Visit
Getting here, finding your way round, and how it all started.
Five places
All of it fits in a ten-minute walk. The town centre has no cars; leave yours at the garage above the town and take the free bus down.
1
The quay
The opening walk and the morning knots.
Where the fishing boats tie up, below the square.
2
Salt store
Talks, the day-pass desk from noon.
The long stone building east of the harbour, 140 seats.
3
Tartini Square
Evening talks, the panel and the readings.
At the head of the harbour; you can’t miss it.
4
Harbour wall
Films after dark. Chairs provided, bring a sweater.
The breakwater at the harbour mouth.
5
Punta
Late music, and the Sunday swim.
The point, by the lighthouse, eight minutes along the sea front.
First held
September 2019
Run by
Eleven volunteers and the harbour club
Paid for by
Passes, the town and two local banks
It began as one evening of talks in the salt store, the week the fishing boats came back for the autumn. The town asked for a film the year after, and the boat club for a party. It has stayed small on purpose: one harbour, one weekend, nothing you need a car for.
Past years
- 2026 · Water
- 2025 · Work
- 2024 · Light
- 2023 · Neighbours
- 2022 · Salt
- 2021 · Back outside
- 2020 · On the radio only
- 2019 · One evening
Before you come
What if it rains?
Talks stay in the salt store. Films move into the town theatre on the square (180 seats, first come). Late music goes on; Punta has an awning.
Is it in English?
Every talk is in English or in Slovenian with live English interpretation through headsets, free at the door. Films are subtitled in English.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Under 12 come free with an adult, and Saturday morning at the quay is for them. Late music is over 16.
Where do I stay?
Piran is small and books up: look early, or stay in Portorož, twenty minutes away on the free seaside bus that runs until two in the morning during the festival.
Is it accessible?
The salt store, the square and the harbour wall are flat and step-free; Punta has one ramp. Write to us and we keep a seat for you at the front.
Can I get my money back?
Up to 1 August, all of it. After that we can move your pass to someone else’s name for free.