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Events in Croatia

The different events in Croatia should not be missed. Performances in antique theatres, operas in Roman amphitheatres, classical music concerts in cathedrals, jazz concerts in ancient castles or folk performances on renaissance squares, as well as an open air film festival in a medieval town, are just some of the events that will definitely enchant you.
In the summer, Poreč’s centre becomes a stage for excellent artists, performers and entertainers from all over the world. Events such as “Jazz in Lapidarium, “Concerts at the Euphrasius Basilica”, the “Street&Art festival” and “Poreč Summer” will make your holiday special.
In the last few years, the Rabac Summer Festival on Girandella beach has become an important point on the European summer festival map. Asides from offering modern beats, throughout the summer Rabac and Labin echo with the sounds of folk legends, music, a cappella’s and traditional instruments.
Krk’s Summer Events have a rich tradition. This is one of the oldest events on this part of the Adriatic coast. Each summer, from 1957 until today, the people of Krk and their visitors have had the privilege to enjoy varied concerts, from classical to contemporary music, as well as drama, ballets, and many other cultural events.
And of course, let’s not forget the greatest cultural spectacle in the City of Dubrovnik which from 1950 until today has been held every summer, during July and August. This is the Dubrovnik Summer Games. The Dubrovnik Summer Games have dramatic, musical and dance performances, where artists from all over the world perform in Dubrovnik’s beautiful locations, such as the hall of Sponza Palace, the Rector’s Palace, the island of Lokrum, and the Revelin Fortress. The open-air performances in Dubrovnik’s special atmosphere are definitely worth experiencing.
A monthly list for all the events held in Istria, Krk and Dubrovnik can be found on the lower part of these web pages.
January till May June to August September to December

Live Nativity Scene

Sv. Lovreč

Once again the people of the small medieval Istrian town of Sv. Lovreč have prepared a live nativity scene for the upcoming holidays...

18.12 - 06.01.12

Rijeka Carnival

Rijeka/Opatija

Once again, the Rijeka carnival madness begins! From mid January until the end of February, the Rijeka carnival will host hundreds of allegorical wagons.

17.01 - 22.02.12

Night of Museums

Dubrovnik museums

In addition to expert guidance through permanent and theme exhibitions, a rich educational and entertainment programme will also be provided, including lectures, presentations, playrooms and entertainment...

28.01 - 29.01.12

Labin Fair

Labin

An outdoor sale, that is, the Labin Fair, takes place every third Wednesday of each month...

01.02 - 31.12.12

The Feast of St. Vlaho (also known as St. Blaise)

Dubrovnik, Old town

The Festival of St Blaise, Dubrovnik patron saint, has been a special holiday for the City of Dubrovnik ever since the year 972, when people started to celebrate it…

02.02.2012

Bitter Orange Day

Dubrovnik

„The Sour Orange Day“ is a humanitarian event organized by the associations DESA - Dubrovnik and the Dubrovnik Orange. The event aims to promote the sour orange from Dubrovnik region which...

02.02.2012

Dubrovnik Carnival Fest

Dubrovnik, Old town

Dubrovnik Carnival Fest is an international cultural manifestation, connecting Croatian and regional carnival towns, adding colour and joy to Dubrovnik winter and reviving the town's centuries old cultural and traditional...

05.02 - 19.02.12

19th HISTRIA exhibition 2012

Dom hrvatskih branitelja (The Croatian Homeland War Veterans Community Center), Pula

19th HISTRIA 2012 commerce exhibition of food, beverages and catering equipment will be held on 9 - 11 February...

09.02 - 11.02.12

Four Days Of The Dubrovnik Carnival

Dubrovnik - Stradun, Fort Revelin

The carnival festivities which had arrived to Dubrovnik oversea - from neighbouring Italy - were banned by the church for some time because they were considered to be too “distorted” and “obscene”, but they...

18.02 - 21.02.12

Sporchi macaroni culinary carnival competition

Dubrovnik

Sporchi Macaroni Culinary Carnival Competition is a gastronomic, humanitarian manifestation organized by Dubrovnik Tourist Board...

18.02.2012

Honey Days

Pazin, Memorial Center

A beekeeper, i.e. a honey producer, is chosen the same way you choose a coffee shop or how you like you coffee.

24.02 - 25.02.12

Carnevale

Poreč, Valamar Diamant Hotel

Once again, guests from Italy and Austria who celebrate the carnival and who traditionally visit Istria (Poreč, Rovinj and Umag) and Kvarner (Opatija)...

24.02 - 26.02.12

29th Riviera Painting Colony

Zuccato Gallery, Poreč

For the 29th time, from 11 to 17 September 2011, Riviera's Painting Colony gathered renowned artists of various generations on the island of Sv. Nikola.

08.03 - 22.03.12

10th Trophy of the town of Poreč

Poreč, Tar, Labinci

The international Cycling Race, named "Trophy of the town of Poreč" takes places for the tenth year in a row on the roads...

11.03.2012

Istrian spring - Poreč

Poreč, Pazin, Labin, Vrsar, Motovun

An international cycling race “Istarsko Proljeće" (Istrian Spring), is a staged and road race in the duration of several days, which will be held from 15 to 18 March...

15.03 - 18.03.12

Istrian Riviera

Poreč, the tennis centre Hotel Pical

The Satellite Tennis Tournament, Istrian Riviera, this year also gives a great opportunity to young and perspective tennis players...

