Slovenian co-production Extraordinary (Bučko), receives its Latvian premiere in the Kids' Reel programme of the RIGA International Film Festival (RIGA IFF). The family adventure explores friendship, trust and the acceptance of difference through the story of two young siblings turned detectives.

Slovenian dancer and choreographer Vito Vidovič Bintchende presents Of the Seen Body (O videnem telesu), a solo performance that explores how visibility, social projections and the gaze shape bodily experience, self-perception and identity in the digital age.

Slovenian-Czech co-production "The Animal Remains" (Žival, ki ostane), directed by Ivana Vogrinc Vidali, is selected for the competition programme of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), one of North America's leading film festivals.

The European Languages Festival 2026 brings together embassies, cultural institutes and educational organisations from across Europe at the National Library of Latvia. The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia presents the Slovenian language and culture through introductory language courses and other interactive activities.

The festival features Slovenia as its Guest Country, showcasing eight Slovenian films and presentations of Slovenian alpine culture. Slovenian participants include pianist Bowrain, who performs at the Opening Ceremony and "The Night of Julian Alps – Slovenia", renowned alpinist Silvo Karo and film directors Petra Seliškar and Maja Prettner.

A literary evening celebrates the 120th anniversary of the Slovenian National Library in Cleveland, one of the oldest Slovenian cultural institutions in the United States. As 2026 has been designated the Year of Srečko Kosovel, one of Slovenia's greatest poets, the evening explores his poetry, life, and enduring contribution to Slovenian literature and cultural heritage.