Festive December in the Soča Valley: Sparkling Moments from Bovec to Kanal
5. 12. 2025
In the Soča Valley, December days are wrapped in festive lights, music, local stories, and gatherings that warm the heart. From alpine Bovec to historic Kobarid, events create a truly magical holiday atmosphere.
Bovec – Between Film, Nature, and Winter Joys
In Bovec, December festivities intertwine with winter fun, the Bovec Outdoor Film Festival, and a rich program for all generations.
BOFF – Bovec Outdoor Film Festival
The best outdoor films, authentic stories of nature, and inspiring evenings.
Program: www.boff.si
Ice Rink in Bovec
December 5, 2025 – January 11, 2026
Icy delights for families, schools, and visitors in the heart of festive Bovec.
New Year’s Eve in Bovec – Together into the New Year
December 31, 2025, in front of the Bovec Cultural Center
No matter the weather – the celebration is on! In case of bad weather, the event moves under a tent.
Program:
- 17:00–18:00: Children’s program Dejan Dogaja – matinée
- 18:00–22:00: DJ Aliossa
- From 22:00: Dejan Dogaja Band – grand New Year’s Eve party
The ice rink will provide a festive backdrop, and Kburger will take care of hungry guests.
Bovec will welcome 2026 with music, warmth, and a genuine community spirit.
Cultural Events in December
Bovec’s December evenings also promise theater performances and concerts:
| Dec 5 at 19:00 | Miracle in St. Nicholas’ Forest |
| Dec 6 at 20:00 | Peter Della Bianca and Touk3rs – Buške Quante |
| Dec 13 at 19:00 | Classical Music Evening in Memory of Composer Dane Škerl |
| Dec 18 at 18:00 | pening of Art Exhibition by Bovec Painters on the Theme “MOUNTAIN” |
| Dec 26 at 20:00 | Christmas and New Year Concert – Marko Vozelj and Mojstri |
| Dec 29 at 17:00 | Children’s Show: Tinko Polovinko and the Arrival of Grandfather Frost |
| Jan 3, 2026 at 20:00 | Play: Brothers |
Everyday Folklore
December 26, 2025 at 17:00 – in front of the Church of the Virgin Mary in Bovec
Experience a festive evening in Bovec with the ambient event Everyday Folklore, which through play and music portrays the pulse of life in days gone by. In a cozy Christmas atmosphere, the square in front of the Church of the Virgin Mary will come alive as an open stage of local tradition, customs, and holiday gatherings.
Organizer: ARS Bovec Association
Kobarid – The Charm of Tradition and Festive Moments
n December, Kobarid comes alive with tradition, local creativity, and genuine holiday warmth.
St. Nicholas Market and Lighting of Festive Lights
December 5 – With St. Nicholas, a market of delights, and music, the holiday story begins, bringing together all generations in Kobarid every year.
At the Cultural Center, you can enjoy numerous concerts and plays:
| Dec 5 at 19:00 | Charity St. Nicholas Concert with Big Band NOVA and Nuša Derenda |
| Dec 13 at 19:00 | Holiday Concert by Jazzva and Students of Tolmin Music School |
| Dec 27 at 19:00 | Charity Christmas-New Year Concert – Tanja Žagar |
Program: www.kobarid.si
Tolmin – Tmin December Fun
In December, Tolmin transforms the Town Square into a bright, musical, and social stage. This year too, Tolmin will shine with countless festive lights, and the holiday spirit will be guaranteed at the covered ice rink.
The lights on the tree in the center of Tolmin will be lit with Mayor Alen Červ on Friday, December 5, at 17:30. The short program will feature members of the Tolmin Wind Orchestra and singers from the Children’s Choir of France Bevk Primary School Tolmin. We promise a true December atmosphere full of holiday spirit.
Next comes the opening of the ice rink. The location remains the same as last season, on the upper level of the parking lot behind the Tolmin Cinema, and it will operate until February 1, 2026.
| Dec 5 at 17:30 | Lighting of festive lights |
| Dec 20 at 20:00 | Kingston concert |
| Dec 27 at 20:00 | Orlek & Kokosy concert |
| Dec 30 at 17:00 | Children’s show with Grandfather Frost |
| Dec 31 | New Year’s Eve celebration with live music |
Kanal – Festive Lights by the Soča River
In Kanal, the holiday season flows into fair days, concert evenings, and creative events that bring the old town center to life.
| Dec 5 at 17:30 | Lighting of lights and arrival of St. Nicholas with Krampuses |
| Dec 22 at 19:30 | Christmas concert by Ivan Skrt |
Visit the Soča Valley this December!