At the opening ceremony of the European Capital of Culture, we will symbolically unite the two cities, from Gorizia Centrale Railway Station to the Nova Gorica Railway Station. Join us for this borderless day!

GORIZIA

10:00, Gorizia Centrale Railway Station: start of the cross-border parade with the wind orchestra
10:45, Trgovski dom: joining of the combined Slovenian and Italian police orchestra
11:15, Piazza della Vittoria: cultural programme with speeches by the mayors of both cities
13:15: cross-border parade from Piazza della Vittoria to Carinarnica with cultural programme

EUROPE SQUARE

16:00: introductory ceremony with speeches 

Please note that due to space constraints and enhanced security, the attendance will be limited; a live broadcast will be available in Bevkov trg and in Piazza della Vittoria. Participation is possible only with prior registration; entrance is only possible from Erjavčeva ulica.

NOVA GORICA

14:00: the crossborder parade will cross the border near Carinarnica and will continue on Erjavčeva ulica and Rusjanov trg to Bevkov trg • attractive programme with 1400 participants
15:00, Bevkov trg: speeches by the mayors of both cities • food and drink stalls
16:00–18:00, Trg Edvarda Kardelja: gathering on the venue
18:00, Trg Edvarda Kardelja: artistic spectacle, the central event of the opening of the European Capital of Culture

It is recommended to arrive before 17:00.

BORDERLESS PARTY

19:00, Trg Edvarda Kardelja: DJ Brina Knauss, DJ Roli
19:00, Piazza della Vittoria: concert Remo Anzovino, 40 Fingers • food and drink stalls
20:30, Europe Square: DJ DADDY G (Massive Attack), Andy Smith (Portishead)
21:00, Bevkov trg: concert MRFY • food and drink stalls

For all the latest information related to the opening, please visit the GO! 2025 web app:https://app.go2025.eu/en