Creative city GOTROPOLIS

Creative City GOTROPOLIS is a multi-day programme of theatre, creativity, workshops, conversations and immersive events in Nova Gorica and its surroundings. 

Its fifth edition, taking place from 17 to 21 October 2026, brings together events at Sveta Gora, Vogrsko and various venues in Nova Gorica. The diverse programme offers something for visitors of all ages. It features Screenagers Vol. 2, an interactive DIY musical for the digital age, as well as an immersive mythological hike, an experiential workshop, a family event in nature, a public conversation and an exhibition.

Creative City GOTROPOLIS 2026 17–21 October 2026 | Nova Gorica and surroundings In its fifth edition, Gotropolis looks back on four years of projects, encounters and collaborations, revisiting some of the themes and formats developed during this period. The October programme brings together immersive theatre, play, creativity, conversation and encounters. The journey will take us from the tunnels of Sveta Gora and the forest by the Vogršček reservoir to the main stage of SNG Nova Gorica, Xcenter and the Maks bookshop.

PROGRAMME:

SATURDAY, 17 OCTOBER at 14:00 - THE HERO’S JOURNEY - An immersive mythological hike Trail to Sveta Gora, through the tunnels /12+/ The hike takes place in groups. Registration: info@tnk.si

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER at 10:00 - EXPLORING LIFE ROLES - Experiential workshop with psychodrama elements Xcenter Nova Gorica /For adults/

SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER, 14:00–18:00 - LAND OF THE WILD SPIRIT - Family park and interactive activities in the forest Vogrsko – by the Vogršček reservoir /For children and families/ In case of rain: 25 October 

MONDAY, 19 OCTOBER at 19:00 - SCREENAGERS Vol. 2 - An interactive DIY musical for the digital age SNG Nova Gorica, Main Stage The performance is in English /14+/ 

WEDNESDAY, 21 OCTOBER at 18:00 - DEPRESSION AND CREATIVITY - Book presentation and conversation Vladimir Milošević and Marko Pišljar Moderated by Miha Nemec /In Slovenian language/ Maks Café and Bookshop DURING GOTROPOLIS - GIRAFFE TO GIRAFFE – Conversations at a Higher Level - Gotropolis 2022–2025 exhibition Foyer of SNG Nova Gorica /For all generations/ Gotropolis 2026 is organised by KD Teater na konfini in collaboration with SNG Nova Gorica, Xcenter and Maks Café and Bookshop, with the support of the City Municipality of Nova Gorica.