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28 Nov 2025
12 Apr 2026
The exhibition "Paths of Impressionism – Slovenian Modernism and Dachau" presents over forty exceptional loans from the National Gallery of Slovenia and other lenders, tracing the artistic evolution from late 19th-century realism to the more expressive currents of modernism. The exhibition underscores the significant role Slovenian artists played within a broader pan-European movement, bringing to light lesser-known masterpieces now poised for rediscovery.
27 Sep 2025
11 Jan 2026
The exhibition "Utopia. The Right to Hope" focuses primarily on works of art, but also on architectural projects, design objects, and examples from the applied arts that present utopian projects or ideas in various media. Slovenian artists featured in the exhibition include Irwin, Jasmina Cibic, and Maja Smrekar.
5 Nov 2025
6 Nov 2025
The award winning lecture-performance "Sex Education II: Fight", directed by Tjaša Črnigoj, revisits the struggle for reproductive rights in Yugoslavia.
15 Oct 2025
19 Oct 2025
Several Slovenian publishers are showcasing their latest works, including fiction and non-fiction books, graphic novels, and other literary artefacts for book enthusiasts. In addition, Slovenia is hosting three panel discussions: "How Books Travel Today: Exploring Trends and Developments in the European Markets for Translated Books," "Graphic Novels in Germany, Czechia, and Slovenia: Tracing the Evolution of the Genre," and "Punk-Museum: Esad Babačić in Conversation with Thomas Podhostnik."
13 Oct 2025
This event titled "Borderless" explores how art and culture keep spaces of exchange open when borders—physical or mental—harden. The program combines encounters with artists and cultural leaders with a film screening, inviting reflection on memory, belonging and the future of Europe.
3 Oct 2025
A jazz quintet "Estonia meets Slovenia" which includes an award-winning singer and composer Mirna Bogdanović, pianist Oto Gvardjančič, and bassist Gal Golob perform a concert of originals and famous compositions, expressing different colours from the lands of Estonia and Slovenia.
10 Sep 2025
11 Sep 2025
"Hommage to Katalin Ladik" performed by Irena Z. Tomažin and Jule Flierl.
3 Jul 2025
12 Jul 2025
Artist Urška Preis with a musical piece, and Ingo Jesen Vitman Ö with poetry, as poets from around the world gather at various venues across Berlin to present their poetry—often blending it with music, visual art, or installations.
18 Jun 2025
19 Jun 2025
"Resnik/Arn/Drašler Trio" performs original, fully improvised music created collectively by all three members, Vid Drašler, Cene Resnik, and Eric Arn. Each musician is a prominent figure in the international improvisational music scene, regularly performing at major festivals and venues across Europe and beyond.
31 May 2025
"Babylon Europa" celebrates European cultural identity and diversity through performances by artists from 12 countries, exploring the voice as a bridge between artistic expression, personal history, and social dialogue. The program spans jazz, classical, electronic, and folk music. From Slovenia, Tomaž Grom—double bassist, composer, founder of Zavod Sploh, and festival curator—brings his distinctive approach to sound and voice.
