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Step 2 - Find out about what's on, and where, in Croatia

Cavtat Carnival January
Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia
The Small Carnival Fiesta



Kastav Carnival January - February
Kastav, Istria
The carnival begins on the 17th of January (St Anthony's Day) and ends on February 6th (Ash Wednesday). Locals parade dressed in Sailor’s costumes, wearing horned lambs’ pelts as headdress. 



Opatija Carnival January - March
Opatija, Istria

Carnival 17th January - 1st March, Parade 19th February.




Pazin Carnival January
Pazin, Istria



Pag Carnival Mid-January - early February
Pag, Zadar, Dalmatia

Pag Carnival: "Paska Robinja" - the legend of the female slave is retold at the highlight of this colourful carnival, which re-enacts the sale of the slave, and her glorious escape to freedom. The festival starts mid-January, and ends Ash Wednesday




St Blaise Early February
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia

St Blaise, 3rd February.  Dubrovnik's patron saint's day.




Dubrovnik Carnival February
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia

Carnival time for three days leading up to Mardi Gras night. Costumed parades.




Split Carnival February
Split, Dalmatia

An ancient tradition here, renowned for its colourful parades, masquerades, and parties. The carnival, originating from the ancient times, is held in February. Split carnival is renowned for its colourful parades and parties, differing from many smaller towns by its sheer class, and elegant traditions, set in the city's palaces, reading rooms, and city theatre.




Rijeka Carnival Mid-February - early March
Rijeka, Istria

Rijeka Carnival (the biggest in Croatia) is an impressive international program attracting many thousands of visitors annually. Inspired by Croatian, Slavic, Venetian, and Austrian traditions. Originally held as entertainment for the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy of centuries past. One highlight is the "Flowers Holiday" which transforms the local theatre into a huge dancehall. 17th of February to the 4th of March.




Rovinj international cycling Grand Prix February
Rovinj, Istria



Split Olympic Sailing Week Mid-March
Split, Dalmatia

Olympic Sailing Week, mid-March, international regatta.




Show of Cannons & Mortars March
Pozega, Slavonia

A traditional show of cannons and mortars in the central square. Mortar fire in Pozega vineyards which commemorates the victory over the Ottoman Turks on the Sokolovac hill in 1688.




Zagreb Jazz Festival Late March - early April
Zadar, Dalmatia

Zagreb Jazz Festival: late March to early April. International and local talents performing at the BP Jazz Club in association with the European Jazz Festival Association.




Croatia Boat Show Early April
Split, Dalmatia

Nnine-day event at the Riva, in Split harbour and Uvala Baluni.




Kumpanija Late April
Island of Korcula

The 28th of April, St. Vicenza's Day, marks the ancient tradition of the defence by the local Chivalrous Society "Kumpanija". Kumpanija is a fight between two armies, depicted in costume as a sword and dramatic flag "alfir" dance.




Days of Marulic April
Split, Dalmatia

An international event held since 1991 in honor of Marko Marulic, a Croatian Renaissance poet.




Rijeka Spring Fair April
Rijeka, Istria



ATP tennis tournaments April
Rovinj, Istria

The ATP tennis tournaments on the Istrian Riviera




Big Wall Climbing Competition End of April / early May
Starigrad Paklenica, Zadar, Dalmatia
Starigrad Paklenica Big Wall Climbing Competition.



Dubrovnik International Film Festival  May
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia



St. Doimus events Early May
Split, Dalmatia

St. Doimus, locally known as Sv Duje, Day Patron Saint of Split. There are many events related to the feast of St. Dujam, the patron saint of Split and Split-Makarska.




Rijeka Automobile Fair May
Rijeka, Istria



International Yachting Regatta May
Opatija, Istria



Rovinj Regatta May
Rovinj, Istria

Regatta Rovinj - Pesaro - Rovinj




Film Festival, Dog Show May
Pozega, Slavonia

The festival of Croatian one-minute films and the national dog show are held in May.




Agricultural, Gastronomy, Vini-cultural & Viti-cultural, and Garden Fair May
Zagreb



Tambura Music Festival May
Osijek, Slavonia

Croatian Tambura Music Festival, attended by tambura orchestras from the whole of Croatia.




International Festival of Operatic Arias June
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia



International Children's Festival June - July
Sibenik, Dalmatia

Last week in June, first week in July: International Children's Festival, puppets, parades, theatre, music and dance.




Ulysses Theatre Summer months
Island of Mali Briuni & Istria



St. Vitus' Day Mid-June
Rijeka, Istria



Evenings of Medieval Music Mid-June
Rab, Kvarner and Highlands

Evenings of Medieval Music in the churches of Rab.




International Tennis Tournaments June - July
Losinj, Kvarner and Highlands

International tennis tournaments on the Losinj Riviera.




St. John's Bonfire and Kulenijada Late June - early July
Pozega, Slavonia

POZEGA: St. John's Bonfire (21st of June) and "Kulenijada": a charming celebration of the very best Slavonian paprika-flavoured sausages (kulen), served with local wines (end of June, beginning of July).




Split Summer Festival Mid-June - mid-August
Hvar, Split, Dalmatia



Summer Music Festival Mid-June - mid-August
Trogir, Dalmatia

Summer Music Festival, Trogir, classical and folk music.




Hvar Summer Festival June - September
Hvar, Split, Dalmatia



Dakovo Embroidery July
Dakovo, Slavonia

Dakovacki Vezovi (Dakovo Embroidery), acclaimed folklore show of the regions Slavonia and Baranja at the beginning of July. Traditional folk costumes and folklore.




Libertas Summer Festival July - August
Dubrovnik, Dalmatia



Moreska Late July
Island of Korcula



Cultural Summer Festival July
Makarska, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia



Day of St. Stephen the Pope Early August
Hvar, Split, Dalmatia

Day of St. Stephen the Pope, with a large procession.




Our Lady of the Carmel Early August
Hvar, Split, Dalmatia

The folk feast of Our Lady of the Snows.




The Assumption of Our Lady Mid-August
Croatia



Sinjska Alka Early August
Sinj, Split, Dalmatia

Sinjska Alka, a major event, is a traditional knights’ tournament on the first Sunday in August.




Sali Festival August
Island of Dugi Otok, Zadar, Dalmatia

A culturally rich festival featuring Donkey Races and celebrating Sali Traditions. Sali is the largest village on the island of Dugi Otok.




Arena Art & Music Festival August
Pula, Istria



Truffle Fair August
Motovun, Istria

Truffle fair and black truffle tasting.




Summer Organ School August
Sibenik, Dalmatia



Split Film Festival September
Split, Dalmatia



Mrduja Regatta September
Mrduja, Dalmatia



Folk Festival September
Buzet, Subotina, Istria

Trg Fontana Square in Buzet, Subotina, folk festivity.




Sv. Euphemia Mid-September
Rovinj, Istria

Rich cultural & gastronomic event with fireworks.




Zagreb Film Festival October
Zagreb



Baroque Evenings October
Varazdin



NEBO world music festival November
Zagreb



Opatija Yachting Cup November
Opatija, Istria



Truffle Weekend November
Buzet, Subotina, Istria

Truffle Weekend with other typical local gastronomic produce on offer.




St. Krsevan Late November
Zadar, Dalmatia



Split Midnight Mass December
Split, Dalmatia

Christmas, December 24th-25th, midnight mass is celebrated in Split Cathedral.




Sterling Cup New Years Regatta December
Makarska, Dubrovnik, Dalmatia



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