Butik Festival from A to Z
Here you can find answers to most of your questions about how things work at the Butik Festival. Please read through before attending the festival (or even before buying the ticket) to avoid any misunderstanding and to properly prepare for the best festival experience. Some things are not fixed yet, we will be updating this regularly.
If you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact us through social media or send an email to info@butikfestival.com.
Festival site address is Dijaška 18, 5220 Tolmin, Slovenia. Click here to see it on Google maps.
For box office location, please click here.
Pre-Festival Preparation:
- Download the festival app: The festival app will be your guide to the festival, providing information about the site, maps, schedules, PayCard locations, and more. Check FESTIVAL APP.
- Packing: Ensure you've packed all the necessary items for your stay. It can get chilly at night, so bring some warm clothes.
- Read Butik Festival A-Z: This document will give you all the necessary information you need for the festival.
Upon Arrival:
- Arrival Timing: Arrive during the box office working hours. Remember, the box office isn't open 24/7, so be sure to check the timings in advance. Check more at ENTRANCE and EARLY ARRIVAL.
- To arrive at the right spot for entrance, follow the navigation to this location. Attention - The entrance location is different from previous years due to the new bypass road.
- Check-in at the Box Office: Head to the box office with your ticket. Here, you'll exchange your ticket for a wristband and receive your festival PayCard. If you will be staying at the campsite, you will also pick up your garbage bags. For more details, please read the sections: PAYCARD, GARBAGE DEPOSIT.
- Festival Parking: Once you've got everything sorted at the box office, move your vehicle from the temporary parking to the festival parking area. If you have a campervan, park it in the designated area for campervans. If you have a campervan spot with electricity, an electrician will help you get plugged in. More info at PARKING and CAMPERVANS.
- Camp Setup: If you've rented a tent, head to the info point, show your rent-a-tent ticket, and pay the deposit. A staff member will then escort you to your tent. If you've brought your own camping gear, you can proceed to set up in the designated camping area. For more info see TENT RENT and CAMPING. If you've pre-ordered a locker, head to the info point and pick up the keys. There you can also rent a locker on the spot.
During the Festival:
- Enjoy the Music: Enjoy the various performances and stages across the festival grounds. For timetable and boat experiences, check sections FESTIVAL APP and BOAT EXPERIENCE.
- Daytime Activities: Participate in the various activities like yoga, experimental dance classes, and more, as per the schedule. More info at DAYTIME ACTIVITIES. For activities outside the festival (rafting, paragliding,.. etc.) check EXTRA ACTIVITIES IN SOČA VALLEY.
- Food and Drink: Use your PayCard to purchase food and beverages from the multiple vendors around the festival site. Check FOOD AND DRINKS and WATER.
- Sanitary center: If you want to take a hot shower and use flush toilets, you can use the sanitary center. You can pay for daily access or a whole festival ticket using your PayCard. More at HOT SHOWERS AND FLUSH TOILETS.
Before Leaving:
- Clearance of tent deposit: If you rented a tent, visit the info point to arrange a tent check before departure. Please check info point operating hours. If the tent is undamaged, you can collect your deposit at the info point.
- Garbage Deposit return: Dispose of your garbage properly and reclaim your €10 deposit. Check the opening hours of the garbage center.
- Locker Key Deposit return: Return your locker keys during info point operating hours; plan accordingly.
- After you get back all deposits, get back remaining funds on your PayCard. Please note that throughout the festival, at least one PayCard station will always be open for your convenience. On the final day, Saturday, we'll convert the bar at the food court into a PayCard refund station, operational from 12:00 to 00:00. On Sunday, there will be one PayCard return station operating at the info point from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. If you are in a hurry, we encourage you to handle your money return on Sunday to avoid queues.
- Lost & found: Visit the info point before departure to check for lost items. If you find a lost item, please return it to the lost & found promptly.
Festival closure
- Most of the festival infrastructure will be shutting down and closing on Saturday, but you can camp until Sunday 10:00 AM.
We want the Butik Festival to be a lovely experience for everyone, so we encourage attentive, respectful and conscious interactions. Butik festival is supposed to be a place where everybody is welcome and accepted. To read more click here.
Each year, we organize boat experiences with different hosts. The boats are usually announced in late spring.
This year there are 8 boat experiences in collaboration with 8 different hosts.
