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

Located in the historic town centre of Ljubljana, Škuc Centre and Gallery are managed by the Škuc Society, a non-governmental organisation. Concerts are occasionally presented here. Škuc Gallery has been immortalised as a music venue for some groundbreaking concerts that have crucially shaped the history of Slovenian pop music. Location: Ljubljana

A youth and student centre also involved in concert organisation. Location: Laško

The main goal of Špajz, a multi-purpose venue managed by MAD Society, is to provide education, creative leisure activities and cultural activities, including music concerts. Location: Slovenj Gradec

Španski borci Culture Centre (Spanish Fighters) is one of Ljubljana’s main cultural institutions. The building – a post-war architectural gem – was designed by a leading post-war Slovenian architect, Oton Jugovec. It was built in 1981 and forms part of Slovenia’s twentieth-century architectural heritage. After its renovation in 2009, management of the quietly elegant building was taken over by the EN-KNAP Institute. The Španski borci Culture Centre offers rental spaces suitable for cultural, educational, social and other events. Location: Ljubljana

A tavern, cultural venue and meeting place for artists working in different genres. Špital za prjatle (An Almshouse for Friends) also hosts concerts. Location: Celje

A student cultural event centre features several spaces: the main venue functions as a student café during the day and turns into an intimate (disco) club in the evenings, while Štuk’s concert hall boasts sophisticated sound system and stage lighting effects. Location: Maribor

Tracing its variegated history back to 1835, Švicarija served as a popular guesthouse, café and hotel, and a venue for a rich cultural and social life. Today, this tradition continues with the renovated Creative Centre whose special attraction is the magnificent view across the city from the beautiful setting of Tivoli Park gardens. Location: Ljubljana

Primarily a sports venue, Tabor Hall (Slovenian: Dvorana Tabor) also hosts large-scale pop-music concerts. Location: Maribor