Jurjevanje in Bela krajina 2025 18.–22. June 2025 Jurjevanje in Bela krajina 2025 18.–22. June 2025
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Jurjevanje in Bela krajina 2025 18.–22. June 2025

The Oldest Folklore Festival in Slovenia

61th Jurjevanje in Bela Krajina

18.-22. june 2025 Jurjevanjska Draga in Črnomelj

Slovenia’s oldest, most nationally and internationally renowned folklore festival, and member of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF), celebrates its 61th edition in 2025.

Jurjevanje in Bela Krajina is a celebration of folk dances, music, and conviviality, a celebration of both old and new traditions from near and far, a celebration of all generations and cultures.

The five-day Jurjevanje Festival takes place on the main stage in the natural amphitheatre Jurjevanska Draga and at various venues around the town of Črnomelj, with an especially exciting jubilee programme.

Visit the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia and spend a day in Bela Krajina.

Programme 2024 featured

Wed,
18. June 2025
19:00

Exhibition opening

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Thu,
19. June 2025
17:30

Pastirče mlado

Meeting of children's folklore groups

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Thu,
19. June 2025
21:00

Sounds of Slovenia

Janez Dovč & Sounds of Slovenia – Šentjanževo, a concert of Slovenian folk music in contemporary and live arrangements on the theme of the summer solstice and Jurjevanje.

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Fri,
20. June 2025
09:30

Children's play "Mojca Pokrajculja"

Institute for Cultural Activities LET'S LAUGH

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Fri,
20. June 2025
17:30

Harmonies of zithers and harps

Concert of the Cultural Association Citroprekelj Bela Krajina

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Fri,
20. June 2025
18:00 — 21:00

Handicraft fair

Exhibition and sales fair of handicrafts by masters of home and art crafts

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Fri,
20. June 2025
18:30

Clash of harmonics

Duet concert: Miha Debevec&Klemen Bojanovič

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Fri,
20. June 2025
19:30

Opening ceremony of the 61st Jurjevanje in Bela Krajina 2025

Welcome address: Andrej Kavšek, Mayor of the Municipality of Črnomelj

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Fri,
20. June 2025
20:00

Dance, Jure, until the morning!

Performance by adult folklore groups from Bela krajina, USA, Paraguay and Singapore

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Fri,
20. June 2025
23:00 — 02:00

Entertainment program with the music group FLIRRT and the Velenje trumpeters Čaga Boys

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Sat,
21. June 2025
09:00 — 13:00

Goodies and handicrafts market

Offering locally produced food and products, as well as handicrafts

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Sat,
21. June 2025
09:30 — 13:00

A festival of music

Performances by musicians and bands

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Sat,
21. June 2025
10:00 — 13:00

Creative workshops for children

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Sat,
21. June 2025
10:00

Morning ethno

Performances by musicians from visiting folklore groups

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Sat,
21. June 2025
18:00 — 21:00

Handicraft fair

Exhibition and sales fair of handicrafts by masters of home and art crafts

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Sat,
21. June 2025
18:00

Vocal group LAN and musical ensemble Kaval

Cconcert

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Sat,
21. June 2025
19:00

The Črnomelj Band with Gašper Mihelič

concert

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Sat,
21. June 2025
20:00

Whoever wants to dance, let them dance with us...

Performance by adult folklore groups from Bela krajina, USA, Paraguay and Singapore

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Sat,
21. June 2025
23:00

Entertainment program with the Banovšek Ensemble

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Sun,
22. June 2025
17:00 — 21:00

Handicraft fair

Exhibition and sales fair of handicrafts by masters of home and art crafts

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Sun,
22. June 2025
17:00

Children's play "Mrs. Pehtra"

Theater from the right pocket

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Sun,
22. June 2025
17:00

Round table JURKA 24-25

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Sun,
22. June 2025
18:00

Creative workshops for children

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Sun,
22. June 2025
18:00

Dobreč Tambura Orchestra

concert

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Sun,
22. June 2025
19:00

Beautiful Anka leads the dance...

Performance of adult folklore groups from Bela krajina, Croatia, USA, Paraguay, Singapore

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Sun,
22. June 2025
21:00

Conclusion of the 61st Jurjevanja v Beli krajini

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Sun,
22. June 2025
22:00 — 23:30

Concert IL DIVJI SHOW

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Successfully Held Fourth Event of the JURKA 24–25 Project

Successfully Held Fourth Event of the JURKA 24–25 Project

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Successfully Held Third Event of the JURKA 24–25 Project

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