WEDNESDAY, 15 JULY
15:00 – 17:00 Rite of Passage w/ Nitka & Polner // bus departure: 14:30
17:30 – 19:30 Animalia w/ Kia, Lolo & Sahara Transport Services // bus departure: 17:00
THURSDAY, 16 JULY
13:00 – 15:00 Butik w/ E.Lina & Lottie // bus departure: 12:30
15:30 – 17:30 Jump Source w/ Priori & Patrick Holland // bus departure: 15:00
18:00 – 20:00 Cosmic Sex w/ Verraco, Jaša Bužinel & Zvèn // bus departure: 17:30
FRIDAY, 17 JULY
13:00 – 15:00 tINI & The Gang w/ tINI & DJ sweet6teen // bus departure: 12:30
15:30 – 17:30 subglow w/ CCL, Introspekt, livwutang & Mia Koden // bus departure: 15:00
18:00 – 20:00 Purple Noise w/ Mayell & Sibil // bus departure: 17:30
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- We would like to point out that this is not a classic boat experience where you party in the middle of the endless sea, but rather a two-hour musical journey on the beautiful Soča River where you can enjoy music, surroundings, and meet some new friends.
- Boat Experience tickets can only be purchased by Butik festival ticket holders.
- We will send more details about boats via email to ticket holders.
Keep in mind that the embarking takes place in a nearby town, so you will be picked up by bus 30 minutes before the scheduled boat experience. After the boat experience, the same bus will be available to transport you back to the festival site.
All boat experiences are currently sold out. Check the resale platform if anyone is selling their ticket.
Bus pick-up point: CLICK HERE
Butik is an 18+ festival and is not designed for children or infants. The program runs late into the night and includes loud music and an adult-oriented environment. We do not provide any activities, facilities, or designated areas for children.
For safety, comfort, and to preserve the intended festival experience, attendance is restricted to adults only. While the beach area is a semi-public space also used by locals, all official festival areas and activities are strictly 18+.
There is a special part of the campsite dedicated to campervans. The campervan area is separate from the tent area — you can set up a shade in front of your campervan, but you cannot camp together with friends who have tents.
Campervan parking fees:
- campervan - regular parking 80 € (full festival)
- campervan - parking with electricity 120 € (see ELECTRICITY IN THE CAMPSITE for more details).
You can secure your stay on our webshop. Availability is limited, so we recommend reserving your spot as soon as possible.
Please note that the campervan area is separate from the tent area. You can set up a shade in front of your campervan, but you cannot camp together with friends who have tents.
Don't have your own campervan - rent a Balkan Camper!
You can rent one from our partners Balkan Campers. They offer 20+ unique campervans. Pick-up is available in Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice, Zagreb, Split, and other cities. Some vans can also be delivered directly to Tolmin.
If you plan to book, let them know you're coming for Butik before booking — this will get you 10% off all VW T3 and T4 models, plus a fridge stocked with cold drinks, free of charge.
The camping is open from Tuesday 14.07.2026, 3PM, until Sunday, 19.07.2026, 11AM. Camping from Wednesday till Sunday is included in every festival ticket. If you want to arrive already on Tuesday see EARLY ARRIVAL.
You're allowed to bring food and drinks to the campsite but not to the festival area see PROHIBITED OBJECTS.
Petrol power generators are not allowed in the camping area.
There are cold showers in the camping, for hot showers, see HOT SHOWERS AND FLUSH TOILETS.
There is drinkable tap water in the campsite, see WATER.
Half of the camping area is located under the trees and half is in a place with no shade. Keep in mind that it can get cold during the night, so bring some warm clothes and a sleeping bag.
Cars are not allowed in the camping area, you can park them in a big parking lot that is located right next to the campsite, see PARKING.
No music is allowed in the campsite after 1 AM, and large sound systems are not allowed at any time. One reason is that we are not permitted to play loud music outdoors after 1 AM. There are houses in the vicinity of the campsite, and we do our best not to disturb local residents — keeping them happy helps us keep this beautiful location, which makes all of us happy too. Another reason is that many festival-goers prefer to party during the day and rest at night. Thank you for respecting this rule.
Butik Festival takes place in one of the world's most stunning locations, so we're committed to keeping it clean. That's why we use a cup deposit system — to protect the natural beauty from plastic waste.
How does it work?
