Organised annually by the Prešeren Theatre Kranj since 1971, the prestigious theatre festival Week of Slovenian Drama presents the most successful performances based on a Slovenian text and staged in the last season by Slovenian or foreign theatres. The festival, which runs for nearly 2 weeks, concludes with an awards ceremony. Among the bestowed awards are two distinguished ones supporting playwriting, the Slavko Grum Award for the best new Slovenian play and the Young Playwright Award, as well as the Grün-Filipič Award for excellence in dramaturgy. In addition, two awards are given for the best performances at the festival: the Šeligo Award, decided by an expert jury, and the Audience Award, voted by the festival audience.
Turjak Castle is located in the village of the same name approximately 20 kilometers from Ljubljana. It was first mentioned in written records in 1220 but was probably built even earlier, in the 10th or 11th century. It acquired its present-time appearance after an earthquake in 1511. It features the largest round bastion in Slovenia and a distinctive Renaissance defensive corridor in the shape of a triangle. The castle underwent a major renovation, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, between 2024 and 2026.
