Festivals & events
41 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.
- New Year's Day (1 January · All regions · National) — National public holiday marking the beginning of the new year with celebrations across the country.
- Epiphany (6 January · All regions · National) — Christian religious holiday celebrated nationwide, marking the visit of the three wise men to Jesus.
- Rijeka Carnival (All February · Rijeka · Kvarner) — One of Europe's largest and most spectacular carnivals featuring elaborate parades, masked balls, and colorful floats. A centuries-old trad…
- Poreč Carnival (All February · Poreč · Istria) — Istrian carnival celebration featuring traditional masked characters and street performances reflecting the region's Venetian heritage.
- Easter (All April · All regions · National) — Major Christian holiday celebrated nationwide with religious services, family gatherings, and traditional Easter foods.
- Labour Day (1 May · All regions · National) — International public holiday celebrating workers and the labour movement across Croatia.
- Rovinj Batana Ecomuseum Night (All May · Rovinj · Istria) — Unique maritime celebration featuring traditional wooden fishing boats illuminated at night, celebrating Istrian seafaring heritage and cul…
- Korčula Moreška Festival (All June · Korčula · Southern Dalmatia) — Ancient sword dance performances depicting medieval Christian-Moorish conflicts, performed in elaborate costumes on summer evenings.
- Motovun Film Festival (All July · Motovun · Istria) — Prestigious international film festival set in a hilltop medieval town, showcasing avant-garde and independent cinema in a magical atmosphe…
- Pula Film Festival (All July · Pula · Istria) — Major international film festival held in the ancient Roman amphitheater, showcasing world cinema under the stars.
- Dimensions Festival (All July · Poreč · Istria) — Electronic and world music festival held in a 6th-century Venetian fortress, blending cutting-edge music with historical ambiance.
- Zadar Cosmacendi Festival (All July · Zadar · Northern Dalmatia) — Medieval historical reenactment celebrating Zadar's Venetian period with costumes, performances, and traditional crafts.
- Grožnjan Summer Festival (All July · Grožnjan · Istria) — Classical and jazz music festival in a picturesque hilltop village, featuring world-class musicians in intimate venues.
- Šibenik Music Festival (All July · Šibenik · Northern Dalmatia) — Classical music festival featuring performances in the stunning Cathedral of St. James and other historic venues.
- Donkey Days (All July · Vis · Southern Dalmatia) — Quirky festival celebrating and racing donkeys in traditional Dalmatian style, complete with folk performances and local food.
- Dubrovnik Summer Festival (10–25 July · Dubrovnik · Southern Dalmatia) — Prestigious international festival featuring theatre, dance, opera, and classical music performed in the walled city's historic streets and…
- Split Summer Festival (All July · Split · Central Dalmatia) — Major cultural festival with theatre, music, and dance performances set against the backdrop of Diocletian's Palace.
- Hvar Theatre Festival (All July · Hvar · Central Dalmatia) — Theatre performances held in Europe's oldest public theatre, combining dramatic arts with the charm of a Mediterranean island.
- Bol Summer Festival (All July · Bol · Central Dalmatia) — Music and cultural festival on the island of Brač featuring contemporary performances and exhibitions.
- Olive Oil Festival (All August · Split · Central Dalmatia) — Celebration of Dalmatian olive oil culture with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and showcases of local producers.
- Outlook Festival (All August · Poreč · Northern Dalmatia) — Electronic and world music festival set in a 16th-century Venetian fortress on the Adriatic, blending cutting-edge sounds with historic amb…
- Assumption of Mary (15 August · All regions · National) — Catholic religious holiday celebrated nationwide, marking the assumption of Mary into heaven with church services and family celebrations.
- Bol Windsurfing Festival (All August · Bol · Central Dalmatia) — International windsurfing competition and water sports festival on famous Bol beach, attracting top athletes and enthusiasts.
- Makarska Summer Festival (All August · Makarska · Central Dalmatia) — Cultural festival featuring music, theatre, and traditional Dalmatian performances on the Adriatic coast.
- Opatija Autumn Festival (All September · Opatija · Kvarner) — Classical music and cultural festival in the elegant seaside town, featuring concerts and exhibitions in historic venues.
- Feast of St. Blaise (3 February · Dubrovnik · Southern Dalmatia) — Dubrovnik's patron saint celebration with religious processions, traditional ceremonies, and the opening of the reliquary of St. Blaise.
- Truffle Days (All September · Motovun · Istria) — Autumn festival celebrating Istrian black truffles with cooking competitions, tastings, and truffle hunting demonstrations.
- Baranja Autumn Festival (All September · Baranja · Continental Croatia) — Regional harvest festival celebrating local produce, wines, and traditional crafts in continental Croatia.
- Medimurje Wine Days (All September · Medimurje · Continental Croatia) — Wine festival showcasing Medimurje region's viticulture with tastings, local food pairings, and vineyard tours.
- All Saints' Day (1 November · All regions · National) — Catholic religious holiday celebrated nationwide, honoring all saints with church services and cemetery visits.
- Independence Day (8 October · All regions · National) — National holiday commemorating Croatia's independence with patriotic celebrations, parades, and ceremonies nationwide.
- Statehood Day (25 June · All regions · National) — National public holiday marking the declaration of Croatian independence with celebrations and official ceremonies.
- Corpus Christi (All June · All regions · National) — Catholic religious holiday celebrated nationwide with religious processions and church services across Croatia.
- Christmas Day (25 December · All regions · National) — Major Christian holiday celebrated nationwide with family gatherings, church services, and traditional festive customs.
- St. Lucia Day (13 December · All regions · National) — Winter celebration marking the feast of St. Lucia with traditional candle-lit processions and festive gatherings.
- Dalmatian Wine Festival (All October · Split · Central Dalmatia) — Celebration of Central Dalmatian wines with tastings of local varieties like Plavac Mali and Vugava, paired with regional cuisine.
- Zadar Gastro Festival (All October · Zadar · Northern Dalmatia) — Celebration of Dalmatian gastronomy featuring traditional dishes, wine pairings, and culinary demonstrations.
- Rovinj Batana Ecomuseum Festival (All October · Rovinj · Istria) — Maritime heritage festival celebrating traditional Istrian fishing boats and seafaring culture with exhibitions and demonstrations.
- Zagreb Film Festival (All November · Zagreb · Continental Croatia) — International film festival showcasing independent and avant-garde cinema from around the world in the capital.
- Advent in Zagreb (1–24 December · Zagreb · Continental Croatia) — Month-long Christmas celebration featuring festive markets, ice skating rinks, holiday concerts, and traditional yuletide ambiance.
- New Year's Eve Celebrations (31 December · All regions · Continental Croatia) — Nationwide festivities welcoming the new year with fireworks, street parties, concerts, and family celebrations across all regions.