Events in Croatia

Top events in Valamar destinations

The most visited events on the coast absolutely not to be missed!

We present to you the list of the largest and most important events that take place in our attractive destinations by the sea all year round. Whether you're looking for great fun, sporting excitement, musical spectacles, or high-quality corporate events, our selection of events combined with impeccable organisation and a fantastic atmosphere guarantee unique experiences to remember.

This year's must-visit events

WinDays

The 18th WinDays conference will take place for the second year in a row at the Valamar Isabella Island Resort on the island of Sveti Nikola in Poreč from Tuesday 24 April to Friday 27 April 2018.

Poreč, 24.04.2018. - 27.04.2018.

Wine Nights

Wine Nights is an entertainment and culinary event that takes place on the waterfront in Poreč during the Vinistra wine festival. In a tent located by the sea, visitors will have the opportunity to taste wines by renowned Istrian winemakers, as well as an Istrian variant of tapas, and also to attend various concert. In addition, a 'wine passport' gives all visitors the chance to win great prizes.

Poreč, 05.05.2018. - 12.05.2018.

Black Sheep

Festival dedicated to island heritage, popular culture and sports. The central event of the spring season in the Kvarner region – in Baška on the island of Krk – dedicated to lamb specialities, various outdoor activities, cultural events, and local traditions. During the central weekend of the event, there'll be concerts of famous local musicians.

Baška, 18.05.2018. - 20.05.2018.

Lanterna Summer Nights

Lanterna Summer Nights provide loads of fun for every age group in the Lanterna Premium Camping Resort. Daily programmes, divided into several categories, take place at different locations inside the resort.

Poreč, 01.06.2018. - 30.08.2018.

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Valamar Summer Nights - Dubrovnik

The series of events entitled 'Valamar Summer Nights' brings top-class entertainment to Dubrovnik and Babin Kuk. Festival is packed with attractive events for Dubrovnik’s citizens and visitors. There are two Craft Beer Festivals, performances of the best musicians from Croatia and the rest of the region, open-air cinema shows, a Street Art Festival for the youngest visitors, traditional klapa vocal groups, stand-up comedy, and concerts by excellent tribute bands.

Dubrovnik, 15.06.2018. - 14.09.2018.

SUPer Surfers Challenge Poreč – Lanterna

This is the fifth edition of the international stand-up paddle race, which is part of the Cro Sup Tour. The central Elite race, which is 13 km long, starts from the island of Sveti Nikola and finishes in the Valamar Club Tamaris. Apart from the competition, there'll also be additional SUP events, such as SUP Yoga, SUP Polo, etc. These are open to all competitors and visitors.

Poreč, 16.06.2018. - 17.06.2018.

Rabac Open Air Festival

The Summer Festival of Life with a varied entertainment programme at several locations in Rabac. The festival programme includes four categories: Street Performance, Cinema & Theatre, Street Music, and Special Events.

Rabac, 16.06.2018. - 30.08.2018.

Poreč Open Air Festival

The Summer Festival of Life with a varied entertainment programme at several locations in the old town of Poreč and on the island of Sveti Nikola. The festival programme includes four categories: Street Performance, Cinema & Theatre, Street Music, and Special Events.

Poreč, 01.07.2018. - 15.09.2018.

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Rabska Fjera

A medieval summer festival based on a tradition that stared back in 1364. During the Fjera, the entire town seems to travel back in time. The streets are dotted with small craft shops and artisan workshops offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience at first-hand various traditional handicrafts.

Rab, 25.07.2018. - 27.07.2018.

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Porečki delfin

Open water swimming club Poreč and the Poreč Tourist Board invite all lovers of swimming and other water sports to the Porečki delfin recreational swimming marathon. Porečki delfin is a swimming challenge for everyone – regardless of whether you make it to the finish line, your participation ensures you a medal and a t-shirt. You can swim with fins, on a float, freestyle, or backstroke ... choose the length of the course yourself.

Poreč, 01.09.2018.

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Offshore World Challenge & Tunalicious Street Food Festival

The largest big game fishing tournament in the region with more than 50 boats competing in big game fishing over three days. Apart from attending the competition and the weigh-in, visitors also have the chance to enjoy a varied culinary offering and free samplings of tuna dishes at the Tunalicious Street Food Festival, together with evening entertainment and concerts on the waterfront.

Poreč, 12.09.2018. - 15.09.2018.

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Valamar Terra Magica

An international mountain bike race along trails in the surroundings of Rabac and Labin, which this year is also part of the UCI calendar as a C3 category race.

Rabac, 15.09.2018. - 16.09.2018.

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Oktoberfest by Valamar

The 6th annual Oktoberfest will take place for 9 days and includes a varied offer of Bavarian specialities and traditional Bavarian live music in a large tent decorated in the Bavarian style.

Poreč, 21.09.2018. - 29.09.2018.

Valamar Trail

The fourth edition of the international trail race which starts and finishes in front of the Hotel Valamar Sanfior and follows a route through the surroundings of Rabac and Labin. Competitors can choose one of 3 routes of different lengths.

Rabac, 29.09.2018.

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