Rap, opera or rock? Find your sound of Maribor

Emkej, Nika Gorič and Luka Šulić create in very different musical worlds. In Visit Maribor’s presentation, they are connected by Maribor: a place of personal beginnings, creativity and return.

You can watch their accounts before visiting, then listen to some of their music. You will discover the city against a different background: the same square or riverside walk will be accompanied by a sound you have connected with its artists.

In Emkej’s account, Maribor is more than a backdrop to success. It is also a place that keeps a person close to everyday life. His music includes the city, local speech and his relationship with the place he comes from.

This perspective is interesting for visitors: music can reveal a place’s character even without a historical explanation. Listen for words, moods and emphases that catch your attention. Then go among the people and test your first impression.

For classical music, check the programmes at Slovensko narodno gledališče Maribor (Slovene National Theatre Maribor) and Narodni dom (National House Maribor). For other genres, explore the concert programmes of smaller venues and the alternative scene.

Choose a performer or genre first, then plan your visit. A good concert can be the reason to come to the city, leaving the rest of the day for exploring it.

Festival Lent brings together different musical and performing arts genres. Its programme allows visitors to discover something they might not otherwise choose alongside the concert they came for.

Leave room in your festival plan for one unfamiliar name. Check the venue, tickets and performance time in advance, then immerse yourself in listening.