28 May 2025
The concert of Slovenian double bassist and composer Tomaž Grom and Raed Yassin. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
22 May 2025
A screening of films about the NSK State collective, Laibach, Irwin directed by Igor Zupet, titled "From Kapital to Capital: The States in Times of NSK", "An Apology for Modernity", "4:33 Laibach Remake", exploring the history, methodology, and cultural influence of the collectives. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
21 May 2025
22 May 2025
A screening of films about the NSK State collective, Laibach, Irwin directed by Igor Zupet, titled "From Kapital to Capital: The States in Times of NSK", "An Apology for Modernity", "4:33 Laibach Remake", exploring the history, methodology, and cultural influence of NSK, IRWIN, and Laibach. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
14 May 2025
Artist talk by collective Robida's representative Vida Rucli, exploring how design responds to social changes and crises, fostering innovation and collaboration. Promoted by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
9 May 2025
A concert by Katalena, a Slovenian band that reinvents folk tradition with infectious rhythms and playful energy. Blending timeless melodies with a modern twist, they bring Slovenia’s musical heritage to life—vibrant, bold, and free of old ideologies. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
24 Mar 2025
A screening of the movie "One Meter Is Six Centimeters" by Atila Urbančič and Juš Jeraj that follows a protagonist Cena, the grouchy Slovenian woodcarver who spent his childhood dreaming of jumping from the Giant of Planica, a legendary ski-jump built to break records. Although a bad case of asthma cut his wings at an early age, his dreams live on. Each summer, he organizes his very own Ski Jumping World Championship, in his own garden. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
24 Mar 2025
Contemporary Slovenian short film programme, curated and moderated by Matevž Jerman, program director of FeKK Ljubljana Short Film Festival, presenting, among others, "Sisters" bv Kukla and "Granny's Sexual Life" by Urška Djukić - two works that deal with female self-empowerment and the transformation of social norms. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
23 Mar 2025
Short film program entitled "New Queer sLOVEnia", selected by FeKK Ljubljana Short Film Festival presents films by Hannah Koselj, Vita Eva Weisseisen, Tara Caruso Bizjak, Robi Predanič, Alen Predanič and, Simon Moe. The curated programs not only contribute to the promotion of Slovenian queer filmmakers and Slovenian short film production in general but also engage new target audiences and enhance the diversity of the festival's content. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
23 Mar 2025
"Slovenia - Animated Films", a programme curated and moderated by Igor Prassel, presenting works by Dušan Kastelic, Špela Čadež, Leon Vidmar, Zarja Menart and Lea Vučko with Damir Grbanović. In cooperation with the Animateka International Animated Film Festival and the Slovenian Animated Film Association, DSAF. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
22 Mar 2025
Interlaced DIVA is a curated program of video works from the DIVA Station archive that focuses on the voices and perspectives of predominantly female authors, curated and moderated by Peter Cerovšek, director of FeKK Ljubljana Short Film Festival. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
22 Mar 2025
The German premiere of seven digitally restored Slovenian classics, highlighting the influence of important filmmakers from the history of Slovenian cinema and showing the explosive creativity of their cinematic expression. Curated and moderated by Matevž Jerman, Igor Prassel and Varja Močnik. In cooperation with the Slovenian Film Centre and the Slovene Film Archives, the Slovenian Cinematheque. Supported by the SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
28 Feb 2025
30 Mar 2025
"Transience and Memory: The Photographic Narratives of the Climate Crisis" is a group exhibition by Ana Zibelnik combining two of her photography series, "Immortality is Commonplace" and "Fault Line", in a collaboration with artist Jakob Ganslmeier. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
6 Feb 2025
Lectures and discussions on hybrid art related to Maja Smrekar’s "Dooms of Love" exhibition. Renowned theorists Vid Simoniti and Jens Hauser present their research and engage in a conversation with Smrekar about the connections between her work, technology, politics, and the Fluxus movement. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
6 Feb 2025
Reading and discussion to celebrate the Slovenian Cultural Holiday: Blaž Božič, Sergej Harlamov, and Nežka Struc present their poetry and offer insights into contemporary Slovenian poetry. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
24 Jan 2025
Presentation of Igor Štromajer's book, the latest collection of computer-generated poetry. The poems, created between 2013 and 2018, are derived from the conversion of .jpg and .gif image files from his erased internet artworks into text, using a unique encoding standard. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
23 Jan 2025
A concert by Katja Šulc, a singer, songwriter, and musician who blends poetry, contemporary folk, traditional heritage, and endangered cultures and languages. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
12 Dec 2024
15 Mar 2025
SloVision - six films presenting contemporary Slovenian cinema curated by Bernd Buder, exploring themes of identity, conspiracy theories, and the intersection of everyday life with historical seriousness. In collaboration with the Slovenian Film Centre. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
12 Dec 2024
15 Dec 2024
SloVision 2024: Between a Thriller and an Essay. Six fiction and documentary films were selected by Bernd Buder. Co-organised by Kino Sputnik, SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre at the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and the Slovenian Film Centre.
