The keynote speaker will be the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, dr. Robert Golob and European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič.

Guests and visitors will be able to enjoy an exceptional cultural and artistic program that will depict Slovenia's journey of membership in the European Union.

The following artists will perform: Police Orchestra, Choir of the Slovenian Philharmonic, MN Dance Company, Alexander Gadjiev, Vlado Kreslin, Silence, Saša Vipotnik AKA Neomi, Aleksandra Ilijevski, Anže Vrabec, Lara Komar, Lara Fortuna, DJ Brlee, Trombone Connection, and conductor Simon Perčič.

The director of the celebration is Mag. Neda R. Bric.

The state celebration is organized by the Coordination Committee for State Celebrations and Events in collaboration with the Representation of the European Commission in Slovenia and the Municipality of Nova Gorica.

Following the celebration, there will be a culinary event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food in collaboration with the Slovenian Tourist Board. Through the presentation of Slovenian food products with EU protection, we aim to introduce visitors to European values and achievements in the preservation and conservation of culinary diversity.

The event is part of the central celebration of the 20th anniversary of Slovenia's accession to the EU. Admission is free, so you are cordially invited to attend.