When you purchase a drink (in a plastic cup, bottle, or can), a cup deposit of 2 € will be charged. When you're ready for another drink, simply exchange your old cup / bottle / can for a new one - this way, you won't be charged another deposit.
Alternatively, you can drop your cup off at the cup deposit station (located next to the paycard loading station) to get your deposit refunded to your paycard.
Please remember that your paycard will be charged a deposit with your first drink purchase. For each subsequent drink, you'll need to return your used cup to avoid an additional deposit charge. To get your deposit back, bring your empty cups and your paycard to the cup deposit point. You can only return as many cups as you've been charged for on your paycard.
You can always check the number of cup deposits currently billed on your paycard. This information is printed on every receipt you receive at the bar, or you can check it at the top-up/cup deposit stations.
We use reusable plastic cups. They can be washed and reused up to 100 times! This is a significant stride towards reducing festival waste and making the Butik Festival more sustainable. Together, we can keep the festival site clean, not just for us, but for the surrounding environment too.
At Butik, there are 3–4 workshops per day — mostly various types of movement sessions, from yoga to dance classes, along with a few more artsy ones in between.
Early arrival at Butik Festival is possible from Tuesday, 14.07.2026 at 3 PM. The camp will be open and ready to welcome the first visitors. However, an "Early Arrival" pass will be required for this extra day of camping and music program.
Do note that not all bars and food venues will be operational on this early arrival day. And while we're dedicated to getting everything picture-perfect for the festival, there might be some last-minute production work underway throughout the festival area.
There will be one stage operating on Tuesday and it will run until 1 AM.
You can get an early arrival pass on our webshop.
When you arrive at the festival you need to exchange your ticket for a festival wristband at the box office. Please note, there will be no name checks on the tickets. However, you must carry a valid identification document for age verification; entry to the festival is allowed for individuals over the age of 18.
To arrive at the entrance location, please follow navigation to this place.
Once you get your wristband, you can access the festival site from any direction.
BOX OFFICE OPERATING HOURS:
- Tue, 14 July: 15:00 – 01:00
- Wed, 15 July: 08:00 – 01:00
- Thu, 16 July: 10:00 – 01:00
- Fri, 17 July: 10:00 – 22:00
- Sat, 18 July: 10:00 – 18:00
Our festival provides electricity hookups exclusively for campervans.
The number of campervan parking spots with electricity is limited, and they will go on sale at a later date.
Electricity technical info:
- 230V, 6A each
- Every outlet has its own RCD
Upon arrival at the parking please inform the staff at the entrance if you require assistance with your electricity hookup. They will provide you with the necessary instructions and the technician's contact number. Ensure you have your campervan with an electricity ticket ready. You will need to call the technician for the hookup process or in case of any issues.
The technician is available from 8.00 until 22:00.
Users need to have their own cable, we suggest 50m (better even more!).
Please note that petrol/diesel power generators are NOT ALLOWED in the camp. The noise is disturbing other campers and also inhabitants of Tolmin who live nearby the campsite. Being respectful to the local community is very important in order to keep this festival location.
We know many of you love exploring the Soča Valley before, during, and after Butik. That's why we're preparing a brochure featuring special deals just for our guests. Once it's ready, you'll be able to find all the offers and contact the providers directly for any questions.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Soča Valley!
For any questions about the offers, please contact the providers directly.
Click here to view the full brochure.
Download the festival app – it will be your guide to the festival, providing information about the site, maps, schedules, PayCard locations, and more.
Butik Festival, in collaboration with Punk Rock Holiday and Tolminator festivals, takes pride in contributing to our local community through the "Festival Fund" initiative. This is where we donate all unspent money left on paycards after the festival to support various NGOs chosen by our local community.
From 2022 we were able to donate 48.500 €, supporting a diverse array of causes - from rescue dogs, the local football club, breast cancer awareness organization, firefighters, association for helping people with disabilities, to humanitarian organizations for the underprivileged.
When we say "we donated", we're acknowledging that you, the People of Butik, are a vital part of this initiative. Your leftover paycard funds are now actively helping these organizations, so thank you for joining us in this initiative.
To get a better understanding of the festival site, you can check this map. A detailed festival map will be available in the festival app.
Since 2024, our festival has been required to pay a festival tax to the Municipality of Tolmin, which is now included in the ticket price.
