A national institute established to support the worldwide community of Hungarian education, the Balassi Institute plays a key role in the professional direction of cultural affairs. Similar to Germany’s Goethe Institut, the United Kingdom’s British Council, or Spain’s Instituto Cervantes, the Balassi Institute’s main objective is to project a quality-oriented image of our nation, thereby increasing Hungary’s prestige in the international sphere, while strengthening and preserving all facets of Hungarian culture both within and outside of Hungary’s borders. Location: Ljubljana

Bar pr` Gabrijelu has been a culture and music venue since it opened in 1995. It was established to address the general shortage of concert life in the region and provide a suitable music venue in Cerkno. In addition to hosting concerts, the Bar broadened its repertoire to include organising festivals soon after its establishment. Today’s Jazz Cerkno and Keltika festivals are the direct legacies of the venue’s first organising efforts. Location: Cerkno

A live-music venue on the edge of Ljubljana’s city centre, Prulček is renowned for its daily admission-free concerts. Location: Ljubljana

Location: Kočevje

Ajdovščina’s Baza Club provides the venue for concerts, festivals and other cultural events: theatre performances, literary evenings, art exhibitions, etc., organised by the KUD Neznani junak Cultural Society. Location: Ajdovščina

Located on the shores of Lake Bled, Festival Hall has a rich and venerable history. It provided the venue for the Slovenian Song Festival and the Yugoslav Jazz Festival. The Festival Hall includes a large auditorium seating 512 people and some small-sized halls. Location: Bled

In October 2015, a team headed by Aleš Florjančič opened a club with the intention of featuring a programme of truly fascinating culture and music with an atmosphere of excitement and good vibes. The original idea about music genres that revolve around blues and jazz has expanded through the club’s evolvement. While the basement club scene visually still resembles the world’s legendary blues/jazz clubs, its programming policy has embraced the fact that Slovenia has a great number of music artists who would love to play at a boutique venue and in front of discerning audiences that know exactly what they want. Location: Domžale

Boem Bar is a cozy and vibrant venue located at Ljubljanska cesta 11a in Postojna, Slovenia. Recently reopened under new management, this bar offers a welcoming atmosphere with a diverse selection of beverages and snacks. It hosts live music events two to three times a week, featuring genres such as jazz and blues, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors seeking quality entertainment.   

Location: Bovec