Summer Theatre Khislstein is an auditorium that hosts concerts and theatre shows. It has the form of an amphitheatre and is enclosed by medieval town walls. Various concerts, theatre performances and other spectacles take place here, bringing summertime variety to Kranj’s social life. Location: Kranj

A vital force of the Slovenian hip-hop and dance music scene, SunnySun is an acclaimed producer, mentor, seasoned DJ with over 15 years of experience, and founder of the BigNose record shop. Hailing from both Syria and Croatia, his artistic expression shines through his explosive blend of hip-hop, breakbeat, house, acid and electro, infused with soulful samples and a street attitude. As an eclectic selector, he shares a profound love and passion for exploring new sounds and digging into dusty crates. He also produces music and collaborates with his sister Sahareya, and has many new house, electro and ghettotech projects coming up.

Suzi Soprano is a post-punk band from Krško, combining elements of punk, doom metal, sludge pop, and hardcore. The group consists of Matic Koritnik (vocals), Enej Mavsar (guitar), and Uroš Kovač (drums). Known for their energetic shows and playing off-stage, they have been active since 2015. They released Prividi (2017), the EP Suzi Soprano (2020), and Weltschmerz (2023). They have performed in Slovenia, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

The trio Svojat is a proper rock’n’roll band that grew out of Slovenia’s exceptional free-improvisation scene. The trio is a classic rock line-up, however, the band is its own blend of experiment, difficult to nail down in terms of genre, which combines elements of avant-pop, post-punk, and improvisation.

Swenak has operated under the auspices of the Idrija Student Club since 1997. Location: Idrija

Swingatan is an acoustic quintet consisting of violin, two guitars, piano accordion, and double bass. The ensemble performs original music rooted in the swing and bossa nova of the 1930s and 1940s, as well as in the tradition of gypsy jazz inspired by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, enriched by the distinctive sound of the piano accordion. Their repertoire includes ballads, classically influenced études, and compositionally demanding pieces with a pronounced rhythmic character. The members of the ensemble are active jazz and classical musicians both in Slovenia and internationally, and Swingatan is their ongoing, regular project.

Širom is a Slovenian trio consisting of Ana Kravanja, Samo Kutin, and Iztok Koren. The members come from Prekmurje, the Tolmin area, and the Karst region. Their music blends elements of folk, improvised, and classical music with psychedelic influences. They use a variety of traditional and handmade instruments. The band has released several albums, including The Liquified Throne of Simplicity (2022), and has toured across Europe.

The instrumental ensemble ŠKM band, established in 2000 in Beltinci, creates its music at the intersection of rock, noise rock and jazz rock.

The Castle houses the Loka Museum collections, which display the historical cultural, artistic, ethnological and natural heritage of the Škofja Loka area, and occasionally hosts diverse cultural and music events. Location: Škofja Loka

The tower’s highly unique architecture provides an intimate atmosphere for concerts. The venue is managed by the Layer House. Location: Kranj