This tax was introduced through a decree that also secured Butik festival's permit at its current location until 2027. This doesn't mean that Butik will only continue until 2027; rather, the municipality will reassess the conditions then and decide whether to extend or modify them.
A portion of the festival tax is reinvested directly into the festival site, while another part supports local projects and infrastructure in nearby villages, helping to offset some of the festival's impact. We hope this tax will have a positive effect on the local community.
With other community-friendly measures that we implemented — such as establishing a festival fund, providing beach access for locals, and working to reduce noise pollution — we would like to have a positive impact on the environment and remain in Tolmin for many years to come.
We'd like to thank our guests, past and future, who value this unique experience and show respect for nature, locals, and each other. Let's keep Butik here together, forever.
There is a firefighter watch at the festival grounds — always respect their instructions.
Open fires are strictly prohibited in the campsite. In periods of dry weather or increased wildfire risk, the use of gas stoves and any other fire-related cooking equipment will also be restricted for safety reasons.
In case of an emergency, go directly to the firefighter station located in the campsite and inform them immediately.
For your safety and well-being, we provide a First Aid Point that operates 24 hours a day during the festival. The First Aid Point is more than just for emergencies, it's there to make sure your health needs are taken care of throughout the festival. So don't hesitate to drop by if you have any situation that requires medical assistance.
If you experience any alcohol or other substance-related difficulties, you can look for DrogArt team - a Non-Governmental organisation, that is dedicated to harm reduction in nightlife settings and are here to provide support, without any prejudices.
At Butik Festival, you'll find an assortment of food stands, ready to cater to your varying dietary needs. Our food vendors are providing quality meals, including options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.
Water is essential, especially during the festival. To ensure you stay hydrated, there is drinkable tap water in the campsite as well as at the festival site, where you can refill your bottles.
The garbage deposit system serves as an incentive for festival-goers to properly dispose of their waste by returning full garbage bags to designated drop-off points.
All campsite attendees are required to provide a deposit upon arrival, which can be later returned to their festival paycard. By implementing the garbage deposit, the festival aims to maintain a clean and litter-free environment, preserving the natural beauty of the festival and its surroundings.
- How does it work?
The garbage deposit is required for campsite attendees at Butik Festival.- Upon arrival, campers will receive 2 trash bags.
- 10 € will be deducted from your paycard for the garbage deposit.
- Return full garbage bags to designated points to receive a 10 € reload on your paycard. Check out GARBAGE CENTER OPENING HOURS.
- What if I am not staying at the campsite?
If you're staying elsewhere, present your reservation proof upon arrival to avoid the garbage deposit. Proactively share your accommodation details to prevent any misunderstanding. - Why is this so important?
Butik Festival takes place in a beautiful location on the edge of Triglav National Park.
To preserve the festival and campsite areas, it's crucial to prevent them from becoming a landfill.
Maintaining cleanliness enhances the festival experience and ensures a positive relationship with the local community, who are strict about keeping nature clean.
GARBAGE CENTER OPERATING HOURS:
- Thu, 16th July: 10:00 - 18:00
- Fri, 17th July: 10:00 - 18:00
- Sat, 18th July: 10:00 - 01:00
- Sun, 19th July: 08:00 - 11:00
Let's keep our festival environment clean and enjoyable for everyone!
Enter this location in Google Maps as your final destination to the entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRBb4zfQjDXNF4eq9
Here are a few ways you can reach us:
By Bus: For Slovenian buses, please visit this site. The final stop is Tolmin, which is within walking distance to the festival site. The bus route is direct.
By Train: For Slovenian trains, check out Slovenske Železnice. The final station is Most na Soči. From there, you will need to either take a taxi to the festival site or catch a bus for a short 10-minute ride.
By Airport Shuttle: We have an airport shuttle service available. Please refer to our SHUTTLE SERVICE section for more details.
By Car: If you're driving from Ljubljana, we recommend taking the route via Nova Gorica (more highway) or Idrija (windy road). Please refer to our PARKING section for information on where to park your car.
By Campervan: If you don't have your own you can rent it via Balkan Campers. Read more about campervans in the CAMPERVANS section.
As a sustainable initiative, if you don't have all seats occupied, we encourage you to offer a ride to other festival-goers in this Facebook group. Not only does this save money and protect the environment, but it's also a great opportunity to make new friends!
