The European Carnival 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event, combining tradition, culture and music in a grand international celebration. The main event will take place in Gorizia on February 22, but will be preceded by a special preview in Trieste on February 21, 2025, marking a festive start to this unique edition.

The first "cross-border" European capital of culture opened in Nova Gorica and Gorizia, on the border between Slovenia and Italy, in the presence of the highest officials of the two states.

‘From station to station' is the title of the ceremony that will open the European Capital of Culture year of Gorizia - Nova Gorica from 10 a.m. on 8 February. The other European Capital of Culture for 2025 is the German Chemnitz.

In the last days, the European Capitals and Regions of Europe of 2024 officially handed over their titles to the European Capitals of Culture of 2025. Bad Ischl Salzkammergut (Austria), Bodø (Norway) and Tartu (Estonia) passed on the title to the ECoCs of 2025 Chemnitz (Germany) and Nova Gorica/Goricia on the Slovenian-Italian border.

In a cross-border extravaganza spanning Slovenia and Italy, Nova Gorica and Gorizia gear up to kick off the countdown to GO! 2025 European Capital of Culture on Thursday, February 8, 2025. The day promises a whirlwind of events and initiatives without boundaries, mirroring the spirit of cultural unity these sister cities aim to foster.