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Festival venue, Portorož, Slovenia · May 21–22, 2026
Getting there
By car
Portorož is about 1 h 30 min from Ljubljana on the A1 motorway (exit Koper) and about 40 min from Trieste. Slovenian motorways require an e-vignette.
By plane
Nearest international airports: Trieste (about 1 h), Ljubljana (about 1 h 45 min), Venice and Zagreb (about 2 h 30 min). Portorož Airport serves small aircraft.
By bus
Direct buses run from Ljubljana to Portorož several times a day (about 2 h 15 min). Local buses connect Koper, Izola, Piran and Portorož.
Parking
Paid public car parks are within walking distance of the venue. On festival days we recommend arriving before 09:30 or sharing a car; e-bike and bike racks are at the main entrance.
Opening hours
- Day 1 · Thu, May 21, 2026
- 09:00–23:00Programme 10:00–21:00 · Awards ceremony 19:00
- Day 2 · Fri, May 22, 2026
- 09:00–18:00Programme 10:00–17:00
Accessibility
- Step-free access to all programme areas and the exhibition.
- Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
- Reserved seats near the Main Stage for wheelchair users and companions.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Write to us before your visit and we will help plan your arrival.
FAQ
Contact
Zavod BIG · BIG SEE
Questions about tickets, invoices, exhibiting or accessibility: we usually reply within one working day.