Besides cold showers and chemical toilets, the festival also offers a sanitary center with hot showers and flush toilets. Since there is very little permanent infrastructure on-site, we cannot provide this service for all festival-goers. This is why the sanitary center is available at extra cost.
Whether you desire one-time access or a festival pass, you can purchase your sanitary center pass directly at the sanitary center itself during the festival.
SANITARY CENTER OPERATING HOURS:
- Tue, 14 July: 15:00 - 02:00
- Wed, 15 July: 08:00 - 02:00
- Thu, 16 July: 08:00 - 00:00
- Fri, 17 July: 24/7
- Sat, 18 July: 24/7
- Sun, 19 July: 00:00 - 11:00
The info point is located in the campsite, where you can get information, report lost & found items, access the rent-a-tent service, use lockers, or charge your phone.
INFO POINT OPERATING HOURS:
- Tue, 14 July: 15:00 - 01:00
- Wed, 15 July: 08:00 - 02:00
- Thu, 16 July: 08:00 - 02:00
- Fri, 17 July: 08:00 - 02:00
- Sat, 18 July: 08:00 - 00:00
- Sun, 19 July: 00:00 - 11:00
Important reminder: Entry to the festival is only possible during box office hours. If you arrive outside these times, you won’t be able to get in — and we’d really hate for you to spend the night waiting outside.
Please make sure to arrive before the box office closes. You can check the opening hours under ENTRANCE.
If you already know you might arrive outside these hours, email us in advance at info@butikfestival.com so we can try to help.
There are lockers available to rent at the festival. More info coming soon.
Lockers equipped with an electricity plug for device charging can be pre-ordered or obtained at the festival's info point. Given the limited number of lockers, we recommend pre-ordering to guarantee availability. While we typically have enough lockers to meet demand, it's best to secure yours in advance to be on the safe side.
They will be located near the info point in the campsite area. There are two sizes available:
- Small (14 cm x 14 cm x 50 cm), 20€
- Large (28 cm x 30 cm x 50 cm), 40€
You can only rent the locker for the duration of the entire festival.
To access your locker, collect the keys from the info point. Please note that a key deposit of 10€ is required, which will be refunded upon the return of the key.
For pre-orders please click here.
If you find any items, please leave them at the festival's info point. Similarly, if you lose something, you can leave a note with the staff so they can contact you if your item is found.
If you've got leftover funds on your PayCard, you can get your cash back at any time. Just head over to any cashier on the festival grounds. They'll be able to check the remaining balance on your card and give you the equivalent amount in cash.
Please note that throughout the festival, at least one PayCard station will always be open for your convenience. On the final day, Saturday, we'll convert the main bar at the food court into a PayCard refund station, operational from 12:00 to 00:00.
On Sunday, there will be one PayCard return station operating at the info point from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. If you are in a hurry, we encourage you to handle your money return on Sunday to avoid queues.
Make sure to return all cups that are billed on your paycard in order to get deposits back.
Lastly, any unclaimed funds left on PayCards will contribute to the FESTIVAL FUND, an initiative we've set up with Punk Rock Holiday and Tolminator festivals. These funds are donated to local NGOs chosen by the community, ensuring any unspent money continues to do good even after the festival ends.
Parking is located close to the main entrance, a short walk from the camping and festival area. You need a parking ticket to park there.
Parking tickets are available as a pre-order on our webshop or on the spot.
Parking fee (full festival):
- preorder: 30€
- on site: 35€
For campervans there is special parking provided closer to the festival area - see CAMPERVANS.
At Butik Festival, we utilize a cashless payment system to ensure a seamless and secure festival experience for all.
Good to know:
- You can load your paycard with cash or card.
- The fee for every issued paycard is 3€ and is non-refundable.
- Minimum initial paycard load is 50€, maximum 200€. Minimum paycard re-load is 10€, maximum 200€.
- On every receipt you receive, you can check your paycard balance and how many cup deposits you have charged at the moment. If you are not sure where to find this information, please go to any cashier and they will explain.
- On Saturday, you can return your paycard until 00:00 AM (midnight) at the paycard station near the food court. On Sunday, you can return your paycard at the info point between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Please plan accordingly.
- Any remaining funds on the paycard after the festival will be donated to the local community (See FESTIVAL FUND).
