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.
We want 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.
There is a special part of the campsite dedicated for campervans. Parking for campervans is sold separately and will go on sale later.
The camping is open from Wednesday 09.07.2025, 3PM, until Monday, 14.07.2025, 10AM. Camping from Thursday till Monday is included in every festival ticket. If you want to arrive already on Wednesday 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 SHOWER 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 also get a bit chilly 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. Many people prefer to party during the day and rest at night. Another reason is that we are not permitted to play loud music outdoors after 1 AM. Failure to comply with this rule could lead to losing the festival location. You might think that your sound system cannot produce that much noise, but you would be surprised how far it can travel. Thank you for respecting this rule.
At Butik Festival, we offer a variety of daytime activities to keep you engaged and refreshed. More info will be announced in the festival app and on our social media.
Early arrival at Butik Festival is possible from Wednesday, 09.07.2024 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 Wednesday and it will run until 1AM.
You can get an early arrival pass on our webshop.
When you arrive at the festival you need to exchange your ticket for a full festival wristband at the box office. Please note, there will be no name checks on the tickets.
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.
Our festival provides electricity hookups exclusively for campervans.Campervan parkings with electricity will go on sale later.
The Soča Valley is a paradise for nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts, and adrenaline seekers. We're creating a brochure with top activities in the area—more details coming soon!
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Butik Festival, in collaboration with Punk Rock Holiday and Tolminator festival, 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 over 37,000€, supporting a diverse array of causes - from rescue dogs, the local football club, breast cancer awareness organization, firefighters, association for helping people with disabilities, model gliders 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 last year.
The Festival Fund initiative is something that brings us immense joy, seeing the positive impact it has on so many lives. Rest assured, we will continue this tradition in future events, spreading smiles and making a difference where it matters most.
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.
IMPORTANT: As of 2024, the venue layout has changed slightly due to the new bypass road. Please check the updated entrance and parking locations to avoid any confusion on arrival.
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.
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.
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.
Please take a minute and read how garbage deposit works and why it is important.
The garbage deposit is a system implemented at Butik Festival where campsite attendees are required to provide a monetary deposit upon arrival. This deposit serves as an incentive for festival-goers to properly dispose of their waste by returning full garbage bags to designated points. 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 and proof 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.
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.
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 conveniently purchase your sanitary center pass directly at the sanitary center itself during the festival.
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.
Head to the info point if you need any kind of information, for lost & found, for rent-a-tent service, lockers or phone charging.
There are lockers available to rent at the festival. More info TBA.
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 want to participate as a marketplace vendor, please send email at info@butikfestival.com
Parking is located next to the campsite, a short walk from the camping and festival area. You need a parking ticket to park there. More info TBA.
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).
If you want a press accreditation please send email at info@butikfestival.com
We kindly ask that you leave the following items at home as they're strictly not allowed on the festival/camping site: objects that could be used as projectiles, knives, weapons, or any items that could potentially be used as a weapon. These items will not, under any circumstances, be permitted into the festival area. Any found items will be confiscated.
Please note that nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is prohibited at Butik. Its use disrupts others' enjoyment, and violation of this rule will result in removal of your wristband and dismissal from the festival.
However, we understand that basic items like cutlery are essential for those camping with us. You're absolutely welcome to bring these to the campsite.
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.
Our partner Markun Shuttle is offering a shuttle service from nearby airports (Venice, Trieste, Ljubljana, Zagreb).
More info TBA.
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 close 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.
There will be two taxis available at the time of the festival, but 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.
A rent-a-tent option will be available for purchase later. It includes a basic camping tent with two self-inflating mattresses—no glamping, bell tents, or mobile homes. More info TBA.
Tickets for Butik Festival 2025 will go on sale exclusively for past attendees on November 6. The remaining tickets will be available to the public on November 8. Only full festival tickets are sold, and all tickets include camping and the festival tax. Early arrival (Wednesday, day 0) is not included in the ticket.
We do not offer ticket refunds, however, you can always sell your ticket through our official resale platform.
For resale check ticket resale.
Click here to read ticket terms and conditions.
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 your festival tickets if the primary sales are sold out.
On our official reselling platform, when you purchase a ticket, you receive a new one with a unique barcode, and the seller's ticket is immediately invalidated or 'burnt'. This means you won't need to worry about anyone else having the same ticket as yours - your entry to the festival is assured!
Check out if there are any available tickets on our official resale platform: click here.
Please beware of ticket offers from random individuals posting in Instagram and Facebook comments. Most of the time, these offers are scams. This is an organized activity, and each year we record several cases.
Remember, we don't have an official partnership with third-party platforms like Ticketswap, so buying tickets from such places is not 100% safe.
We understand that ticket arrangements can change and sometimes tickets get passed on to others. As long as you have a valid ticket, you're good to go, regardless of the name it bears. We don't check if the name on your ticket matches your ID at the box office, as it's the unique code on the ticket that is key, not the name.
If you've purchased your ticket from a friend or through our official resale webpage, rest assured, your ticket is still valid.
Our festival's exact timetable will be available once the festival gets closer, allowing you to plan your festival experience effectively. Here's a general overview of the music program for each day:
Wednesday: 16:00 - 01:00
Thursday: 14:00 - 01:00
Friday: 12:00 - 07:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 07:00
Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
We 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).