres—Cape Jablanac—with the southernmost point on the island of Ilovik—Cape…
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…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Brain Strength Training, taking place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 2026, between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part…
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…
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 Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to a commemorative evening dedicated to the journalist, publicist and reading advocate Manca Košir. The event will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026, at 18:00 in the Event Atrium. The evening’s guests will be Žiga Valetič, curator of her literary legacy, and Tatjana Zorko, cardiologist, psychotherapist…
Goga Publishing House invites you to a literary evening, which will take place on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 8:00 p.m. at the Goga Bookshop and Café in Novo mesto. Goga Bookshop will host the renowned sports journalist Slavko Jerič, who has recently published a selection of essays on society and sport, Bread and Games,…
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…
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 Development and Education Centre (RIC Novo mesto) invites you to follow the events within the Lifelong Learning Weeks (TVU) 2026, the most prominent national campaign in the field of education and learning in Slovenia. TVU has been running since 1996 and is part of an international movement of learning festivals. At the…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Poetry in a Different Way, taking place on 8 May 2026 at 17:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. The events form part of the celebrations marking…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites you to a screening of the film I Swear, which will take place on Friday, 8 May 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Film description: 2019. The British Queen is about to present a medal for special merits when a voice from the hall shouts: “Fuck the Queen!” At the age…
The Dolenjski Museum Novo mesto and the Military Museum of the Slovenian Armed Forces invite you, on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the end of the Second World War, to a talk with Ilinka Todorovski, author of the book By Air Bridge from Bela krajina to Dalmatia: The Evacuation of Civilians in March…
The Novo mesto Hiking Society invites participants to a nature conservation excursion along the Koželjeva Trail in Kamniška Bistrica, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, with departure at 7.00 am from Planet Tuš Novo mesto. Trail description:This excursion will be dedicated to water as the source of life. Without water, life on…
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 1st Dolenjska Brevet, Cycling Through Dolenjska, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, between 9:00 and 19:00, with the start and finish at the Main Square in Novo mesto. This cycling experience connects 12 municipalities in the Dolenjska region included in the cycling guide Cycling Through Dolenjska (S…
The Zverinice Cycling Club is organising an intensive MTB workshop, which will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Novo mesto. The workshop is designed to improve riding technique, teach jumping skills, and introduce both basic and advanced tricks. Participants will gradually build their skills, starting with fundamental…
The Novo mesto Hiking Society invites participants to a hike to Tosc, which will take place on Sunday, 10 May 2026, with departure at 6.00 am from Bršljin Primary School in Novo mesto. Route description:This hike will start in front of the military barracks at Rudno Polje. The route will partly follow a marked trail…
The Janez Trdina Cultural Centre invites you to a screening of The Penguin Lessons, which will take place on Monday, 11 May 2026, at 10.00 am. This moving comedy-drama about an unusual friendship between a cynical Englishman and an endearing penguin was directed by Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) and is based on a true…
Mirana Jarca Library Novo mesto and RIC Novo mesto invite you to the workshop Test Your English Skills, which will take place on Monday, 11 May 2026, at 10:00 am in the Beri Classroom. Do you know how well you really know English? Join this free activity at RIC Novo mesto to check your skills.…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Tree of Learning and Friendship, taking place on 11 May 2026 between 16:00 and 18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. The events form part of the…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Brain Strength Training, taking place on 12 May 2026 between 10:00 and 18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, which are open to the general public. These events are part of the…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Brain Strength Training, taking place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 2026, between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part…
The Novo mesto branch of JSKD (Public Fund for Cultural Activities of the Republic of Slovenia) invites visitors to the review concert Gugajo se pesmice – Part 1, which will take place on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 4.00 pm at the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo mesto. The Gugajo se pesmice event is…
As part of its 140th anniversary, Grm Novo mesto – Center for Biotechnology and Tourism is organising a unique international art and horticultural event at the Šolska zidanica on Trška Gora, taking place on 13 and 14 May 2026. In collaboration with five European countries, participants will create interpretations of the typical vineyard landscape of…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Instrument Presentation, taking place on 13 May 2026 at 17:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part of the programme marking the 140th anniversary…
The Marjan Kozina Music School invites you to an instrument presentation, which will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 5:00 pm in the atrium of the Inn on the Square. For more information about the entrance audition, please call +386 7 33 23 143 or visit the school’s website.