PROTECT YOUR FUNDS IN CASE YOU LOSE YOUR PAYCARD
To ensure we can verify ownership and transfer any remaining funds to a new paycard if yours is lost, please take photos of the following:
- A single photo that clearly shows both your PayCard (with the ID number visible) and your ID card placed side by side in the same image.
- One receipt from the cashier
Having these photos will make it easy for us to verify your ownership and transfer the remaining funds to a new paycard.
PayCard is the only payment method available for Butik festival; exceptions are the official festival merch and marketplace. PayCard is mandatory for every visitor!
You can load your festival paycard with cash or card.
Loading your card for the first time
You will receive your PayCard together with your festival wristband.
The minimum amount of the initial credit load is 50,00€, which you need to load at the entrance to the festival at the Box Office point, in order to receive your festival wristband and PayCard.
- The minimum amount of each credit reload is 10,00€.
- The maximum amount of the initial credit load is 200,00€.
- The maximum amount of each credit reload is 200,00€.
- You may load your PayCard only by paying in cash or card at any paycard station.
- You may add funds called “Credit" to your PayCard at any time.
- You will have access to your credit at any time.
Authorized users
You are responsible for all authorized transactions initiated and fees incurred by use of your PayCard. If you permit another person to have access to your PayCard, we will treat this as if you have authorized such use and you will be liable for all transactions and fees incurred by those persons. You are wholly responsible for the use of each PayCard according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Paycard fee
The fee for every issued paycard is 3€ and is non-refundable.
Money return
If you did not spend all your money, and would like to get it back, simply go to the cashier and you will receive the amount that is still on the PayCard in cash. On Saturday, you can return your paycard until midnight at the paycard station near the food court. On Sunday, you can return your paycard at the info point between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Please plan accordingly.
Card replacement
If you need to replace your PayCard due to non-functionality, please go to the cashier to request a replacement PayCard. Remaining credit will be transferred to the new PayCard. If the paycard is non-functional because it was damaged by you, you will be charged 3€ paycard fee for the new card. If it is non-functional for no visible reason, the paycard fee won’t be charged.
Lost card
In case you lost your paycard, you can come to any cashier and ask for a new paycard. We can transfer the money from your old paycard to the new paycard if you have a photo of: your old paycard with a visible ID number with your ID next to it & one slip from the cashier. Having these photos will make it easy for us to verify your ownership and transfer the remaining funds to a new paycard. Paycard fee of 3€ will be charged for the new card.
Receipts
You should get a receipt every time you make a payment by using your PayCard. You agree to retain, verify, and reconcile your transactions and receipts.
Confidentiality
We may disclose information to third parties about your PayCard or the transactions you make:
(1) Where it is necessary for completing transactions;
(2) In order to verify the existence and condition of your PayCard for a third party, such as merchant;
(3) In order to comply with government agency, court order, or other legal reporting requirements;
(4) To our employees, auditors, affiliates, service providers, or attorneys as needed.
Our Liability for Failure to Complete Transactions
If we do not properly complete a transaction from your PayCard on time or in the correct amount according to our agreement with you, we will be liable for your losses or damages. However, there are some exceptions. We will not be liable, for instance:
(1) If through no fault of ours, you do not have enough funds available on your PayCard to complete the transaction;
(2) If a merchant refuses to accept your PayCard;
(3) If an electronic terminal where you are making a transaction does not operate properly, and you knew about the problem .
(5) If access to your PayCard has been blocked after you reported your PayCard lost or stolen;
(6) If there is a hold or your credit is a subject to legal process or other encumbrance restricting their use;
(7) If we have reason to believe the requested transaction is unauthorized;
(8) If circumstances beyond our control (such as force majure, or computer or communication failure) prevent the completion of the transaction, despite reasonable precautions that we have taken; or
(9) Any other exception stated in our Agreement with you.
Reusing paycards
Reusing paycards from past festival years is not possible. Due to fiscalisation and tax law, it is legally not possible to transfer money from one year to the next year (since annual financial statements have to be done every year for taxes etc.)
At least one paycard station will be open at all times during the festival. Please note that on Saturday, you can return your paycard until midnight at the paycard station near the food court. On Sunday, you can return your paycard at the info point between 8:00 and 10:00 AM. Please plan accordingly.
Dogs and other animals are NOT permitted in the festival or campsite area. Anyone who tries to disobey this rule will be removed from a festival area with revoked access, without any further explanation. Please behave responsibly towards your animal companion and leave them at home (or in any other dog hotel or care, that will provide them with the care they need).
