July 16, 2019
Diana Krall is a Canadian jazz pianist and singer, known for her contralto vocals. She has sold more than 6 million albums in the US and over 15 million albums worldwide.
Summer on Stross | Zagreb
May 30 – September 30, 2019 | Strossmayer Promenade, Zagreb Upper Town
Feel the romance of Strossmayer Promenade shaded by beautiful old chestnut trees and the Zagreb cityscape as the backdrop to this (more…)
Pop Up Summer Garden in Zagreb
June 7 – September 14, 2019 | Tuškanac
Just a few minutes from Ilica Street, in the shady comfort of the Tuškanac Woods, you’ll find a creative green retreat from the summer (more…)
Zagreb Classic Open Air Concerts
June & July | King Tomislav Square
Evening concerts in one of Zagreb’s most beautiful parks, featuring quality music from the likes of the Croatian Radio-Television (more…)
Opatija Summer Gala Concerts ‘Music by the Sea’
July 11 – August 8, 2019
Hotel Milenij terrace
In continuing the tradition since 2011, our annual gala concert series will feature divine music that embraces different genres from (more…)
The Courtyards – Zagreb
July 12 – 21, 2019 | Zagreb Upper Town
Experience the magic of Zagreb’s Upper Town historic courtyards, behind the frontages of some of the most beautiful homesteads and (more…)
International Folklore Festival in Zagreb
July 17 – 21, 2019
An initiative of the Croatian Ministry of Culture and the City of Zagreb, this major week-long event highlights the special features of (more…)
OFF Jazz & Blues Festival Šibenik
July 18 – 20, 2019
Since 2007, Šibenik’s dedicated, three-day OFF Jazz & Blues Festival is held every July against the backdrop of the Old Town’s (more…)
Zrće Beach Festivals
Summer (May – August)
Throughout the summer, enjoy electronica, techno and house music by top international DJs at various events, including the Hideout (more…)
Opatija – The Imperial Town
July 20, 2019
In mid-July, Opatija transforms itself into a huge stage. Spread out across several locations, this event attracts thousands (more…)
Supertoon International Animation Festival – Šibenik
July 22 – 26, 2019
The Supertoon International Animation Festival is a six-day and six-night festival offering insights into Croatian and (more…)
Opatija Concert: EROS RAMAZZOTTI
August 15, 2019
Eros Ramazzotti, one of the world’s biggest music stars, is coming to Opatija this August!
During his 2019 tour Ramazzotti presents his new album, Vita ce n’è, which has outperformed all recordings and entered (more…)
Traditional Klapa Evenings Šibenik
July – September
Organised annually by the Tourist Board of Šibenik, these evenings celebrate Klapa song – an old Dalmatian form of a cappella (more…)
Dalmatian Chanson Evenings in Šibenik
August 16 & 17, 2019
The two-night festival ‘Dalmatian Chanson Evenings in Šibenik’, has been held since 1988 in Trg Republic Hrvatska on the weekend (more…)
Mandrać International Painting Competition | Volosko
August 24 – 25, 2019 | Volosko – Opatija Riviera
The yearly painting competition returns to the quaint fishing village of Volosko on Opatija’s Riviera. Frozen in time, Volosko (more…)
Liburnia Film Festival – Opatija
August 26 – 30, 2019
The Liburnia Film Festival Association of Rijeka presents its annual, five-day documentary film festival, featuring (more…)
Učka Fair | Učka Nature Park
First Sunday in September | 10.00h – 20.00h
Poklon Pass – Učka Nature Park (25km from Opatija).
The Učka Fair is an interactive display of the cultural heritage of Učka Nature Park and surrounding areas. Attracting more than (more…)
Month of boletus, truffles and teran wine – Opatija
September & October | Amadria Park restaurants (Opatija)
Boletus (porcini) is the most famous forest mushroom known as the ‘king of wild mushrooms’. Because of its distinct aroma (more…)
Food Film Festival Zagreb
September 6 – 15, 2019
A summer outdoor gourmet festival for foodies, combining evening film screenings about food together with the consumption (more…)
International Puppet Theatre Festival – Zagreb
September 13 – 20, 2019
First held in the Croatian capital in 1968, PIF is an international puppet festival for professional puppet theatre groups, (more…)
An Evening With Michael Buble | Zagreb
September 16, 2019
The Zagreb edition of Buble’s ‘Love’ album concert world tour is the singer’s first Croatian performance.
