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CULTURE
SUN AND SEA


SPRING IN KOPER
Spring is the perfect time to explore Koper and its surroundings. Pleasant temperatures, longer days, and awakening nature invite you to discover city landmarks and enjoy an active break in the countryside.


FIND INSPIRATION

VACATION ON THE GO: WHY KOPER IS THE PERFECT CHOICE?
Escape to Koper and Slovenian Istria for a spontaneous seaside getaway filled with Mediterranean charm, vibrant coastal life, and unforgettable moments by the sea.

TOWN STORIES: LUTKARNICA – A SMALL SPACE FOR BIG STORIES
“Puppets aren’t just for children. Puppetry has a rich history, as puppets often voiced things people weren’t allowed to say. We want to bring this art closer to all generations.”

STORIES FROM THE CITY: HUDAMUDA – THE GIFT BOUTIQUE WHERE CREATIVITY AND UNIQUENESS INTERTWINE
“I don’t want to be a classic souvenir shop, where everything just says Koper. Hudamuda is a gift boutique where creativity and originality come together.”

STORIES FROM THE CITY: BUTELKA OPENS THE WORLD OF WINE TO EVERYONE
Which type of wine would Lenart Černelič choose to best represent Koper? “I’d choose Barbera because, for me, Koper is both a big and small city—sophisticated yet homey. Barbera, at its best, is just that. A wine that is both serious and simple, complex yet straightforward at the same time.”
CURRENT EVENTS

One of the most recognizable culinary festivals in Slovenian Istria is returning to the countryside of Koper once again. Altroke Istra Gourmet Festival, ranked among the top 10 gastronomic festivals in Slovenia in 2025, will take place this year at two selected locations during summer evening events. DATES AND LOCATIONS 18 June 2026 – Dol […]
DATE & TIME
18. 06. 2026 – 16. 07. 2026
18:00 – 01:00
LOCATION
Koper

Also this year, for the sixth year in a row, the popular Altroke Istra Gourmet Festival returns to selected villages in the countryside and suburban areas of Koper!
DATE & TIME
18. 06. 2026 – 16. 07. 2026
18:00 – 23:00
LOCATION
Capodistria

You are invited to a unique experience of Istrian heritage – the Kaštelir festival – taking place on 5 and 6 June in Elerji and Škofije.
DATE & TIME
05. 06. 2026 – 06. 06. 2026
16:00 – 23:00
LOCATION
Elerji, Škofije

Wine lovers, take note! From 15 to 17 May, the 53. Festival of Refošk and Slovenian Istria returns to Marezige.
DATE & TIME
15. 05. 2026 – 17. 05. 2026
00:00 – 23:00
LOCATION
Marezige

This year, the Municipality of Koper has dedicated the year to Santorio Santorio, one of the most prominent citizens of Koper in the early modern period. To mark the occasion, themed walks through the city will be organized in Koper, tracing his life and work. Santorio Santorio was a physician, scientist, and inventor, known for […]
DATE & TIME
29. 03. 2026 – 17. 05. 2026
17:00
LOCATION
Knjižnica Koper – avla

Leto 2026 je posvečeno Santoriu Santoriu, znamenitemu koprskemu zdravniku, izumitelju in znanstveniku (1561–1636), ki velja za enega ključnih pionirjev znanstvenega pristopa v medicini. S svojim delom je pomembno prispeval k uvajanju kvantitativnih metod v raziskovanje človeškega telesa ter z inovativnimi merilnimi instrumenti in temeljnim delom De medicina statica postavil temelje sodobnemu razumevanju presnove in delovanja […]
DATE & TIME
25. 03. 2026 – 31. 12. 2026
LOCATION
Koper

Days of Calamari in Slovenian Istria 2026 Are you a fan of seafood? Then, in late May and early June, one of the most delicious culinary events in Slovenian Istria awaits you. The Squid Days invite you to Koper, Izola, Piran, and Ankaran, where select restaurants will join forces to present exquisite dishes made with […]
DATE & TIME
22. 05. 2026 – 07. 06. 2026
LOCATION
Various locations

FLOWERS IN THE CITY: KOPER WILL BLOOM WITH THE COLORS AND SCENTS OF SPRING On Friday, May 22, the heart of Koper will come alive with flowers, creativity, and the pleasant buzz of city life. The “Flowers in the City” event, taking place between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. along Čevljarska and Župančičeva Streets, will […]
DATE & TIME
22. 05. 2026
LOCATION
Župančičeva street

Viva la Pasta is returning to Koper! The tastiest culinary event on the Slovenian Coast is back – this year at a new location! The Viva la Pasta festival will take over Museum Square on June 12, from 11 AM to 10 PM, bringing a full day of delicious pasta dishes, great music, refreshing drinks, […]
DATE & TIME
12. 06. 2026
11:00 – 22:00
LOCATION
Taverna in Carpacciov trg, Koper

DATE & TIME
14. 06. 2026
20:00
LOCATION
Koper, Kapodistriasov trg 1- Pokarjiunski arhiv Koper
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