Wheelchair users or other physically handicapped people who rely on support can bring 1 escorting person to the festival area for free. An official medical certificate will be demanded upon your arrival. Please note that due to the rough terrain the beach stages are difficult to approach.
We kindly ask that you leave the following items at home, as they are strictly not allowed on the festival or camping site: objects that could be used as projectiles, knives, weapons, pyrotechnics, or any items that could potentially be used as a weapon. These items will not, under any circumstances, be permitted into the festival area, and any found items will be confiscated. We understand that basic items like cutlery are essential for those camping with us, so you're welcome to use these in the campsite.
Personal generators and large speakers are not allowed in the campsite or festival area.
Please note that nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is prohibited at Butik. Its use disrupts others' enjoyment, and violation of this rule will result in the removal of your wristband and dismissal from the festival.
Every visitor participates in the festival at his own risk. Besides, every visitor is obliged to take action for the guarantee of his own safety. The visitor is also responsible for his property. The promoter, Butik Ent. d.o.o., is not liable for any lost or damaged property whatsoever. The promoter is also not liable for violations of the Slovenian law, thievery, injuries, or damages by third parties that happen in course of the festival.
Please follow the instructions of the security personnel and act responsibly and respectfully so everybody will feel comfortable.
To ensure the safety of all attendees and staff, our security team will conduct bag checks at the festival entrance. Individuals found carrying prohibited items will have those items confiscated.
Your cooperation helps maintain a safe and enjoyable festival experience for everyone.
If you smoke, please don't throw your cigarette butts on the ground. We're surrounded by nature, and keeping the area clean is a shared responsibility. Use the trash bins provided throughout the site.
To make things easier, we offer free pocket ashtrays at the entrance — grab one! They're convenient, reusable, and you'll love it.
Please also make sure your cigarette is completely extinguished before tossing it. The festival takes place in a natural setting and during dry summer, the risk of wildfires is real. Be extra careful — this is extremely important.
SMOKING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED INDOORS. If you break this rule, your wristband will be removed and you'll be asked to leave the festival. No exceptions.
Let's keep the vibe (and the forest) safe for everyone.
Our partner Markun Shuttle is offering a shuttle service from nearby airports (Venice, Trieste, Ljubljana).
For booking a shuttle please visit their website. For additional information regarding the shuttle services please contact Markun Shuttle directly via email markun.shuttle@gmail.com.
For all your festival essentials, there are a few supermarkets that are just a short distance away from our venue. It's a pleasant 15-minute walk.
Please note that in Slovenia, all supermarkets and shops are closed on Sundays.
Our festival site is probably the most spectacular location in Europe. It takes place in beautiful nature and is impacting the life of the small local community. This is why we want to do everything we can to respect nature and locals. Thank you for your cooperation. To read more about sustainability at Butik click here.
Swimming in the river is allowed, but everyone is doing it at their own risk. For your safety, we provide a professional lifeguard who is stationed at the main festival beach area throughout the festival. However, it's important to note that swimming during the night is strictly prohibited. We kindly ask all attendees to respect and adhere to this rule for everyone's safety.
Two taxis (literally two cars) will be available during the festival, so please be aware that wait times can be long during peak hours. We recommend not relying solely on taxis for transport to and from your accommodation. Instead, consider staying within walking distance or in the festival campsite.
The taxi number will be posted in the week before the festival.
TAXI NUMBER: 00 386 40 542 996
We have a rent-a-tent option at Butik. It includes a basic camping tent with two self-inflating mattresses — no glamping, bell tents, or mobile homes.
The tents are already set up in a shaded area when you arrive and there's no need to fold up the tent after the festival. We require a 50 € deposit to secure your tent, which will be returned to you upon departure, provided the tent is left undamaged.
We require a 50 € deposit to secure your tent, which will be returned to you upon departure, provided the tent is left undamaged.
You can use the tent from the beginning of the festival — Tuesday, July 14th at 3 PM — until the campsite closes on Sunday, July 19th at 11 AM. If you are coming in a group, you will tell the number of the people at the pick up location so your group can get the tents located together. To ensure a smooth process, here's a step-by-step guide on how things work at the festival:
- Upon arrival at the festival, proceed to the info point.
