Which festival will inspire your next visit to Maribor?

A good example is Art kamp (Art Camp), Festival Lent’s daytime programme in Mestni park (City Park). Its workshops connect art, science, movement and creativity. Children can make useful objects from natural or waste materials while learning about tools and processes.

This detail changes the idea of a festival. Visitors can make something, try their hand at a skill and meet someone who knows how to demonstrate the process.

For families, it therefore makes sense to check the daytime programme as well as evening performances.

Borštnikovo srečanje (Maribor Theatre Festival) is an important stop for theatre lovers. Poletni lutkovni pristan (Summer Puppet Pier) opens up space for puppetry, while Festival Maribor encourages musical exploration. Visit Maribor presents them as different highlights of the city’s festival scene.

Choose a festival according to your curiosity. If you are particularly interested in an art form, plan your visit around two or three events and leave time for the city between them.

Festival Najstarejše trte (World’s Oldest Grapevine Festival) brings together wine, food and culture, with the ceremonial harvest at its heart. Here, the festival calendar also follows the life of the grapevine.

You can extend your visit to local providers in the surrounding area. Check individual dates and opening arrangements directly with them.

Once you choose a festival, check the dates, venues and how to buy tickets. Only then book your accommodation and transport.

Also check Visit Maribor’s calendar for smaller events in the surrounding area. They can complement your visit with different music, local traditions or a creative programme.