News | Ansambel Istrski fantje

Published · 22 May 2026

Noč Izolanov 2026: Istrski fantje at Arrigoni Open-Air Cinema

Ansambel Istrski fantje performed on 22 May 2026 at the 2nd Noč Izolanov (Night of Izola Residents) — an unforgettable evening of local Slovenian folk music by the Adriatic Sea.

Published · 5 April 2026

A fresh start — welcome

Welcome to the new website of Ansambel Istrski fantje. News, gigs, and stories from Istria.

Published · 20 March 2026

Spring concerts

Evenings under the stars and seaside performances — follow our calendar.

Published · 1 March 2026

[Draft] Spomin na vaju premiere

Draft article about the new song Spomin na vaju.

Published · 22 February 2026

[Draft] New original song teaser

Draft from Feb 2026 FB post.

Published · 10 February 2026

Thank you, audience

Thanks to everyone who supported us at recent shows.

Published · 15 November 2025

Persimmon festival 2025 — Strunjan

On 15 November 2025 at 18:00 we performed at the Persimmon Festival in Strunjan.

Published · 8 November 2025

St. Martin's Day on Lonka 2025

On 8 November 2025 we played at St. Martin's celebration on Lonka, Izola.

Published · 20 October 2025

[Draft] Thank you after opasilo

Draft thank-you post after Korte opasilo.

Published · 18 October 2025

Opasilo in Korte 2025

On 18 October 2025 we organised opasilo in Korte with guests Ne Me Jugat and a young trio.

Published · 30 August 2025

PGD Korte fire brigade party 2025

30 August 2025 fire brigade celebration in Korte.

Published · 10 August 2025

Gathering in Pregarje 2025

10 August 2025 community gathering in Pregarje.

Published · 26 July 2025

Šagra in Krkavče 2025

26 July 2025 village festival in Krkavče.

Published · 15 June 2025

New song: Šagra — Istrski fantje with a fresh Istrian polka

Ansambel Istrski fantje released their new song Šagra — a lively folk polka celebrating the traditional Istrian village festival. Music and lyrics: Mitja Kodarin. Arrangement: Matic Ančimer.

Published · 25 May 2025

Lojze Slak book launch — Pivka

25 May 2025 headline guests at Krpanov dom, Pivka.

Published · 4 January 2025

Ledeni otok concert — Izola

4 January 2025 at Pietro Coppo Park, Izola.

Published · 4 November 2024

Istrski fantje in Studio Hendrix: 900th episode of Gremo plesat on Radio Koper

Ansambel Istrski fantje was the main guest of the 900th anniversary episode of Gremo plesat in Radio Koper's Studio Hendrix — a special evening celebrating their Števerjan victory, Ottavio Brajko's 55th anniversary, and Primorski fantje's 50th.

Published · 20 July 2024

Double win at the 52nd Folk Music Festival in Števerjan

Ansambel Istrski fantje won two awards at the 52nd Folk Music Festival in Števerjan — the jury prize for lyrics of their original song and the audience award for best performance.

Published · 8 December 2023