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to a film screening and discussion titled Jurij Kure – Athlete, Craftsman and Fighter Against Parkinson’s Disease, which will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, at 18:00 in the Event Atrium. Jurij Kure was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012. As health challenges followed, his life…
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…
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to the opening of the photography exhibition by Marinko Polović, Covers, which opens a space where two seemingly quiet yet remarkably powerful art forms—literature and photography—meet. Set within the library environment, where words find their readers every day, the exhibition explores how stories can be translated into…
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,…
The Novo mesto regional association of the Slovenian Red Cross invites visitors to the closing event of Red Cross Week, which will take place on Friday, 15 May 2026, at 10.00 am in the Trdin Hall of the Janez Trdina Cultural Centre in Novo mesto. At the event, awards will be presented for Best Volunteer,…
The Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to an evening with Eva Šubic, taking place on Friday, 15 May 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Trdina Reading Room. Darkness Is Inherited from the Father (published by Črna skrinjica) is the debut poetry collection by Eva Šubic (b. 2002), a native of Novo mesto and…
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…
LokalPatriot invites visitors to a presentation of the new album by the band Prismojeni profesorji Bluesa, which will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, at 8.30 pm at the LokalPatriot youth club in Novo mesto. Prismojeni profesorji Bluesa are a band and a group of friends who have been proving for over a decade…
Hiking Society Novo mesto invites you to Koroška for a visit to the Mučevo via ferratas on Sunday, 17 May 2026, departing at 7:00 am from in front of Bršljin Primary School. Description: The Mučevo Via Ferrata was created at the initiative of the Mountaineering Association Črna na Koroškem. Its construction was funded by the…
Dolenjski muzej is organising the 22nd Novo mesto Art Days (Novomeški likovni dnevi) – an international art colony project that will take place in Novo mesto in the setting of Jakčev dom. The art colony will run from 18 to 23 May 2026 and will once again bring recognised visual artists from Slovenia and abroad…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Learning and Imagination through Kamishibai, taking place on 18 May 2026 at 16:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part of the programme marking…
On the occasion of World Bee Day, the Miran Jarc Library Novo mesto invites you to a puppet performance titled The Bee Medela, performed by the Sevnica Castle Puppet Theatre. The event will take place on Monday, 18 May 2026, at 17:00 in the Event Atrium. The story introduces Bee Medela, the oldest and wisest…
On the occasion of International Museum Day, we invite youto guided tours of the current exhibitions. Princely Tumulus LXVI from Kapiteljska njiva in Novo mesto6:00 PM, Small HallGuided by the author, Dr. Borut Križ. On the 170th Anniversary of the Birth of Prof. Ferdinand Seidl7:00 PM, Lecture RoomGuided by the author, Marjeta Bregar. The Dolenjska…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Brain Strength Training, taking place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 2026, between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part…
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…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Scouting Skills, taking place on 20 May 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part of the programme marking the…
The Regional Chamber of Craft and Small Business Novo Mesto invites you to the event Entrepreneurial Evenings 2026 – Sources of Entrepreneurial Inspiration, which will take place over three evenings. PROGRAMME: 19 March 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmEntrepreneurial evening on the topic: WHAT REALLY INFLUENCES GOOD BUSINESS RESULTS?Live podcast hosted by Katja Cimermančič with…
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 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…
Gostišče na trgu invites visitors to the event May in the Atrium: Brain Strength Training, taking place on 5, 12, 19 and 26 May 2026, between 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 at Gostišče na trgu. Visitors are warmly invited to attend the free “May in the Atrium” events, open to the general public. These events are part…
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…
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…
The Miran Jarc Library, in cooperation with the Croatian Cultural Association Novo mesto (HKU), invites you to a lecture by Prim. Milivoj Piletič, MD, specialist in internal medicine, on diabetes mellitus, which will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 6 pm in the Event Atrium. Some have called diabetes “the plague of the…
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…
The Miran Jarc Library invites you to an event in the At the Edge of Summer series, which will this time host the Prekmurje-based “Kurji pastir” Feri Lainšček, one of the most recognisable contemporary Slovenian literary authors. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards, and his works have been translated into several…
Založba Goga invites you to a literary evening titled Conversation with Ana Svetel, recipient of the Maruša Krese Award, which will take place on Thursday, 28 May 2026, at 8 pm at the Goga Bookstore and Café. You are warmly invited to a unique literary evening with the multi-award-winning poet and writer Ana Svetel, author…
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
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…
The Stopiče Tourist Association invites you to the hike In the Footsteps of Count Paradeiser, which will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Event website
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…
LokalPatriot invites you to a concert by CowboyZ – We Are Here As One, taking place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at 8:30 pm at LokalPatriot. CowboyZ (formerly Cowboys From Hell) is a five-member band from the Slovenian coast, active since late 2014. They initially started as a metal cover band but have since evolved…