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Ston Salt Festival

Aug 26 - Sep 15, 2026 Ston

Ongoing

The 10th Ston Salt Festival is scheduled to take place in Ston, Croatia, from August 26 to September 15, 2026. This multi-day event celebrates the centuries-old tradition of salt production at the...

Traditional Festival Salt Production +9

The Lumiart Light Festival is a free public event in Korčula that transforms King Tomislav Square with artistic light installations. Held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 p.m., the festival...

Light Festival Art +4

Korčula Sword Dance Festival

Sep 2-12, 2026 Korčula island

Recently ended

The Korčula Sword Dance Festival is a cultural event held annually on Korčula Island, Croatia, from September 2 to 12, 2026. It features traditional sword dances, including the renowned Moreška and Kumpanija,...

Traditional Festival Sword Dances +7

Marko Polo Gala Concert

Sep 6, 2026 Korčula

The Marko Polo Gala Concert is a free classical music performance held on the terrace of Hotel Marko Polo on the island of Korčula. Scheduled for September 6, 2026, the event features...

Classical Music Opera +5

Croatia Walking Festival

Sep 5-6, 2026 Gospić

The Croatia Walking Festival is a two-day event held in Gospić, Lika, on September 5 and 6. It combines outdoor recreation with the cultural and natural heritage of the region, featuring walking...

Walking Festival +7

Kapetanske storije – Captains’ Stories

Sep 5, 2026 Orebić

Kapetanske storije (Captains’ Stories) is a new food and wine festival in Orebić that celebrates the town's seafaring heritage. Held at Trg Mimbelli, the event features historical maritime cuisine, local Pelješac wines,...

Food & drink Wine +6

Karlovac Beer Days

Aug 28 - Sep 1, 2026 Karlovac

The 39th edition of the Karlovac Beer Days festival is set to take place in Karlovac, Croatia, from August 28 to September 1, 2026. This five-day event will transform the historic Zvijezda...

Beer Festival Music +4

Špancirfest

Aug 21-30, 2026 Varaždin

Špancirfest is the largest street festival in Croatia, held annually in the historic city center of Varaždin. The 28th edition, taking place in late August 2026, transforms the city's streets into a...

Street Festival Performing Arts +5

Okolo festival

Aug 20-30, 2026 Zagreb

The Okolo festival returns to Zagreb from August 20 to 30, 2026, for its ninth edition, transforming the city's streets and parks into an open-air gallery for contemporary art. The event features...

Art Contemporary Art +5

Osijek Summer of Culture

Jun 24 - Aug 30, 2026 Osijek

The 26th Osijek Summer of Culture runs from 24 June to 30 August 2026 across more than 10 locations in Osijek. The free programme includes concerts, theatre, exhibitions, literature, film screenings, workshops...

Cultural Festival Concerts +7

Drniš Pršut Festival

Aug 28-29, 2026 Drniš

The ninth International Pršut Festival is a prominent gastronomic event held in Drniš, Croatia, on August 28–29, 2026. Hosted at the Antun Mihanović Sports Hall, the festival celebrates the region’s traditional dry-cured...

Food Festival Gastronomy +4

Opuzen Summer Festival

Jun 27 - Aug 29, 2026 Opuzen

The Opuzen Summer Festival is a comprehensive seasonal celebration held in the town of Opuzen within Croatia's Neretva Valley. Spanning more than two months from late June to late August, the festival...

Cultural Festival Music +4

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