- Show your rent-a-tent ticket to the staff.
- Inform the rent-a-tent team of your expected departure time.
- Pay the 50 € deposit with your festival paycard.
- A member of our rent-a-tent team will escort you to your tent.
- When you're ready to depart, go to the info point.
- Our rent-a-tent team will accompany you to check the condition of the tent.
- If the tent is undamaged, you can retrieve your deposit at the info point.
The price of 150 € includes:
- A Quechua tent (180 x 210 cm)
- 2 self-inflatable mats
Please remember to bring your own sleeping bag, as the nights can get quite chilly.
Please note that this service is only available for pre-order and will not be an option during the festival. The number of available tents is limited.
Tickets for Butik Festival 2026 are sold out. If you wish to get a ticket through our official reselling platform see TICKET RESALE.
Our ticketing partner is Paylogic. For any ticket-related questions or issues, please contact them directly via the links below:
Customer support
Lost your ticket
We do not offer ticket refunds, however, you can always sell your ticket through our official resale platform.
For instructions on how to access the resale platform see TICKET RESALE.
Butik is a festival built with care, not scale. Our capacity is limited to 3,000 people, and we've kept it that way since 2023. We believe in intimacy, comfort, and quality over growth.
Since our rst edition, we've evolved from two outdoor stages and two indoor venues into eight unique spaces, each equipped with top-tier sound systems, custom lighting, and dedicated crews. The experience you get today is the result of years of renement and reinvestment.
Hosting a festival in such a beautiful but remote location also comes with challenges. There's very little permanent infrastructure, meaning that each year we build everything from the ground up — and after the season, we restore the site completely, leaving no trace behind.
Since the majority of festival guests stay in the festival campsite, all tickets also include camping.
Like most industries, we face rising costs across every area — logistics, workforce, services, rentals,.. These increases often go far beyond the official inflation rate, something most of us also feel in daily life.
In addition, we pay a 10 € per person festival tax to the Municipality of Tolmin, which goes directly into local community development.
Operating in a small market and local environment adds another layer of complexity: limited suppliers mean less competition and higher costs, especially during the short summer season when demand peaks.
Despite high demand, we want to keep the festival affordable, but we also need to ensure it remains financially sustainable in the long run.
This year, we also introduced a payment plan option, making it easier for everyone to secure their ticket and be part of Butik.
Click here to read ticket terms and conditions.
Since the festival is now only a few days away, we’ve updated the way our resale platform works to help tickets find new owners faster.
Until recently, tickets placed on the waiting list were matched automatically with people looking to buy. To make the process more efficient for both buyers and sellers in the final days before the festival, we’ve now switched to an active resale model, which means buyers can purchase available tickets directly without waiting for an automatic match.
If you currently have a ticket on the waiting list, you’ll need to relist it on the resale platform by managing your order through the confirmation email you received when purchasing your ticket. Tickets already on the waiting list will not be transferred automatically to the new system.
If your ticket has already been matched with someone on the waiting list, you’ll need to wait up to 24 hours for that purchase to either be completed or canceled. If the purchase is canceled, you’ll be able to place the ticket on the resale platform.
We’ve created an official ticket reselling platform where you can sell and buy your Butik tickets safely. It’s the one and only 100% secure way to purchase festival tickets once primary sales are sold out.
When you purchase a ticket through our official resale platform, you receive a new ticket with a unique barcode, while the seller’s ticket is immediately invalidated. This means you don’t need to worry about duplicate tickets or barcode issues — your entry to the festival is assured.
Check if there are any tickets currently available on our official resale platform: RESALE PLATFORM.
Please be cautious when purchasing tickets from individuals in Instagram comments, Facebook groups, or other unofficial channels. Unfortunately, every year we encounter cases of ticket fraud and scams.
We also do not have an official partnership with third-party resale platforms such as TicketSwap, which means tickets purchased through these services cannot be guaranteed by us.
We do not check names on the tickets. As long as you have a ticket with a valid code, you're good to go.
The full festival timetable is available in the festival app, where you can find all performance schedules, stage information, and any real-time program updates.
We currently do not offer volunteer positions.
At the festival and camp area, running clean water is provided free of charge. Please look for the sign that the water is drinkable before you refill your own bottles (the water in Slovenia / Tolmin is very clean, however not all pipes are officially checked before the festival).