30 Nov 2024
30 Mar 2025
"Ladislav Kondor: The Forgotten Cosmopolitan", the first international presentation of caricatures by Ladislav Kondor (1901-1963), a Slovenian autodidact and a world traveler, curated by Tamara Andrejek and co-organised by Pomurje Museum Murska Sobota. In cooperation with the Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
24 Nov 2024
A reading of Tomaž Šalamun's poetry. Erica Johnson Debeljak, Nina Dragičevič, Matthias Göritz, and Monika Rinck will be reading and discussing the great Slovenian poet's work. The event is organised by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre and supported by Slovenian Book Agency and ECHOO Konferenzdolmetschen.
12 Nov 2024
The writer Pia Prezelj presents her work alongside German-Turkish author Sema Aslan and Australian author Ju Bavyka. Supported by the Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin and the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
12 Nov 2024
A reading and discussion with Slovenian author Pia Prezelj featuring guest authors Sema Aslan and Ju Bavyka, as part of their "November residency" at LCB. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
9 Nov 2024
A talk with Robertina Šebjanič discussing her multimedia installation "Lygophilia" and the significance of aquatocene. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
14 Sep 2024
5 Jan 2025
Opening of the exhibition "Lygophilia Aquatic Life - Lygophila Vodno Življenje" by artist and researcher Robertina Šebjanič, who in her work investigates the biological, geopolitical and cultural reality and the influence of humans on other organisms. The exhibition is held as part of the platform "More Than Human. Shaping After the Anthropocene" until 12. 1. 2025. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre and Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
11 Sep 2024
The opening of an exhibition of prints by various Slovenian artists titled "Contemporary Slovenian Graphics" from the collection of the International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana. Among the exhibited artists are printmaker and visual artist Zora Stanič, the Laibach collective, painter and printmaker David Kucler, Berlin based artist Neža Jurman, alias Nez Pez and the artistic duo Mateja Rojc and Simona Hudolin named Small but dangers. The exhibition is held In cooperation with International Centre of Graphic Arts, Ljubljana, organised and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
16 Jul 2024
Nina Dragičević, Slovenian experimental poet, essayist, and sound artist, will be presenting her work in the scope of "Writing Change" event, alongside several other poets. The event is supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
5 Jul 2024
A live performance by Slovenian folk-rock veteran Vlado Kreslin and his ensemble Mali bogovi. The event is supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
4 Jul 2024
Slovenian poet Barbara Korun will be reading her work alongside several other artists at the grand opening of the festival. The event is supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
25 Jun 2024
A live performance by Slovenian trio Pantaloons, featuring saxophonist Luka Belič, Aljaž Markežič on sousaphone and keyboards, and drummer David Nik Lipovac. Supported and co-organised by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
19 Jun 2024
21 Jun 2024
Four live performances by Signum Saxophone Quartett, featuring Slovenian musicians Blaž Kemperle and Alan Lužar alongside Italians Jacopo Taddei and Guerino Bellarosa. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
18 May 2024
EUNIC Berlin is hosting Babylon Europa Festival in collaboration with Berlin's Karneval der Kulturen, presenting 12 different artists and collectives from different European countries. Among the artists is the Slovene singer Astrid Ana Kljun. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin, in collaboration with EUNIC.
2 May 2024
5 May 2024
Slovene choreovocalist Irena Z. Tomažin and German vocal dancer (TonTanz) Jule Flierl will be honoring the avantgarde poet and performer Katalin Ladik with "U.F.O. - Hommage to Katalin Ladik". After the performance, there will be a talk with the artists and with Slovene philosopher and dramaturg Bojana Kunst, joined by dramaturg and crator Mateusz Szymanówka. Produced by Irena Z. Tomažin and Jule Flierl in coproduction with Sophiensæle, Sploh Institute, CharleroiDanse, PACT Zollverein, and City of Women International Festival of Contemporary Arts. Supported by Creative Europe, Hauptstadtkulturfonds and HKF-Wiederaufnahmefonds, and SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
30 Apr 2024
"Jazz for Europe" is a concert with musicians from 10 countries that are celebrating their 20th anniversary of entering the European Union. Slovenia will be represented by vocalist Mirna Bogdanović alongside musicians from Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. The event is supported by cultural centers and embassies of all 10 countries, amongst them Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre.