17.03 - 25.03.12

Festa od kamenica (Oyster Festivity)

Dubrovnik, in front of St. Vlaho's church

The story of oysters, the shellfish with aphrodisiac properties, has been known from ancient times, when the Dubrovnik Republic aristocrats savoured them at their renaissance feasts. Austrian...

18.03.2012

9th Mediterranean healthy food and medicinal herbs fair

Dubrovnik, Babin Kuk, Tirena Hotel***

The Mediterranean Health Food and Medicinal Herbs fair is considered to be one of the most important organic-agricultural and entrepreneurial fairs...

28.03 - 01.04.12

MRF Istra Music Festival

Pical Hotel, Poreč

Istria, Adriatic's largest peninsula is the most popular destination in Croatia.

29.03 - 02.04.12

Downhill Gračišće

Gračišće

Numerous extreme cycling fans will have the opportunity to prove their adventurous spirit in Gračišće again this year during a downhill spectacle which is...

31.03 - 01.04.12

Easter

Dubrovnik

Easter programmes in Dubrovnik present the spirit of tradition and the Catholic spirit of the people who piously attend celebrations of the Holy Week...

31.03 - 09.04.12

International Easter Youth Football Tournament

Poreč/Tar

The twelfth International Easter Youth Football Tournament (ages 9 to 17) will be held in Poreč on 5 - 9 April...

05.04 - 09.04.12

Dance and discover Istria

Valamar Diamant Hotel****

Enjoy latin dancing with famous world champions Alice Guschelbauer and Balázs Ekker...

25.04 - 14.11.12

Dubrovnik Shakespeare Festival

Dubrovnik, The Old Town

The first Dubrovnik Shakespeare Festival presents top productions of Shakespeare's three plays and international premieres of contemporary theatre productions.

30.04 - 05.05.12

Istria Valamar Terra Magica

Lanterna (Valamar Club Tamaris), Tinjan

Join true lovers of cycling and take part in the Istria Valamar Terra Magica 2012 cycling race.

04.05 - 06.05.12

State majorettes championship

Poreč, Trg Slobode (Liberty Square)

This year's state championship of majorettes and pom-pom teams of Croatia will once again be held on Trg Slobode (Liberty Square) in Poreč...

04.05 - 06.05.12

Spring Jam 2012

Lanterna

Once again Lanterna will host the Spring Jam 2012 event of Austrian students.

17.05 - 20.05.12

Dance and discover Istria

Rabac, Valamar Bellevue Hotel & Residence****

Dance show with famous world champions in Latin American dancing. For a third year running the Valamar Bellevue hotel...

24.05 - 28.05.12

Musikantenstadl

Poreč, Veli Jože Hall

Musikantenstadl is one of the most popular German television music shows. This will be their second visit to Poreč.

31.05 - 03.06.12

Labin Fair

Labin

An outdoor sale, that is, the Labin Fair, takes place every third Wednesday of each month...

01.02 - 31.12.12

Dance and discover Istria

Valamar Diamant Hotel****

Enjoy latin dancing with famous world champions Alice Guschelbauer and Balázs Ekker...

25.04 - 14.11.12

Spring Break

Lanterna

For the first time this year Lanterna will host the Spring Break event of Austrian students.

07.06 - 10.06.12

VI International Majorettes Festival

Poreč, Trg Slobode (Liberty Square)

VI International Majorettes Festival will be held on 14 - 17 June under the patronage of the Town of Poreč.

14.06 - 17.06.12

Summer Carnival

Rabac

Masked people of different age will take over the ”Kvarner pearl” during the International Summer Carnival held in…

17.06.2012

Folk Festivity – Petrova

Labin, Stari grad

Folk festival with great food offer, entertainment and dancing...

30.06.2012

Istrian malvazija (Malmsey) Festival

Brtonigla

White (marly), gray, black, red - all the flavors of our soils

02.07.2012

Campsite Days

Valamar's campsites

Have fun this summer at the Poreč Riviera with Valamar festivities...

05.07 - 23.08.12

House Party

Rabac

Take part in the best party of the summer which will be held in Rabac and feature famous house music DJs.

07.07.2012

Festivities Brulo&Borik

The Jedro and Borik beaches

We have prepared a rich programme of festivities in the tourist settlements again this year, for our dear guests and fellow citizens...

18.07 - 07.08.12

Street Art Festival

Poreč

Life by the Mediterranean Sea has always taken place on the streets, rather than inside houses. It is on the streets where people talk...

03.08 - 05.08.12

Solaris Carnival

Naturist Resort Solaris

Carnival festivities at the Naturist Resort Solaris traditionally take place on the first Saturday in August...

04.08.2012

Ferragosto party

Rabac

Traditionally, this year on 15 August at the spacious terrace of the Plaža bar at…

15.08.2012

The Poreč 24 hours festivity

Poreč

Poreč's 24-hour festivity will once again attract many people to its waterfront and the town's center.

17.08 - 19.08.12

Rabac Adventure Race

Rabac, at Waterfront

Rabac Adventure Race is ideal for all adventure and adrenaline fans. There will be several disciplines to compete in...

18.08.2012

Labin Fair

Labin

An outdoor sale, that is, the Labin Fair, takes place every third Wednesday of each month...

01.02 - 31.12.12

Dance and discover Istria

Valamar Diamant Hotel****

Enjoy latin dancing with famous world champions Alice Guschelbauer and Balázs Ekker...

25.04 - 14.11.12