Venue: Zagreb Arena, Lanište 30 (Novi Zagreb)
http://www.zagrebarena.hr/buble
Medieval Fair in Šibenik
September, 2019
The city’s International Medieval Fair is held every year on the eve of St Michael’s Feast (the patron saint of Šibenik). During the event, (more…)
Zagreb Burger Festival
September 2019
A 10 day event dedicated to artisan burgers by Croatia’s top burger masters, from Zagreb, Split and Pula, as the most popular (more…)
Zagreb World Theatre Festival
September 15-19, 2019
Features innovative and experimental theatre production at a range of theatre venues around Zagreb, including the Croatian (more…)
Marunada – Lovran Chestnut Festival
October 2019
The month-long Chestnut Days festival was established in 1974 to celebrate the season with a wide-ranging menu of food and drink (more…)
Art Mrkat Opatija
October 2019
Hotel Gardenija | Opatija
Across the weekend in mid October, we’re hosting the ‘Art Mrkat Opatija’ (Art Market Opatija), an exhibition since 2017 (more…)
Zagreb Film Festival
November 7 – 17, 2019
Established in 2003, the Zagreb Film Festival features young and upcoming Croatain filmmakers, with an international program (more…)
Opatija Chocolate Festival
December 6 – 8, 2019
Visit Opatija for this event – a chocolate lover’s dream, filled with sweet programs and surprises. During the Chocolate (more…)
Advent in Opatija
November – January
Enjoy an enchanting Advent season amongst Habsburg-era villas, in a mild climate by the sea. Decorated in Christmas lights, Opatija’s (more…)
Advent in Zagreb
November 30 – January 7
Zagreb transforms itself into a breathtaking winter wonderland with an overflowing sea of lights and the scents and sounds of Christmas (more…)
Concerts – Rock, Jazz & Blues, Alternative
Year Round
Everything from intimate concerts to larger performances, the Culture Factory is one of Zagreb’s staple concert venues. Find music genres from rock to heavy metal, jazz, swing and blues, to alternative and grunge. Visit the site for more details.
Venue: Culture Factory, Šubićeva 2 Zagreb
Concerts – Classical & Orchestral
Year Round
The Lisinski Concert Hall is home to the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra and the Croatian Radio & Television Symphony Orchestra, and also hosts world-class classical and cultural performances from around the globe, supporting young talent. See the link for upcoming events.
Venue: Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Stjepan Radić Square, No. 4
Zagreb Art Galleries & Exhibitions
Year Round
Zagreb has numerous art galleries presenting permanent and temporary exhibitions. For a guide to what’s on, check the following link.
Zagreb Museums
Year Round
Visit any of Zagreb’s dozens of museums, including from classic to unique, to the interactive and quirky. Most are open year round. Check the individual museum operating hours via the link, as some may differ throughout the year.
UNICEF Museum of Reality
December
Museum of Reality – a collaboration between UNICEF and Zagreb’s Museum of Illusions – launched in 2015 as the first of its kind in the world, is an interactive experience with installations, virtual reality and ‘live exhibits’, this year taking over Tunnel Grić and presenting visitors with different realities (more…)
Snow Queen Trophy
January | Sljeme Ski Resort – Zagreb
Zagreb’s World Cup prestigious alpine ski race on Mount Medvednica, consisting of a women’s (since 2005) and men’s (since 2008) (more…)
Osteria da Ugo – Your Craft Beer Destination in Opatija!