26 Apr 2024
26 May 2024
The group exhibition "Next: Young European Design" will be featuring a number of Slovene designers: Sara Badovinac and Peter Zabret from Studio Prapra with "Tooth Clock"; Rok Oblak and Luka Pleskovič with "Čebelino"; Ivana Blaž, Nina Mršnik, and Nikolaj Salaj with "Kobeiagi Kilims". On Saturday, 27th of April, there will be design presentations and talks with designers. Berlin Design Week is supported bySKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin, and a number of others.
23 Apr 2024
"I, the Victim - Jaz, žrtev" - written, directed, and performed by Simona Semenič. The performance will be accompanied by a sitdown with the author and is supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and Hochschulübergreifendes Zentrum Tanz Berlin.
11 Apr 2024
The exhibition "Buzzing Slovenia: About Bees and people" will be concluding with an international symposium "Bees for Peace - Čebele za mir". Amongst the speakers will be Kristina Seljak, the curator of Museum of Apiculture, Radovljica, and Gorazd Trušnovec, president of Slovene Urban Beekeepers' Association. The events are held in honor of the World Bee Day and the symposium is organised by Museum Europäischer Kulturen, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin.
22 Mar 2024
"The Other as The Unknown" - a literary event with Czech writer Radka Denemarková and Slovene author and editor Aleš Šteger. In collaboration with Slovenian Book Agency, Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin, and CzechLit.
21 Mar 2024
"Nothing Shall Be Forgotten - Holocaust, Memory, Literature: The Search for Tracks in Prekmurje" - a literary event with writer Dušan Šarotar and Saša Šavel Burkart. In collaboration with Traduki, Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin, and Slovenian Book Agency.
7 Mar 2024
7 Apr 2024
Intermedia artist Robertina Šebjanič will be exhibiting her project "Echinoidea future - Adriatic sensing" as part of a group exhibition "SúnPoíēsis: From Ego- to Eco-Centrism through Art". Curated by Sabina Oroshi, produced by UR Institute and STARTS4Water, production support by KID PiNA and Zavod Sektor. The event is supported by Kunsthalle Trier and Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
19 Feb 2024
On the occasion of Slovene Cultural Holiday and as part of the promotion of Slovene film at Berlinale and European film market, Slovene music group Ecliptic will be performing live. Organised and supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre and supported by Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and Slovenian Film Centre.
14 Feb 2024
18 Feb 2024
"O (die ShOw) - O (šOv)" - a visual performance for deaf and hard of hearing children, featuring Slovene artists Jan Rozman, Dan Pikalo and Tanja Padan. Co-produced by FELD Theater für junges Publikum and financed by the State of Berlin Culture and Social Cohesion Department as part of the IMPACT programme. Supported by SKICA Berlin, Slovenian Cultural Centre, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin.
24 Dec 2023
A jazz piano concert by Slovenian jazz pianist and composer Kaja Draksler. Cooperation by Piano Salon Christophori, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Berlin and Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin.
The Slovenian Cultural Centre in Berlin (SKICA Berlin) is the second cultural centre Slovenia established abroad, the first one being the Slovenian Culture and Information Centre in Vienna (SKICA Vienna) founded in 2011. The centres are a joint project of the Slovenian Ministry of Culture, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The centre promotes Slovenian contemporary arts as well as cultural heritage, fosters cooperation efforts, and facilitates communication. It will create a synergy among Slovene organisations and creators and German cultural institutions, producers and venues.
The inauguration of the centre took place on 29 November 2016 when the German premiere of the When I was dead silent performance directed by Diego de Brea and performed by the Slovene National Theatre Drama Ljubljana ensemble at the Babylon Cinema. The piece was inspired by the silent film Als ich tot war by Ernst Lubitsch. The copy of the director's earliest long feature made in 1916 was found at the Slovenian Cinematheque archive in 1994.
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SKICA Berlin collaborates with the programme at the Slovene Arts & Culture Residency on Kastanienallee (Prenzlauer Berg) in Berlin. An annual open call of the Ministry of Culture invites Slovenian creators to apply for a month-long stay in the residence and travel costs, facilitating implementation of a number of Berlin projects.
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