A summer venue, Portorož Auditorium admits up to 2300 people. Featuring an adjoining cafe, the Auditorium hosts concerts, opera and dance performances, as well as entertainment and multimedia events. Location: Portorož

The inn’s large ‘Under the Avsenik Umbrella Hall’ enjoys daylight and can accommodate up to 350 people. Taking its name from its round design, the venue’s concerts, held at least twice a week, provide live-music entertainment and an opportunity for dancing. The hall hosts television shows, music competitions, concerts and theatre performances. Location: Begunje na Gorenjskem

The Nova Gorica-based band Avtomobili is one of the most influential and legendary groups in Slovenian music history. Known for their originality and distinctive rock sound, they have been active for over four decades, releasing 15 albums filled with timeless hits like Argentina, Ona nosi uniformu, Skozi leta, and Pot domov. Their music transcends trends, resonating with both longtime fans and new generations, proving that the story of Avtomobili is far from over.

A hub focused on modern production, performance, and the artistic growth of young musicians.

Bad Lori is a Slovenian dark pop duo featuring vocalist Alenja Pivko Kneževič and producer Simon Penšek. Based in Ljubljana, they blend eerie vocals, powerful guitar riffs, and deep bass lines. Originally known as Bombyx Lori, they rebranded as their sound evolved. Their 2023 single Apocalypse introduced a dystopian theme, followed by Zvezde. Both classically trained musicians, they also compose for films, crafting a haunting and cinematic musical style.

Bakalina Velika is a Slovenian music ensemble blending ethno, folk, and experimental sounds. Formed by Jani Kutin and Renata Lapanja, it has grown into a six-member group. Their lyrics, written in the Čadrg dialect, draw inspiration from nature and social themes. With the albums Prvi krajec and Zviezdna srebruo, they received wide critical acclaim. Their distinctive sound stands out for its rich arrangements and strong local identity.

The perfectly chaotic focus of the Ljubljana-based art duo is sustained by Kristin Čona, Andrej Pervanje and their visual artist Alessandro di Giampietro. Their experimental audio-visual experience plays with the hypnotic guitar rhythms, a retro matrix and provocative singing about the banality of everyday life, often pierced by resounding cries and sharp whistling.

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

The Balkan Boys blend the elements of Balkan music, ethno/folk music and mix them with the rhythms of ska and rhumba.

Balladero is an internationally active act led by accomplished Slovenian singer-songwriter Dominik Bagola. With two internationally produced albums, Balladero has been performing extensively in Slovenia and across Europe with numerous concerts and tours also in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.