The MKC Slovenj Gradec was established in 2004 by the Slovenj Gradec Urban Municipality. The centre is a venue for youth culture with a programme which covers various arts disciplines, educational activities and entertainment as well as international co-operation (European voluntary service, youth exchange, etc). The centre offers a range of youth club activities: concerts, music productions, festivals, exhibitions, literary meetings, and workshops (music, rhetorics, etc).
In 2011, the centre moved to new premises. They also host a youth hostel that is run under the auspices of the Youth Centre. Additionally, there are two conference halls, one able to host about 250 people and the other, 60 people.
