MetalDays

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MusicTolmin/Velenje
DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFor nearly two decades MetalDays built a
Language["sl"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

MetalDays in Tolmin/Velenje

MetalDays was a heavy metal festival held at Tolmin's river confluence from 2004 to 2022, having started as Metalcamp before its 2013 rebrand. It moved to Lake Velenje for a final 2023 edition before being discontinued, with a new festival called Tolminator continuing the metal tradition at the original Tolmin site.

For nearly two decades, Tolmin's stretch of the Soča Valley was synonymous with one of Europe's most distinctive heavy metal gatherings, a festival that began in 2004 under the name Metalcamp before rebranding to MetalDays in 2013.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

For nearly two decades MetalDays built a reputation as one of Europe's ecology-focused metal gatherings, developing sustainability initiatives from 2008 onward that made it, by organizers' own description, among the cleanest and most environmentally advanced music festivals in the world

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Tolmin home at Sotočje, where the Tolminka meets the Soča beneath the Julian Alps, combined extreme-music programming with mountain river swimming, an unusual pairing that gave the festival its distinct identity within Europe's metal touring circuit

03

The city starts moving

Known as Metalcamp from its 2004 founding until the name changed in 2013, the festival drew an international metalhead audience for whom the location itself, described as one of the cleanest rivers in Europe, was as much a draw as the lineup

04

The water draws everyone in

After 19 years in Tolmin, the festival relocated to Lake Velenje for 2023, its final edition, before organizers discontinued it in 2024, closing an era that helped make Tolmin one of the epicenters of the European metal scene

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

MetalDays carried forward the Metalcamp name and identity it launched under in 2004

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its sustainability program

The sacred route

Living ritual

built up steadily from 2008

The local code

Living ritual

became a defining tradition that influenced how the site was managed through its final years at Lake Velenje

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

For MetalDays, plan transport around the exact Tolmin/Velenje venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

During its active years, festival-goers wore typical metal-festival attire: band t-shirts, denim and leather, combined with swimwear for river breaks and sturdy boots for the gravel and...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For MetalDays, stay near the part of Tolmin/Velenje you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["sl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.05 N, 14.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Tolmin/Velenje, Soča Valley, Slovenia

Nearest airportTRS — Trieste
TransportFor MetalDays, plan transport around the exact Tolmin/Velenje venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor MetalDays, stay near the part of Tolmin/Velenje you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tolmin/Velenje via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tolmin/Velenje, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearDuring its active years, festival-goers wore typical metal-festival attire: band t-shirts, denim and leather, combined with swimwear for river breaks and sturdy boots for the gravel and grass grounds at both the Tolmin and later Lake Velenje sites.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is MetalDays?

MetalDays is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does MetalDays take place?

The festival is listed in Tolmin/Velenje, Slovenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Tolmin/Velenje, Soča Valley, Slovenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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