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1. August 2025
The 29th Days of Poetry and Wine are approaching
From August 18 to 23, Ptuj will once again turn into the perfect summer setting for the Days of Poetry and Wine festival, organized by the Beletrina publishing house. Known as one of the most unique cultural events in Slovenia, the festival offers something for everyone. This year, visitors can enjoy more than sixty events — from Grand poetry poetry readings and panel discussions to cozy courtyard performances, poetry walks, wine tastings, art exhibitions, film screenings, a program for children and young people, and concerts.
30. May 2025
Literary evening with Vesna Milek and sparkling wine tasting
Literature and wine are undoubtedly a good combination, as the Days of Poetry and Wine festival has been proving for many years. In cooperation with our festival partner Radgonske gorice, we are organising a literary evening where we will enter the world of one of the most fascinating women in history - through the narrative of one of Slovenia's most prolific authors. On Thursday, 5 June, at 6 pm, you are invited to Dom penine for a literary evening with Vesna Milek about her book Kleopatra - naj se zgodi.
28. May 2025
103. Wicked Tasting!: with Melita Forstnerič Hajnšek and Dušan Benčina (Vina Benčina)
In May, the last Wicked Tasting! before the Days of Poetry and Wine will take place in the shelter of Dom KULTure muziKafe. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Dom KULTure muziKafe in Ptuj! This evening brings an exceptional guests: Melita Fortnerič Hajnšek, who will present her debut book Taka nisem bila nikoli, and winemaker Dušan Benčina (Vina Benčina).
23. April 2025
102. Wicked Tasting!: with Andrej Capobianco and Martina Kraner Puntnar
We were looking towards Maribor and a guest appearance at Beletrina's bookstore, but we're staying on home turf until the summer. At the 102nd Wicked Tasting!, Andrej Capobianco, a new author on the Slovenian literary crime scene, and Martina Kraner Puntnar from the Plateis winery will entrust us with their creative imprint. The literary and wine evening will be hosted by poet and translator Kristina Kočan and wine publicist Jože Rozman. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7 pm at the Dom KULTure muziKafe in Ptuj and experience a unique intertwining of literature and wines with us!
29. January 2025
[NEW DATE] 101. Wicked Tasting!: with Kaja Teržan and Aleksander Rigo
Sometimes it's the waiting that makes it even more exciting - and now the first Wicked Tasting of the year is finally here. We invite you to join us on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at 7 pm at Dom KULTure muziKafe in Ptuj. This evening brings two exceptional guests: poet Kaja Teržan, who will present her first work of fiction, Obračun, and winemaker Alexander Rigo, creator of the renowned RigoVino wine brand.
27. November 2024
100. Wicked tasting!: A celebration of words and tastes
The 100th Wicked tasting is coming!. When we launched them in February 2013, we never thought in the best of faith that we would ever see the 100th in a row. It is now at the door, eagerly waiting to be fulfilled. We invite you to a literary and wine evening on Wednesday, 27 November at 7 pm at Dom KULTure muziKafe in Ptuj. There will be more of us on stage than usual, the glasses will be bubbling and sparkling.
25. November 2024
Days of Poetry and Wine Days at the Ultimate Competition Best of 2025!
The Best Of competition has been running since 2011, and this year is the 14th edition, but with a slightly different approach - the best from all over Slovenia are selected, not just from Ljubljana (previous years: Best Of Ljubljana). This year, the finalists in the "Food & Drink" category include the Days of Poetry and Wine festival.
23. October 2024
99. Wicked tasting! with Muanis Sinanović and Matjaž Lemut (Tilia)
After a break in September, we are back for one last time before celebrating our big anniversary. We invite you to a literary and wine evening on Wednesday, 23 October, at 7 pm, at Home of Culture muziKafe in Ptuj. At the 99. Wicked tasting! we will host poet, writer and critic, this year's festival guest Muanis Sinanović, and winemaker Matjaž Lemut from Tilia Estate - House of Pinot. The evening will be hosted by poet Kristina Kočan and wine publicist Jože Rozman.
27. August 2024
Environmentally friendly initiatives of the Days of Poetry and Wine festival
For years, the Days of Poetry and Wine Festival has been striving for more environmentally friendly initiatives. You've heard or read about many of the eco-challenges in Open Letters to Europe, admired the innovative art installations made from recycled materials, and some of you have even visited the festival by public transport to reduce your carbon footprint.
25. August 2024
At the end of the 28th Days of Poetry and Wine festival
On Saturday, August 24, the performances of the last Great Poetry Reading and the concert of the popular music group Kokosy ensured the festive end of this year's Days of Poetry and Wine festival.