Slovenians ushered in the New Year at dozens of celebrations in major cities. Despite sporadic rain, thousands turned up to see performances by bands. In Ljubljana there were four venues each catering to different music tastes.

Most cities eschewed fireworks, Ljubljana was among the few that did not.It had a five-minute fireworks from the castle, though the rockets were made of biodegradable materials.

Fireworks from Ljubljana Castle.

Nika Zorjan performing at Congress Square in Ljubljana on New Yer's Eve. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

New Year's Eve revellers in Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

New Year's Eve revellers in Ljubljana. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Singer Nika Zorjan (left) joined on stage at midnight by Mayor Zoran Janković (centre) and Prime Minister Robert Golob (right). Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

New Year's Day dip in Lake Sobota in Murska Sobota. Photo: Aleš Cipot