February – May
From mid-February until May, Osteria da Ugo is your go-to Craft Beer destination! Your chance to sample beers by Croatia’s best (more…)
Balinjerada | Opatija
February
Balinjerada is an original attraction of Opatija, a race of homemade carts or vehicles on ball-bearing wheels (balinjere) that can gather (more…)
Opatija Children’s Carnival Parade
February
Hundreds of children from all over the Kvarner region march down Opatija’s main street, from Market Hall to Slatina Beach, in their (more…)
International Carnival Parade in Rijeka
March
Rijeka’s International Carnival Parade is the highlight and culmination of the month of festivities in the Kvarner region and further (more…)
Chefs’ Stage | Šibenik
March | Convention Centre Šibenik
This event presents Croatian and regional cuisine to the international gastronomy scene. During the congress, industry leaders come (more…)
Opatija Month of Wellness – March
March
Opatija, a renowned spa and wellness destination, hosts its annual month of relaxation to help you awaken from your (more…)
Vinart Grand Tasting – Zagreb
March
A wine festival with a relaxed vibe. Browse around the many wine stands and speak to the winemakers while you sample. A pop-up (more…)
Easter Monday Breakfast – Šibenik
April
Since 2004, Šibenik has hosted a traditional Easter Breakfast each Easter Monday. Organised by the Šibenik Tourist (more…)
Easter in Opatija
April
Spend Easter in Opatija. Goings-on include the Easter Fair and gourmet tastes of Kvarner, a traditional Easter breakfast, Easter egg (more…)
Croatia Travel Festival – Šibenik
May
Held annually since 2012, the Croatian Travel Festival in Šibenik brings together travel writers and travellers from Croatia and (more…)
Gourmet Story Opatija
May & June
Visit Opatija’s restaurants during May and June and discover its gourmet heart. Menus feature fresh, locally-grown spring (more…)
World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb
June
Established in 1972, Animafest is the second oldest film festival and competition in the world completely dedicated to animation (more…)
Šibenik International Children’s Festival
June
A unique cultural event and Šibenik trademark since 1958, the two week International Children’s Festival features a full (more…)
Dražen Petrović Memorial Basketball Tour – Šibenik
June
The Dražen Petrović Memorial Basketball Tour is held in honour of Dražen Petrović – considered Šibenik’s and Croatia’s (more…)
Dance Week Festival Zagreb
June
Croatia’s primary international festival of contemporary dance, movement theatre and mime, founded in 1982, is organised (more…)
International Fireworks Festival Zagreb
June | Lake Bundek, Zagreb
This 2-day spectacular night-time event – International Fireworks Festival – is held each June on the shores of the Zagreb’s Bundek (more…)
INmusic Festival Zagreb
June 22 – 24, 2020
Located on Lake Jarun’s Isle of Youth, INmusic is hailed as one of the best festivals in Europe featuring performances by numerous music (more…)
RetrOpatija
June
Get your fix of nostalgia for the sixties and seventies at RetrOpatija. A unique event that brings Opatija back to a carefree, (more…)
Liburnia Jazz Festival – Opatija
July
Opatija hosts more than 4,000 visitors each year during the Liburnia Jazz Festival. The event brings jazz music into the (more…)
Salsa Beach Splash Festival – Šibenik
July
Six days and nights of salsa summer beach fun: that’s what the Salsa Beach Splash Festival is all about. Hot on the (more…)
Fantastic Zagreb Film Festival
June & July
The fantastic genre film festival, and also first open-air film festival, is the only film festival of its kind in the region dedicated to fantastic (more…)
Comedy Fortress Festival – Šibenik
July 12 – 14, 2019
A new comedy festival overlooking the Adriatic Sea is kicking off in July 2019, in collaboration with London’s SOHO (more…)
Ultra Europe – Split
July 12 – 14, 2019
Founded in Miami, Florida, in 1999, the Ultra Music Festival now includes events in more than 20 countries. The Croatian event (more…)
Local Gastronomy: Štruklijada Festival – Zagorje
July 13, 2019 | Bedekovčina, Bedekovčanska jezera
The Štruklijada Festival is a regional gastronomy event in the Croatian Zagorje county, just north of the City of Zagreb,