64^th KURENTOVANJE FESTIVAL

3.–13. 2. 2024

ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING CARNIVALS IN THE WORLD

Visit Ptuj in the winter, when it turns into the biggest open-air ethnographic museum showcasing intangible cultural heritage.

KURENT/KORANT’S JUMP
Friday, 2 February
The carnival season kicks off with an especially mystical event. At midnight the Kurents first don their bells by the fire, and start chasing away the winter and evil.

OPENING ETHNOGRAPHIC PARADE
Saturday, 3 February, 11.00
Do not miss this unique adventure and get a valuable insight into the colorful carnival traditions from near and far. Ptuj streets will be filled with traditional carnival characters, such as Kurents, spearmen, Dornava Gypsies, ploughmen, rusas, cockerels, and bears.
The handover of powers will also be made at the parade. After the parade, join us at a party with live music and children’s program.

DAY OF KURENT AND KORANT GROUPS
Wednesday, 7 February, 19.00, Mestni trg
During Kurentovanje, the Wednesday of each year is reserved for the Day of Kurent and Korant groups, when hundreds of horned and feathered Kurents/Korants walk through the city.

SATURDAY CARNIVAL PROMENADE
Saturday, 10 February, 11.00, Mestni trg
Putting on costumes is deeply rooted in the life of the city. You are welcome to put on a costume yourself and join the carnival promenade along with Ptuj’s townspeople, Romans, medieval merchants, many other carnival characters, and Kurents.

CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL BALL
Saturday, 10 February, 15.00
We invite all children to come to the town centre and join the carnival ball in costumes and masks.

NIGHT SPECTACLE
Saturday, 10 February, 17.00, Mestni trg
Krampuses, Kurents and Korants
Power of the night – the carnival way! The illuminated and decorated Ptuj streets draw a motley crew of mysterious characters, who will create a fantastic play of darkness and light. We can also promise you an unforgettable fire and music show.

INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL PARADE
Sunday, 11 February, 13.00
Do not forget to mark Kurentovanje on your calendar today. Ptuj’s streets and squares will be filled several thousands of carnival and traditional costumes, who will tell the stories of the past, future and present.
The parade will be followed with a party with live music and children’s program.

CHILDREN’S PARADE
Monday, 12 February, 10.00, Mestni trg square
The children’s carnival parade is co-organized with the Ptuj Kindergarten. It is attended by children of the 2nd age group from entire Slovenia, which awaken the spring in the streets of the oldest Slovenian city.

MEET TRADITIONAL CARNIVAL CHARACTERS
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 12 February, 18.00, Mestni trg
Ptuj is the capital of traditions, and a place to meet traditional carnival characters in an intimate setting. In the evenings, you can see them in the heart of the oldest Slovenian city.

CARNIVAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 February, 17.00-18.00, Mestni Trg square
Children’s carnival parties and program will ensure that the young ones get their dose of the carnival atmosphere.

SHROVE TUESDAY AND BURIAL OF THE CARNIVAL
Tuesday, 13 February, 13.00, Mestni trg and old town centre
In Ptuj, the farewell from the carnival season is especially festive. We stop working at noon, and meet at numerous parties around the city. Why don’t you join the unique urban carnival celebrations that can last until wee hours.
A DJ will entertain us. The handover of power along with the Burial of the Carnival takes place at 1 PM.

Follow www.kurentovanje.net and social channels Kurentovanje and Visit Ptuj for more information.